Here's the Philadelphia stage lineup tonight & in the coming week

Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Tom Di Nardo, James Johnson, Sara Sherr and Jonathan Takiff.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings: Go forward into the past with this amazing troupe of retro-soul stylists, writing and performing dramatic testifiers that could have been cut in Philly, Chi-town, Memphis or the Big Apple circa 1969. On killers like "She Ain't a Child No More" and "Window Shopping" from their 2010 breakout set ("I Learned the Hard Way"), Jones is the "clean up woman" reincarnate (and for real, a former corrections officer). And the brassy, much-in-demand Kings sure got that gritty analog production sound down right. The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, 8 tonight, $31-$46, 800-37-GRAND, wwwTheGrandWilmington.org.

The Loser Lounge: Here's to the lounge lizards (including Sean Altman and former Psychedelic Furs-ter Joe McGinty) who can turn a "tribute" night into an intriguing piece of theater. They'll honor (and maybe dismember) the larger-than-life personas of Rat Packers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 tonight, $24, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com. Also hear 'em live at noon today on WXPN (88.5 FM).

Poco: One of the first crossover bands that converted die-hard rockers to country ways still maintains with original members Rusty Young and Paul Cotton at the helm. They're the Winter Festival Concert headliners. New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope, 8 tonight, $40-$80, winterfestival.net.

Radio 104.5 Winter Jam: Huddle close at this free outdoor show featuring chimey mod-rock from Terrible Things, Valencia and Bayside. Also on tap, big-screen action from the Winter X Games and live snowboarding demos. Piazza at Schmidts, 1050 N. Hancock St., noon-5 p.m. tomorrow, www.atthepiazza.com.

Enter The Haggis: Canadian contributors to the Celtic rock genre want to get jiggy with ya. They're requesting nonperishible food donations if you're feeling charitable. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $23-$35, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

"A Woman Touched with Spirit: A Tribute to Debbie Friedman": A major figure in Jewish contempoary music, reworking prayers and teachings in modern settings, Friedman released more than 20 albums and headlined at Carnegie Hall. Local cantors and musicians sing her songs and share memories of the artist who died Jan. 9 at age 59. National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East (5th and Market), 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Arrive early for security screening. Free, 215-923-3811, www.nmajh.org.

Shawn Colvin: This forthright, urbane singer/songwriter is never lacking in polish, empathy and conviction. Ryan Tennis swats 'em first. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $50.50-$60.50, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Less Than Jake: Propulsive ska punksters from Gainesville, Fla., bring the sunshine as well as tales of boom times gone bust. Gotta keep it real. With the Supervillains, Off With Their Heads, Transit. Trocadero, 10th and Arch streets, 6:30 p.m Sunday, $15/$17, all ages, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com.

"Fela!" The firebrand, ganga-fueled king of funky Afrobeat protest music comes alive again in this riveting musical. Bill Jones' staging treated the entire theater as Fela's Lagos, Nigeria, nightclub and "independent state" compound. Should be interesting to see how that transfers to the screen in this high-definition recording captured at London's National Theater. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 1 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m Wednesday, $20, $18 members, $10 students with ID, www.BrynMawrFilm.org.

Jesse Malin: New Yorkers through and through, Malin and his band St. Marks Social bring a caustic, catchy, "Burning the Bowery" brand of streetpoet rock to town. Shout out for "Disco Ghetto" - better than the title implies. Hey Angel and the Midnight Beat share the night. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8 p.m. Sunday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Linkin Park: Heavy-hitting rap rockers ventured into more melodic, atmospheric territory (verging on Radiohead-land) on their 2010 album "A Thousand Suns." Still, we're betting on plenty of head banging here. Showgoers can claim a free download of the show. Swinging first: Pendulum and Does It Offend You, Yeah. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., 6:30 p.m. Monday, $50-$95, 800-298-4200, comcasttix.com.

Best Coast/Wavves: Isn't it cute when girlfriend (Betheny Cosentino) and boyfriend (Nathan Williams) can tour together with their respective bands? Both are Californians and nod some to the Beach Boys, but her thing is more gritty-girl punk, his more sweeping, modern and anthemic (with influences ranging from Blink 182 to Green Day), so they're rarely stepping on each other's toes. Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. 9th St., 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $15/$17, all ages, 215-821-7575, r5productions.com.

Ozomatli: Latin, Caribbean, rock, hip-hop and funk elements contribute to this high-energy music machine from La-La land, named after the Aztec god of dance. Ozomatli sounds amazing on albums (like the aptly named latest, "Fire Away"), but must be experienced live for their over-the-top party vibes. Psychedelphia scores first. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $28-$40, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Brother Sun: Three seasoned folksers - Greg Greenway, Joe Jenks and Pat Wictor - are now a harmonic one. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $17-$20, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Robyn: Even with beats and tones as icy as a Stockholm winter, this Swedish dance pop diva shows a warm and vulnerable side. Geez, didn't she toughen up singing backup to Britney and Snoop Dogg? With Diamond Rings, Natalia Kills. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $25-$32.70, 215-627-1332, www.electricfactory.info.

David Johansen: Which of his split personalities will emerge - retro swinger Buster Poindexter or that famous punk glamster who tottered around with the New York Dolls? Stop, you're both right. Ben Arnold warms up the crowd. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, 8 p.m. Thursday, $25, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.

Bodyrock: The Illvibe Collective's classic party is being revived and revamped starting tonight. Featuring sets from Illvibe members Mr. Sonny James, Skipmode, Lil' Dave, Panek and Phillee Blunt. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 Front St., 10 tonight, $5 (free before 11 p.m.), 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Angela Bofill Experience: The stroke-damaged voice behind songs like "I Try" and "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" narrates and shares stories of her career while singer/songwriter Maysa breathes life into the classics with a band that features Grammy winner Dave Valentin. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $32.50, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.

It's The Year 2005: DJs Emynd and Bo Bliz feature sets filled with nothing but classics from one of the best music years of the last decade. Hosted by Reef the Lost Cauze. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $7, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Rhyme Street Magazine Launch Party: Performances from Dosage, Sela, Emerson B and Ash Rouge should start the publication in style. Also featuring DJ Ferno and hosts Chill Moody and Hank McCoy. Silk City, 435 Spring Garden St., 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, $5, 215-592-8838, www.silkcityphilly.com.

Rap TV: Monthly event from hip-hop band Philadelphia Slick features not only the band covering the work of a specific artist but also guest performances from some of the hottest talent around. This time, Slick puts its unique spin on MF Doom's discography while also welcoming the Rebel Yell and Tom Charles. Blockley Pourhouse, 3801 Chestnut St., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $5, 21-plus, 215-222-1234, theblockley.com.

The Attic: Monthly party from the Get Free Movement features the sounds of DJ Foxx Boogie. Also spinning, DJ Apple Juce. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St., 215-238-9880, 10 p.m. Thursday, free, 21-plus, myspace.com/tattooed_mom.

Digital Ferret Fourth Friday Series: This month is steampunk-themed with the Absinthe Drinkers, This Way to Egress, the "Transgression" art show by Stacy Lynn and Mizz Kate Lulu and DJ Baron Von Crankshaft. Digital Ferret, 732 S. 4th St., 7-10 tonight, free, all ages, 215-925-9259, www.myspace.com/digital_ferret.

Stimulus Winter Wonderland Ball: Monthly party for queer woman moves to the TLA with performances from Liberty City Kings Drag & Burlesque, Lyfe Dance and DJs Nikson, Baby, Kash and Sparkles. Proceeds go to the Sapphire Fund, a group that helps GLBT organizations. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St., 9 tonight, $20, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Bear Hands: The umpteenth "bear" band, a Brooklyn psych-rock outfit earning comparisons to Modest Mouse and MGMT, plays with the Asteroid #4 and Snakes Say Hisss. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9:30 tonight, $10, 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.

Finger Banger: Queer-punk party does a "Vegas in Space" theme, spinning riot grrrl, Brit pop, new wave and more. Fluid, 613 S. 4th St., 10 tonight, $3 after 11 p.m., 215-629-3686, www.fluidnightclub.com.

Boulder Bash: Vaudeville-inspired benefit for breast cancer research organization Pennies in Action with Sister Blue, Clashing Plaid, members of the Ray Gradys and Union Dead, comedy from Mike Bocchetti, Bobby Zee, Kenny Michaels, Joe Conklin and Peek-A-Boo Revue. El Bar, 1356 N. Front St., 7:30-11:30 p.m. tomorrow, $15, 215-634-6430, http://2011-boulder-bash.ticketleap.com/2011-boulderbash.

La Femme: Surfy new-wave Parisian band debuts at Making Time with Brooklyn's Small Black, former backing band for Washed Out. Voyeur, 1221 St. James St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, 215-735-5772, $10,

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Dracula's Ball: Performances by khZ and Conjure One (featuring Rhys Fulber) as well as DJs Johanna Constantine (NYC), Heaven Malone (Chicago) and Totentanz (Austria) on three dance floors. Shampoo, 750 Willow St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $16-$18, all ages, 215-925-9259, draculasball.com.

Steppin Out: '80s dance party celebrates its first anniversary with Stop Making Sense, a Talking Heads tribute band. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, $5, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

Sweet Jane Sunday: DJ Jem, co-owner of the South Philly boutique, hosts her monthly night with guests Far Out Fangtooth spinning their favorite records. Upstairs at Tattooed Mom's, 530 South St., 10 p.m. Sunday, free, 215-238-9880.

Young Prisms: San Francisco quartet (on Mexican Summer label with Best Coast) heads shoegaze, reverb-heavy bill with Lehigh Valley's Soars and Melting Toys. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, $10, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

Club F-cks: Unofficial reunion for Revival (the storied spot now known as National Mechanics). With Technophobes, Block/Signals, Void Vision, Yeah Clementines and DJ Bobby Startup. National Mechanics, 22 S. 3rd St., 9 p.m. Monday, free, 215-701-4883, nationalmechanics.com.

Hunter Valentine: Excellent all-female Toronto trio does its first Philly club date with Vanity Theft. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 8 p.m. Thursday, $8, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

Violens: New York trio channels the Cocteau Twins, Sisters of Mercy and Roxy Music. With Philly newcomers, the Jesus & Mary Chain-inspired Nothing, and Arc in Round, which just released its new EP. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Dahi Divine Quintet: The latest prodigy to emerge from the Clef Club's classrooms on Broad Street, 18-year-old tenor saxophonist Divine takes a break from his studies at New York's New School of Jazz & Contemporary Music to play with a young quintet and guest trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, 5:45 and 7:15 tonight, free with regular museum admission of $16, 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org.

All-Star Trio: Three local favorites and leaders in their own right - guitarist Steve Giordano, organist Dave Posmontier and drummer Joe Nero - join forces. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 tonight, $15, 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

Amina Claudine Myers: Great pianist and organist makes a rare Philly appearance in an even rarer setting. She'll perform on the 1937 organ here, sure to make the gospel inflections of her music stand out even more. St. Mark's Church, 1625 Locust St., 8 tonight, free general admission, $10 sanctuary seating, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Phoenixville Jazz Festival: Steel City Coffee House presents two nights of jazz: the groove-based group Downright and bassist Kevin MacConnell's trio tonight; fusion ensemble Fusionhouse and the duo of harpist Gloria Galante and bassist Tyrone Brown tomorrow. Steel City Coffee House, 203 Bridge St., 8:30 tonight and tomorrow, $12-$15, $20 combo, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com.

G. Calvin Weston & Treasures of the Spirit: Philly-based drummer leads his ensemble paying tribute to the music of John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra. Triumph Brewing Company, 117 Chestnut St., 10 tonight, www.deathwaltz.com.

Donny McCaslin: Saxophonist enjoys placing his strong sound in a variety of contexts. His latest, "Perpetual Motion," finds him working in an electronic vein. He'll continue on that path here with the great Philly-born keyboardist Uri Caine, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Nate Smith. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 p.m. tomorrow, $20-$22, 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

The Yellowjackets: Pioneering fusion band celebrates 30 years, still led by founders Russell Ferrante (keyboards) and Jimmy Haslip (bass). Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $33-$45, 215-257-5808, www.ST94.COM.

Tango Fire: No group is more authentic than this one from Buenos Aires. Their electric, sensual show, "Tango Inferno: The Fire Within," has been acclaimed around the world. Choreographer/principal dancer Yanini Fajar, dancer German Cornejo, Latin singer Jesus Hidalgo and the quartet Quatrotango demonstrate the evolution of this sizzling art form. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 3 p.m. Sunday, $35-$65, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Works by three prominent contemporary choreographers. William Forsythe's "The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude" is set to Schubert, Christopher Wheeldon's "Polyphonia" to music by Ligeti, and Twyla Tharp's athletic "In the Upper Room" is danced to Philip Glass' score. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 4, 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Feb. 6, $20-$139, 215-893-1999, www.paballet.org.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Jonathan Nott, principal conductor of the Bamberg Symphony, makes his Orchestra debut this week in Mozart's Adagio and Fugue in C Minor and the huge arc of Schubert's Ninth Symphony, appropriately dubbed "The Great." Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger solos in Bela Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 3. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 8 tonight, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Liebesfreud: Fine string quartet offers a revered examples of the genre, Beethoven's searing, penultimate Quartet No. 31, the legendary Opus 131. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 5:30 tonight, free, 215-545-4302, philartalliance.org.

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio: For many years, the famous KLR Trio of pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson has celebrated the vast Piano Trio repertoire. They'll offer the Mendelssohn Op. 49 Trio, Beethoven's Op. 44 Variations and, along with guest violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, the glorious Brahms Op. 25 Piano Quartet. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 tonight, $23, 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.

Lyric Fest: This ensemble consistently comes up with innovative ways to present the vast vocal literature. This "I've Got Rhythm" set continues their signature. Four singers and piano team with dancers from Carbon Dance Theater, with choreography by brilliant Pennsylvania Ballet alumnus Meredith Rainey, as well as the Motets of the Pennsylvania Girlchoir. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., 3 p.m. tomorrow, $15, 214-438-1702, lyricfest.org.

Abington Symphony Orchestra: John Sall conducts a special children's concert, with an Italian Christmas/Epiphany story with projected illustrations by Tomie dePaola, music by Julia Scott Carey and narration by Ruth Ideen-Sall. Kids will also enjoy Sean O'Boyle's "Snapshot Concertos" introducing the orchestra instruments. Abington Presbyterian Church, Old York and Susquehanna roads, 3 p.m. tomorrow, free, 215-887-4530, apcusa.org/musicatabington.

Tempesta di Mare: Acclaimed seven-member Baroque chamber orchestra hosts soprano Clara Rottsolk in cantatas by Handel and Scarlatti, as well as concertos and sonatas by the two Baroque masters. Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, and Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave., 4 p.m. Sunday, $25-$35, 215-755-8775, tempestadimare.org.

Concert Operetta Theater: Artistic director Daniel Pantano is tireless in finding gems from the vast, tune-filled operetta repertoire. He's chosen a greatest-hits list from one of the heaviest hitters, the prolific Sigmund Romberg, composer of the familiar classics "Maytime," "The Student Prince," "Desert Song," "New Moon" and many more. Soprano Zulimar López-Hernández, tenor Patrick Layton and baritone John-Andrew Fernandéz do the honors, with Broadway maven Michael Presser as narrator and Jose Melendez directing from the keyboard. Helen Corning Warden Theater, 1920 Spruce St., 4 p.m. Sunday, $20, 215-389-0648, www.concertoperetta.com.

Valentin Radu and Elin Frazier: Organist Radu and trumpet virtuoso Frazier (at times playing an instrument of her own making) perform a "Candlemas" concert, with collaboration on many Baroque works and famous organ solo pieces by Bach, Vierne, Boellmann and Vidor. Daylesford Abbey, 220 S. Valley Road, Paoli, 6 p.m. Sunday, $25, 610-688-2800, www.voxamadeus.org.

Dolce Suono: Flutist/founder Mimi Stillman, cellist Yumi Kendall and organist Alan Morrison perform a "Dolce Suono Goes Organic" concert. The gifted trio do Bach's E Major Flute Sonata and Alain's Three Movements, both for flute and organ, plus a Sonata for cello and organ by Marcel Dupre. Bomberger Auditorium, Ursinus College, 601 Main St., Collegeville, 4 p.m. Sunday, free, 267-252-1803, www.dolcesuono.com.

American Virtuosi: Trio of Borowsky siblings - cellist Frances Grace, violinist Emmanuel and pianist Elizabeth - perform Mozart's K.520 Trio, Francouer's E Major Cello Sonata and Debussy's Violin Sonata. They'll also offer a new work honoring the society's new Bosendorfer concert grand piano. German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St., 3 p.m. Sunday, $20, 215-627-2332, www.germansociety.org.

Peter Nero & the Philly Pops: Nero's mantra is "Singin' and Swingin' " and along with his hot charts and keyboard wizardry, favorite thrush Ann Hampton Callaway brings back memories of classic songs. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Feb. 4 and 3 p.m. Feb. 5-6, $27-$104, 215-893-1999, www.phillypops.org.