Your week: Fun stuff to do, see and hear, Nov. 7-13
FESTIVALS+ PMA Craft Show Just 3 more days to take in more than 195 nationally important crafters - and splurge on their wares.
FESTIVALS+
PMA Craft Show
Just 3 more days to take in more than 195 nationally important crafters - and splurge on their wares.
Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, $15 (under 12 $5), 215-684-7930, pmacraftshow.org.
Philly Bike Expo
Wheeled powwow takes it beyond Arch Street with group rides, bike fittings, seminars - ladies, finally master the morning commute outfit debacle - and vendors - Bilenky, Brooks England, Alchemy, et. al. Indoor bike parking available.
Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, $8-$20 (under 12 free), 215-740-7068, phillybikeexpo.com.
Art Star Craft Bazaar
Northern Liberties gallery known for fairs brings wares of 60 vendors indoors, adds make-and-take demos, games and food trucks.
23rd St. Armory, 22 S. 23rd St., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow-Sunday, free 11 a.m.-noon, 6-7 p.m., $2 noon-6 p.m., artstarcraftbazaar.com.
Train Festival
Model vendors, locomotive crafts and "Dinosaur Train" character meet-and-greets (1:30-3 p.m. tomorrow), plus real train rides, too.
Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, 1-4 p.m. tomorrow-Sunday, $6 (under 2 free), 856-365-8733, camdenchildrensgarden.org.
MUSIC
Philadelphia Orchestra
Days 2 and 3 of an organ festival include organists Paul Jacobs tonight playing Guilmant, Ken Cowan with Steven Paulus tomorrow.
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 2 p.m. today, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $30-$95, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra
Celebrating its link to China, the Philadelphia Orchestra presents this touring ensemble, led by Lu Jia in "Wu Xing" by Qigang Chen and Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony. Overwhelmingly talented, Curtis-trained pianist Yuja Wang solos in Ravel's G Major Concerto.
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 8 tonight, $28-$95, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
String Cheese Incident
Best of the jamming prog/bluegrass groups ain't afraid to blend in Afro-pop, salsa and jazz rock.
Tower Theater, 19 N. 69th St., 8 tonight, $49.50-$100, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
Fitz and the Tantrums
A little soul, a little '80s, a lot of grooves. A motley crew of musicians, featuring two vocalists, saxophone, flute, guitars, keyboards, drums and percussion.
Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St., 8:30 tonight, $25, 215-627-1332, electricfactory.info.
Cleetus McBride
Welcome back this veteran Celtic talent, reconnecting with his Philly roots after 15 winters at an Irish pub in St. Thomas, V.I., and summers in Sea Isle City.
Irish Times, 629 S. 2nd St., 9-midnight tonight, free, 215-923-1103, irishtimesphilly.com.
O-Town
Reality TV's first band (take that, One Direction!) makes a fresh start in a new decade, minus Ashley Parker Angel.
TLA, 334 South St., 2 p.m. Sunday, $25, 800-745-3000, tlaphilly.com.
Nancy Kelly
Seasoned jazz thrush used to be a local fave at Jewel's. A new album, "B That Way," brings her back for the first time in eons.
Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 p.m. tomorrow, $20, 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.
Carol Jantsch
Tuba recitals are rare, but Philadelphia Orchestra tubist Jantsch is a brilliant performer who can make her instrument sing. Accompanied by pianist Michael Djupstrom, and with guest euphonium and tuba players, she'll perform Debussy, Rossini - and Queen.
VanPelt Auditorium, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy., 3 p.m. Sunday, $18, 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.
Robyn Hitchcock
No one's kept the psychedelic/surreal school of rock open longer than this baffled and bemused class act.
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $25, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.
Usher
Slip slided pop-soul, dance man and temporary Philadelphian delivers "The UR Experience."
Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $39.50-$175, 800-298-4200, comcasttix.com.
Parker Millsap
Handsome Oklahoma young-un looks innocent but proves possessed by both devils and angels, as dense, tumbling, Pentacostal imagery wobbles out of his scary-strong vibrato-tized throat.
Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $12-$15,610-649-8389, ardmoremusic.com.
Shaggy
"Oh, Carolina," it's true. The randy, dandy, "Boombastic" dancehall man has more to comically protest than "It Wasn't Me."
TLA, 334 South St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $20, 800-745-3000,' ticketmaster.com.
A$AP Ferg + YG
Two rappers, one from Harlem, one from Compton, come together for a "BestCoast Connection" tour.
Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $30, 215-267-1332, electricfactory.info.
STAGES
'So You Think You Can Dance?' Live Tour
Top 10 contestants from the reality dancing competition take to the stage to prove their point.
Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 7:30 tonight, $45.50-$88, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
Wanda Sykes
Media's most famous part-time resident jokes about parenthood and marriage because, you know, she's just like us.
Borgata, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, 9 tonight & tomorrow, $59.50-$65, 866-900-4849, theborgata.com.
'Blood Wedding'
Runaway bride pits two families against each other in drama by Philadelphia Artists' Collective and Drexel University's Co-Op Theatre Company.
Mandell Theater, 3201 Chestnut St., times vary through Nov. 23, $25, (student discounts available), brownpapertickets.com.
National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
Flipping, flying, fabulous spectacle - for one performance only.
Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 2 p.m. tomorrow, $16-$61, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
Alton Brown
Not just "Good Eats" but comedy, live music, demos, audience participation.
Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $60-$150, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
'It Gets Better'
L.A.-born musical comes to Philly with a moving message on surviving bullying, with help from 125 of our region's best vocalists.
Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $21, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
'Ghostbrothers of Darkland County'
Author Stephen King meets composer John Mellencamp in a dark, dramatic alley. Gina Gershon and Billy Burke bring the scary tale to life.
Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $39.50-$79.50, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.
AUTHORS
Patricia Lockwood
Poet to Millennials tackles Twitter, sexts, viral "Rape Jokes" and presents new work, "Motherland, Fatherland, homelandsexuals."
Free Library Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, free, 215-567-4341, freelibrary.org.
Anjelica Huston
Her career, her fame, her renowned father, and Jack Nicholson: The revered actor reveals all.
Free Library Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $15 ($7 students), 215-567-4341, freelibrary.org.
VETERANS DAY
Woodmere Art Museum
Big-band players bring the smooth tunes by paying homage to the 369th Infantry Regiment, one of the first black regiments during World War I.
9201 Germantown Ave., 6 tonight, $22, 215-247-0476, woodmereartmuseum.org.
Independence Hall
Vets and average citizens alike can visit the Declaration of Independence's home, free of charge.
520 Chestnut St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, free, nps.gov/inde.
National Constitution Center
Flag-raising and lowering ceremonies, crafts, flag etiquette, wreath laying, veteran and active soldiers meet-and-greets are part of the day.
525 Arch St., 9:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday, $5 (free to veterans, active-duty military), 215-409-6600, constitutioncenter.org.
Independence Seaport Museum
Honoring those who served - and still serve - with free entry.
211 S. Columbus Blvd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, $13.50 (free to veterans, active duty military), 215-413-8655, phillyseaport.org.
-Compiled by Tom Di Nardo, Jonathan Takiff, Allison Volpe