7 days of things to do, Jan. 27 to Feb. 2: See Second City or Jeb Bush, celebrate Chinese New Year
Performers from legendary comedy club the Second City stop in Philly to take shots at love, missed connections, and all the other headaches that come with human relationships.
SUNDAY
The Wall Live Extravaganza
You can’t see Pink Floyd live anymore, but you can still immerse yourself in their multi-platinum 1979 album. Experience The Wall through concert footage and a cast of characters such as Pink, Pink’s alter ego, and the Judge.
8 p.m., the Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., $37.50 and up, 215-309-0150, thefillmorephilly.com
MONDAY
Jeb Bush
The two-term Florida governor, 2016 Republican primary contender, and second son (after George W.) of George H.W. and Barbara Bush comes to the Kimmel Center for the Philadelphia Speaker Series.
8 p.m., the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., sold out, 215-790-5800, kimmelcenter.org
TUESDAY
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Chinese New Year Concert
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with this one-night-only performance featuring the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. Assistant conductor Kensho Watanabe joins forces with Liang Zhang, SPO’s resident conductor, for a program that includes the world premiere of a revision of Peng-Peng Gong’s Symphony No. 10 (“Peking Fantasy”).
7:30 p.m., Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St., free (all tickets have been distributed), 215-893-1900, philorch.org
WEDNESDAY
It’s Not You, It’s Me
Performers from the legendary comedy club the Second City stop in Philly to take shots at love, missed connections, and all the other headaches that come with navigating human relationships.
8 p.m., with additional shows through Saturday, Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St., $33 to $63, 215-790-5800, kimmelcenter.org
THURSDAY
Rainbow Kitten Surprise with Mt. Joy
This North Carolina quintet had a breakout year in 2018. Now they’re bringing their blend of indie-pop and folk-rock to the Fillmore, where they’ll be joined by Mt. Joy, the Philly-bred indie band that took Spotify charts by storm last year.
8 p.m., the Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St., resale tickets start at $75, 215-309-0150, thefillmorephilly.com
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
WURD Speaks: Standing Our Ground
WURD Radio brings a panel discussion about gentrification and its impact to the Barnes. During the discussion, hosted by WURD host and activist Eric Grimes, panelists will share strategies for coping.
5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., $28 for general admission, $10 for students, 215-278-7000, barnesfoundation.org
Chinese New Year
Stop by the Reading Terminal to practice calligraphy, watch a lion dance, and see demonstrations from local chefs. Show up at 9:30 a.m. and you can even join the Chinese New Year food tour through Chinatown.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St., 215-922-2317, readingterminalmarket.org