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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.

The Second City.
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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