This week in Philly: Nov. 9-Nov. 15

A few ways to spend your week in (and out of) Philly.

Monday, Nov. 9

Hang out with Eagles tight end Brent Celek at this fundraiser at Lincoln Financial Field (1 Lincoln Financial Field Way). Celek and other Eagles players will join guests in a cocktail reception, dinner and auctions. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m.

All Beethoven, all the time. Or at least, just Monday night at the Kimmel Center (Broad and Spruce Streets) at this 7:30 p.m. concert featuring three Beethoven works.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Check out the revamped SportsZone exhibit at the Franklin Institute (222 N. 20th St.) during Science After Hours, an adults-only program where guests will play schoolyard games. The night runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tyler Perry's "Madea on the Run" comes to the Merriam Theater (250 Broad St.) stage, opening with a 7:30 p.m. performance. Perry himself stars as Madea, who's hiding from the police in this comedic musical.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Take the kids to this family-friendly performance at the Mandell Theater (3141 Chestnut St.), continuing Wednesday through Nov. 22. "Watership Down" is the story of two rabbit who lead a group of other displaced animals to a new home. The show hits the stage at 8 p.m.

Come to PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) for high times. At this comedy show, out of 15 comedians, all but one is high. Host Alex Grubard will lead the contestants through feats in which they'll convince the audience that they're not the sober one. The show starts at 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 12

For a look at the life of George H. W. Bush, head to the National Constitution Center (525 Arch St.) at 7 p.m. when author and presidential historian Jon Meacham joins CNN contributor and Washington correspondent for The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza in a conversation. Meacham's new book "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush" will be given to all guests.

Philly Improv Theater (2030 Sansom St.) house sketch team The Flat Earth will perform brand new scripted scenes at a 9 p.m. show.

Friday, Nov. 13

The velvety voiced English singer-songwriter James Bay takes his debut album Chaos and the Calm to the Fillmore (29 E. Allen St.) for an 8 p.m. show.

Spend your Friday the 13th at the Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) for a goth dance party. DJs JHN RDN, EBGIII, John D. and Devyn Haas will bring the best in classic industrial, new wave, electro, post-punk and death rock starting at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14

We hope you're ready. The Spartan Race comes to Citizens Bank Park (1 Citizens Bank Way) for an obstacle-packed three-mile race starting at 7:30 a.m. for elite men, 7:45 for elite women, 8 a.m. for morning general racers at 11:15 a.m. for afternoon general racers. Obstacles will be stadium-specific and you'll be running through the stairs and hallways of the park. Cool!

Solo artist and perpetual band member alike, Ty Segall brings his project Fuzz, (yes, they sound rather rock 'n' roll-y and fuzzy) formed in 2013 to Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) to tour behind their sophomore album, II.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Through a nature experiment observing a wooly bear caterpillar's stripe, kids will be able to predict what kind of winter awaits. The activity begins at 2 p.m. at the Howell Living History Farm (70 Woodens Ln., Lambertville, N.J.).

Step into a world of dance vibes on Sunday at Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) when Neon Indian comes to support his latest, VEGA INTL. Night School, an electronic escape into a dark nightclub. Doors are at 7:30 p.m.

For more Things to Do, check out our calendar for the most up-to-date happenings.