CHARITYGlamsino RoyaleThursday, 6 p.m.Hotel Palomar117 S 17th St.$50, Glamsinoroyale2016.brownpapertickets.comThis annual event makes the trip across the pond this year, taking inspiration from retro British glamour. Dress in your 60s best and play classic casino games, dine and drink with Square 1682 and bid on fabulous auction items. All proceeds benefit ActionAIDS, a Philly organization dedicated to helping prevent HIV/AIDS, as well as provide a community for those affected by the disease.Related: Double Knot ties together unique concepts in Midtown VillageMUSICRain: A Tribute to the BeatlesThursday through Feb. 14Merriam Theater250 S Broad St.From $30, Kimmelcenter.orgAs tribute bands go, Rain is one of the more hardline, true-to-the-original experiences, even changing clothes to correspond to the time period of each song. Featuring lights, graphics and real musical talent, this foursome plays Beatles’ favorites note for note, delivering what must be one of the most authentic Beatles experiences around.Bruce Springsteen and the E Street BandFriday, 7:30 p.m.Wells Fargo Center3601 S Broad St.From $68, Wellsfargocenterphilly.comIt’s never too late to really impress your valentine. Bruce Springsteen comes to Philly this Friday, mercifully bridging the gap between those who want a Valentine’s Day to remember and those who just want to party. If you can score a ticket to this show, consider yourself off the hook once the real February 14 rolls around.Related: Meet Alison Victoria at the Philly Home ShowBebel GilbertoSunday, 8 p.m.Perelman Theater300 S Broad StFrom $30,Kimmelcenter.orgBossa nova singer and Brazilian music royalty Bebel Gilberto tours in support of her latest album, Tudo. Combining jazz, lounge and electronic influences, her music is an eclectic, modern take on bossa nova, including influences from the well-known Brazilian styles of samba and Tropicalia.HOLIDAY CELEBATIONSThe Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance ParadeSunday, 11 a.m.Begins at 10th and Spring StreetsFree, Phillysuns.orgThe Philadelphia Suns concludes its celebration of the Chinese New Year with a parade through Chinatown featuring costumes, firecrackers and dancing. A martial arts performance will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of 10th and Arch Streets.‘Headed to the White House’Friday through Nov. 13The National Constitution Center525 Arch St.Free with admission, Constitutioncenter.orgThe National Constitution Center debuts an exhibit centered on the 2016 election this President’s Day Weekend. Visitors can begin by learning about the history of elections, the strategy of campaigning and the changing face of voting rights and finish by casting a ballot and taking the oath of office. This exhibit lasts right up until Election Day.VALENTINE'S DAYArt After 5: Tango NightFriday, 5 p.m.Philadelphia Museum of Art2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway$20, Philamuseum.orgBegin the Valentine’s Day weekend by throwing off your tired work shoes and slipping into something less comfortable. Dancers from the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School will perform the dance of love and give lessons to novices and experts alike, all to the sounds of the Rodolfo Zanetti Tango Quartet.Wild at HeartSunday through Feb. 15Philadelphia Zoo3400 W. Girard AvenueFree with admission, Philadelphiazoo.orgThe Philadelphia Zoo presents a Valentine’s Day-themed program, featuring a tour of the zoo’s animal couples. Observe zookeepers giving treats to the animals, learn about the love lives and attraction rituals of some of the zoo’s inhabitants and admire the animal-themed creations of an ice carver.First Person Arts StorySlam: The Ex-FilesSunday, 6:30 p.m.Underground Arts1200 Callowhill St.From $11, Firstpersonarts.orgEven for the happily coupled, sitting next to a red-bedecked twosome in a crowded restaurant as they share a dessert spoon is not most people’s idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day. First Person Arts invites the jilted and the jaded to share their stories of love gone wrong in a five-minute humorous monologue for the chance to win $100 and a place in the Grand Slam competition.NATUREOrchid ExtravaganzaThursday through March 27Longwood Gardens1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett SquareFree with admission, Longwoodgardens.orgOver 500 beautiful orchids grace the paths and greenhouses of Longwood Gardens, arranged in breathtaking displays, including a 12-foot high archway and a swaying, fragrant curtain of blooms. Let the sweet scent overtake you as you revel in nature’s rainbow that is the orchid.THEATER‘Oscar’Thursday through Feb. 15Academy of Music240 S. Broad StreetFrom $19, Operaphila.orgOpera Philadelphia presents "Oscar," the story of playwright Oscar Wilde and his life of drama and tragedy. The opera follows the court proceedings of Wilde’s trial convicting him of being homosexual in late 1800s London. On Saturday the Opera celebrates Philly’s LGBT community with a pre-performance discussion and a $20 discount.
