THEATER "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" is at the Arden Theatre.Credit: Mark Garvin‘Sideways Stories from Wayside School’Thursday-Feb. 9Arden Theatre40 N. 2nd St.$18-$36, 215-922-1122www.ardentheatre.orgExtended by popular demand, this family-friendly adaptation of the Louis Sachar series delivers laughs, fun and all around wackiness.‘Marlene & the Machine: A German Expressionist Cabaret’Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts3680 Walnut St.$20-$30, 215-898-3900www.annenbergcenter.orgDon’t be a drag. Check out The Bearded Ladies perform their cabaret-style exhibition on pop culture, sex and gender complete with over-the-top props and costumes and the the music of Marlene Dietrich and Lotte Lenya.MUSICFyah Fyah Bob Marley Birthday CelebrationThursday, 9 p.m.Ortleib’s847 N. 3rd St.$7, 267-324-3348www.ortliebsphilly.comOrtleib’s will be jamming this Thursday as The Philly Reggae Band celebrates Bob Marley’s 69th birthday with classic cuts and DJ Quincy Bright spinning Lee “Scratch” Perry and Bob Marley collaborations on the turntables.HeavenThursday, 11 p.m.Kung Fu Necktie1250 N. Front St.$5, 215-291-4919www.kungfunecktie.comNYC band Heaven mixes psychedelia and new wave and will be tripping into Kung Fu Necktie this Thursday. They are touring in support of their debut LP, “Telepathic Love.”NobunnyFriday, 8 p.m.Underground Arts1200 Callowhill St.$12, 215-247-1300www.undergroundarts.orgNobunny is the stage persona of Justin Champlin, and his music is described as lo-fi garage punk that incorporates bubblegum pop and power pop. Nobunny is also known for a wide variety of onstage attire, such as bunny masks, raw meat, ball gags and coats made of trash.Philly Pops: The Sounds of Simon and GarfunkelFriday-Feb. 9Verizon Hall at he Kimmel Center300 S. Broad St.$40-134, 215-670-2300www.phillypops.orgThe acclaimed touring duo of AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle are bringing their stunning variations of Simon and Garfunkel classics to the Philly Pops. Songs include “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Sound of Silence” and “Mrs. Robinson.” Chill Moody is performing at the Tri State Indie Music Awards.Credit: Terence MoodyTri State Indie Music AwardsFeb. 16World Cafe Live3025 Walnut St.$20-$50, 215-222-1400www.tristateindie.comIf you watched the Grammys this year and thought, "Man, Kurt Vile totally should have been nominated," or "I sure wish Chill Moody was performing at this awards show," then you have a chance to seek justice! Sort of. The TSI Music Awards ceremony, now in its third year, is a way to celebrate local music in performance and awards. Performers include the aforementioned Chill Moody as well as The Deadmen, The Lawsuits, Maitland, Ali Wadsworth, Flux Capacitor and more. The $50 VIP package includes complimentary food and drinks as well as admission to the pre-party. In the interest of full disclosure, Metro is the official print media partner for the show, but that doesn't mean we have any say in who wins. That's in your hands: Voting is open to the public through Feb. 10.CLASSESKnife Sharpening and Technique WorkshopSaturday, noon-2 p.m.Greensgrow Farms2501 E. Cumberland St.$20, 215-427-2702www.greensgrow.orgDon’t throw out that dull knife. Let Denine Gorniak show you how to properly sharpen and use it by teaching basic chopping and prep techniques. Gorniak, who has been a chef for more than 20 years, started the Collingswood Food Swappers and blogs at “The Bicycle Chef.”Couponing Class with Phrugal in PhillyFriday, 7 p.m.Old Pine Community Center401 Lombard St.$15, 215-627-2493www.phrugalinphilly.comThe ladies of Phrugal in Philly, a blog all about saving money and couponing, are going to teach you how to live the coupon lifestyle. Learn the lingo, store policies and how to find, organize and store your coupons. Here’s to savings, and to alcohol – it’s a BYOB event, so feel free to bring a bottle.ARTYeesookyung: The Meaning of TimeFriday-March 15Locks Gallery600 Washington Sq.Free, 215-629-1000www.locksgallery.comOpening in time to catch the First Friday crowds, this first solo exhibition by Korean artist Yeesookyung features imaginative — but ultimately traditional — art, including gold sculptures, porcelain pieces and silk scroll paintings.CRAFT MARKETPhilly Mart Winter Pop UpSaturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.The Transfer Station4120 Main StreetFree, 215-488-5868www.thephillymart.comNeed a unique Valentine’s Day gift? Check out a preview pop up of Philly Mart, a new open-air market coming to Manayunk in the spring. Browse the goods from 30 different vendors offering original art, vintage collectibles, housewares, jewelry and more.
