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See 'Pippin,' and other things to do this weekend

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ARTInternational PopThursday through May 15Philadelphia Museum of Art2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.Free with admission, Philamuseum.orgOver 120 works from 1956 to 1972 make up this exhibit that explores the pop art movement and its relationship to commercialization in international societies. Giants like Warhol and Jasper Johns are represented, as well as lesser-known artists from Brazil, Japan and more.Related: Living the LushlifeFOODSecond Annual Girl Scout Cookie CrunchSunday, 1 p.m.ArtsQuest Center101 Founders Way, BethlehemFrom $21,Steelstacks.orgWilling to drive for a delicious Sunday? The Second Annual Girl Scout Cookie Crunch features innovative dishes from restaurants in the region that all feature at least one type of Girl Scout Cookie, incorporated into sweet and savory dishes. Attendees will be able to taste each dish and vote for their favorites. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.Related: 'Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change'THEATER"Smoke"Thursday through Mar. 13Studio X1340 S. 13th St.From $10, Theatreexile.orgWritten by playwright Kim Davies, "Smoke" is an erotic thriller set in a NYC sex party, where the two protagonists separate from the rest of the group, playing out a more dangerous, psychological struggle for dominance. A few comedic moments lighten the mood."Spine"Thursday through Mar. 6The Drake1512 Spruce St.From $5 with donation of a children’s book, Inisnuatheatre.org"Spine" follows a directionless teenager as she befriends an elderly woman who lives in a house full to the brim with books, during a time when a strapped British government has cut funding for libraries. This is the first show in The Drake for theater company Inis Nua, which focuses on contemporary works written in the British Isles. Book donations benefit the Free Library of Philadelphia."Pippin"Thursday through Feb. 28Academy of Music240 S Broad St.From $28, Kimmelcenter.org"Pippin" is a Broadway show set in the Middle Ages amidst mysterious circumstances that combines acrobatics, wondrous feats of agility and an uplifting score from the composer of "Wicked." This particular production won a 2013 Tony for Best Musical Revival.MUSICStraighten Up and Fly Right: The Nat King Cole TributeFriday, 8 p.m.Merriam Theater250 S Broad St.From $30, Kimmelcenter.orgPianist Ramsey Lewis and guitarist John Pizzarelli perform a tribute to the smooth vocals and jazz sensibilities of the breaker of pop music barriers, Nat King Cole. Named after Cole’s first mainstream hit, this show explores the many genres within the singer’s expansive repertoire, nodding to his talent and debonair personality.Julia HolterFriday, 8 p.m.Johnny Brenda’s1201 N. Frankford Ave.$15, Johnnybrendas.comEthereal and rock-driven, Julia Holter’s new album "Have You in My Wilderness" is a starkly personal narrative wrapped in a gust of strings and soft synthesizers that complement the plaintive harmony of her voice. Pennsylvania artist Circuit Des Yeux opens.Emmy the GreatFriday, 8:30 p.m.Boot & Saddle1132 S. Broad St.From $12, Bootandsaddlephilly.comBritish songstress Emmy the Great tours in support of her upcoming album "Second Love," due out March 11. Nodding to her 2009 album, "First Love," her new endeavor explores how to find and create intimacy in the sterile atmosphere of a technologically-focused world. Little Strike opens.Led Zeppelin 2Saturday, 9 p.m.Theater of the Living Arts334 South St.$15, Venue.tlaphilly.comThis premier Led Zeppelin cover band provides the full Zeppelin experience, down to a shirtless lead singer. The Chicago-based group is gaining notoriety for their truly loyal approximation, capturing the energy of a crowd comprised of aging Zeppelin die-hards and fans too young to have known the original.Naughty By NatureSunday, 8 p.m.Theater of the Living Arts334 South St.$20, Venue.tlaphilly.comHip hop giants of the 90s Naughty By Nature play the last show of their 2016 tour. The trio hopes to produce another album to celebrate 25 years of the band, and have created a Kickstarter to ask for fans’ support. Ty Dolla $ign, Darq and Dirty South Joe take this lineup to the next level.FILMOscar Party with Joan Schuylkill RiversSunday, 7:30 p.m.Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center7 Lock St.Free, Veniceisland.orgWatch the 88th Academy Awards with your host Joan Schuylkill Rivers, brought to life by Philly performer Mistor Fahrenheit. Walk the red carpet, and expect to be grilled by Rivers on who you’re wearing. Academy Awards trivia, prizes and humor are in store.MetropolisSaturday, 8 p.m.Verizon Hall300 S Broad St.$15, Kimmelcenter.orgThis 1927 silent film by Fritz Lang Depicting depicts a dystopian, futuristic city replete with stark contrasts between the moneyed, cultured elite and an invisible, mistreated working class. Peter Richard Conte will accompany the movie on Verizon Hall’s impressive organ, adding depth to this classic piece. At 1 p.m. the same day, organist Rudy Lucente will give a free demonstration of the organ.