Front Row Theatre Co.: How I Learned To Drive Iron Gate Theatre 37th and Chestnut Sts. Thu, 7 p.m.; Fri, 11 p.m.; Sat, 6 p.m.; $10, $8 with PennCard http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~ftc/ So we didn't read the plot summary of How I Learned to Drive too carefully, but we kinda suspect there's some incest involved. A girl coming of age in the 1960s, a "disturbing relationship" with her uncle . you do the math. Unless you're a Communication major - in that case just trust us, we took MATH 170.
Georg Jensen Silversmiths Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Until April 1, Tue-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $8-12 (215) 763-8100 www.philamuseum.org My nimble hands have me convinced that I was a Danish silversmith in a past life, and perhaps I was the apprentice to Georg Jensen. (Why I was reincarnated as a surly Guides editor, I'm not sure.) Jensen died in 1935, but he's still remembered for his expressive silverware, and this is your last chance to see some of it at the PMA.
Arts House Dance Company: In Your Dreams Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center 3680 Walnut St. Fri-Sat, 7 p.m., $7-8 http:// dolphin.upenn.edu/~ahdc Of the many dance companies here at Penn, Arts House is the numba one stunna. While others may try to pas de bourre and piroutte, the members of Arts House can rond de jamb circles around those fools. If you dream about being a prima ballerina, then Arts House offers the perfect dose of vicarious entertainment.
Chord on Blues: You Have Died of Dysentery Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Medical Building Off 36th and Spruce Sts. Fri, 8 p.m.; Sat, 8:30 p.m.; $6-7 www.chordonblues.net A cappella groups like to claim that they are the "premier" a cappella group of a certain kind, which is easy to do if you get specific enough. So let's give Chord on Blues props for being Penn's premier all-male a cappella group. As for their Oregon Trail-themed performance, just don't forget to ford the river; it's the quickest way to lose your oxen. Dzine2Show's Fashion show: "When Good and Evil Collide." Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology 3260 South St. Fri, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m.,$7-20 Have you ever noticed that everything is somehow related to the Garden of Eden? Everywhere you look, you've got good and evil symbolism, and where does that lead back to? The Garden! Duh. Dzine2Show is no exception. These fine folks sport duds more tempting than that infamous red apple.
Strictly Funk: 365: A Year in the Life Iron Gate Theatre 37th and Chestnut Sts. Fri, 8 p.m., Sat, 9 p.m., $8-10 www.strictlyfunkdance.com
Funk: a smell or a dance group? That is the question to be answered this weekend at this funk-a-licious dance show. All awkward dancers are invited to come watch and lament the fact that their two left feet will not only leave them pigeon-toed, but also unnvited to the after-party.
See Thursday: Front Row Theatre Co. Georg Jensen Silversmiths
Flyers vs. New York Rangers Wachovia Center 3601 S. Broad St. Sat, 7 p.m., $20-105 (215) 336-3600 www.comcast-spectacor.com When will the hockey season freaking end? We're tired of writing listings encouraging fans to check out the mediocrity machine that is the 2006-2007 Flyers. Win or lose against the Rangers, here's hoping that the off-season finds the Flyers chillaxin' on a beach somewhere.
Amarna: New Research and Discoveries in the Age of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology 3260 South St. Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free with student ID (215) 898-4000 www.museum.upenn.edu Just when you thought everything was already discovered about ancient Egypt -behold! New research on Akhenaten and Tutankhamun. Not to spoil the surprise, but Street will let you in on the secret: the researchers at Penn discovered four new vowels to insert into the names of the kings. Don't tell!
See Thursday: Front Row Theatre Co. Georg Jensen Silversmiths
See Friday: Arts House Dance Company Chord on Blues Strictly Funk
Toots and the Maytals Theatre of Living Arts 334 South St. Sun, 9 p.m., $21-23 (215) 922-1011 www.livenation.com Toots! is coming to town, but unlike Santa Claus, he is not bringing toys, reindeer or elves. Instead he is bringing joy and Maytals. This seems like a fair deal because large hoofed animals are scarce in Jamaica.
See Thursday: Georg Jensen Silversmiths
Aaron Lewis of Staind The Electric Factory 421 N. 7th St. Tue, 8 p.m., $35-49.50 (215) 627-1332 www.livenation.com
It's been awhile . since Staind had a hit song. Perhaps that's why lead vocalist Aaron Lewis is touring without them. Pretty much the biggest snub since JT dissed *NSYNC. Don't be fooled by the alt-metal exterior, because Lewis is known for his songwriting chops.
Al Madrigal Helium Comedy Club 2031 Sansom St. Until April 7, Wed, 8 p.m., $15-19, 21+ (215) 496-9001 www.heliumcomedy.com
Al Madrigal must have a highly developed sense of humor, because he posted a picture of himself as a toddler with a fro on his Web site. Fast forward a few decades, and Madrigal made the rounds on Comedy Central and the late-night shows, winning a following for his raucous stories.
