Our picks for what to do, see and tune into Jan. 13-Jan. 15

January 13, 2012

CASINOS

QUEEN OF POP

Of all the "champions" who have come out of "American Idol," you'd be hard-pressed to find one with a more explosive post-"Idol" career than Kelly Clarkson, who on Sunday headlines Trump Taj Mahal Hotel Casino. The show's first winner has staked out some pretty impressive turf in the pop realm, releasing five albums since she beat out local Justin Guarini during the groundbreaking TV competition's first season. Her latest CD, "Stronger," recently debuted on the Billboard magazine charts at No. 2. Opening for Clarkson on her current road trip is singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson.

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Taj Mahal, Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $49.50 and $29.50, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

ART AL FRESCO

The winter performance of "Wissahickon Reunion," Merian Soto's outdoor dance tribute to the four seasons, is Sunday at Bluebell Meadow. Soto and five other dancers, performing to music by Robert "Tigger" Benford, investigate the relationship between movement and nature, especially as it changes throughout the year. The "Reunion" is Soto's revisitation of her award-winning "One Year Wissahickon Park Project" of 2008-09. These performances go on rain or shine, so dress for the elements (and if it's sunny, don't forget your shades).

Wissahickon Reunion, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Bluebell Meadow in Bluebell Park, free. Updates and directions: branchdances.blogspot.com.

SHOWS

HOME AGAIN

Dang. This year's Home Show actually looks good. No joke. Sure, there will still be hot tubs, vinyl siding, HGTV hosts you don't know and Scum Off Shower Cleaner. But on weekends only, there will also be super-hip dealers such as Manayunk's rustic-chic Three Potato Four, Ardmore's vintage-awesome Clover Market and Northern Liberties' modern-crafty Art Star - all located just off the main exhibit hall. So go tomorrow or Sunday. Unless you want to see Strawberry Shortcake. She'll be there Monday only.

Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch streets, tomorrow through Jan. 22. $13 ($3 kids 6-12). 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday; 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. phillyhomeshow.com.

PSYCHIC NETWORKING

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