Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at Vintage Theatre

It’s 1959 in Philadelphia and the audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s final performances. Her songs are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to create a portrait of a legend. Jan 12 - Feb 18*, Fri/Sat & 1/22 at 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; Feb 1, 8 & 15 @ 7:30pm - $15-34 - vintagetheatre.org or 303-856-7830. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton in Aurora. The show moves to the Garner Galleria on March 5 and plays Mondays at 7:30pm through April 23. Tickets $42+ Denvercenter.org.