Folkball Festival: Join a folk dance party at 7:30 PM Friday and 7 pm Saturday Dance workshops and teaching circles will be held on Saturday afternoons at the Folk Ball in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union at 800 Langdon Street. See Madison Folk Ball on Facebook for band and details.
“Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter”: The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra will perform classical music with guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky at 7:30 PM. Friday Capitol Theater at Overture Center, 201 State St. Tickets $19-$95. wcoconcerts.org
Fun Prairie Frozen Fest: Through February 2nd, head to Sun Prairie for outdoor and indoor events at a variety of venues, including winter egg hunts, cardboard sled races, and sled dog demonstrations. See the full schedule at cityofsunprairie.com/1472/Frozen-Fest.
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“Airness”: Forward Theater Company presents a coming-of-age story about finding pure joy in the world of air guitar competition through February 12 at the Overture Center Playhouse at 201 State Street. This weekend’s performance is at 7:30pm. Friday When Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, a rock and roll trivia and air guitar competition night will be held on Monday at the High Noon Saloon. forwardtheater.com
groove and slip: Enjoy free ice skating at Villas Park from 6-8 PM. Fridaycityofmadison.com/parks/events/grooveandglide.cfm
Paul Lowe and Martha Fisher: Schubert’s ‘Winterreise’ will be performed at this UW Mead Witter School of Music concert. 7:30 PM FridayUW Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave. Also at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, UW Mead Witter School of Music’s annual concert “Schubert at the Piano: The Winterrise Years” is led by pianists Martha Fischer and Bill Ruetz. $15 for adults, free for students. A live stream is also available. music.wisc.edu/concerts-events
“Look at me”: An exhibition of art created by members of Wisconsin’s LGBTQIA+ community through February 16th. River Arts Center, 105 Ninth St., Prairie du Sac. Open 8am to 8pm Monday until Fridaywww.riverartsinc.org/see-me
Children of the Rotunda: A family-friendly show featuring LEX, a clean hip-hop artist, educator, author, poet and DJ from Milwaukee.9:30am and 1:00pm Saturday, Rotunda Stage, Overture Center. free. overture.org/engage/kids-in-the-rotunda
Winter Prom: Madison Parks Dance for families with children 13 and under, 6-8pm Saturday, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive. Tickets are $25 for a pair of adults and children, and $5 for additional family members. cityofmadison.com/calendar/winter-prom-1
Edgerton’s Candlelight Hike: Hike through Silverwood County Park at 77 Silver Road for a bonfire and refreshments.5:30 p.m. SaturdayRecommended contributions: $5 per person, $15 per vehicle. www.silverwoodpark.org
Loud in the library: “The Price is Right” style Monona Library fundraiser with games and music.7 pm Saturday$30. mymonona.com/1122/Loud-in-the-Library
“Black and White Encore”: Film adaptations of four short plays by Encore Studios for the Performing Arts.8 pm Friday and February 3 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday Mary DuPont Wahlers Theater, 1480 Martin St. $15 donation ($5 student). encorestudio.org
Winter Poetry Festival: The eight-week poetry reading series is themed “The Big Cheese,” featuring different cheeses and poets each week.2 pm SundayArts & Literature Lab, 111. S. Livingston St. Free/Donation. artlitlab.org/events/winter-festival-of-poetry-week-2-0
100th Anniversary Organ Concert: Andrew Schaefer performs on the Luther Memorial Church’s organ, recreating his 100-year-old dedication recital.3 pm SundayLuther Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue www.luthermem.org/events