The gigs that head the list

AUTHOR VISITS, DANCE CONCERTS, MUSIC AND THEATER EVENTS FEB. 25-MARCH 3

Piet Levy looks at the Top 10 concerts to hit Milwaukee this spring.

AUTHOR VISITS

Boswell Books: Bhupendra O. Khatri M.D. “Healthcare 911: How America’s Broken Healthcare System Is Driving Doctors to Despair...,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2559 N. Downer Ave., (414) 332-1181. Lynden Sculpture Garden: Kelly Barnhill “Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories,” 7 p.m. March 1, 2145 W. Brown Deer Road, (414) 446-8794.

Outwords Books, Gifts, and Coffee: Joseph Cassara “The House of Impossible Beauties,” 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 2710 N. Murray Ave., (414) 963-9089.

MUSIC

Cardinal Stritch University: Stritch Community Orchestra presents “The Music of John Williams” Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m. March 1, Kendall Theater, 6801 N. Yates Road, (414) 410-4171.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Mark Valenti, piano, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 28, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814. DeKoven Center: Belle Ensemble presents “La Serva Padrona,” 3 p.m. Feb. 25, Assembly Hall, 600 21st St., Racine, (262) 902-2624.

Knights of Columbus Hall: Milwaukee Accordion Club presents Keith Gennerman Band, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis, (414) 421-7577.

Latino Arts, Inc.: Bembé Drum & Dance, 7:30 p.m. March 2, Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St., (414) 384-3100.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonie Fantastique, 8 p.m. March 2-3, (through March 4), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Pfister Hotel Blu Lounge: Pianist Jeffrey Hollander presents “Stormy Weather: Music of Harold Arlen,” 5:30 March 1, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 298-3196. Steinway Piano Gallery: Sandwich & a Steinway with Sue Russell & Frank DeMiles, noon Feb. 28, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 727-5995.

Steinway Piano Gallery: Stas Venglevski, Tony Gorenc and Mike Alongi present

“Unique Varieties,” 4 p.m. March 3, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (262) 9576599.

UWM Helene Zelazo Center: UWM Youth Wind Ensemble & Percussion program, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., (414) 229-4308.

UWM Music Recital Hall: Institute of Chamber Music celebrates Black History Month, 3 p.m. Feb. 25, Rising Stars Voice Benefit Concert featuring soprano Kathryn Henry and tenor Jacob Baker, 7:30 p.m. March 3, Room 175, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.

Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church: Aristo Sham piano concert, 3 p.m. Feb. 25, 2366 N. 80th St., Wauwatosa.

Wilson Center for the Arts: Aaron Lazar “A Tribute to Tony Bennett,” 1 p.m. Feb. 28, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, (262) 781-9520.

THEATER

Broadway Theatre Center-Studio Theatre: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents “The Brothers Size,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28; 7:30 p.m. March 1; 8 p.m. March 2; 4 and 8 p.m. March 3, (through March 18), 158 N. Broadway, (414) 291-7800.

Cardinal Stritch University: “The Sleeping Beauty,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Theater, 6801 N. Yates Road, (414) 410-4171. Concordia University Wisconsin: “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” 7 p.m. March 2-3, (through March 4), Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, (262) 243-4444. Eastbrook Church: Morning Star Productions presents “The First Church of Texaco,” 3 p.m. Feb. 25, 5385 N. Green Bay Ave., (414) 228-5220.

Fireside Dinner Theatre: Disney’s “Newsies,” (through April 8), 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, (800) 477-9505. Inspiration Studios: Village Playhouse presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25, 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis, (414) 207-4879.

Kettle Moraine Playhouse: “Steel Magnolias,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25, 204 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger, (262) 2236061.

Marcus Center Todd Wehr Theater: First Stage presents “The Wiz,” 1 and 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25; 7 p.m. Feb. 27, 1 and 3:30 p.m. March 3, (through March 25), 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marcus Center Uihlein Hall: “Finding Neverland,” 1 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 929 N. Water St., (414) 273-7206.

Marcus Center Vogel Hall: “PostSecret The Show,” 7:30 p.m. March 1, Wilson Theater, 929 N. Water St., (414) 2737206. Marquette University Helfaer Theatre: “Student Body,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 525 N. 13th St., (414) 288-7504.

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center: First Stage presents “The Cat in the Hat,” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 25, Main Stage Hall, 325 W. Walnut St., (414) 267-2961.

Next Act Theatre: “Equivocation,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25, 255 S. Water St., (414) 2780765.

Quadracci Powerhouse: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “One House Over,” 8 p.m. March 2; 4 and 8 p.m. March 3, (through March 25), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Racine Theatre Guild: “A Comedy of Tenors,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25; 7:30 p.m. March 2; 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 3, (through March 11), 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, (262) 633-4218.

Sixth Street Theatre: Over Our Head Players present “Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 318 Sixth St., Racine, (262) 632-6802. Stackner Cabaret: Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents “Black Pearl Sings!,” (through Mar. 18), 108 E. Wells St., (414) 224-9490.

Sunset Playhouse: “Into the Woods,” 7:30 p.m. March 1-3, (through March 18), 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.

Tenth Street Theatre: In Tandem Theatre, “The Outgoing Tide,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25, 28; 7:30 p.m. March 1; 8 p.m. March 2; 4 and 8 p.m. March 3, (through March 18), 628 N. 10th St., (414) 271-1371.