The Sactown Weekend Update for Feb. 7-9
Flashdance The Musical (Friday through Sunday)
Based on the hit 1983 film starring Jennifer Beals about a young welder who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer, this show’s Broadway-bound national tour stops in the capital city with spectacular numbers set to hits from the movie, such as “Maniac,” “I Love Rock and Roll” and “Flashdance…What a Feeling,” which earned an Academy Award for best original song. $21-$88. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Community Center Theater. 1301 L St. 557-1999. broadwaysacramento.com
The Folsom Symphony (Saturday)
Hearts will be all aflutter for “Romance,” a passionate program that includes selections from the opera Aida and other love-laced songs performed by local tenor Robert Vann. $20-$55. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Harris Center for the Arts. 10 College Pkwy. Folsom. 608-6888. harriscenter.net
Camellia Symphony Orchestra (Saturday and Sunday)
A program predominantly inspired by Russian folk tales will feature works by two of that country’s most prolific composers: Igor Stravinsky’s energetic Firebird Suite and Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, which will feature a solo from 16-year-old San Franciscan Alina Kobialka. $30. Saturday at 7:30 pm. Sunday at 2 p.m. Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center. 3835 Freeport Blvd. 929-6655. camelliasymphony.org
Circus Oz (Saturday and Sunday)
This Australian circus troupe blends vaudeville-style storytelling with daring, spectacular acrobatics in “From the Ground Up.” The show—which The New York Times describes as “a little naughty, a little nice, a little death defying”—was inspired by the iconic 1932 photograph “Lunch atop a Skyscraper.” Tickets start at $25. Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. Mondavi Center's s Jackson Hall . Mrak Hall Dr. and Old Davis Rd. Davis. 530-754-2787. mondaviarts.org
I Heart Sacramento Zoo (Sunday)
Show your love for the Sacramento Zoo at this annual Valentine’s Day-themed fundraiser. Watch primates, reptiles, carnivores and other zoo residents receive tasty treats throughout the day, and learn about their habits and diets from on-site Zoo Teens volunteers. $11.25 ($7.25 for ages 2-11). Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sacramento Zoo. 3930 West Land Park Dr. 808-5888. saczoo.org
