Look ahead
A tribute to Kenny Rogers is scheduled for later this month at Geneva Stage (pictured) in downtown Lake Geneva.
A full day of skiing, snowboarding and more awaits at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa's annual Winter Carnival.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Winter Carnival— All day, the Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, town of Lyons, grandgeneva.com /events/ winter-carnival. Skiing and snowboarding fun is the order of the day, with everything from "human bowling" to a tug of war between the resort's ski patrol and its ski school. Various family-friendly activities throughout the day, including a Rail Jam, toboggan and kayak races, the Grand Finale Torch Light Parade at 5 p.m., and fireworks at 5:30 p.m. To sign up for the Rail Jam Competition, go to the Ski Office or email ski@grandgeneva.com. Lift tickets will be sold until 4 p.m. Purchase lift tickets online.
Winter Warmer— Starts 11:30 a.m., Lions Field House, 270 Elkhorn Road; and the Green Grocer, 77 N. Walworth Ave., Williams Bay. Event has two central activities. First, the 17th Annual Civic League Chili Cook Off is 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. First 75 adults receive complimentary glass of wine at Green Grocer. The after party is at the Green Grocer from 2-4 p.m. Live music by Kenny Jones, children's valentines craft table.
Live Music: Kenny Hotopp— 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar.
Live Music: Hobie & the Leftovers— 5-9 p.m., Studio Winery + Geneva Lake Distilling, 401 Sheridan Springs Road, Lake Geneva. Visit Studio Winery's Facebook page for more information.
Dinner & Concert Series: Ain't That America — 6-10 p.m., Pier 290. John Mellencamp tribute band to perform at a chefcrafted dinner. Cost $80 per person. Book event and find out more at pier290.com.
Live Music: Telstar— 7-10 p.m., Pier 290.
Live Music: Bob Bero— 8:30-10:30 p.m., Niche Cafe & Wine Bar, 715 Hunt Club Ct., town of Geneva, nichelg.com /events.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Live Music: Patio Daddieos— Noon-2 p.m., Studio Winery + Geneva Lake Distilling. See more on Studio Winery's Facebook page.
Later this month
Amore: A Valentine's Day Journey of Love— Friday & Saturday, Feb. 13 & 14, 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com. Vocalists Vince Connor and Victor Valdez will be joined by acclaimed violinist Marcos Aycox for an intimate concert of "contemporary favorites, international classics and beloved standards." Tickets $72-88.
The Fourth Wall— Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m., Big Foot Performing Arts Center, 401 Devils Lane, Walworth. Family-friendly variety show by a trio that aims to turn chamber music on its head. Go online for ticket prices and availability.
Kenny Rogers Tribute with The Deal Goes On— Friday, Feb. 20, doors open 6 p.m., starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com. Covering all styles of music performed by Rogers, from jazz to ballads to "The Gambler." Tickets $40-45.
