Performing Arts Calendar: Author visits, concerts and theater events July 23-29

AUTHOR VISITS

Boswell Books: Kathleen Davis “You Never Told Me That!,” 7 p.m. July 24, Victor Lodato “Edgar and Lucy,” 7 p.m. July 25, Janette M. Braverman “10 Reasons Communication Brings Transformation,” 7 p.m. July 28, 2559 N. Downer Ave., (414) 332-1181.

Lynden Sculpture Garden: Bianca Marais “Hum If You Don’t Know the Words,” 2 p.m. July 23, 2145 W. Brown Deer Road, (414) 446-8794.

Whitefish Bay Public Library: Andy Rash “May I Have a Word,” 3 p.m. July 26, 5420 N. Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay.

DANCE CONCERTS

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Marcus Center Peck Pavilion: Milwaukee Ballet presents “Ballet Beat,” 7 p.m. July 27, 929 N. Water St., Free.

MUSIC

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Olga Sklyanskaya, piano, 12:15 p.m. July 26, 812 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9814.

Knights of Columbus Hall: Milwaukee Accordion Club presents Murl Allen Sanders, with Stas Venglevski, 7:30 p.m. July 24, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis, (414) 421-7577.

Lake Park Lutheran Church: Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents organ concert by Mike Keegan, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 2647 N. Stowell Ave., (414) 225-1767.

Marcus Center Peck Pavilion: Kids from Wisconsin, 2 p.m. July 23, 929 N. Water St., Free.

Oconomowoc Arts Center: Kids from Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. July 29, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, (262) 560-3172.

Schauer Arts & Activities Center: Kids from Wisconsin, 7 p.m. July 26, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford, (262) 670-0560.

SummerStage at Lapham Peak: Milwaukee Musiak, 6:30 p.m. July 23, W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield, (262) 547-1858.

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum: Dan Dance, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 23, Mercury Courtyard, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., (414) 271-3656.

THEATER

Concordia University Wisconsin: Acacia Theatre Company presents “This Other Love,” 3 p.m. July 23, Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, (414) 744-5995.

Fireside Dinner Theatre: “Church Basement Ladies” opens July 27, (through Sept. 10), 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, (800) 477-9505.

Greendale Community Theatre: “If/Then,” 7:30 p.m. July 27-29, 6801 Southway, Greendale, (414) 817-7600.

Lakeshore State Park: Summit Players Theatre presents “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m. July 28, 500 N. Harbor Drive, (414) 803-3984.

Memories Ballroom: “A Crock of Schnitzel,” 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. July 25; 12:30 p.m. July 26, 1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington, (262) 284-6850.

Racine Theatre Guild: “Always... Patsy Cline,” 2 p.m. July 23, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, (262) 633-4218.

South Milwaukee PAC: South Milwaukee Youth Theatre presents “Shrek The Musical, Jr.” 7 p.m. July 28-29, (through July 30), 901 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, (414) 766-5049.

SummerStage at Lapham Peak: “Present Laughter,” 7:30 p.m. July 27-29, (through Aug. 5), W329-N846 County Highway C, Delafield, (262) 337-1560.

Sunset Playhouse: “Hello, Dolly!,” 2 p.m. July 23; 7:30 p.m. July 27-28; 3 and 7:30 p.m. July 29, (through Aug. 6), 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, (262) 782-4430.

Waukesha Civic Theatre: Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. July 28; 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 29, (through Aug. 6), 264 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 547-0708.

West Allis Central: West Allis Players present “Jesus Christ Superstar,” 2 p.m. July 23; 7:30 p.m. July 28-29, (through July 30), Auditorium, 8516 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, (414) 604-4900, Ext. 5912.