Thursday

Broadway version of “Beauty and the Beast” musical — 7 p.m., Mankato West High School, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students.

Choral Invitational Concert — Featuring Minnesota State University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and area high school choirs, 7:30 p.m., SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 105 N. Fifth St., $9 general admission, $6 for children, students K-12 and MSU students with a valid MavCard, 389-5549.

Design and sculpture exhibit opening reception — Work by Dean Wilson, 4:30 p.m., Schaefer Gallery, Gustavus Adolphus College, free, 933-7013.

“Diverse Perspectives” art lecture — 7 p.m., Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Bethany Lutheran College, free, 344-7365.

“Grease” — 7:30 p.m., Fitzgerald Theatre, Loyola High School, $7 for adults and $5 for students.

Library storytime — 10:30 a.m., Blue Earth County Library, free, 304-4001.

“Outdoor Adventures about Swan Lake” — Presentation and book signing by author Pell Johnson, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Heritage Center, free, 345-5566.

Short plays: “Far Away,” “Seven Jewish Children” and “Seven Palestinian Children” — 8 p.m., Anderson Theatre, Gustavus, tickets available at 933-7590 or www.gustavustickets.com.

“Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing” production — 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fairmont Opera House, $5 for students, free for chaperones, 507-238-4900.

“Turning Seasons” art exhibit reception — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Emy Frentz Arts Center, free, 387-1008.

Music

Boomtown — DJ

The Loose Moose & Conference Center — Live Mic with Midnight Rambler

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke