Theater

* "Dial M for Murder," a Hitchcock classic presented by the Grand Island Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, College Park (also Feb. 21-24). Reserved seat tickets are $10; box office: 382- 2586; information: Linda Stanislav, 381-6535.

* "Twelfth Night," presented by Grand Island Senior high, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and2 p.m. Sunday, GISH Little Theater. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students.

* "Zombie Prom," a musical presented by Kearney High School, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Kearney High School, 3610 Sixth Ave., Kearney. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for K-12 students and are available at the school's main office, Snickerdoodle's, Shopping Tripps and Come and Get It. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $4 for students (K-12). Reserve tickets may be purchased at the KHS main office for $10. Information: Mel Shoemaker, (308) 698-8101 or mel.shoemaker@kearneypublic.org.

* "Clue: The Musical," presented by the Kearney Community Theatre, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 83 Plaza Blvd., Kearney. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.; the show follows at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 for both dinner and the show; show-only tickets are $13.50. Box office: (308) 234-1529.

* "Who Murdered My Sweetheart?" an interactive dinner theater, 6 p.m. Saturday, the Platt-Duetsche, 1315 W. Anna. Tickets are $25 and include dinner, and are available at both Skagway locations and the Platt-Duetsche, reservations are required. Information: Bea Fiala at 384-9459 or 390-5184; or the Platt-Duetsche, at 382-0586.

* "Flat Stanley," a presentation of the Lied Family Series, 7 p.m. Saturday, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln. Tickets are $14; box office: (800) 432-3132 or www.liedcenter.org.

* "Uncle Phil's Diner," an interactive dinner theater set in a '50s diner presented by North Loup-Scotia Community Theatre, 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, North Loup Community Center, dinner of hamburgers and french fries included. Information: Katie Davis at (308) 245-3135.

Music

* Benefit concert for freshman Jayne Irvine's family, 7:30 p.m. Friday, French Memorial Chapel, Hastings College. No admission charge; information: (402) 461-7448.

* Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln. Tickets are $32 and $42 with student discounts available; box office: (800) 432-3132 or www.liedcenter.org.

* Sing Around Nebraska, featuring 232 fourth-, fifth-and sixth-graders, 4 p.m., Saturday, Middle School gym, Central City. Tickets are $3 for those 12 and up; free for those 11 and under when accompanied by an adult. Information: Suzanne Philippi, (308) 946-3057.

* Sing Around Nebraska, featuring 174 fourth-, fifth-and sixth-graders, 4 p.m., Saturday, Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd, Kearney. Tickets are $3 for those 12 and up; free for those 11 and under when accompanied by an adult.

* "Old Friends," presented by the Cabaret Theatre of Omaha, 7 p.m. Saturday, Wood River Rural High School Performing Arts Theater. Original revue features the songs of Hoagy Carmichael, popular songs of the 1930s and a salute to the music of World War II. No admission charge; freewill offering accepted at the door. Information: Georgene Smidt, (308) 583-2606.

* Circle Squares Square Dance Club, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, (plus tips from 7:30 to 8 p.m.), Diamond D Ballroom, 611 W. Fourth. Guest caller: Marshall Poole of Axtell. Information: (308) 226-2420 or (308) 687-6343.

* Valentine's Day Dance, featuring the Lonny Lynn Orchestra, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the Liederkranz, First and Walnut. Admission is $10; information: Gloria Otradovsky, 382-9337.

* Organ Vespers Series featuring Lorenz Maycher, 5 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church, 621 N. Lincoln Ave, Hastings. No admission charge; information: (402) 461-7448.

Food and drink

* Red Cross Chili Cook-Off, 20 annual event, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Fonner Park. More than 40 types of chili, celebrity judges, voting for favorites and various awards; to benefit the Central Plains Chapter of the Red Cross. Information: Donna Titman, 382-3790.

* "Death by Chocolate: Wine Tasting Event" a collaboration of Habitat for Humanity and the Grand Island Little Theatre to raise money for Habitat, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday, College Park. The event (for participants age 21 and older), planned in conjunction with GILT's "Dial M for Murder," will feature several Nebraska wines, enjoy chocolate and other treats, followed by the play. Tickets are $25 and include both events; box office: 382-2586.

* Kolache Shoot-Out, Sunday, Elba High School gym. Registration for the kolache bake show will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Judging will take place at 11 a.m., and awards will be given from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Other events include a polka mass at 10 a.m., followed by dinner at the church, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; bake sale and entertainment. Information: (308) 863-2214 or (308) 863-2281.

Other

Costaki Economopoulos, stand-up comedy, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Howard Johnson Riverside Inn. Advance tickets are $18; a limited number are available at the Rock 101.5 studio at 3432 W. Capital. Tickets are also available through www.etix.com. For dinner and show or "Stay 'n' Play" packages, contact the Riverside Inn at 384-5150.

"Quilts and the Underground Railroad," Third Saturday Friendship Gathering program presented by Ruby Washington, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Performing Arts Theater Lobby, Wood River Rural High School. No admission charge; freewill offering accepted at the door. Information: Georgene Smidt, (308) 583-2606.

"Sweetheart Night," to benefit the Hastings Museum, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, Hastings Museum. Event will include n hors d'oevres buffet and cash bar, casino games, silent auction, raffle, and a special showing of the movie "P.S. I Love You," starring Hillary Swank. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased by Feb. 8; call (800) 508-4629, option zero.

"The Frank Men: Leaders of the Abolitionist Movement," presented by Sarah Jones, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, G.W. Frank House, University of Nebraska at Kearney West Campus. Guided tours available from 10:30 to 11;30 a.m. Saturdays. No admission charge; information: (308) 865-8484 or www.frankhouse.org.