Upcoming events near you

Anderson Center

Friday, Feb. 2

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

8 p.m., Osterhout Concert Theater

Conducted by Swiss musician Thierry Fischer, and showcasing the young Welch pianist Llyr Williams, this program will showcase musical masterpieces by Strauss, Bartok and Stravinsky.

Tickets are $39; BU faculty, staff & senior citizens $34; students $20. Call 777-ARTS.

Thursday, Feb. 22

“Turandot”

8 p.m., Osterhout Concert Theater

Lead by director Ivan Kyurkchiev, the Bulgarian State Opera will bring this classic Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini to the stage.

Call 777-ARTS for more information on tickets.

Theater department

“Tongue of a Bird”

Feb. 23, 24; 8 p.m.

March 2, 3; 2 p.m.

Written by Ellen McLaughlin

Directed by Anne Brady

General public, $14; faculty/staff/seniors, $12; students, $8

Music department

Sunday, Feb. 11

“Musica Nova”

3 p.m. — Casadesus Recital Hall

$9 general public; $7 faculty/staff/seniors; free for students

Saturday, Feb. 17

“La Saxophone: April Lucas and Friends”

8 p.m. — Anderson Center Chamber Hall

$15 general public; $13 faculty/staff/seniors; $7 students

Sunday, Feb. 25

“University Wind Ensemble: A World Tour”

3 p.m., Anderson Center Chamber Hall

Free admission

Cinema department

Harpur Film Society movie screenings

LH 6, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9, 11

“Gabrielle”

2005, France, director: Patrice Chereau

Feb. 16, 18

“Duck Season”

2004, Mexico, director: Fernando Eimbcke

Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena

1 Stuart St., Binghamton

Monday, March 19

Goo Goo Dolls

7 p.m.

$35

Tuesday, March 20

Blue Man Group — “How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.0”

7:30 p.m.

$85, $49.50

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10 p.m. They will be available at the Arena box office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 777-7272

Wednesday, March 28

Meatloaf — “Bat Out of Hell III: Seize The Night Tour”

8 p.m.

$49.50, $35

The Forum

236 Washington St., Binghamton

Thursday, Feb. 8; Friday, Feb. 9

“Aida”

7:30 p.m.

$52.50, $42.50, $32.50

Monday, March 5; Tuesday, March 6; Wednesday, March 7

“Hairspray”

7:30 p.m.

$57.50, $47.50, $35.50