Alexa's Picks for local entertainment, Jan. 22-28

The classic family musical The Wizard of Oz will be at the Washington Pavilion Wednesday and Thursday night. Ticket prices range from $30.52 to $99.19. Before the show, swing into the Visual Arts Center to see the "Wizard of Oz" display centered around the Emerald City, including ruby slippers and illustrations. Info at washingtonpavilion.org. 

The Friends of the Big Sioux River will be hosting a Film Festival & Project Update at the Museum of Visual Materials Thursday at 6:30 p.m. They will be showing three short films on water quality: "Storm Downstream", "Rain's Gonna Come" and "Down the Drain". The event is free and open to the public. Info at facebook.com/CleanBigSiouxRiver.

WoodGrian Brewing Co. is hosting a comedy showcase Thursday at 8 p.m. featuring local comics Zach Dresch, Skyler Bolks, Karl Kooiker, Andy Swann, Luke Johnson and WhiteBoi. Info at woodgrainbrew.com. This weekend, Minneapolis native Steve Gillespie will bring his slaphappy balance of aggression and absurdity to Boss' Comedy Club. Info at facebook.com/bosscomedyclub.

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The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will bring video games to life this week with their performance of "Video Games Live." The technology, interactivity, stunning visuals and fun of video games will combine the energy of a rock concert and the emotion of a symphony orchestra. Showtime is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $45.27 to $83.27. Info at sdsymphony.org.

Meet South Dakota authors at the Winter Local Author Book Fair at the Western Mall Saturday from 1-5 p.m. There will be something for everyone: romance, sci-fi, fantasy, young adult, mystery, children's books, non-fiction and more. Local author Rollan Wengert will be releasing his newest book "Zaide: Mozart's Lost Opera." Info at southdakotawrites.org. 

The 4th Annual Sioux Empire on Tap will be pouring up good times and great beer at the Sioux Falls Convention Center Saturday from 12-8 p.m. Pick from two general admission sessions or VIP early-access to sample 100+ craft beers from over 60 breweries. General admission tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Info at americaontap.com.

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Support SURVIVEIT, a nonprofit cancer care rating resource, at the Art & Soul Gala Saturday night at the Icon Lounge. The evening will feature artwork, live music, dancing, food and drink. Tickets begin at $80. Info at iconsiouxfalls.com. 

Join McNally's for their annual Burns' Night, a tribute to Scottish poet Robert Burns, featuring pipes and drums, theatrical poetry readings, a haggis tasting and a Scotch Whiskey flight on Saturday. Festivities kick off around 6 p.m., with "Ode to the Haggis" starting at 6:30 p.m. Info at mcnallysip.com. 

Live Music:

• Rod Jerke at Ass’ociates & Company Wednesday at 6 p.m. Info at assandco.com.
• South Dakota Chorale (Grammy-nominated) at St. Joseph Cathedral Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Info at southdakotachorale.com. 
• Our Growth Project Talent Open Mic at Augustana University Thursday at 7 p.m. Info at ourgrowthproject.org. 
• Billy Lurken at the Old Courthouse Museum Friday at noon. Info at siouxlandmuseums.com.
• Throwdown for Charity-A Benefit for BACA at Bigs Bar Friday at 7 p.m. Info at bigsbar.com.
• The Lee Boys, presented by the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, at the Orpheum Theater Friday at 8 p.m. Info at sfjb.org.
• Ledfoot at the American Legion Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Info at siouxfallslegion.org.
• Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles at the Icon Lounge Saturday at 7 p.m. Info at iconsiouxfalls.com.
• Rich Show album release at the Orpheum Theater Saturday at 7 p.m. Info at siouxfallsorpheum.com. 
• Avenged Sevenfold with Breaking Benjamin at the Denny Sanford Premier Center Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Info at dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
• Nick Burke at Remedy Brewing Company Saturday at 7 p.m. Info at remedybrewco.com.
• Video Games Live by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra at the Washington Pavilion Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Info sdsymphony.org.
• Rolling Thunder at the VFW Saturday at 8 p.m. Info at vfw628.com.
• Condor at Fernson on 8th Saturday at 8 p.m. Info at fernson.com.
• Rock n Roll Damnation (AC/DC tribute) at Double D Saloon in Brandon Saturday at 9 p.m. Info at facebook.com/DoubleDSaloonSD.
• Rick Hauffe at Parker’s Bistro Sunday at 6 p.m. Info at parkersbistro.net.
• Milky Chance and Lewis Capaldi at The District Sunday at 7 p.m. Info at thedistrictsf.com.

If you have an event or story idea that fits into the Sioux Falls dining or entertainment theme, Alexa Giebink can be reached at agiebink@argusleader.com. Follow her on twitter @ArgusAGiebink