Weekend happenings around the area

There are plenty of fun things to do on campus. But sometimes it's good to get away.

For a list of upcoming off-campus events, see the new Off-Campus Events calendar at bottom right of the Campus Connection Blog.

Here are a few cool things going on this weekend in the area that you might want to check out:

Friday

Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos, a piano variety act offering a Las Vegas-style show, 8 p.m., Surf Ballroom & Museum. Details: http://www.wildpianos/. Tickets: (641) 357-6151 or http://www.surfballroom.com/.

Saturday

Flavors of Forest City, featuring foods from area restaurants, Iron Chef Forest City contest, chili cookoff benefit, live DJ, square dancing and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., around Courthouse Square, downtown Forest City. Event is in conjunction with Relay for Life teams, which will be raising money for cancer research. Details: Forest City Chamber of Commerce at (641) 585-2092.

Sunday

Waldorf College Choir to perform at First Congregational Church, 10:30 a.m., Spencer, Iowa. A free concert will be held at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. Church is at 1212 First Ave W. Details: Call Amy McGinnis at (641) 585-8177.