This weekend in West Hartford you'll find the Mayor's Charity Ball, concerts, opera, opportunities to dance and a chocolate festival. 

Friday, February 5

An Evening with Concerto Winners
This concert showcases four concerto competition winners backed up by the Hart Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra.
7:30 p.m.
University of Hartford’s Lincoln Theater
200 Bloomfield Avenue
Free
For more information call 860-768-4862.

The Tender Land
This main stage opera performance with music by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra tells how a young woman’s life in the 1930s is changed by love. 
7:30 p.m.
Millard Auditorim, The Hartt School
200 Bloomfield Avenue
$20 with discounts for students, seniors and groups 
For more information call 860-768-4862.

Precious
Lee Daniels’ new movie  
7:30 p.m.
Trinity College’s Cinestudio
300 Summit Street
$7 for seniors and students
For more information call Peter McMorris at 860-297-2544.

Swing Dance
6-10 p.m.
Town Hall Auditorium,
50 South Main Street
For more information call Amy at 561-7511.

Saturday, February 6

UHART Womens Basketball vs. University of New Hampshire
4 p.m.
University of Hartford’s Chase Arena
200 Bloomfield Avenue
$4-$35
For more information call Maureen Carroll at 860-768-4638.

The Tender Land
This main stage opera performance with music by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra tells how a young woman’s life in the 1930s is changed by love. 
7:30 p.m.
Millard Auditorium, The Hartt School
200 Bloomfield Avenue
$20 with discounts for students, seniors and groups
For more information call 860-768-4862.

Conard Winter Jazz Show
Conard High students show off their various talents with a vocal jazz girl choir, solo jazz choir, two jazz bands and two jazz combos. 
6–10 p.m
110 Beechwood Road
For more information call Scott Porter at 860-231-5190 or visit online.

The Mayor’s Charity Ball
A night of dancing and comedy will benefit two local organizations: HopeWork & the Grounds.
The Hartford Golf Club
134 Norwood Rd.
$150
For more information call 860-561-1175 ext. 703.

Bubble-Mainia
Family entertainment for all ages
1–2:00 p.m.
Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
$7
For more information call 860-561-8160.

Annual Chocolate Fest
12–2:00 p.m.
Wholefoods Market
340 North Main Street
Free

Author Jane Yolen speaks at the Noah Webster House
The award-winning author will read from one of her favorite books. Reservations are required.
1–3:00 p.m.
Noah Webster House
$6
860-521-5362 ext. 10

Sunday, February 7

The Tender Land
This main stage opera performance with music by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra tells how a young woman’s life in the 1930’s is changed by love. 
3:00 p.m.
Millard Auditorim, The Hartt School
200 Bloomfield Avenue
$20 with discounts for students, seniors and groups 
For more information call 860-768-4862.

Always on Sunday International Folk Dance
No partner or experience needed. Warm up and instruction from 7–8 p.m. 
7–10 p.m. 
Masonic Hall
11 South Main Street
860-521-6440
$8