There will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on Saturday, when the Denny and the D. C. Drifters Dance Party comes to the stage of the Historic Paramount Theater at 7:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Austin Area Commission for the Arts.

Denny Charnecki and troupe will present a “six in one” performance, featuring tributes to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson, Elvin Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Tina Turner.

Local talent will include well-known performer Dylan Kaercher and 15-year-old Mower County Fair yodeling sensation, Chloe Guttormson.

The box office will open at 6 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

That’s not all going on this weekend. Despite the cold, there are a lot of hot spots in town:

Thursday

Ski and Snowshoe Rental, 3-6 p.m., Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21 St. NE. Free ski and snowshoe rental for fun in the white stuff. For more, 507-437-7519.

Friday

Second Floor Gallery Show – Paul Walech Roth, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 Main St N. Gallery show featuring artwork of Paul Walech Roth. For more, 507-434-0934.

Austin Bruins vs. Minnesota Wilderness, 7 to 10 p.m., Riverside Arena, 501 12th St NE. Go, Bruins! For more, 507-434-4978.

Bingo, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Austin VFW, 300 4th Ave NE. Early Bird starting at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. For more, 507-433-6039.

The 38th annual Lyle Area Cancer Auction, 6 p.m. to midnight/1 a.m. Lyle American Legion and connecting city maintenance building.

Saturday

Saturday Morning Sweet Stories, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sweet Reads Books and Candy, 407 Main St. Story time for ages 1-7. For more, 507-396-8660.

Second Floor Gallery Show – Paul Walech Roth, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 Main St N.Gallery show featuring artwork of Paul Walech Roth. For more, 507-434-0934.

Saturday Science Experience: Collecting Data – Write It Down! 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Austin Public Library, 323 4th Ave NE. A free interactive science class for the family. Learn about the scientific method. Best for third through sixth grade students and their parents; families welcome. No registration required.  For more about the upcoming Science Fair, visit the Science Fair Mentoring Project. For more about the class, call 507-433-2391.

Author Visit – Eva Deli: “The Science of Consciousness,” 1 to 3 p.m. Sweet Reads Books and Candy, 407 Main St N. Meet with author Eva Deli and hear about her book “The Science of Consciousness”. For more, 507-396-8660.

Austin Bruins vs. Coulee Region Chill, 7 to 10 p.m., Riverside Arena, 501 12th St NE. Go, Bruins! For more, 507-434-4978.

The 38th annual Lyle Area Cancer Auction resumes at 11 a.m. and runs until the last item sells, typically between 1 and 2 a.m. Sunday morning, at the Lyle American Legion and connecting city maintenance building.

Denny and the DC Drifters Dance Party 7:30 to 10- p.m., Historic Paramount Theatre, 125 4th Ave. NE (see page 1)

Monday

Bingo, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Austin VFW, 300 4th Ave. NE. Early Bird starting at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. For more, 507-433-6039.