This weekend in Anchorage: Musical productions, ski and Mardi Gras parties, and plenty of Fur Rondy

The main event in Anchorage this weekend will be the launch of the 88th Fur Rendezvous celebration. That will include the Miners & Trappers Country Jam, the Fireworks Extravaganza, the Fur Rondy Grand Parade and the return of the return of the Melodrama, among other events.

But if you’d rather stay away from the festival’s hustle and bustle, there are plenty of other options. Those include a symphony production, a ski party and a Mardi Gras party.

[Ready to get in the Fur Rondy spirit? Here are the details on the festival’s big events for the next two weeks]

Hidden Treasures: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Atwood Concert Hall, 621 W. 6th Ave.

This Anchorage Symphony production features music from Louise Farrenc, Felix Mendelssohn and Ludwig van Beethoven in a show that aims to “discover new favorites and rediscover old ones.” Tickets start at $27.50.

Feathers & Fur: 8 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Broken Blender, 535 W. 3rd Ave.

There will be a “Sassy Saturday” show followed by a “Burlesque Brunch” on Sunday morning for cabaret fans to enjoy during the first Rondy weekend. Tickets are $17/$23/$28.

Snowdown with SkiiTour: 9 p.m. Saturday, Williwaw Social, 609 F St.

The stoke level is high for this retro ski party, which will have everything short of fresh pow. SkiiTour, the DJ/production duo from Whistler, Canada, provides music for the night. Presale tickets are $15, and $20 the day of the show.

Spenardi Gras: 9 p.m. Saturday, Koot’s, 2435 Spenard Road

Fat Tuesday landed on the calendar this week, and this celebration features live music from The Jephries, Sideways, DJ BeeOne and Bad Charlotte, which has its origins in New Orleans. There will also be beads, face painting and more Mardi Gras-style festivities.

Cinderella: 4 p.m./7 p.m. Sunday, UAA Recital Hall, 3700 Alumni Drive

Anchorage Festival of Music is partnering with UAA for this family-friendly one-act operetta. The show is based on “Cendrillon” the earliest musical setting of Cinderella story with its beloved fairy godmother, magic wand and glass slippers. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $10 for students/kids.

Check our online calendar for more event listings at adn.com/calendar.