Local musicians are coming together in a tribute to The Beatles this weekend at the Lighthouse Event Center.

Forty years ago, The Beatles played a live concert together for the last time on the rooftop of Apple Records. The songs they played that day will be performed again by local artists Jeff Hanson, Jamie Kyllo, Brandon Krause, Darrell Amundson, Brock Besse and Merle Krause. Other favorite Beatles songs will be performed by artists Dave Vaagen, Brad Willis, Tim Karn, Sam Hastings and Jack Morgan. Bob Hill will share insight on growing up in England during The Beatles invasion of the U.S., along with other surprises.

The Lighthouse Event Center is at 638 Marshall St., Albert Lea. The shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Ticket prices are $15 advance and $18 at the door. Tickets are available at Tone Music in Albert Lea. For more information, call the Lighthouse ticket office at 373-3144.

Following is a roundup of other events happening in the area this weekend.

Friday, Feb. 27

“Fascinating Gershwin” will perform for Albert Lea Civic Music members at 7:30 p.m. in the Albert Lea High School Auditorium. A jazz trio will accompany the virtuosity of Janice Martin on violin, piano and her soprano voice on the works of George and Ira Gershwin. Admission is by season ticket only. For availability, call 889-6341.

Saturday, Feb. 28

Albert Lea Junior Gold Hockey will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served for $5 per person.

 The Kids Against Hunger Project will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Albert Lea High School gymnasium. The event will package meals for hungry orphans in Haiti.

The Story Lady Doll & Toy Museum, 131 N. Broadway Ave., will hold a teddy bear picnic at 1 p.m. There will be activities, stories and treats. The event is for children ages 2 to 92. Those attending are asked to bring a bear for show and tell. Admission is free for children and doll museum members and $2 for all others.

 Mankato Area Solo Parents & Singles will hold a $1 admission dance for singles from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Waseca American Legion Club. Music will be by Flashback.

Sunday, March 1

 Northbridge Mall will hold a spring rummage sale from noon to 4 p.m.

 Freeborn County 4-H will hold its annual Share-the-Fun event at 1:30 p.m. in the Southwest Middle School Little Theatre. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served for a donation.

 The opening reception for the elementary art exhibit at the Albert Lea Art Center will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. The show runs March 3-28. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help defray expenses.

The Albert Lea Learn to Skate program will hold its recital at 6:15 p.m. at the City Arena.