TO her friends she was known as “Pearl”, to her public she was Janis Joplin and now, in a script written by Chris Keeble, soul singer Liza Ohlback brings her to life again in “Pearl: The Janis Joplin Show” at The Street Theatre, 8pm, March 5 only. Bookings to thestreet.org.au or 6247 1223. And there’s a double pass to be won at citynews.com.au

“BURN The Floor” is back with “Fire in the Ballroom”, featuring a cast of 20 that includes champion dancers, musicians and vocalists. Costumes are designed by the Rome theatrical company D’inzillo, choreography by Jason Gilkison and Peta Roby, and a rock opera thrown in for good measure. Canberra Theatre, Tuesday, March 1, bookings to canberrathatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.

“CARNIVALE” is coming up at Queanbeyan Park soon, with more than 25 groups performing and cuisine from Sri Lanka, the Pacific Islands, Italy, the Australia Mon Association, Turkey, Indonesia, Croatia, Greece and Macedonia. At Lowe Street, Queanbeyan, 10am-4pm, on Sunday, February 28.

BANGARRA Dance Theatre’s Stephen Page’s debut feature, “Spear”, will be released in cinemas from March 10. The film also includes performances by Aaron Pedersen and Page’s son Hunter Page-Lochard. Q&A and screening at NFSA’s Arc Cinema on March 12, bookings to nfsa.gov.au

SRI Lanka’s No. 1 band, the Marians, will bring their fusion of Sri Lankan “Baila”, Bollywood and Latin American styles to the Queanbeyan Bicentennial Hall, 7.30pm, on Saturday, February 27, tickets at the door.