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Things to do this week: ’Beautiful,’ Art in the Eastern Bloc, ’Hell’s Canyon’ and more
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“Beautiful”

Dan Norman

One Fine Day

When: Now open
Where: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen
The true story of singer Carole King follows her life from teen to Grammy-winning songwriter, best known for her album “Tapestry.”
Autumn Ness in “Babble Lab”

Glen Stubbe Photography

Science Scene

What: “Babble Lab”
When: Opens March 9, runs through April 14
Where: Cargill Stage at Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis

When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly letters takes over a weird science lab. Watch them jump into jars, spring from drawers, bounce around the room, and play hide-and-seek as a scientist makes her findings. Created with early learners in mind. this performance makes its world premiere.

 

Sweet Success

What: 2024 Global Dessert Contest
When: March 9
Where: Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis

It will be an afternoon of tasty treats and friendly competition as Midtown Global Market vendors compete to see who can make the best sweet dish. Guests will be able to taste all the creative creations and vote for their favorite.

Eastern Bloc Art

When: Through March 10
Where: Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
Drawing on visual art, performance, music, and material culture, this exhibit closing this week features nearly 100 artists from East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Yugoslavia.
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“Hells Canyon”

Rich Ryan

Get Spooked in Spring

When: Through March 17
Where: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
In Theater Mu’s world premiere of “Hells Canyon,” five friends head up to a cabin in the woods. What starts as an innocent trip turns into a horrorscape as old grudges, new betrayals, and a mysterious outside force threaten them. This fast-paced play by Keiko Green is directed by Twin Cities theater favorite Katie Bradley and stars Kaitlyn Cheng, Ryan Colbert, Becca Hart, Matt Lytle, and Gregory Yang.

 

Jason Boudreau-Landis

Flower Power

What: Spring Flower Show
When: Through March 10
Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska

Immerse yourself in vibrant color, rich textures, enchanting fragrance, and lush floral vignettes while learning about the Arboretum’s gardens, history, architecture, and specialty collections. Don’t miss special events either, including the Opening Night celebration on Feb. 8 and After Hours with the Flowers Date Nights on Thursdays in February.

 

 

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