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Things to do in Minnesota this week: ”Mystic Pizza,” ”Young Frankenstein,” Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy, and more

Something Supernatural About that Pizza

Jerrod’s pick

What: “Mystic Pizza: A New Musical”
When: Oct. 6-10
Where: Ordway, St. Paul

Craving pure eighties nostalgia? Head to St. Paul’s Ordway Oct. 6-11. Powered by chart-topping retro hits including “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Hold On,” “Manic Monday,” “Lost in Your Eyes,” “Mad About You”, and “Take My Breath Away”, this delectable, feel-good musical follows Kat, Daisy, and Jojo through small-town romance and sisterhood. Grab a seat; this delicious slice of pop escapism hits every craving. Find tickets here.

 

Overflow Radio at Northrop
Overflow Radio at Northrop

Quilts and the Radio

What: Overflow Radio
When: Oct. 9-12, 12-6 p.m.
Where: Northrop, Minneapolis

At Overflow Radio, you can experience 24 non-consecutive hours of radio-story broadcasts from 12 First Nations and Indigenous writers, all within an elaborate quilt installation that has been in the works for more than a decade. Find more information here.

Theatre 55's production of "Young Frankenstein"
Theatre 55’s production of “Young Frankenstein”

Courtesy of Theatre 55

It’s Alive (at Gremlin Theatre)!

What: “Young Frankenstein” at Theatre 55
When: Oct. 9-25
Where: Gremlin Theatre, St. Paul

Minnesota’s only full-time senior theater company, Theatre 55, will perform Mel Brooks’ comedy classic “Young Frankenstein” at the Gremlin Theatre throughout October. Bring Abi Normal’s brain and have a laugh. Find tickets here.

October is for Indie Rock

What: Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy
When: Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Palace Theatre, St. Paul

Get your indie-October fix at Palace Theatre on Saturday as Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy take the stage on their co-headlining tour. Lindsey Jordan, encompassing Snail Mail, is promoting her newest album, “Ricochet,” which released in March, while Sophia Allison, encompassing Soccer Mommy, is releasing her newest album, “Evergreen,” on Oct. 25. Find tickets here.

Everybody at The Armory Gettin’ Tipsy

What: Shaboozey
When: Oct. 10, 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Armory, Minneapolis

Hitmaker Sahboozey, of “A Bar Song” fame, comes to Minneapolis on Saturday with his unique approach to country music. Find tickets here.