Friday, October 14
Let’s talk about love
WHAT: Before Sunset
WHERE: Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Part of the Walker’s Richard Linklater festival, this sequel to his romantic classic Before Sunrise does the unexpected, completing the original and taking it a step further with Linklater’s patented philosophical romantic-comedy. Plus, Delpy and Hawke at their sexy best. Learn more at walkerart.org
Friday, October 14
Rich romance
WHAT: The Reluctant Debutante
WHERE: Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis
WHEN: 8 p.m.
The glamorous debutante scene is sent up in this British romantic comedy about a debuting daughter whose parents are searching for the perfect husband for her, even as she checks out a dashing cad. Learn more at theatreintheround.org
Saturday, October 15
Art preview
WHAT: Central Corridor Roadside Attraction Tour
WHERE: Central Corridor, St. Paul
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bicycle along the Central Corridor (University Avenue) light-rail route in progress to learn about the public art slated to debut alongside it. Artists like Wing Young Huie will be on hand at multiple stops to talk about the plans. Learn more at fantastic-futures.org
Saturday, October 15
Guys and gals noir
WHAT: Scarlet Woman
WHERE: Gremlin Theater, St. Paul
WHEN: 8 p.m.
A film-noir thriller taken to the stage, featuring two actresses, 12 characters, one femme fatale, and several very dead bodies. Learn more at sunsetgunproductions.com
Sunday, October 16
The year that rocked the world
WHAT: “1968: The exhibit”
WHERE: Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
WHEN: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Assassinations, protests, great music, and Minnesota right in the middle of it all. Relive the year that changed everything through such artifacts as a space capsule and Huey helicopter. Learn more at minnesotahistorycenter.org
Sunday, October 16
Love, Scando style
WHAT: Happy Happy
WHERE: Uptown Theatre, Minneapolis
WHEN: Times vary
Norway’s entry in last year’s Best Foreign Language Film category for the Oscars, this comedy follows the vivacious Kaja, an eternal optimist despite living with a deadbeat. When the seemingly perfect couple move in next door, everyone’s thrown for a loop. Learn more at landmarktheatres.com