Reunited – And it Sounds So Good
What: Barbara Cohen + Little Lizard Reunion Show with The Hang Ups
When: Dec. 30
Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis
Two stellar 1990s bands come together in a rare double bill as Barbara Cohen reunites with her Little Lizard bandmates —T.C. luminaries cellist Jacqueline Ultan, guitarist Jeremy Ylivisaker and percussionist Marc Anderson—for a world-folk-jazz evening. Singer-songwriter Cohen is a home-towner, freshly returned from L.A. with film composer creds. She is fondly remembered locally for her debut band Farm Accident. Special guests The Hang Ups, known for landing a song on Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy” film, kick things off.
Brian Regan
Comedy Gold
What: Brian Regan
When: Dec. 31
Where: The State Theater, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis will be packed New Year’s Eve, with a Minnesota Vikings-Green Bay Packers game and a multitude of other entertainment. New Year’s Eve is also a big night for stand-up comedy, and Brian Regan delivers on both fronts. A regular on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Regan has eight stand-up specials out right now.
From left: Raye Zaragoza as Tiger Lily, Hawa Kamara as Wendy Darling, Nolan Almeida as Peter Pan, and Cody Garcia as Captain Hook
Lessons From Neverland
What: ‘Peter Pan’
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: The Ordway, 345 Washington St., St. Paul
Director Lonny Price brings an updated, modern day version of this classic to stage with new music and 16-year-old Nolan Almeida playing the title role.
Rockin’ It
What: Miracle at Big Rock
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Just across Wisconsin border, Big Rock Creek is ringing in the holiday season. The camping and event venue’s annual winter festival features light displays, food trucks, sledding, cocktails, fireworks, and other activities.
Ad Break
What: British Arrows Awards
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
A yearly tradition—and the Walker’s most popular annual program—Great Britain’s best “telly adverts” screen at the contemporary art museum. Celebs roped into the fun this year include Miley Cyrus, Daniel Craig, John Boyega, and others.
Sarah Dope
GLOWed Up
What: GLOW Holiday Festival
When: Through Dec. 31
Where: CHS Field, 360 Broadway St., St. Paul
GLOW Holiday Festival returns to CHS Field this year, adding Vixen’s 300-foot tandem zip line to the entertainment. Enjoy illuminated displays, holiday eats, and a synchronized light show every 15 minutes.
