Dance and Sing Into ‘Somewhere’
What: “Somewhere”
When: Through Feb. 1
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 Second St. S., Minneapolis
Playwright Matthew Lopez offers an intimate and moving portrait of a close-knit family in 1950s New York City, as they navigate big Broadway dreams and the way urban development is starting to pose a threat to their home and neighborhood. The cast’s acting, singing, and dancing chops are all on full display in this Guthrie production, playing in Minneapolis now through through Feb. 1.
Photo by Dan Norman
Dreaming of Road Trips
What: St. Paul RV Super Show
When: Jan. 15-18
Where: St. Paul Rivercentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul
Get started on your summer travel plans at the sprawling RV Super Show , held at St. Paul’s Rivercentre. Vendors offer displays and demos of the latest in RVs and other vehicles, plus accessories, trailers, camping and hunting gear, and more.
Bee Excited
What: 2026 Adult Spelling Bee
When: Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Chankaska Creek Winery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota
The North Mankato Taylor Library presents its eighth annual Adult Spelling Bee, a fun event that helps grown-ups reanimate the competitive spirit and tongue-twisting words of nostalgic childhood bees. Hosted at Chankaska Creek Winery, the bee includes a complimentary drink ticket for each 21-and-up participant and the opportunity to sign up with a team of your own or compete with new friends.
Stellar Soundscapes
What: Søndergård Conducts Sibelius
When: Jan. 16-17
Where: Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
As part of its Nordic Soundscapes festival, the Minnesota Orchestra takes audiences on a journey to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 1,” plus Stenhammar’s “Excelsior!” and Abrahamsen’s “let me tell you.” Conductor Thomas Søndergård leads the ensemble alongside internationally known soprano Lauren Snouffer.
Photo by Anja Schütz
Greening Up January
What: Mill City Indoor Winter Farmers Market
When: Jan. 17, 9 a.m.
Where: Mill City Museum, 704 Second St. S., Minneapolis
Step out of the cold and into a little hint of spring at the indoor edition of the Mill City Farmers Market, a beloved Minneapolis institution that features local makers and farmers year-round. This time of year, you can find goodies like microgreens, jam, mushrooms, cheese, eggs, locally roasted coffee beans, and more.
Physics is Fun
What: Physics Force Winter Shows
When: Jan. 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Carlson Family Stage, Northrop, 84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering presents a show that brings physics to life for audience members of all ages. Demonstrations include imploding barrels (to illustrate the concept of atmospheric pressure), physicists dropping from the sky, and music from Northrop’s historic pipe organ.
Courtesy of the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering
