Best Bets: March 16-22

A Beloved Character Returns

What: “Mrs. Doubtfire”
When: March 17-22
Where: The Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is back on stage with “Mrs. Doubtfire,” a hit musical comedy that comes to the Ordway this week and stars Craig Allen Smith as Daniel Hillard (and alter-ego Euphegenia Doubtfire, of course)—the role originated by Robin Williams in the smash 1993 film.

Courtesy of Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Folk Fun

What: The Strumbellas
When: March 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Fine Line, 318 First Ave., Minneapolis

In the mood for indie-folk? Platinum-charting group The Strumbellas come to the Fine Line to celebrate their new release, “Burning Bridges Into Dust.” Known for their high-energy live performances—which often inspire clapping, foot-stomping, and plenty of sing-alongs—the Strumbellas help usher in spring, musically.

Courtesy of The Strumbellas

Jazz Fest, Year-Round

What: Zacc Harris Group
When: March 20, 7 p.m.
Where: MetroNOME Brewery, 385 Broadway St., St. Paul

Extend the energy of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival even in early spring, as the fest’s Jazz Pop-Up Tour comes to MetroNOME Brewery. The series offers a pop-up performance in a less-expected venue, with Zacc Harris’ ensemble, featuring guitar, piano, bass, and drums.

Courtesy of Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Shakespeare Comes to Stillwater

What: “Twelfth Night”
When: Through March 22
Where: The Grand Banquet Hall, 301 Second St. S., Stillwater

Journey to the whimsical island of Illyria, where Shakespeare’s classic story of mistaken identity, love, and mischief comes to life via Stillwater’s Zephyr Theatre company. Arrive early to nosh on pizza, pasta, and salads from host venue The Grand Banquet Hall.

Courtesy of Zephyr Theatre

Here Come the Grannies

What: Bluey’s Backyard
When: Through May 30
Where: CAMP, 10 Southdale Center, Edina

In this magical installation at CAMP, an interactive play space at Edina’s Southdale Center, the Heeler family’s world comes to life. Starting this month, step into Bluey’s house and backyard and try guided activities inspired by her favorite games, from Rug Island to Pizza Girls.

Courtesy of CAMP x Bluey

Vivid Intersections

What: “Abstraction and Ourselves”
When: Through July
Where: Cafesjian Art Trust, 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview

Shoreview’s Cafesjian Art Trust brings together contemporary abstract painting and glass sculpture in this groundbreaking exhibit that launches this month. Highlights include works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Joan Snyder, Dyani White Hawk, Stephen Yazzie, and others.

Courtesy of Cafesjian Art Trust