Best Bets: Nov. 11-17

Things to do in Minnesota this week: an arts and crafts festival, spirit samplings, live entertainment, and more

The Perfect Pair

What: Art & Wine After Dark
When: Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m.
Where: 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis

Experience the Minneapolis Institute of Art from a new perspective with an evening of art and wine after hours. Attendees will receive a private, curator-led walkthrough of an exhibition and wine tasting with acclaimed sommelier Bill Summerville, plus small bites from Paris Dining Club.

Courtesy of Minneapolis Institute of Art

Nature on the Big Screen

What: Wild and Scenic Film Festival
When: Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Hosted by the Wild Rivers Conservancy, this film festival at Surly Brewing Co. aims to inspire outdoor recreation and a love for nature. Grab a drink and settle in for a night of films about finding your place outdoors and what you can do to help save our planet.

Courtesy of Wild and Scenic Film Festival/Eventbrite

Rock On

What: Low Cut Connie
When: Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
Where: 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

In the mood for rock n’ roll? Low Cut Connie is bringing their high-energy live show to First Avenue on Thursday evening.

Crafting at Canterbury

What: Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair
When: Nov. 14-17
Where: 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee

The holidays are coming quick—why not get a head start on your shopping? Browse handcrafted works from hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and makers at Canterbury Park. Hours vary Thursday through Sunday.

In Bright Spirits

What: Minnesota Spirits Fest
When: Nov. 15, 5-8 p.m.
Where: 10715 S. Shore Drive, Medicine Lake

Head to the Hutton House for the finest sips Minnesota’s craft distilleries have to offer. Tickets include a commemorative Glencairn tasting glass, samples of craft spirits and cocktails from 25-plus local distilleries, and bites from Surdyk’s Catering. Ages 21 and up.

American Icon

What: Fran Lebowitz
When: Nov. 15, 8 p.m.
Where: 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul

Iconic author, speaker, and social commentator Fran Lebowitz will take the Fitzgerald Theatre stage for a conversation with local journalist Steve Marsh.

Courtesy of First Avenue