What: “Girl From the North Country”
When: Oct. 10-14
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Playwright Conor McPherson weaves the music of Bob Dylan into this tale set in Duluth in the 1930s about a group of travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life, and hope. Read more about the musical and Dylan’s influences here.
Monica Murray
What: Snõõper
When: Oct. 10
Where: 7th Street Entry, N. Seventh St., Minneapolis
Billed as one of the wildest live shows currently touring, Nashville punk band Snooper brings its high-energy act of music, puppetry, animation, and art to tiny 7th Street Entry.
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What: “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress”
When: Oct. 10-Nov. 19
Where: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
Join the wildly imaginative Morris on an adventure of self-discovery as he realizes the power of being one’s whole, radiant self.
What: Barriletes Kite Festival
When: Oct. 14
Where: Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
Join Latino local artists Cadex Herrera of Belize and Zamara Cuyún of Guatemala during this afternoon activity of barrilete kite making for families and children.
What: “Friday the 13th” film screening
When: Oct. 13
Where: Target Stage at Harriet Island, Harriet Island Road, St. Paul
As part of St. Paul’s Movies in the Parks series, this Halloween classic will screen for free at Harriet Island in St. Paul. Bring a chair or blanket and join the activites. Food trucks also will be on site.
What: History Fest
When: Oct. 14
Where: McGowan Farm, 20002 Hawkeye Lane, Mankato
Entertainers and activities channel the “olden days” at this annual event featuring belly dancing, catapult launchings, cider making, and more.
