Tell it anyway, 2024
Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.
McGuire Theater
725 Vineland Pl., Mpls
walkerart.org
Among the most influential cross-disciplinary artists of his generation, MacArthur Fellow Ralph Lemon returns to the Walker with an explosion of sound and movement. Tell it anyway, an ambitious new performance, arrives 10 years after his landmark premiere of hybrid lecture-performance-musical Scaffold Room. Brimming with artistic fury (and grace) befitting our times, Lemon and his multidisciplinary collaborators—including artists with backgrounds in performance, sculpture, acting, and music—examine issues of memory, race, and impermanence. Concurrently, Lemon and Kevin Beasley’s hypnotic sound and video installation Rant redux (2020–2024) is on view in the Perlman Gallery.
Tell it anyway, 2024 is an event/performance involving the participation of Kevin Beasley, Dwayne Brown, Lysis (Ley), Paul Hamilton, Darrell Jones, Ralph Lemon, April Matthis, Roderick Murray, Mariama Noguera-Devers, Okwui Okpokwasili, Angie Pittman, Samita Sinha, and Mike Taylor
Somali Museum Anniversary Celebration
Oct. 5, 6 to 10 p.m.
Somali Museum of Minnesota
2925 Chicago Ave. Greenway Basement, Mpls
somalimuseum.org/
The Somali Museum’s 11th Anniversary Celebration is a tribute to the beauty of change, and growth that comes with time. This annual celebration is a testament to our unwavering commitment to promoting Somali culture and tradition, showcasing our heritage’s depth and significance. Please save the date and join us in celebrating the timeless bond that unites us all – Somalinimo.
Gran Portage Bike Tour
Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Minneapolis Cider Company
701 SE 9th St., Mpls
minneapoliscider.com/pages/gran-portage
We can’t wait to see you at the second-annual Minneapolis Cider Gran Portage, an enchanting Twin Cities bike ride that will benefit Friends of the Boundary Waters, coming this fall,
October 5, 2024.
The Gran Portage is a non-competitive ride starting at the Minneapolis Cider Co. taproom in Northeast Minneapolis. This year the ride is raising funds to support Friends of the Boundary Waters. The tour is named after the Italian “Gran Fondo” or “Big Ride” and the French “Portage”, a canoeist’s nod to the lands linking the ride’s waterways including the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, and the famous lakes of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation will also make a meaningful difference. 100 percent of the net proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Friends of the Boundary Waters, to safeguard our cherished wilderness.
Multiple routes to choose from for whatever your skill level is.
Glass Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 12 and Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
2213 Snelling Ave., Mpls
mnglassart.org/
Explore a spectacular array of handcrafted glass pumpkins, design your own pumpkin, or view free glassblowing demonstrations! Join us for an enchanting Glass Pumpkin Patch!
– Shop hand crafted glass
pumpkins from Local Artisans
– Public Glassblowing
Demonstration 12 to 4pm (Sat.)
1 to 4pm (Sun.)
– Walk-In Design Your Own Pumpkin 11am to 6pm
Author Reading: Ahnwee Days, in conversation with Lorna Landvik
Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Nokomis Library
5100 S. 34th Ave., Mpls
williamburleson.com/ahnweedays
In Ahnwee Days a mayor tried to save her small Minnesota town from being taken over by interests on all sides. It is a laugh-out-loud satire about the value of community and how small towns across the country are struggling. As the mayor says, “Sure, Ahnwee is just an antique shop, strip joint, and meth lab, but it’s OUR antique shop, strip joint, and meth lab.”
Burleson is a South Minneapolis native and the author of numerous short stories and essays, his work having appeared in the Star Tribune and the Hennepin History Magazine, among other publications. The event is free.
Twin Cities Book Festival
Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
twincitiesbookfestival.com
The largest and longest running annual get-together for our state’s devoted book community, the one-day TCBF typically attracts over 6,000 people and is FREE and open to the public. A boisterous book fair with over 140 literary organizations, publishers, book dealers, authors, magazines, and more displaying their bookish wares, and multiple stages with readings and presentations for all ages with scores of authors. Attendees can count on seeing internationally renowned visiting writers, local literary heroes, activities for kids, a snapshot of the current publishing scene, and of course bargains galore, including thousands of great deals at Rain Taxi’s blockbuster Used Book & Record Sale — all of this in the historic Progress Center, one of the two oldest buildings on the Fairgrounds.
Hocus Pocus a Halloween Drag Brunch
Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Roxy’s Cabaret
1333 Nicollet Mall, Mpls
roxyscabaret.com/
Welcome to Hocus Pocus a Halloween Drag Brunch! Join us for a spooktacular time at Roxy’s Cabaret for a boo-tiful event filled with fabulous drag performances and delicious brunch delights.
Doors open at 10 a.m. with a variety of delicious food and creative cocktails, the excitement begins with a show at 11 a.m. and another at 2 p.m.! You won’t want to miss this in-person event that promises to be full of fun, laughter, and unexpected encounters.
Get ready to be mesmerized by our talented queens as they put on a show like no other. Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes and let’s celebrate the season in style. Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic event!
VEAL – Play Reading
Oct. 21, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls
jungletheater.org/
Following a violent coup, a young woman named Chelsea becomes Queen of North America. When 3 friends from her past come asking for a big favor, Chelsea makes them revisit their friendship—and its terrible end.
“Veal is a deceptive little monster of a post-apocalyptic play that explores the intersocial dynamics of middle school girls and the long-lasting ramifications of those relationships.”
— Kristoffer Diaz
Part of the Jungle Theater’s Greenhouse Play Reading Series, this performance is FREE and open to the public. We ask you reserve your seat ahead of time.
Learn Traditional Mongolian Calligraphy
Oct. 22, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Global Minnesota
1901 University Ave. SE, Mpls
globalminnesota.org/
Step into the world of traditional Mongolian calligraphy and discover the elegance of this ancient art form. Join Global Minnesota for a thoughtfully curated workshop teaching the basics of Mongolian calligraphy. As you practice, you will also learn more about Mongolian culture and history. You’ll take home a finished art piece of your design – write your name, a poem, or look to our expert teacher for suggestions.
All materials are included with registration. Light snacks will be provided. Admission $5-$15
Minnesota Children’s Museum’s Halloween Party
Oct. 25, 6 to 9 p.m.
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 West 7th St., Saint Paul
mcm.org/halloween-party/
Put on your best costume and join us for a night of kid-friendly Halloween fun including trick-or-treating, a dance party with live DJ, activities, crafts, games and more! Plus, the entire museum will be open for play during the event.
$25 for General Admission,
$10 for Members.
Price includes museum admission, a trick-or-treat bag and a night of not-so-scary Halloween fun.
Howl-o-ween
Oct. 25 to Oct. 27
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul
new.smm.org/
Celebrate the spookiest season but make it science-y! Science Museum visitors are invited to participate in spooky STEM activities and hunt for hidden wolves in the exhibit galleries. Costumes are not required, but they’re very welcome!
Bonus treat: The first 200 ticket purchasers will snag a spooktacular prize from our Explore Store.
Zip Zap Circus MOYA
Sept. 12 through Oct. 20
Children’s Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls
childrenstheatre.org/zipzap
Featuring ten dynamic young artists, MOYA exudes the tangible African spirit of ubuntu, joy, and resilience—all backed by original pulsating South African pop music. With breathtaking acrobatics, comic jugglers, and exuberant dance, you’ll leave energized and inspired!
Tickets start at $15 for kids, $25 for adults. To learn more, visit our website or call 612.874.0400.
The Halloween Tree
Oct. 20 to Oct. 27,
Saturday & Sunday 2 p.m.,
Wednesday through Saturday 7 p.m.
The Southern Theatre
1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls
southerntheater.org/shows/the-halloween-tree
On Halloween night, a group of trick-or-treaters must go on an epic adventure through time and space to save their friend from a mysterious force. Ray Bradbury’s timeless story of friendship, mortality, and wonder comes to life through the magic of live story theater, puppetry, and shadow. A rollicking trick and spectacular treat for young and old alike.
An Evening with David Sedaris
Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.
State Theatre
805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls
hennepinarts.org/
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
Panchatantra – The Dancing Tales of Wisdom
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 10, 2 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul
kathadance.org/panchatantra-the-dancing-tales-of-wisdom/
With choreography by KDT Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi, Panchatantra is based on a series of ancient Asian Indian animal fables of the same name. The original Panchatantra stories are a collection of interrelated animal folktales from India that originated in the 3rd century BCE. Originally written in Sanskrit, the Panchatantra tales are short, crisp, simple to understand, and always end with a moral that is still relevant today. It will all be set to recorded music by the great J.D. Steele, his company, and musicians from India using energetic beats of Asian Indian compositions by co-composer Jayanta Banerjee.
