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ONGOING THEATRE
ACADIA CABARET THEATER
1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., 612-874-8800
The Directors Theater presents “Talk Radio.” Thu.-Sun. @ 7:30 p.m. Through Dec.
22.
BRAVE NEW INSTITUTE & ETC THEATRE
2605 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-332-6620
“Six Ring Circus.” Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. & Fridays @ 9 p.m. Free.
BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE
Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-332-6620
Nog! A Brave New Christmakwanzukah. Through Jan. 6.
BRYANT LAKE BOWL
810 West Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-8949
Grant Richey and Judy Heneghan presents “Martini & Olive: Hooked On A
Fruitcake!” Thu. @ 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. @ 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sun. @ 7 p.m.
$16. New Year’s Eve shows Mon. Dec. 31 @ 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. $25.
Lorna Landvik presents “My Christmas Party.” Tue. & Wed. @ 7 p.m. Through
Dec. 18. $12.
Janelle Ranek presents “Letters to Santa.” Mon. @ 7 p.m. Through Dec. 17. $12.
CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE
501 W 78th St., Chanhassen, 952-934-1525
“My Fair Lady.” Tue.-Sat. @ 6 p.m.; Sun. @ 5 p.m.; Matinees Wed. & Sat. @ 11
a.m. $27-$60. Through Jan. 26.
“Forbidden Broadway.” Through Feb. 1. $19-$50.
Simply Christmas. Through Dec. 31. $30-$41.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-874-0400
How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Through Jan. 5.
GREAT AMERICAN HISTORY THEATRE
30 E. 10th St., St. Paul, 651-292-4323
The Christmas Schooner. Through Dec. 30. $23-$27.
GUTHRIE THEATRE
725 Vineland Place, Mpls., 612-377-2224
A Christmas Carol. Wed.-Fri. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sat. @ 1 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. @ 1 & 7 p.m.
Through Dec. 30. $21-$47.
HEY CITY THEATER
824 Hennepin Ave. Mpls., 612--673-0404
“Nunsense A-men!” Tue. - Fri. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. @ 2 p.m. and @ 7:30 p.m.
Through May 26.
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” Through Mar. 31, 2002.
HISTORIC ORPHEUM THEATRE
910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-673-0404
Mamma Mia! Through Dec. 22. $27-$67.
HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-979-1111
Stages Theatre Co. presents “A Little Princess.” Through Dec. 28. $11.
HOWARD CONN FINE ARTS CENTER
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 612-623-9080
Youth Performance Company presents “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Thorugh Dec. 20.
IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST
1500 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-721-2535
La Befana. Fri. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 23.
$17.
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INTERACT CENTER FOR THE VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS
212 3rd Ave. N., Suite 140, Mpls., 612-339-5145
Mother Mary’s Gumbo Ya Ya. Thu.-Sat. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sat. matinee @ 3 p.m. Through Dec.
22. $12.LANDMARK CENTER
F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul,
651-225.9265
Steppingstone Theatre presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Through Dec.
21. $7.
LORING PLAYHOUSE
1633 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-486-5757
Theater Latte Da presents “A Christmas Carole Peterson.” Thu.-Sat @ 8 p.m.; Sun.
@ 2 p.m. Through Dec. 30. $15/$20.
MUSIC BOX THEATRE
1407 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 612-673-0404
Triple Espresso. Wed.-Thu. @ 7:30 p.m. $29.50; Fri. @ 8 p.m. $34.50; Fri. @ 8 p.m. $34.50;
Sat. @ 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. $34.50; Sun. @ 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $29.50. Ongoing.
MYSTERY CAFE
Holiday Inn West, 9970 Wayzata Blvd.,
St. Louis Park, 763-566-CLUE
Who Wants To Kill A Millionaire? Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m. $42. Ongoing.
OLD ARIZONA
2821 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 612-343-3390
Theatre Limina presents “Six Degrees of Separation.” Through Dec. 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday matinees @ 2 p.m. $15.
OLD LOG THEATER
Excelsior, 952-474-5951
Caught In The Net. Wed.-Sun. through Dec. 31.
The Brave Little Tailor. Saturdays through Dec. 23.
PENUMBRA THEATRE
270 Kent St., St. Paul, 651-224-3180
Black Nativity. Through Dec. 23.
PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE
2705 Annapolis Lane, Plymouth, 763-553-1600x1
“How to Talk Minnesotan The Musical.” Through Jan. 20.
RED EYE THEATRE
15 W. 14th St., Mpls., 612-362-3381
Heidi House presents “Snake Lady Sheds Her Skin.” Thu.-Sun. @ 8 p.m. Through
Dec. 16. $15.
ST. PAUL PALACE THEATRE
17 W. 7th Place, St. Paul, 612-332-6620
Brave New Workshop Theatre & Chicago’s Theatre of Fools present
“Flanagan’s Wake.” Thu. & Fri. @ 7 p.m. $40; Sat. @ 5:30 p.m. $45 &
9 p.m. $30 (no meal included); Sun. @ 5:30 p.m. $40. Ongoing.
THEATRE IN THE ROUND
245 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-333-3010
TRP presents “She Loves Me.” Wed.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Matinee Sun. Dec. 23 @ 2 p.m.;
Sun. Dec. 9 & 16 @ 7 p.m. Through Dec. 23.
WALKER COMMUNITY CHURCH
3104 16th Ave. S., Mpls.
River’s Edge Playback Theatre presents “Healing through Story: Where Do You
Stand?” Every first Friday of the month starting in January 2002. |
ACME COMEDY CO.
708 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-338-6393
Greg Fitzsimmons. Dec. 12-16.
COMEDY SPORTZ
1414 W. 28th St. Mpls., 612-870-1230
Comedic actors try to out-funny each other performing short scenes and games based on
audience suggestions. Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m. $10 & 10:30 p.m. $8.
LORING PLAYHOUSE
1633 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-486-5757
Scrimshaw Bros. present “Look Ma No Pants!” 1st Fri. & Sat. of every month @
11 p.m. $10. |
MN COMEDY CLUB
Best Western Maplewood Inn,
1780 E. County Rd. D, Maplewood, 651-777-7255
Hot Rox. Fridays @ 10:30 p.m. $3. No reservations needed.
SUBURBAN WORLD THEATRE
Hennepin & Lake, Mpls., 612-825-6688
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. $8.s |
SHOWTIMES LISTED ARE FRIDAY THRU
THURSDAY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
BABYLON GALLERY
1624 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-722-5438
Don’t Ask Why and Jung Sun 12/16. Free/donation.
BRYANT LAKE BOWL
801 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-8949
DINKYTOWNER CAFE
412 14th Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-362-0427
Undercinema Tuesdays @ 7 p.m. Cover varies.
FIREBALL ESPRESSO CAFE
1532 Larpenteru Ave., St. Paul, 651-645-6800
HEIGHTS
3951 Central Ave. N., Columbia Heights,
612-788-9079
Radio Ranch Atomic Shock Theatre Live! Sat 12/15 @ midnight $7.
LAGOON CINEMA
1320 Lagoon Ave., 612-825-6006
RESOURCE CENTER OF THE AMERICAS
3019 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls.,
612-276-0788x23
Weekly educational video and discussion every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
RIVERVIEW THEATER
3800 42nd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-729-7369
Zoolander Fri 12/14 5:15; Sat 12/15 1:15, 5:15; Sun 12/16 1:15, 5:15; Mon 12/17-Thu 12/20
5:15
Bandits Fri 12/14 - Thu 12/20 7:00
Training Day Fri 12/14 9:25
The Mad Killer Fri 12/14 @ midnight.
Rocky Horror Pictures Show Sat 12/15 @ midnight. |
ST.
MARTIN’S TABLE
2001 Riverside Ave., Mpls., 612-827-5364
WAMM presents Third Monday Movies. Movie @ 6 p.m. Soup & Sandwich supper $7.
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, 651-221-9444
Island of the Sharks Call for times.
Search for the Great Sharks Call for times.
SURSUMCORDA
319 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-436-0700
Multimedia lunch in the back room, Noon - 1:30:
Meet An Artist Mondays
B Movies Tuesdays
Serials Wednesdays
UFOs and the Paranormal Thursdays
Concerts, Shows, and Music Vids Fridays
U FILM SOCIETY @ BELL AUDITORIUM
Bell Auditorium, 17th & University, Mpls.,
612-627-4430
Impure Glances Wed 12/12 - Thu 12/13 7:15
Thomas In Love Fri 12/14 7:15, 9:15; Sat 12/15 5;15, 7:15, 9:15; Sun 12/16 5:15, 7:15; Mon
12/17 - Thu 12/20 7:15
WALKER ART CENTER
Vineland Place, Mpls., 612-375-7622
British Television Advertising Awards Fri 12/14 @ 10:15 p.m.; Sat 12/15 @ 7 & 9 p.m. |
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ACADIA CABARET THEATER
1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-8800
Verbose. Monthly venue exploring the world of Spoken Word. Hosted by Kay Kirscht and
Richard Rousseau. Tue. Dec. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. $3.
ANODYNE COFFEE HOUSE
43rd & Nicollet Ave. 612-824-4300
Open mic. 1st Friday of every month @ 8 p.m. Free.
ARTISTS’ QUARTER
7th Place & St. Peter, St. Paul, 651-292-1359
Open Mic. Mondays. Sign up @ 8:30 p.m. Show @ 9 p.m. Hosted by Matt Harmoning. Free. 2
drink minimum. (21+).
ASASE YAA JUICE BAR AND GLOBAL GIFTS
318 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-676-0422
Open mic. Tuesdays @ 8-10 p.m. Hosted by The Poet Tree.
BABYLON CAFE & GALLERY
1624 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-722-5438
Hyperbole Open Mic. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Programs begin @ 7:30 p.m. Open mic slots
9:30-10 p.m. Hosted by Music Master. $5. Wed. Dec. 12 features Tom Cook, Kay Kirscht,
Jennifer Martin, Hardy CrazyRabbit, & Matt Christenson @ 7:30 p.m.
BIRCH BARK BOOKS
2115 W. 21st St., Mpls., 612-374-4023
Anne Ursu reads from her new book, Spilling Clarence. Fri. Dec. 14 @ 7 p.m.
Storytime. Children of all ages welcome. Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. & Saturdays @ 3 p.m.
Jim Northrup writer and artist. Dec. 16, 3-5 p.m.
Gwendolyn Cates discusses Indian Country, a colection of photographs portraying Native
American life today. Sun. Dec. 16 @ 5 p.m.
DEPOT COFFEEHOUSE
9451 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, 612-920-5914
A Company of Tellers. Story performance on second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
DREAMCOAT CAFE
215 S. Main St., Stillwater, 651-430-0615
Open Mic Poetry/Spoken Word/Storytelling. First Tuesday of every month @ 6 p.m. Hosted by
Steve Knight.
FRIENDS FOR A NON-VIOLENT WORLD
1050 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-0383
Alternatives to Violence Project Community Support Group. 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month,
6-7:30 p.m.
GINKGO COFFEE
721 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, 651-645-2647
Open mic. Every first and third Wednesday of the month. Hosted by Karl Burke and Neal
Dimick. Sign-up @ 6:30 p.m.
HISTORIC FORT SNELLING AUDITORIUM
St. Paul, 612-726-1171
World War II History Round Table “Pearl harbor 60th Anniversary.” Thu. Dec. 13 @
7 p.m. Free.
INTERMEDIA ARTS
2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-4444
Who Art the Artists In Your Neighborhood? Part I. Free artist talk with Chaka M’Kali,
Chamindika Wandurangala, Daniel Bergin, and Desdamona. Sat. Dec. 15 @ 2 p.m. Free for ages
19 and under. $5 for age 20 and up. |
INTO THE MYSTIC
12928 Minnetonka Blvd., Mtka, 952-988-9772
Spirituality 101. Alternative spiritual paths without changing your religion: Intuition,
Chakras, Feng Shui & Meditation.Thu. Dec. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.
KIERAN’S IRISH PUB
330 2nd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-339-4499
Voices From the Well Open Mic. Mondays @ 9 p.m. Hosted by LeNor Barry. Free. (AA).
THE LOFT
1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., 612-215-2575
Mentor Series Reading: Agymah Kamau w/ Dai Thao and Taiyon Coleman. Fri. Dec. 14 @ 7:30
p.m. $7.
Student Readings. Tue. Dec. 18 @ 1:30 p.m. & Thu. Dec. 20 @ 6:30 p.m.
Reading by Martha Roth. Tue. Dec. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS PLANETARIUM
300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-630-6150
Holiday Star Show Schedule Nov. 23 - Jan. 10, 2002:
Tis The Season. Sat. & Sun. @ 2:15 p.m.; Thu. @ 7:15 p.m.
Winter Wonders. Sat. & Sun. @ 5:30 p.m.
Minnesota Skies. 2nd Wed. of the month @ 7 p.m. & Noon.
Romancing The Stars. 2nd Sat. of the month @ 7 p.m.
Written In The Stars. Fri. Dec. 14 @ 7 p.m.
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER
345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, 651-296-6126
Karal Ann Marling discusses her book, Merry Christmas! Celebrating America’s Greatest
Holiday. Sun. Dec. 16 @ 2 p.m. Free.
PILLSBURY HOUSE
3501 Chicago Ave., Mpls., 612-821-5151
Women’s Self-Esteem Support Group. Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.
RED SEA
320 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls., 612-339-4499
15 Minutes of Fame Open Mic. Mondays @ 8 p.m. Hosted by Tri D & Unicus. $5 (21+).
RUMINATOR BOOKS @ OPEN BOOK
1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., 612-699-0587
A Very Kitschy Christmas. Sat. Dec. 15, 12-4 p.m. Free.
Brent Olson reads from his collection of essays, Letter from a Peasant: The Wit and Wisdom
of a Prairie Farmer. Mon. Dec. 17 @ 7:30 p.m. Free.
RUMINATOR BOOKS @ ST. PAUL
1648 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-699-0587
ST. MARTIN’S TABLE
2001 Riverside Ave., Mpls., 612-339-3920
Justice for Persons with Disabilities. Wed. Dec. 12 @ 8 a.m.
Douglas Wood reads from his newest book, Fawn Island. Sat. Dec. 15 @ 2 p.m.
TWIN CITIES MENS’ CENTER
3249 Hennepin Ave. S., Suite 55, Mpls., 612-822-5892
Building Self-Esteem In Men. Wed. Dec. 12. |
DANCE &
PERFORMANCE
BARBARA BARKER CENTER FOR DANCE
West Bank U of M, 500 21st Ave. S., Mpls., 612-624-4008
Informal Showing: Marge Maddux (with music by Drew Gordon). Fri. Dec. 14 @ 4 p.m. Free.
Studio 100.
CHRISTOPHER WATSON DANCE STUDIO
711 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-721-0167
Contact Improv Dance and Open Jam. All levels. Sundays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DESALES THEATRE, VISITATION SCHOOL
875 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, 612-343-3390
Minnesota Revels presents “A Celtic Celebration of The Christmas Revels.” Fri.
Dec. 14 - Sun. Dec. 16. Fri. @ 8 p.m.; Sat. @ 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun. @ 3 p.m. $18.
EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
17185 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, 612-343-3390
MDTS Youth Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker.” Fri. Dec. 14 - Sun. Dec.
16. Fri. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. @ 3 p.m. $16.
FOUR SEASONS DANCE STUDIO
1673 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-342-0902
Buenos Aires Cafe. Tango talk, tango class, tango songs, tango dance. Sundays @ 7:30 p.m.
$7 with class/ $2 without class.
Del Caribe a Minneapolis. Salsa class and salsa spirit with Andre and Melisa. Bilingual!
Mondays @ 7 p.m. $10 class.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
2507 E. 25th St., Mpls., 612-729-4469
Modern Dance. Saturdays $4.
Country Jam. Sundays, 3-7 p.m. Free.
ILLUSION THEATRE
HCA, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-339-4944
Ballet of the Dolls presents “Nutcracker?! 2002 (not so) Suite.” Preview Dec.
12. Opens Dec. 13. Through Dec. 31. Naughty Nutcracker Dec. 19 & 28 @ 8 p.m. Really
Naughty New Year’s Nutcracker Dec. 31 @ 10 p.m. $12-$50.
MPLS. CAFE
1110 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-672-9100
Flamenco Dance. Thursdays with Scott Davies & Colette.
Merengue Dance. Fridays & Saturdays with Latin Sound Blues.
Classic Trumpet Jazz. Sundays.
Monday Nights at the Cafe. Mondays.
Brazilian Samba. Tuesdays with Mocoto Brazil.
PATRICK’S CABARET
3010 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls., 612-721-3595
Cabaret Performance: Chris Jones; Miriam Colvin; Mr John Fenner; Aravind Enrique
Adyanthaya; Afrika’s Ensemble; Outhouse Moon. Fri. Dec. 14-15 @ 8 p.m. $6.
PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
6125 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, 763-657-4769
Arts High School Winter Dance Concert. Wed. Dec. 12 - Fri. Dec. 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
O’SHAUGHNESSY AUDITORIUM
College of St. Catherine, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 612-673-0404
Ballet Minnestoa presents “The Nutcracker.” Fri. Dec. 14 - Sun. Dec. 16. Fri. @
8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. @ 3 p.m. $25. |
PILLSBURY HOUSE
3501 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-5151
African Dance Class. Wednesdays @ 6 p.m.
RENDEZVOUS BALLROOM
2524 Nicollet Ave, Mpls., 612-872-1562
All ages anytime. Please bring a change of shoes to protect the dance floor.
Milonga (Tango Dance Party). Introductory lesson @ 8 p.m.
Salsa Dance Party. Lesson @ 8 p.m. Dance until 10 p.m. $5.
Salsa & Merengue Classes. Beginners: Thu. @ 8 p.m. & Sat. @ 1 p.m.; Intermediates:
Sat. @ 2 p.m. $40/ series of 4 classes.
Haitian Dance Classes. Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. $10.
Rendezvous 2-year Anniversary. Dance demonstrations and lessons in Argentine Tango, Salsa
Rueda, Merengue, Flamenco Swing & Ballroom @ 7 p.m. FREE!
SOUTHERN THEATER
1420 Washington Ave., Mpls., 612-340-1725
Balls: Experimental Cabaret. Saturdays @ midnight. $5.
Mu Daiko Concert “Spirit Drums.” Thu. Dec. 13 - Sun. Dec. 16. Thu.-Sat. @ 8
p.m.; Sun. @ 2 p.m.
TAPESTRY FOLKDANCE CENTER
3748 Minnehaha Ave. S., 612-722-2914
Swing Classes. Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7.
Late Night Swing. Thursdays, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. $4.
International Dancing. Fridays. Teaching 7:30-8:30 p.m. Request Dancing follows 8:30-11:30
p.m. $5.
Swing Dance w/ Live Music. 1st Sat. of month
@ 8:30 p.m. $8.
Contra Dance. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sat. @ 7:30 p.m. $7.
Family Folkdance. 2nd Sun., 1:30-3 p.m.
English Country Dancing w/ Live Music. 1st Sun. of the month 6-9 p.m. $5.
English Country Dancing. Sundays 7-9 p.m. $5.
TGIS
Thunderbird Hotel, 2201 E. 78th St., Blmgtn, 763-503-5444
Dancer. ‘40s-2K, R&B, R&R, Swing, Var. Sat. Dec. 15. $10-$12.
TRIPLE T SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Roseville Area Middle School, 651-430-2828
Square Dance. Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5. New group starts Dec. 20.
TWIN CITY BALLROOM DANCE CLUB
7166 10th St. N., Oakdale, 651-735-2233
Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Hustle, Latin & Swing.
Dance Lessons. Mon., Tue. & Wed. @ 8 p.m.; Fri. @ 9 p.m.; Sun. @ 8 p.m. $7.
Dancing. Fri. @ 10 p.m.; Sun. @ 9 p.m. $7.
WABASHA STREET CAVES
215 Wabasha St. S., St. Paul, 651-224-1191
Swing Lessons. Thursdays @ 6:15 p.m. Free. |
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