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    OPENING THIS WEEK

    AUGSBURG COLLEGE
    Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center,
    22nd Ave. S. & Riverside Ave., Mpls., 612-330-1257
    Augsburg College Theater presents “A Night Out” and “Night School.” Feb. 1-2 & 7-9 @ 7 p.m.; Feb. 3 & 10 @ 2 p.m. $6.

    BLOOMINGTON CIVIC THEATRE

    10119 Girard Ave. S., Bloomington, 612-825-7667
    Bloomington Civic Theatre presents “Broadway My Way II.” Opens Feb. 1. Fri.-Sat. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sun. @ 3 p.m.; Also Thu. Feb. 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

    BRYANT LAKE BOWL

    810 West Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-8949
    Minneapolis Musical Theatre presents “Weird Romance.” Opens Feb. 1. Fri.-Sat. @ 7 p.m. Also Mon. Feb. 18 & 25 & Thu. Feb. 14 @ 7 p.m. Through Feb. 25. $17.
    Melissa Birch presents “Red Curtain Cabaret.” Opens Feb. 5. Tue.. @ 8 p.m. Through Feb. 26. $10.

    CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE

    501 W 78th St., Chanhassen, 952-934-1525
    Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man.” Previews Feb. 1-7. Opens Feb. 8.

    HISTORIC ORPHEUM THEATRE

    910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-673-0404
    Fiddler On The Roof. Opens Jan. 30. Through Feb. 10.

    ILLUSION THEATRE

    HCA, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-229-4944
    Illusion Theater presenst “Fever: A Tribute to Peggy Lee.” Thu.-Sat. Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 @ 8 p.m.; Feb. 2 @ 5 p.m. $25-$30.

    IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET & MASK THEATRE

    1500 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-721-2535
    HOBT presents “The Nightingale.” Opens Feb. 1. Fri.-Sat. @ 7:30 p.m.; Sun. @ 2 p.m. Through Feb. 24. $17.
    PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE
    2705 Anapolis Lane, Plymouth, 763-553-1600x1
    Troupe America presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Opens Feb. 1. Wed.-Fri. @ 8 p.m.; Sat. @ 5 & 8 p.m.; Sun. @ 2 p.m. $26-$32.

    RED EYE

    15 W. 14th St., Mpls., 612-870-0309
    Works-In-Progress 2002. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 1-2 @ 8 p.m.; Sun. Feb. 3 @ 7 p.m. $6.

    ST. PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

    275 N. Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul
    Circle off Dionysus Theatre Company presents “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Feb. 1-2 @ 7 p.m. $6.

    TEN THOUSAND THINGS

    Performances at various locations, 612-203-9502
    August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie.” Opens Feb. 5 @ Salvation Army, Mpls.; Wed. Feb. 6 @ Parker-Skyview Manor, Mpls.; Thu. Feb. 7 @ Skyline Towers, St. Paul; Fri. Feb. 8 @ Dorothy Day Center, St. Paul; Fri. Feb. 8 @ St. Stephens Center, Mpls.; Mon. Feb. 11 @ Seward Towers, Mpls.; Wed. Feb. 13 @ Hubert Humphrey Job Corps, St. Paul; Fri. Feb. 15-Sun. Feb. 17 @ Open Book, Mpls. $15 for Open Book performance. All others free.

    WALKER COMMUNITY CHURCH

    3104 16th Ave. S., Mpls.
    River’s Edge Playback Theatre presents “Winter Tales.” Fri. Feb. 1 @ 8 p.m. $8. Every first Friday of the month.

     

    ONGOING THEATRE

    ACADIA CABARET THEATER
    1931 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 612-874-8888
    Fifty Foot Penguin Theater presents “Escape from Happiness.” Through Feb. 2. $15.

    BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE

    2605 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-332-6620
    We Moved Our Cheese (and everything else); or, Hindsight is 2605 Hennepin Avenue. Thu.-Fri. @ 8 p.m.; Sat. @ 7:30 & 10 p.m. Through Mar. 30. $15-$19.

    BRYANT LAKE BOWL

    810 West Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-8949
    Melissa Birch presents “Red Curtain Cabaret.” Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. Through Feb. 26. $10.
    Larry Pontius presents “Luv Au Jus.” Thursdays @ 7 p.m. Through Jan. 31. $10.

    CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE

    501 W 78th St., Chanhassen, 952-934-1525
    Forbidden Broadway. Through May 26. $19-$50.
    Forever Plaid. Tue.-Sat. @ 6 p.m.; Sun. @ 4:30 p.m. Ongoing.

    CHILDREN’S THEATRE

    2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-874-0400
    The Beggars’ Strike. Through Feb. 16.

    FINE ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY RESOURCE THEATER

    39915 Adair Ave. N., Crystal, 952-979-1111
    Stages Theatre Company presents “F is for Freedom.” Through Feb. 27.

    FITZGERALD THEATRE

    10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul, 651-290-1221
    Actors Theatre of Minnesota presents “Forbidden Hollywood.” Thu.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Matinees Fri. Feb. 1 @ 11 a.m. & Sun. Feb. 3 @ 2 p.m. Through Feb. 3. $16-$34.

    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 STATE THEATRE

    805 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-673-0404
    VeggieTales Live! Through Feb. 3. $17.50-$27.50.

    HOWARD CONN FINE ARTS CENTER

    1900 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-623-9180
    Youth Performance Company presents “Island of the Blue Dolphins.” Through Feb. 10.
    LORING PLAYHOUSE
    1633 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-343-3390
    Mary Worth Theatre Company presents “Shakespeare’s R&J.” Thu.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Sun. @ 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 2. $18-$20.

    MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER

    345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul, 651-296-6126
    Beyond Boreas! A Puppet Show of Frozen Follies and Mythical Meltdowns. Feb. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 @ 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. Free.

    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 LOG THEATER

    Excelsior, 952-474-5951
    Mahalia. Thu.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Sun. @ 7:30 p.m. $18-$20. Through Feb. 11.
    Caught In The Net. Through Feb. 16.

    PARK SQUARE THEATRE

    Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. 7th Place, St. Paul,
    651-291-7005
    Side Show. Thu. @ 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Sun. @ 2 p.m. Through Feb. 16. $30-$35.

    PENUMBRA THEATRE

    270 Kent St., St. Paul, 651-224-3180
    con flama. Through Mar. 3.

    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 “Proposals.” Fri.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Feb. 3 @ 7 p.m. Through Feb. 3.




    ACADIA CABARET THEATER
    1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-8800
    The Velvet Elvises. 2nd Saturday of each month @ 10 p.m.
    3 Months to Live Improv Comedy. 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10 p.m.
    The Crepuscular Society Show of Comedy. Feb. 7-10 $10.

    ACME COMEDY CO.

    708 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-338-6393
    John Bowman. Jan. 29 - Feb. 2.
    Dwight Slade. Feb. 5-9.

    BRYANT LAKE BOWL

    810 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-8949
    Joint #7: The Collective and Fingergun. Sat. Feb. 2 @ 10 p.m. $7.
    The Velvet Elvises. Fri. Feb. 1 @ 10 p.m. $8.

    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
    Please call for this week’s shows.

    SUBURBAN WORLD THEATRE

    Hennepin & Lake, Mpls., 612-825-6688
    Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. $8.

     

    SHOWTIMES LISTED ARE FRIDAY THRU
    THURSDAY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

    DINKYTOWNER CAFE
    412 14th Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-362-0427
    Undercinema Tuesdays @ 7 p.m. Cover varies.

    INTERMEDIA ARTS

    2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-4444
    Films First Fridays: Cord Fri 1/1 @ 8 p.m. $7.

    LAGOON CINEMA

    1320 Lagoon Ave., 612-825-6006
    Gosford Park Wed-Thu 1:00, 4:00, 7:00. 9:50
    In The Bedroom Wed-Thu1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:55
    Amelie Wed-Thu2:00, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40
    Dark Blue World Wed-Thu 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 9:45
    The Royal Tennenbaums Wed-Thu 2:15, 4:15, 7:30, 10:00

    OAK STREET CINEMA

    Oak St. & Washington Ave., Mpls.,612-376-7715
    Little Otik Wed 1/30 7:20, 9:45
    Evil Dead Thu 1/31 7:30
    French Connection Fri 2/1–Sun 2/3 7:30
    The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Fri 2/1–Sun 2/3 9:40; also Sun 5:20
    The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Mon 2/4–Tue 2/5 7:30, 9:40
    La Brassiere Sat 2/2 @ 11 a.m. $6.50.

    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.
    Before Night Falls Thu 1/31 @ 6:30 p.m.

    RIVERVIEW THEATER

    3800 42nd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-729-7369
    Spy Game Fri 7:05, 9:25; Sat-Sun 2:00, 4:30, 7:05, 9:25; Mon-Wed 7:05, 9:25 (closed Thu)
    Rocky Horror Pictures Show Saturday @ midnight.
    Spriggan Fri 2/1 @ midnight $6.50.
    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.

    SUBURBAN WORLD

    3022 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
    Harold and Maude Fri 2/1–Sat 2/2 7:00, 10:00; Mon 2/3–Wed 2/6 7:00 $5.

    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
    Endurance Wed 1/30–Thu 1/31 7:15; Fri 2/1 9:15; Sat 2/2 5:15, 9:15; Sun 2/3 1:00, 9:15; Mon 2/4–Thu 2/7 9:15
    Jih Roh: Wolf Brigade Wed 1/30–Thu 1/31 9:15
    Djomeh Fri 2/1–Sat 2/2 7:15; Sun 5:15, 7:15; Mon 2/24–Thu 2/7 7:15
    Frozen Heart Sun 2//3 3:00

    UPTOWN THEATRE

    Lake & Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-825-6006
    Lantana Wed-Thu 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45

     

    Readings, Lectures, Workshops

    ACADIA CABARET THEATER
    1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-8800
    Verbose. Venue exploring the world of Spoken Word. Hosted by Kay Kirscht and Richard Rousseau. Last Tuesday of each month. $5.
    Vibin Open Mic. Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
    Latenight Erotic Storytelling for Adults. Fri. Feb. 1 @ 10:30 p.m. $10.

    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.

    BIRCH BARK BOOKS

    2115 W. 21st St., Mpls., 612-374-4023
    Storytime. Children of all ages welcome. Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. & Saturdays @ 3 p.m.
    Alison McGhee, author Rainlight and Shadow Baby. Thu. Jan. 31 @ 7 p.m.
    Ernest Hebert, author The Old American. Sat. Feb. 2 @ 5 p.m.

    BORDERS BOOKS @ ST. PAUL

    1390 W. University Ave., St. Paul, 651-641-0026
    Heart of the Matter Lecture Series: Wade Bradshaw explores Beneath the Land of Beetles: The Origins of Today’s Cynicism. Thu. Jan. 31 @ 7:30 p.m.s Free.

    COMMODORE HOTEL

    79 Western Ave., St. Paul
    Cass Gilbert Lecture: Dr. Barbara Christen. Tue. Feb. 5 @ 7 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.

    DINKYTOWNER CAFE

    412 14th Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-362-0427
    MN Spoken Word Association and Undercinema present “Urban Griots Open Mic.” Hosted by Truthmaze and DJ Stage One. 1st Tue. & 3rd Sat. of every month. Doors @ 7 p.m.; Film @ 8 p.m.; Open Mic @ 10 p.m. $5.

    FRIENDS FOR A NON-VIOLENT WORLD

    1050 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-0383
    Alternatives to Violence Project Community Support Group. Every Wednesday, 7-8:30 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.
    HAMLINE MIDWAY BRANCH LIBRARY
    1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3242
    Fireside Reading Series: Jim Heynen. Thu. Jan. 31 @ 7 p.m. Free.


    HUMPHREY INSITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

    West Bank U of M, Cowles Audtorium,
    301 19th Ave. S., Mpls., 612- 626-4987
    Minnesota International Center presents “Russia and the U.S. – A View from the Summit.” Thu. Jan. 31. Reception 5:30 p.m.; Lecture and discussion from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Free to MIC members and students; $5 for non-members with advane registration requested.


    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
    Rreading: Barbara Neely. Sat .Feb. 2 @ 10:30 a.m.
    Discussion: At Freddie’’s by Penelope Fitzgerald. Mon. Feb. 4 @ 1 p.m. or Thu. Feb. 7 @ 5:30 p.m.

    MILLENNIUM HOTEL

    1313 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-624-2904
    Citizens for Democracy hosts a one-day conference on how to examine how breakdowns in democracy and social inequalities reinforce each other. Sat. Jan. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    MINNEAPOLIS PLANETARIUM

    300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-630-6150
    Winter Star Show Schedule Jan. 12–Apr. 18:
    Space Dreams. Sat. & Sun. @ 2:15 p.m.; Thu. @ 7 p.m.
    Dinosaurs In The Dark of Night. Sat. & Sun. @ 1 p.m.
    There’s No Place Like Space. Sat. @ 11 a.m.
    Romancing The Stars. 2nd Sat. of the month @ 7 p.m.
    Follow The Drinking Gourd. Sat.-Sun. @ 3:30 p.m. Through February.

    O’SHAUGHNESSY AUDITORIUM

    College of St. Catherine, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 651-690-6700
    Dava Sobel, author Galileo’s Daughter. Tue. Feb. 5 @ 7 p.m. $38-$45.

    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., 651-699-0587
    Anthony Bourdain reads from his memoir, A Cook’s Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal. Mon. Feb. 4 @ 7:30 p.m. Free.

    RUMINATOR BOOKS @ ST. PAUL

    1648 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-699-0587
    Alexandra Fuller reads from her memoir, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood. Fri. Feb. 1 @ 8 p.m. Free.
    Stephen Raleigh Byler reads from his book, Searching for Intruders. Sat. Feb. 2 @ 7 p.m. Free.
    Mary Lethert Wingerd discusses her book, Claiming the City: Politics, Faith, and the Power of Place in St. Paul. Tue. Feb. 5 @ 8 p.m. Free.

    WALKER ART CENTER

    Vineland Place, Mpls., 612-375-7622
    Rain Taxi Reading Series: Free Verse. With guest poet-photographer-filmmaker Gerard Malanga. Thu. Jan. 31 @ 7 p.m.

     

    DANCE & PERFORMANCE

    BALLET OF THE DOLLS STUDIO
    726 Central Ave., Mpls., 612-623-7660
    Enchanted Night. Feb. 1-2 @ 8 p.m. $40 each/ $75 for two.

    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.

    FOUR SEASONS DANCE STUDIO

    1673 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-342-0902
    Salsa Dance Party. Thursdays @ 8 p.m. $5. All-ages, smoke free.

    FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

    2507 E. 25th St., Mpls., 612-729-4469
    Modern Dance. Saturdays $4.
    Country Jam. Sundays, 3-7 p.m. Free.

    INTERMEDIA ARTS

    2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-4444
    Spoken Word Sundays: Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Evolution Volume XII: A Celebration. Sun. Feb. 3 @ 8 p.m. $5.

    LAKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

    29600 Ipava Ave. S., Lakeville, 952-469-7390
    James Sewell Ballet. Fri. Feb. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. $18.

    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.

    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.
    SOUTHERN THEATER
    1420 Washington Ave., Mpls., 612-340-1725
    Balls: Experimental Cabaret. Saturdays @ midnight. $5.

    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

    Crystal Knights of Columbus,
    4947 W. Broadway, Crystal, 763-503-5444
    Canoise w/ Larry Suess. Sat. Feb. 2. $10-$12.

    TRIPLE T SQUARE DANCE CLUB

    Roseville Area Middle School, 651-430-2828
    Square Dance. Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5.

    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.