A wide variety of music means there is something for everyone this weekend, here and up north at Lutsen’s Bluegrass Masters Weekend. Take a Brewery Tour, explore a 3 course Swedish Coffee Party, get home improvement ideas or shop and hike in the same place at the Richardson Nature Center. Happy November!
Oct. 27 – Nov. 3, Chanhassen
Joyann Parker presents The Music of Patsy Cline
This powerful 90-minute stage performance features Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcasing the most popular and best-loved of Patsy’s songs. Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love. Hear Patsy’s iconic songs like “Crazy,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Faded Love,” “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray,” “She’s Got You” and many more! Chanhassen Fireside Theatre. 952-934-1525
Nov. 1, Minneapolis
Franco Escamilla
Musician, comedian and standup performer Franco Escamilla is well known as “El Diablo” (The Devil) or “El Amo del Sarcasmo” (The Master of Sarcasm) for his YouTube videos of sarcastic jokes and dark humor. His artistic career includes sold out shows in venues as important as the “Auditorio Nacional” in Mexico and the “Microsoft Theatre” in Los Angeles, CA. His stop in Minneapolis is part a tour of Mexico and the USA, as well as Latin America, Europe and Asia! Historic State Theatre. 612-339-7007
Nov. 1, Minneapolis
The Music of Randy Travis
A special evening celebrating the career and music of Hall of Fame singer Randy Travis with special guest vocalist James Dupre and the Randy Travis Band. Featuring a special guest appearance by Randy Travis! Historic Orpheum Theatre. 612-339-7007
Nov. 1-2, Chanhassen
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon & Other Floydian Tales
Jonny James and the Hall Of Fames return to celebrate Pink Floyd in a spooky, psychedelic evening of killer guitars and crazy synths. Floyd fans will absolutely love this premier tribute!
Chanhassen Fireside Theatre. 952-934-1525
Nov. 2, Bloomington
Nature Arts & Crafts Fair
Get your holiday shopping done, then take a relaxing walk through the Three Rivers Park District. A dozen vendors will be selling jewelry, felted artwork, paintings, natural beauty products, homemade jams and jellies, local maple syrup, honey and more, with some proceeds donated to the VEAP Food Shelf. Richardson Nature Center at Hyland Park Reserve. 763-694-7676
Nov. 2, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Brewery Bus Tour
Explore the past and present of the brewing industry in Minneapolis on a guided bus tour. The bus will stop at three local breweries that craft a variety of beers: Surly, Indeed (housed in a historic industrial building in Northeast), and Freehouse (located in a rehabbed building in the city’s Warehouse district). Samples are included. Mill City Museum. 612-341-7555; 612-341-7582
Nov. 2, Maple Grove
Home Improvement & Design Expo
Explore up to 150 exhibitors featuring the latest products, services and information to help turn your dream home into a reality. Maple Grove Community Center. 952-238-1700
Nov. 2, Scandia
Annie’s Swedish Coffee Parties
Annie, Gammelgården’s oldest resident, is the inspiration behind the traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee Party. Afterwards, visit the Butik gift shop to find wonderful Scandinavian gifts, and tour the museum’s five historic buildings. Gammelgarden Museum. 651-433-5053
Event highlights around the state this week include:
Nov. 2-3, Mankato
Natural Healing & Psychic Expo
Nov. 1-2, Chanhassen
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon & Other Floydian Tales
Nov. 2, Hutchinson
3M Holiday Craft Show
Nov. 1-2, Park Rapids
Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 1-3, Lutsen
Bluegrass Masters Weekend
Event information provided by Explore MN