Best of the week: Mini-golf at the Walker, Journey, Corinne Bailey Rae, 'Drowsy Chaperone,' more

Ignore the construction fences, trucks and muck outside Walker Art Center and go play golf. On the museum's rooftop terraces are nine holes of artist-designed mini-golf that include a giant hot dog, a crazy chicken coop, a modified pool table and more fun stuff. Besides the game, the course offers great views of the Minneapolis skyline and a peek at the new contours of the under-renovation Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.MARY ABBE

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Wed. and Fri.-Sun.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thu. $12 adults. Ends Sept. 4. Walker Art Center, Mpls., walkerart.org/minigolf.

"Don't stop believin' in Journey" has been the message since Arnel Pineda, singer in a Filipino Journey tribute band, signed on in 2007. The group, whose recording career peaked in the 1980s, still packs arenas, thanks to Pineda's dynamic presence. On this tour, Journey joins forces with kindred oldies the Doobie Brothers, who still have co-founders Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston to deliver "Listen to the Music." Dave Mason of "Feelin' Alright" fame opens.

Jon Bream

7 p.m. Tue. $29.50-$115. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. ticketmaster.com.

"The Drowsy Chaperone" spoofs old-fashioned musicals with a cheeky self-awareness. Tod Petersen will play the Man in the Chair and Brittany Parker the Drowsy Chaperone in Artistry's production of this 2007 Broadway hit. The Man offers his commentary and invites us to watch as a full-fledged show spins out in his apartment. Michael Matthew Ferrell directs and choreographs. Anita Ruth handles the music.

GRAYDON ROYCE

It's been 10 years since British pop/jazz thrush Corinne Bailey Rae broke through with "Put Your Records On." On "The Heart Speaks in Whispers," her third album, she delivers lots of gauzy folk-soul with some pop smarts. Six tracks are collaborations with Minneapolis twins Paris and Amber Strother of the group King. "Green Aphrodiasiac" is intoxicating, and "Horse Print Dress" evokes a certain Purple hero.

JON BREAM

8:30 p.m. Sun. $31-$36. First Avenue, Mpls. etix.com.

It's the 40th anniversary of the state's longest-running roots music fest, and the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival has a lineup to match the occasion. Longtime Ricky Skaggs guitarist Clay Hess headlines Thursday, and then the bandmates of Del McCoury — who are known as the Travelin' McCourys — will perform an afternoon and evening set Friday. Local favorites Pert Near Sandstone top it off Saturday.

CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER

Freedom can be measured, among many metrics, by those who get to be treated as individuals vs. those, such as African-Americans, who are often judged collectively. Playwright, actor and director Carlyle Brown dissects the roots of America's racial strictures in "Acting Black," a show that looks at the historical construction of limiting tropes from the 19th century through today. With post-show discussions.

ROHAN PRESTON

7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Free. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-337-2224, guthrietheater.org.

As a supergroup, Case/Lang/Veirs probably has more in common with the Trio (Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris) than Crosby, Stills & Nash. On their self-titled debut album, they show a nice blend, but each lead singer seldom strays from form. Neko Case is indie smart; k.d. lang is atmospheric, and Laura Veirs is homespun. In concert, they'll sing separately as well as together. Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauff opens.

JON BREAM

It's time for the annual Twin Cities Polish Festival. View cooking demonstrations and meet Polish authors, who will sign books. Two entertainment stages feature music by the Riverside Hitmen, Doctor Kielbasa, Dolina Polish Folk Dancers and others. There also will be cultural and educational displays and food vendors.

MELISSA WALKER

5-10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14. Free. St. Anthony Main, Mpls. tcpolishfestival.org.

Photographer/poet Ed Bock has documented the work of Ragamala Dance Company founder Ranee Ramaswamy since 1990, when the now globally recognized Bharatanatyam ensemble was one person's dogged dream. Bock's images have been used on fliers and in the press. Now some of them have been printed on fabric for an exhibition, "Six Yards of Memory."

ROHAN PRESTON