Tuesday's best bets

Updated: November 30, 2009 - 4:44 PM

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A sampling of today's happenings. For complete entertainment listings, go to www.startribune.com.

THEATER

IN THE HEIGHTS: Tony Award-winning musical about life and music in a Manhattan community. 7:30 p.m. $28-$78. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 1-800-982-2787. PENUMBRA THEATRE: "Black Nativity: Season for Change." Contemporary gospel celebration of family and the power of faith and tradition. Previews 7:30 p.m. $10-$38. Martin Luther King Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. 651-224-3180.

MUSIc

THE BOOKS, WITH BABY DEE: 7:30 p.m. $18-$20. Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Av. S., Mpls. 612-338-2674. CHRISTINE ROSHOLT WITH BEASLEY'S BIG BAND: 7:30 p.m. O'Gara's, 164 N. Snelling Av., St. Paul. 651-644-3333.

art

AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE: "80 Years Young: The American Swedish Institute." A special exhibit on the institute's history. "Illumination of a Saint: The Legend of Santa Lucia." An exhibit surrounding the story of the fourth-century Christian martyr. "A Nordic Christmas:" Handmade ornaments, decorated trees and table settings from Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. $4-$6. 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls. 612-871-4907.

KIDS AND FAMILY

MACY'S 47TH ANNUAL SANTALAND: In "A Day in the Life of an Elf," animated vignettes tell the story of Santa's helpers at the North Pole. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Macy's Minneapolis, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-375-2200. WINTERSKATE ICE SKATING RINK: Free skating daily in St. Paul's Rice Park. Skate rental, $2, or free by showing a Wells Fargo check card or credit card. Warming tent with snacks and hot chocolate available. 5th and Washington Sts., St. Paul. 651-266-6400.