SATURDAY WITH A SCIENTIST

Learn about what's underneath the canopy of the rain forest and discover the world of figs. The Bell Museum hosts a day of programming that explores the tropical rain forest exhibit. (11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. $5-$8. Bell Museum of Natural History, University of Minnesota, 10 SE. Church St., Mpls. 612-626-9660.)

Bob Brown Memorial WACIPI

The event begins Friday evening with a lighting of the sacred fire. The weekend continues with American Indian music and dancing. Also family activities and arts and crafts. (5 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun. $5. St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1405 Hwy. 13, Mendota. 651-452-4141. www.mendotadakota.com.)

MELISSA WALKER