Critics’ picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Between her stint as a child actor in ‘80s movies like “Troop Beverly Hills” and becoming one of indie-rock’s most celebrated songwriters of the 2010s, Jenny Lewis was the frontwoman of this lightly twangy, effortlessly stylish Los Angeles band. She has reunited with her former cowriter/boyfriend Blake Sennett and other band members for their first tour in 17 years. Word from prior shows is it has turned into quite a heart-warming affair, featuring cult-loved songs from the group’s original 1998-2007 run, including “Portions for Foxes,” “Silver Lining” and “With Arms Outstretched.” (8 p.m. Tue. Palace Theatre, 17 W. 7th Place, St. Paul. $97 & up, axs.com)

CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER

Since 2002, the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival has been a free gift to St. Paul. Started by Golden Thyme proprietors Mychael and Stephanie Wright, the fest is now run by Walker West Music Academy. And once again the Selby fest will feature a stellar musical lineup, headed by Cory Henry, who grabbed a Grammy this year for best gospel roots album. Performing with his group the Funk Apostles, the former Snarky Puppy keyboardist is known for his eclectic sounds that embrace funk, jazz, gospel and R&B. Also slated for the Selby fest are the Yuko Mabuchi Trio, Heyarlo, Brio Brass, Walker West Jazz Ensemble and, of course, the Selby Avenue Brass Band. (11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sat. Selby & Milton, St. Paul. Free, selbyavejazzfest.com)

JON BREAM

Less than a week after headlining at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden, the Los Angeles sister trio will settle into the much cozier Armory in Minneapolis. Cosigned by collaborators Taylor Swift, Justin Vernon and Stevie Nicks, Haim is supporting its fourth full length, “I Quit,” written at a time when neither Este, Danielle nor Alana Haim was in a relationship. In other words, this is Haim’s hook-filled, post-breakup collection, highlighted by the sad yet witty “Relationships.” (7:30 p.m. Sun. The Armory, 500 S. 6th St., Mpls. $80 and up, ticketmaster.com)

J.B.

Perfectly summed up as “grossness turned up to 11” in a prior year, this fifth annual fundraiser for women’s reproductive rights doubles as a tutorial on rock and pop music’s most sexist songs — wryly, devilishly performed by some of the Twin Cities’ most talented women. Sadly, there’s no shortage of material. A house band led by She Rock She Rock music-ed founder Jenny Case of the Flamin’ Oh’s will back a rotating cast of singers including Aby Wolf, the Suburbs’ Janey Winterbauer, Cindy Lawson, Monica LaPlante, Jaedyn James and Turn Turn Turn’s Savannah Smith. Proceeds go to comedian Lizz Winstead’s Abortion Access Front. (8 p.m. Fri. Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Av. S., Mpls. All ages, $50-$60, theparkwaytheater.com)

To open its 67th season, SPCO welcomes back former artistic partner Thomas Zehetmair, who last visited in 2017. The renowned Austrian violinist morphed into a conductor while here, and he’s since honed his composition skills, as evidenced by a curtain-raising work of his own. Violinist Steven Copes and cellist Julie Albers will be featured on Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto before the concert concludes with one of Mozart’s grandest creations, his “Jupiter” Symphony. (7 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. $16-$70, students and children free. 651-291-1144, thespco.org)

ROB HUBBARD

The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians was founded in 1965 as an avenue for Black musicians to explore new territory at the nexus of jazz, classical and myriad other forms. To mark its 60th anniversary, the Walker is hosting a performance by several AACM musicians, headlined by pianist/composer Myers and trumpeter Smith, one of the most celebrated jazz musicians of recent years. Sharing the bill is a group led by a Twin Cities-based AACM artist, Douglas Ewart. (7:30 p.m. Sat. McGuire Theater, Walker Art Center, 1600 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. $15-$45. 612-375-7600, walkerart.org)

R.H.

Theater Mu’s first play to be centered on the Muslim community tracks two young women as they grow up and fall in love. Playwright Samah Meghjee’s new work was selected from a competitive avalanche of submissions. Now Katie Bradley, who last spring staged “Stop Kiss” for the company, directs the premiere of this two-hander about courage and consequences. It’s headlined by Broadway actor Sushma Saha (“1776”) and Ashembaga Jaafaru (who was in Jungle Theater’s “School Girls, Or, the African Mean Girl Play”). (7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat. & Sept. 16-17; 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Sept. 28. Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St. Mpls. $10-$60 or pay-as-you-are. theatermu.org)

For its annual neighborhood garage tour, Off-Leash Area takes “Stardust Rendezvous” to three temporary garage theaters around the metro. In the comical dance-theater piece, space travelers convene by accident and get a crash course in intergalactic understanding. With out-of-this-world costumes by Caroline A. Zaltron and Nat Koch, and a score by local composer Dameun Strange, the work draws on movement imagination to tell a story for our times. (7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6240 Winnetka Av. N., Brooklyn Park. Through Sept. 27 at other locations. $5-$30. 612-724-7372, offleasharea.org)

SHEILA REGAN

The stand-up has a rich history with the Twin Cities. She taped her 2020 comedy special at the Varsity Theater and has appeared at the 10,000 Laughs Festival. But the comic, whom you might recognize from the sleeper sitcoms “Red Oaks” and “Rutherford Falls,” is at her best in the confines of the intimate Acme club, where she’s more likely to test out new material and play with the audience. (8 p.m. Thu.; 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Acme Comedy Club, 708 N. 1st St., Mpls. $28. acmecomedycompany.com)

NEAL JUSTIN

To celebrate the opening of Mia’s first juried crop art exhibition, the museum hosts a conversation with artists who work with seeds and plants. Minnesota State Fair assistant superintendent for crop art and scarecrow Marta Shore will moderate the talk with Kate Brenner-Adam, Robin Schwartzman and Liz Schreiber. (2 p.m. Sat. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Av. S., Mpls. Free. Reserve tickets at new.artsmia.org)

Highpoint Center for Printmaking’s annual co-op member exhibition offers works by 43 local printmakers. This is the center’s biggest show yet ― and a place to snag deals from up-and-coming artists and established ones alike. (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-4 p.m. Sat. Ends Sept. 27. 912 W. Lake St., Mpls. Free, highpointprintmaking.org)

A.E.

The annual festival highlights Latino culture through food, entertainment and the arts. Area streets will be closed for family activities, a job fair and artist market. Folkloric and contemporary dancers alongside musicians elevate the energy of the occasion, while the smells of grilled street corn and birria and chicken tacos waft through the air. Complimentary bonuses include free medical exams, door prizes and a backpack giveaway. (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Free. CLUES, 797 E. 7th St., St. Paul. clues.org)