diversions calendar

EXPOS AND SHOWS

MINNESOTA HOME AND PATIO SHOW: Exhibits, seminars and showcases on home improvement, remodeling, energy conservation, gardening, lawn care and more. 2-8 p.m. Thu.; noon-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sun. $2.50-$10. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 763-755-8111, www.homeandpatioshow.com.

MINNESOTA GOLF SHOW: Indoor driving range, $100,000 putt challenge, golf lounge and vendors. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Sun. $12. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls. minnesota golfshow.com.

TWIN CITIES WOMEN'S EXPO: Shopping, fashion shows, seminars and demonstrations. 1-8 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. $10. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls. www.twincitieswomensexpo.com.

MAPLEWOOD BRIDAL EXPO: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. $5. Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av. N., Maplewood. 651-249-2230. www.ci.maplewood.mn.us.

RICHFIELD HOME AND GARDEN EXPO: More than 50 home designers, landscape experts and builders available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Av. S., Richfield. 612-866-6680.

ROSEVILLE HOME & GARDEN FAIR: Exhibitors, workshops and activities. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Fairview Community Center, 1910 W. County Rd. B, Rose­ville. 651-792-7000. www.ci.roseville.mn.us.

SCOTTISH RAMBLE: Teams of kilt-clad musicians will blare the bagpipes and dancers will perform Highland and country dancing. Learn more about the Scots at lectures and exhibits. Also authentic food and wares. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today. $4-$6. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 651-292-3063. www.landmarkcenter.org/ramble.html.

BRAZILFEST: Family matinee: Mask and instrument making, face painting and family entertainment. 3-6 p.m. Sat. $10-$15. Carnaval Brasileiro Masquerade Ball: Entertainment and Brazilian buffet. 9 p.m. Sat. $20-$75. International Market Square, 275 Market St., Mpls. 612-747-1234. brazilfest.org.

HISTORY

HENNEPIN OVERLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 1-4 p.m. today, Sat.-next Sun. $7 per person, $20 per family. Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society, 2501 E. 38th St., Mpls. 612-276-9034. hennepinoverland.org.

WASHBURN A MILL TOUR: Extensive guided tour of the historic mill, covering its architecture, milling history and preservation. Reservations required. 1 p.m. Sat. $10-$14. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-341-7555. www.mnhs.org.

"SID THE SCIENCE KID: THE SUPER-DUPER EXHIBIT": Go on a scientific adventure and investigate everyday science questions. $9.95. Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 651-225-6000. www.mcm.org.

LUNAR SAMPLES: View lunar samples from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Also, discover how to identify meteorites. 1-4 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. $5-$8. Bell Museum of Natural History, University of Minnesota, 10 SE. Church St., Mpls. 612-626-9660. www.bellmuseum.umn.edu.

"SPACE: AN OUT-OF-GRAVITY EXPERIENCE": Explore the conditions of human space exploration. $10-$13. Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-221-9444. www.smm.org.

BENEFITS

THE BREAST PARTY IN TOWN: Music, food and entertainment to benefit the Breast Cancer Education Association. 5:30 p.m. Thu. $100. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Av., Mpls. www.breastcancer education.org.

TASTE OF SHOREVIEW: Food and wine samplings, entertainment and live auction to benefit Slice of Shoreview Days. 5 p.m. Thu. $20-$40. Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. www.sliceofshoreview.com/taste2015.html.

CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC GAELA: Silent auction and concert. 5 p.m. Sat. $25-$60. Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Av., St. Paul. 651-815-0083. www.center foririshmusic.org.