![Members of the Somali Museum Dance Troupe performed a traditional dance at the Hennepin County Government Center Skyway Level Thursday afternoon. This is one of the only Somali dance ensembles in the United States. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, Dec 6, 2016 This performance was the kickoff to a display by the Somali Museum of Minnesota's titled Treasures from the Diaspora which will be on display at the Hennepin County Government Center through January 27. More info available](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/TG6RVTODBQIK72VUNKQOGHZH2A.jpg?&w=1080)
Global eats
The Whittier Alliance launches its inaugural Eat Street Food, Music and Arts Festival this weekend. The event celebrates the diverse cultures that make up the neighborhood. Food trucks will feature worldly signature dishes. Performances are by Madison McFerrin, the Chinese American Association of Minnesota Dance Theatre and Somali Museum of Minnesota Dance Troupe and more. Keep the kids entertained at the family fun zone. (1-9 p.m. Sat. Free. Nicollet Av. between 25th and 27th streets, Mpls. eatstreetfest.com.)
MELISSA WALKER
