FRIDAY
'Black Pearl Lounge'
Until recently, fashion designer Samantha Rei was best known for her designs under Blasphemina's Closet, one of the first online gothic-Lolita shops in the U.S. Last year, she rebranded under her own name to mark a shift away from those subcultures. While her ultrafeminine designs are still inspired by literature and historical fashion, they're now more wearable. She will debut her fall/winter 2015 collection in her first solo fashion show in four years. The cocktail dresses and eveningwear and will be paired with custom-made hats by Seattle's Apatico, styling by Haus Salon and jewelry by Realia by Jen. The evening also includes live music by "electro swing" act Vourteque and a photo booth. (7-11 p.m. Fri. $20-$60. Gale Mansion, 2115 Stevens Av. S., Mpls. www.eventbrite.com.) Jahna Peloquin
TUESDAY
Mardi Gras celebration
If you're craving a Hurricane's whimsy, celebrate Fat Tuesday with Smack Shack, which might be hung over from back-to-back second anniversary parties Monday and Sunday. The North Loop lobster house is slinging half-price Hurricanes and baking King Cakes to help soak them up. (Tue. Smack Shack, 603 Washington Av. N., Mpls., 612-259-7288, www.smack-shack.com.) Michael Rietmulder
Naughty Gras
Carnival is a big deal in the Netherlands, too, and St. Paul's Amsterdam Bar & Hall gets into the spirit with its Naughty Gras event. The pre-Lent party features the Jack Brass Band, burlesque and aerialist performances, plus a crayfish boil and beer from NOLA's Abita Brewing Co. (7 p.m. Tue. $12-$15, 6 W. 6th St., St. Paul, 612-285-3112, www.amsterdambarandhall.com.) M.R.
The No BS Brass! Band
7:30 p.m. • Cedar Cultural Center • $10-$12
The No BS Brass! Band carries a little cachet for Midwest music hipsters since trombonist/co-leader Reggie Pace also played in the Bon Iver band, but that's only a footnote to their foot-stomping sound. The other leader of the Richmond, Va.-based ensemble, Lance Koehler, did time in New Orleans and adapted the traditional brass revelry with a rowdier rock flavor. They're a nice little snag for the Cedar as a Fat Tuesday act. Chris Riemenschneider
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
MTN's 'Movin' on Up' Telethon
