Weekend options: Rock the Cradle, Rock 'n' Jock Expo & Film Fest

This event is perfect for children who love to lip-sync, play air guitar and jam to tunes. Guests will be treated to live music as well as music classes. Play in an interactive digital playground and have fun with books, theater and art. (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Children's Theatre Company, 2400 3rd Av. S., Mpls. 612-874-0400. www.childrenstheatre.org.)

Those who can remember a time before CDs and MP3s will relish this event. Check out vinyl and collectibles, sports merchandise and panel discussions. Athletes Neal Broten, Gene Washington, Jack Carlson and others will be on hand for autographs. Music films such as "Purple Rain" and "Color Me Obsessed" will be screened. (9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Free. New Hope Cinema Grill, 2749 Winnetka Av. N., New Hope. 763-417-0017.)