UKULELE ALLEY CARTOON EXTRAVAGONZO
Join Luke the talking uke (and his human, Tom Lieberman) as he introduces classic cartoons and animated oddities. Families are treated to laughs and surprises from the little instrument with a lot of pluck. (Noon Sat. $5-$8. Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Mpls. 612-825-8949. www.bryantlakebowl.com.)
RECORD STORE DAY BLOCK PARTY
An outdoor stage features music by Black Diet, Chastity Brown, Jake Manders and a host of others. A record sale includes exclusive releases. Also beer garden and children's activities. (11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. Free. Hymie's Vintage Records, 3820 E. Lake St., Mpls. 612-729-8890. www.hymiesrecords.com.)
MELISSA WALKER
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