BOOKS SUSAN KOEFOD: "Broken Down." 7 p.m. Thu. Barnes & Noble Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina. 952-920-0633. DIVERSIONS ARBORETUM AUXILIARY FALL HARVEST SALE: Handmade crafts, textile arts and more created by the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum. $12 for adults, free for members, U of M students and children 12 and under. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1400. THE BAKKEN MUSEUM: Take an electrifying tour through science displays. Also "Vita Occulta Plantarum," an exhibit of Kirlian photos by Mark D. Roberts. $5-$7. Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Av. S., Mpls. 612-926-3878. CANCER LEGAL LINE GALA: Dinner and silent and live auctions to benefit cancer patients. 5:30 p.m. Thu. $125. Van Dusen Center, 1900 LaSalle Av., Mpls. 651-472-5599. CULTURAL JAMBALAYA: An evening of conversation and music with T. Mychael Rambo to benefit Cultural Jambalaya programs. 7 p.m. Thu. $60. Le Meridian Chambers Hotel, 901 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-655-9075 FALL COLOR TRAM RIDES: View the fall colors from a tractor-drawn tram ride leaving hourly. Reservations required. 1-4 p.m. Sat. $5. Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserve, 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove. 763-559-6700. FALL COLORS FESTIVAL: Ride a tractor-drawn wagon, visit a beehive and make a leaf print painting. Noon-3:30 p.m. Sat. $7. Lowry Nature Center, Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria. 763-559-6700. FALL WILDLIFE FESTIVAL: Live bird and reptile presentations, exhibits and activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, 17076 293rd Av., Zimmerman. 763-389-3323. LAUGH OUT LOUD TWIN CITIES: A Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare fundraiser. Comedian and actor Martin Short headlines. 5 p.m. Sat. $100-$250. Marriott City Center, 30 S. 7th St., Mpls. NICKELODEON UNIVERSE: Seven-acre theme park in Mall of America, with 30 rides and attractions. Free admission; rides priced on points system. Unlimited ride wristband, $29.95. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. today-Thu., Mon.-next Wed.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun. Mall of America, Interstate 494 and Cedar Av. S., Bloomington. 952-883-8800. OKTOBERFEST: Taste beer and learn about the art of brewing from Minnesota craft brewers. German cooking demonstrations and music by the Elk River German Band. Free, but museum admission required for baking lab demos, $8-$10. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Free. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-341-7555. PADELFORD CRUISES: Sightseeing, meal and specialty cruises on the Mississippi. 2 & 5:30 p.m. today-Thu.; 2 & 7 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sat.; noon & 2 p.m. Sun. $19.15-$40.10. Padelford Riverboats, Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Water St., St. Paul. 651-227-1100. PAVEK MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING: Home to one of the world's finest collections of antique radio, television and broadcast equipment documenting the history of the industry. $5-$7. Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, 3515 Raleigh Av. S., St. Louis Park. 952-926-8198. RAUCHFEST: Live music on two stages, food trucks, art demonstrations and craft beer tastings. 1 p.m. Sat. $10-$15. Harriet Brewing, 3036 Minnehaha Ave, Mpls. 612-225-2184. SOUTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS LEARNING CARNIVAL: Hands-on activities and displays by community organizations. 1-4 p.m. Sat. Free. Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Av. SE., Mpls. 612-624-4294. TASTE OF THE NATION: Chefs prepare a gourmet multicourse meal to benefit Share Our Strength Minneapolis. 6 p.m. Sun. $200. Graves 601 Hotel, 601 1st Av. N., Mpls. 612-305-6351. TWIN CITY AERO HISTORIANS LARGE SCALE MODELING SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Productivity Inc., 15150 25th Av. N., Plymouth. THE WASHBURN GAMES: A sports sampler for kids with games like cricket, karate, lacrosse and football. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sun. $10. Bryn Mawr Meadows, 400 Morgan Av. S., Mpls. 612-767-6328. WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOODY: Noon Thu. Free. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Av. S., Edina. 952-927-8861. FINANCIAL CHANGE YOUR STRIPES: Speaker Catherine Byers Breet discusses how to change careers and/or get the job you want. Advance registration requested. 6 p.m. Tue. Free. Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, 110 Grand Av., Wayzata. PREPARE YOUR OWN WILL COURSE: Advance registration required. 7 p.m. Mon. $35. Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska. 952-556-6100. FOOD AND WINE
10 PLANTS THAT CHANGED MINNESOTA": Learn how alfalfa, American elm, apples, corn, purple loosestrife, soybeans, grasses, wheat, white pine and wild rice influenced the state's economy, culture, health, food, arts and environment. Registration required. 6-9 p.m. Thu. $65-$77. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. BIELLA WINE DINNER CRUISE: Chef J.P. Samuelson of Sopranos prepares a multi-course meal paired with wines from Piatelli Vineyards of Argentina. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. Thu. $85. Paradise Charter Cruises-Lake Minnetonka, 2 Water St., Excelsior. 952-474-4745. CZECH KOLACHES: 9 a.m. Sat. $29. Chaska High School, 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska. 952-556-6100. FRANCE 44 WINE TASTING: Eight different wines offered each week. 4-7 p.m. Fri.; 1-6 p.m. Sat. Free. France 44 Wine and Spirits, 4351 France Av. S., Mpls. 612-925-3252. OKTOBERFEST TASTING: Sample a variety of seasonal beers. 6 p.m. Thu. Free. Brookview Park, Winnetka Av. and Brookview Pkwy., Golden Valley. 763-544-4441. ROOTS OF FLAVOR: A cooking class that focuses on root vegetables. Registration required. 11 a.m. Sat. $35-$45. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. SOUTH AFRICAN AL FRESCO -- WINE EXPLORATION DINNER: Registration required. 6-9 p.m. Fri. $75. Cooks of Crocus Hill Edina, 3925 W. 50th St., Edina. 952-285-1903. HEALTH AND FITNESS ACUPRESSURE FACELIFT: Learn how to erase years from your skin. Advance registration required. 6 p.m. next Wed. $25. District 112 Education Center, 11 Peavey Rd., Chaska. 952-556-6200. FOODS TO REDUCE PAIN AND INFLAMMATION: Advance registration required. 7 p.m. today. $38. Central Middle School Eden Prairie, 8025 School Rd., Eden Prairie. 952-975-7000. GLBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: 1 p.m. Sat. Free. Spirit of the Lakes Church, 4001 38th Av. S., Mpls. 651-645-2948. INFANT/CHILD/ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID: 9:30 a.m. today; 6:15 p.m. Thu. $75. District 112 Education Center, 11 Peavey Rd., Chaska. 952-556-6200. PACER FAMILY FUN DAY: Tour the technology library, bounce house, face-painting and kite-making. Advance registration requested. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. 952-838-9000. HOME AND HOBBIES BACHMAN'S FALL IDEAS HOUSE: A self-guided tour of the designer decorated house. Check www.bachmans.com for time availability. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today-next Wed. $5. Bachman's Historic Home, 5936 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. D IRT-O-RAMA EXHIBITION: Featuring "Compost: Gardener's Gold," "Dirt Lab," "Art of the Earth" (an art installations) and a biochar demonstration garden. $12 for adults, free for members, U of M students and children 12 and under. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. FALL PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE: Register at a Home Depot store or at www.homedepot.com/clinics. 10-11 a.m. Sat. NIC NAC PADDYWAC'S: Vintage finds, antiques, home accessories, whimsical treasures. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 201 E. Main St., Anoka. 763-235-8545. UNIQUE BOUTIQUE AND ANTIQUES TOUR: A seasonal sale featuring 15 shops in the Cambridge, Minn., held twice a year. Some shops closed on Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Hart-Craft Cottage, 35380 NW. Hwy. 47, Cambridge. 763-689-3421. WATER GARDEN WINTERIZATION: 5 p.m. today. Free. Hedberg Landscape Supplies Plymouth, 1205 N. Nathan Lane, Plymouth. 763-545-4400. ART ABSTRACT FIGURATIVES AND ABSTRACT CANVASES: Works by Jillian Lee. Ends Sun. Griffin Gallery, 5222 W. 78th St., Edina. 952-844-9884. ART FROM TWO CENTURIES: Paintings and drawings by Leigh Johnson. Ends Sat. Robbin Gallery, 4915 42nd Av. N., Robbinsdale. 763-537-5906. MEMBERS' JURIED EXHIBITION: Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St., Edina. 952-903-5780. MEMBERS' JURIED EXHIBITION: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 952-979-1111. NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY TRAVELING EXHIBITION: Works by 30 artists. Ends Fri. Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington. 952-563-8575. MUSIC 2 MILE FINAL: 9:30 p.m. Fri. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, 1623 Park Pl. Blvd., St. Louis Park. 763-450-9999. ACOUSTIC REVOLVER: 9:30 p.m. Sat. Cowboy Jacks, 4120 Berkshire Lane N., Plymouth. 763-559-0257. ACOUSTIC REVOLVER: 9:30 p.m. Fri. Cowboy Jacks, 2801 Southtown Dr., Bloomington. 952-955-8137. BEN FOLDS FIVE: 8 p.m. Sat. $39.50-$59.50. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. BIG ADVENTURE: 8 p.m. Thu. Tuttle's Bowl and Restaurant, 107 Shady Oak Rd., Hopkins. 952-938-4090. CARRIE UNDERWOOD: 7:30 p.m. Thu. $46-$66. Target Center, 600 1st Av. N., Mpls. 1-800-982-2787. THE DEVILLES: 9:30 p.m. today. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, 1623 Park Pl. Blvd., St. Louis Park. 763-450-9999. ED SHEERAN: 7:30 p.m. today. $20-$24. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. ESPERANZA SPALDING'S RADIO MUSIC SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Sun. $33-$73. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. FACE FIRST: 9:30 p.m. Fri. Mainstreet Bar & Grill, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 952-938-2400. FACE FIRST: 9 p.m. Sat. Santorini, 13000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie. 952-546-6722. THE FIRST JOHN PHILIP SOUSA MEMORIAL BAND: 7 p.m. Sun. Free. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Av. S., Edina. 952-927-8861. GARY & RICHLAND DUTCHMEN: 1 p.m. Sun. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina. 763-478-6661. HICKTOWN MAFIA: 9:30 p.m. Sat. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, 1623 Park Pl. Blvd., St. Louis Park. 763-450-9999. HIGH AND MIGHTY: 9:30 p.m. Sat. Mainstreet Bar & Grill, 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 952-938-2400. JAM FACTORY: 9 p.m. Fri. Santorini, 13000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie. 952-546-6722. JASON SWENSEN TRIO: 8 p.m. Sat. Floyd's, 1758 Arboretum Blvd., Victoria. 952-443-9944. JAVIER TREJO: 9:30 p.m. Fri. Cowboy Jack's Plymouth, 4120 Berkshire Lane N., Plymouth. 763-559-0257. JOE AND VICKI PRICE: 7:30 p.m. Thu. Three Crows Coffee House, 225 N. River St., Delano. 763-972-3399. LE VENT DU NORD: 7:30 p.m. Sat. $25. DeLaSalle High School, 1 De La Salle Dr., Mpls. 651-334-5744. LILA AMMONS: 7:30 p.m. Fri. Three Crows Coffee House, 225 N. River St., Delano. 763-972-3399. MARK WILLS: 8 p.m. Thu. $10. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, 1623 Park Pl. Blvd., St. Louis Park. 763-450-9999. MOEDELL: 9:30 p.m. Sat. Cowboy Jack's, 2801 Southtown Dr., Bloomington. 952-955-8137. POWER BALLADZ: 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15-$40. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen. 952-934-1525. THE QUESTION: 8:30 p.m. Sat. Vic's Bar & Grill, 7900 Quamoclit, Victoria. 952-443-6644. REDNECK HIPPIES: 9:30 p.m. Thu. Cowboy Jack's, 2801 Southtown Dr., Bloomington. 952-955-8137. THE RESONATORS: 8:30 p.m. Sat. Billy's, 8060 Hwy. 55, Rockford. 763-477-4742. SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL: 8 p.m. Fri. Tuttle's Bowl and Restaurant, 107 Shady Oak Rd., Hopkins. 952-938-4090. SCARLET COUNTY: 8 p.m. Fri. Floyd's, 1758 Arboretum Blvd., Victoria. 952-443-9944. SHERWIN LINTON & THE COTTON KINGS: 8 p.m. Fri. Billy's, 8060 Hwy. 55, Rockford. 763-477-4742. SINGLETON STREET: 7:30 p.m. Sat. Three Crows Coffee House, 225 N. River St., Delano. 763-972-3399. SOMETIMES Y WITH THE NEIGHBORS: 8 p.m. Fri. $5. 318 Cafe, 318 Water St., Excelsior. 952-401-7902. STEVE PARRY: 7:30 p.m. Sat. Dunn Bros. Excelsior, 11 Water St., Excelsior. 952-401-8004. TIM PATRICK: 8:30 p.m. Fri. $12. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina. 763-478-6661. TOP NOTCHMEN: 1 p.m. Tue. $8. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina. 763-478-6661. TROPICAL ZONE ORCHESTRA: 8:30 p.m. Sun. $5. Santorini, 13000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie. 952-546-6722. YASIIN BEY (MOS DEF): 7:30 p.m. Mon. $46-$48. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-377-2224. THEATER APPOMATTOX: Christopher Hampton's retelling of the signing of the treaty that ended the Civil War. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Tue.-next Wed.; 7 p.m. Sun. $29-$64. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-377-2224. THE BROTHERS SIZE: A drama weaving together brothers, the bayou and African mythology. 7:30 p.m. today-Sat. $18-$30. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-825-0459. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: 7:30 p.m. today-Sat., next Wed.; 2 p.m. Sun. $17-$20. Yellow Tree Theatre, 320 5th Av. SE., Osseo. 763-493-8733. DUCK FOR PRESIDENT: A funny duck decides to run for president. 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. today-Thu., next Wed.; 7 p.m. Fri.; 1 & 7 p.m. Sat.; 2 & 4:30 p.m. Sun. $12-$15. Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 952-979-1111. A FEW GOOD MEN: 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., next Wed.; 2 p.m. Sun. $15-$20. Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington. 952-563-8575. JIM BREUER: 8 p.m. Sat. $35-$38. Mill City Nights, 111 N. 5th St., Mpls. 612-333-3422. JUSTON MCKINNEY: 8 p.m. Tue.-next Wed. $15-$30. Acme Comedy Company, Historic Itasca Building, 708 N. 1st St., Mpls. 612-338-6393. KIM KERLEY: 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15. New Hope Cinema Grill, 2749 Winnetka Av. N., New Hope. 763-417-0017. LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES: A voyeuristic peek into the elite world of Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Mon. $12-$14. Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park. 651-983-6626. MEAN: A drama about bullying. 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Fri., next Wed.; 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. $10-$12. Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls. 612-623-9080. A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT: 1 p.m. today, next Wed.; 1 & 7:30 p.m. Thu.; 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 3 & 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Plymouth Playhouse, 2705 N. Annapolis Lane, Plymouth. 763-553-1600. PERFECT WEDDING: A comedy about a man who wakes up on his wedding day with a hangover. 1:30 p.m. today, next Wed.; 1:30 & 8 p.m. Thu.; 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sun. $19.50-$32. Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior. 952-474-5951. PETE CORREALE: 8 p.m. today-Thu., Sun.; 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $13-$19. Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, 8100 24th Av. S., Bloomington. 952-858-8558. TOM RHODES: 8 p.m. today-Thu.; 8 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $15-$30. Acme Comedy Company, Historic Itasca Building, 708 N. 1st St., Mpls. 612-338-6393. XANADU: A Greek muse is sent to Earth to inspire a young artist. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. today, Sat.; 6 p.m. Thu.-Fri. $46-$81. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen. 952-934-1525. FARMERS MARKETS BECKER FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 p.m. Fri. Becker Community Center, 11500 Sherburne Av., Becker. BLOOMINGTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington. 952-563-8877. CHANHASSEN FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. City Center Park Chanhassen, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen. EDINA FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thu. Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Av. S., Edina. EXCELSIOR FARMERS MARKET: 2-6 p.m. Thu. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Excelsior, 301 County Rd. 19, Excelsior. GOLDEN VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley. HALLA NURSERY FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., 10000 Great Plains Blvd., Chanhassen. 952-445-6555. HOPKINS FARMERS MARKET: 7:30 a.m.-noon Sat., 16 9th Av. S., Hopkins. MAPLE GROVE FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thu. Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove. MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat.; 3-7 p.m. Tue., 2225 E. Lake St., Mpls. 612-724-7457. MINNETONKA FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Tue. Minnetonka Civic Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. MOUND FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Mound Transit Center, 5515 Shoreline Dr., Mound. NEW HOPE FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., 4300 Xylon Av. N., New Hope. PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET: 2:30-6:30 p.m. today, next Wed. Plymouth Ice Center, 3650 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth. PRINCETON FARMERS MARKET: 8:30 a.m.-noon Sat. Princeton Mall, 111 S. Rum River Dr., Princeton. 763-389-2567. RICHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: 7 a.m.-noon Sat. Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Av. S., Richfield. 612-861-9385. ROGERS FARMERS MARKET: 3:30-7 p.m. today, next Wed. Rogers Community Center, 21080 141st Av. N., Rogers. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, next Wed., 200 Church St. SE., Mpls.
