Arts & Performance

The Children’s Theatre Company is proud to present an adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic tale, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Adapted for the stage by director Greg Banks, the audience can join Huck and Jim on their journey down the Mississip’ as the actors bring this entertaining and heartwarming tale to life. Recommended for ages 8 and up.  Adults $10–$58; children 4 and up $10–$38; children 3 and under $5. Show times vary; check online. 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.874.0400; childrenstheatre.org. Read more about Huck Finn

Sit back and soak in this choral music performance of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. At their winter concert, the National Lutheran Choir hopes to inspire audiences and spotlight the importance of perseverance. Originally an autobiography, published in 1969 by Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings moves audiences in this musical adaptation. $10–$25. 4 p.m. Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.866.8449; nlca.com. Read more about A Concert of Hope

To many, the sounds of Jazz are just that—sounds. The intermingling of instruments, with their syncopated rhythms and unpredictable melodies, can seem like gibberish to those who haven’t played or studied jazz. This class will investigate the cultural, historical and personal stories of the jazz movement. You might even be tapping your feet on your way out the door. $5 for Walker Art Center members. 2–3 p.m. Lecture Room, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.375.7600; members.walkerart.org. Read more about What Is Great Jazz?

This annual community service event celebrates 10 years with hundreds of beautiful, handcrafted works by local artists and artistically inclined locals of all ages. Enjoy food and beverage samplings from area restaurants as you browse the pottery bowls and clay creations for sale. All proceeds support C.R.O.S.S. Services’ community aid efforts. Maple Grove Senior High School Choir will take to the main stage as part of a full evening of live entertainment. All ages. Free. Read more about Empty Bowls 10th Anniversary

In the early years of the 20th century, traveling vaudeville shows offered a little taste of home for newly-arrived immigrants from Sweden, Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Read more about Ole's Last Bow

A dark tale for this bleakest of seasons. A ghost story turned conjuring is the subject of this 1987 horror novella stage adaptation; it’s also the second longest-running non-musical in London’s West End theatre district. Co-stars J.C. Cutler and Nat Fuller, along with director Jon Cranney, bring this suspenseful play-within-a-play to life. $18–22. $3 discount for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Yellow Tree Theatre, 320 5th Ave. Read more about The Woman in Black at Yellow Tree Theatre

Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today.

Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Read more about Park Center Senior High Musical: Oklahoma!

Maple Grove Irish Dance School Rince Nua presents Celtic Seasons: a wide variety of traditional and contemporary show numbers, celebrating the seasons with Irish Dance! A delightful and exciting show for the whole family.

Tickets can be purchased online only. Read more about Rince Nua Irish Dance presents Celtic Seasons

You think your winter vacation was a disaster? Playwright Jessica Lind Petersen and director Jason Petersen of Yellow Tree Theatre bring you the gift of perspective this holiday season with a Christmas saga that’s more likely to draw an “awkward” than an “aww” from its audience. With their latest comedy, the husband-wife team responsible for holiday hits Miracle at Christmas Lake and Miracle at Christmas Lake Two delivers another hilarious, original take on the season of hope and joy. Read more about A Hunting Shack Christmas

From Age to Age celebrates the holy season of Advent at Lord of Life Lutheran with choral pieces emphasizing the Virgin Mary's point of view. 

Join From Age to Age as they sing titles of leading female composers Abbie Betinis and Cecilia McDowall, as well as the most inspired works of the season through Mary’s eyes. Read more about From Age to Age Choral Ensemble Presents "Holy Child of Mine"