Arts & Performance
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Enjoy an old classic told in a new way. Based on Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with a musical score by Roger Miller, this show will take you on a fun adventure. Watch as the audacious Huck Finn and his friend Jim learn about life and the human spirit as they head down the Mississippi River. This musical has a little bit for everyone: suspense, humor and adventure. $18–$20. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Read more about Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Hunter Hayes
Choreographer’s Evening
Nutcracker Ballet
Enjoy a famed holiday tradition. Presented by the Continental Ballet Co., this perennial favorite will delight children and adults alike. $13–$25. Times vary. Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington; 952.563.8562; continentalballet.com Read more about Nutcracker Ballet
We Will Rock You: The Musical
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Fair
Northrop Presents Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers
Experience the thrill and grace of the Shanghai Ballet in this production, blending classical ballet and Chinese folk style. The story centers on two young classmates, Liang and Zhu. As the pair falls in love, they face disapproval from their families and community. The lively dancing, combined with spectacular costumes and sets, makes this a performance to remember. $42–$70. 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; hennepintheatretrust.org Read more about Northrop Presents Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers