Out & About
Tales and Music From West Africa ⊲⊲Experience traditional African drumming and dance with the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble. When: 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. March 29 • Where: Saint Anthony Park Lutheran Church, St. Paul Cost: $0–$5 per person • Info: schubert.org/events
When: March 22–April 30. Special weekend activities from 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. will include tram rides (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) and animal story times (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.); plus, on select days, metal smith demos and square dancing. Where: Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley Cost: Included with admission of $12 for ages 3–12 and $18 for ages 13–64 Info: mnzoo.org
MARCH 23
Sound Day ⊲⊲Make instruments and explore sound through a variety of activity stations throughout the museum. When: Noon–4 p.m. March 23 Where: Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul Cost: Included with regular admission of $18.95 for adults and $12.95 for ages 4–12 Info: smm.org/sound-day
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Women of Mill City ⊲⊲Enjoy special Family Day performances by the Mill City Museum History Players, portraying the 19th and 20th-century women who contributed to Minnesota history. When: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. March 23 Where: Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Cost: Included with museum admission of $6–12 Info: mnhs.org/event/6734
MARCH 30
Tales & Tunes 2019 ⊲⊲Little ones can make a craft, sing along to nursery rhymes and hear local author Nancy Carlson read some of her mostloved books. All ages are welcome. When: March 30 Where: Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis Cost: Children can attend for FREE with the purchase of a $15 adult ticket. Info: vocalessence.org
MARCH 30–31
Harlem Globetrotters ⊲⊲This year’s show features the largest female roster in the team’s showstopping history. After every game, players will remain on the court for autographs and photographs with fans. When: March 30–31 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis Cost: $21–$136 Info: targetcenter.com
MARCH 30–31, APRIL 7
Starch Madness Cookie Competition ⊲⊲A taste-off of the Fresh Four (decided by online bracket-style voting throughout March) will take place in the museum’s Baking Lab March 30–31. On April 7, see a live, high-stakes bake-off between the top two cookie bakers. When: March 30–31 and April 7 Where: Mill City Museum, Minneapolis