Weekend Planner: Webcomics And Thrillers
Patch offers suggestions for fun this weekend.
Southwest Minneapolis
Marita Bujold's Artist Reception
When: Friday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Regla De Oro Gallery
Why Go: Meet local artist Marita Bujold, whose work is on display at Regla De Oro Gallery throughout the month of October. Also, any fair trade gift purchase made will benefit Project SUCCESS, a youth development organization.
Price: Free
Author & Illustrator Stephan Pastis
When: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m.
Where: Wild Rumpus
Why Go: Meet the incredible author and illustrator of the comic strip Pearls Before Swine.
Price: Free
Elsewhere
Wait Until Dark
When: Friday, Oct. 14 & Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
Where: Lenox Community Center, St Louis Park
Why Go: Maggie’s Farm Free Range Theater presents a classic suspense thriller on stage.
Price: $10, tickets available at the door
Bridge to Terabithia
When: Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.
Where: Stages Theatre Company, Hopkins
Why Go: The Newbery award-winning children’s novel hits the stage.
Price: Adults $15, Seniors (60+)/Youth (4-17) $12, Youth (3-4) lap pass $5, Free lap pass for youth 2 and under
Tonka Trot Family Fun Run
When: Saturday, Oct. 15 from 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Where: Groveland Elementary School, Minnetonka
Why Go: Take advantage of this glorious fall weather to get fit and support Minnetonka Schools. Following the 5k, 1.5 mile, and 10k runs, there will be food and inflatable jumpers.
Price: $30 for the 5k and 1.5 mile Runs, $35 for the 10k
Wayzata Symphony Orchestra Concert
When: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.
Where: Wayzata Community Church
Why Go: Catch the first Wayzata Symphony Orchestra performance of the season, which will feature the Cello.
Price: Free