— Today

Mankato West presents “You Can’t Take it With You” -- 7 p.m., Mankato West, 1351 S. Riverfront Drive, $7 adults, $5 students, 387-7672.

“Stories, songs and movement” -- 10:15 a.m., Creative Play Place, St. Peter Community Center room 127, 351-4284.

Storytime at the Blue Earth County Library -- 10:30 a.m., 100E. Main St., Mankato, free, 304-4020.

Top 40 Dance DJ -- 10 p.m., Boomtown, free, 625-9264.

Trivia -- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Pub 500, 500 S. Front St., free, 625-6500.

Music

Charley’s -- Paul Durenberger

Mully’s -- Karaoke

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Savoy -- Organic Cowboys

Wine Cafe -- Karaoke

Friday

Guest recital at Gustavus -- 7:30 p.m., Gustavus Adolphus College, Bjorling Recital Hall, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, free, gac.edu.

Mankato West presents “You Can’t Take it With You” -- 7 p.m., Mankato West, 1351 S. Riverfront Drive, $7 adults, $5 students, 387-7672.

Riverbend Promenaders Square Dance Club -- 7:30 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 722 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter, $5, 388-3344.

“S.A.D.D: Singles Against Dysfunctional Dating” -- 7 p.m., Madelia Golf Course clubhouse, 116 W. Main St., Madelia, 605-351-1113.

“Winedown for the Weekend” with Ben Marti -- 6:30-9 p.m., Morgan Creek Vineyards, 23707 478th Ave., New Ulm, free, 507-947-3547.

Music

American Legion North Mankato -- Malpractice

Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery -- Michael Huber

Charley’s -- Paul Durenberger

Indian Island Winery -- The Frye

LeMay’s, Lake Crystal -- Dirt Road Prophets

Mankato Moose Club -- Fiddleman Karaoke

Midtown Tavern -- Millennium

RedSky -- Professor Fresh CD Release Party with the Style Biters

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Thunder Bar -- Jim Jam Band

Wine Cafe -- Raven Moon Rising, 3/4 Ace Wholes, Dave, Kit and Tim

Wow Zone -- Mary Guentzel Quintet

Saturday

Bingo -- 4 p.m., American Legion Post 294, Lake Crystal, $1 for three cards, $2 for two blackout cards, 507-726-6050.

Blue Earth County Historical Society presents “Dakota War of 1862” -- 10 a.m. to noon, at the Heritage Center, 415 E. Cherry St., Mankato, free, 345-5566.

Blue Earth County Library presents “A Dog is a Dog” storytime -- 10:30 a.m., at the library, free, 304-4020.

Children’s Story Time at Barnes & Noble -- 11 a.m., 1850 Adams St., ages 2-8, free, 345-3444.

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota presents “Super Science Saturday” -- 10 a.m., 121 E. Cherry St., Mankato, free, 386-0279.

Mankato West presents “You Can’t Take it With You” -- 7 p.m., Mankato West, 1351 S. Riverfront Drive, $7 adults, $5 students, 387-7672.

“S.A.D.D: Singles Against Dysfunctional Dating” -- 7 p.m., Madelia Golf Course clubhouse, 116 W. Main St., Madelia, 605-351-1113.

Music

Charley’s -- Paul Durenberger

Hobbers HWY 99 Bar & Grill --ÊElectric Odyssey

Indian Island Winery -- Tess Erickson

The Loose Moose & Conference Center -- Karaoke

Midtown Tavern -- Roller Derby Fundraiser, Karaoke

Morgan Creek Winery -- Jim McGuire Jazz Trio

Nakato -- The Frye

RedSky -- Bitterroot Band & Kind Country

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Savoy -- Cedar Paddle Band

Smiley’s -- D&R Karaoke

Wine Cafe -- The Larry McDonough Quartet DVD release party

Sunday

Benefit Recital for Mankato Suzuki School of Music -- 1:30 p.m., Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus, gac.edu/music.

Music

Mully’s -- Karaoke

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Monday

Bar Bingo -- 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mully’s, 1030 Madison Ave., free, 388-1441.

North Mankato Taylor Library presents Family Storytime -- 6:30 p.m., North Mankato Taylor Library, 1001 Belgrade Ave., registration required, 345-5120.

Texas Hold’Em Poker -- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Pub 500, free, 625-6500.

The 2012 Gustavus Honor Band Festival Concert -- 7 p.m., Christ Chapel, free, gac.edu/music.

Music

Boomtown -- Karaoke

Patrick’s On Third, St. Peter -- Open Mic Night with The Wooden Nickels

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Tuesday

Bar Bingo -- 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mully’s, 1030 Madison Ave., free, 388-1441.

North Mankato Taylor Library presents Preschool Storytime -- 10:30 a.m., North Mankato Taylor Library, registration required, 345-5120.

Storytime at the Blue Earth County Library -- 10:30 a.m., at the library, free, 304-4020.

Texas Hold’Em Poker -- 6:45 p.m., American Legion North Mankato, free, 625-1264.

Music

RedSky -- FuzzTalkRadio Tuesday Night Club

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Wednesday

Blues class and dancing -- 9 p.m., Savoy, 526 S. Front St., 385-0072.

North Mankato Taylor Library presents Preschool Storytime -- 10:30 a.m., North Mankato Taylor Library, registration required, 345-5120.

Trivia with Stunt Monkey -- 10 p.m., Boomtown, free, 625-9264.

Music

Mully’s -- Karaoke

Patrick’s, St. Peter -- Karaoke

RedSky -- Local Artists

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke

Wine Cafe -- Open Mic Night



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