Thursday

“An Evening with Dave Gehrke” — Author of “A Shiver Runs Through It,” 7 p.m., New Ulm Public Library, 17 N. Broadway, New Ulm, free, 507-359-8334.

Artist lecture and reception featuring Ricky Allman — 7 p.m., Conkling Gallery, Armstrong Hall 102, Minnesota State University, free.

Mankato East Dance Company presents “SHAKE That, MOVE That” — 7 p.m., Mankato East High School auditorium, $7 for adults and students K-12, $5 for seniors, 507-243-3988.

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

“Twelfth Night” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $14.50 general admission, $13 for senior citizens, youth age 16 and younger and groups of 15 people or more, $10 for MSU students, 389-6661.

Music

Boomtown — DJ

The Loose Moose & Conference Center — Live Mic Night

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Savoy — Organic Cowboys

Wine Cafe — Karaoke

Friday

Children’s author Nancy Carlson book presentation — 6 p.m., Central Intermediate School Auditorium, Waseca, free, 507-837-5149.

Mankato East Dance Company presents “SHAKE That, MOVE That” — 7 p.m., Mankato East High School auditorium, $7 for adults and students K-12, $5 for seniors, 507-243-3988.

“Twelfth Night” — 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $14.50 general admission, $13 for senior citizens, youth age 16 and younger and groups of 15 people or more, $10 for MSU students, 389-6661.

Violin recital performed by Nolan Robertson — 7 p.m., Trinity Chapel, Bethany Lutheran College, $8 for adults, $5 for children, students K-college and seniors, 344-7365. 

Music 

American Legion — Karaoke

American Legion, N. Mankato — Rain Kings

Buster’s — Marshall Road

The Loose Moose & Conference Center — Cedar Paddle Band

Mac’s Bar — Karaoke

Midtown Tavern — 69 Cents

Morgan Creek Vineyards — Ben Marti

Pub 500 — Billy and the Bangers

RedSky Lounge — DJ Brady Bisel

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Sugar Room — Poorus, Storm Dog

Wine Cafe — Beg For Justice, The Gypsy Lumberjacks

Saturday

Art exhibit opening reception — Work by Daniel Forslin, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., The School of Art, 329 N. Broad St., free, 507-227-3708.

Baby & Kids Expo — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Verizon Wireless Center, free, 345-3683 or www.eventsandexpos.com.

Big Bobber Ice Fishing Contest — Register until 10 a.m., contest held from noon to 3 p.m., Lake Washington, Mankato, $35, 389-6010.

The Bothy presents The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra — With opening act Attitude, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 708 N. Riverfront Drive, $15 general admission, $12 for Bothy members, 388-1316.

Creative Play Place’s Wizard of Oz interactive movie party — Party includes interactive movie, silent auction and costume- and cake-decorating contests, St. Peter High School Theater, 100 Lincoln Drive, St. Peter, $14 for adults, $9 for children age 12 and younger, www.twinriversarts.org or 507-351-4284.

James Willis book signing — Author of “Cassandra’s Curse,” 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Enchanted Forest of Minnesota, free, 385-1448.

Key City Kennel Club dog show — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blue Earth County Library, 304-4001.

Mankato East Dance Company presents “SHAKE That, MOVE That” — 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Mankato East High School auditorium, $7 for adults and students K-12, $5 for seniors, 507-243-3988.

North American Canned Beer Invitational beer tasting — 8 p.m., Patrick’s, St. Peter, 931-9051.

“Twelfth Night” — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $14.50 general admission, $13 for senior citizens, youth age 16 and younger and groups of 15 people or more, $10 for MSU students, 389-6661.

Music

American Legion — Karaoke

Buster’s — Masson Dixons

The Loose Moose & Conference Center  — Karaoke

Mac’s Bar — DJ

Midtown Tavern — Angry Waters & Friends

Patrick’s, St. Peter — Brandon Scott Sellner

RedSky Lounge — Dirty Rain & Yasmen Marie

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Sugar Room — Real Easy Jazz Quartet

Wine Cafe — The Minnesota Barking Ducks

Sunday

Blastfest: Baked Beans and Deviled Eggs contest — Entries must be a minimum of one slow-cooker of baked beans or two dozen halved eggs, 1 p.m., Patrick’s, St. Peter, $5 entry fee, 931-9051.

Minnesota River Valley Wind Ensemble performance — 3 p.m., Halling Recital Hall, MSU, $9 general admission, $6 for children, students K-12 and MSU students with a valid MavCard, 389-5549.

“Twelfth Night” — 2 p.m., Andreas Theatre, Performing Arts Center, MSU, $14.50 general admission, $13 for senior citizens, youth age 16 and younger and groups of 15 people or more, $10 for MSU students, 389-6661.

Music

Midtown Tavern — Karaoke

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Monday

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

Music

Boomtown — Karaoke

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke  

Tuesday

Homeschool Event: Snow Day at the Petroglyphs — Activities include snowshoeing, snowflake games, stories and snowflake art, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, $4 for ages 6 and older, free for Minnesota Historical Society members and children age 5 and younger, 507-628-5591.

“Riverblenders” Male Barbershop Chorus Rehearsal and Guest Night — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Loyola High School choir room, 145 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, free, 507-327-0682.

Valentine’s Wine Tasting — 6:30 p.m., Wine Cafe, $15, 345-1516.

Music

Boomtown — DJ

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Wednesday

Ice Harvest — Activities include sleigh rides, a sledding hill and demonstration sites for ice scoring and cutting, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clear Lake Park, 8th St. NE, Waseca, free will donations welcome, 507-835-7700.

Music

Midtown Tavern — Karaoke

RedSky Lounge — Open Jam

Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Sugar Room — Open Mic Night

Direct inquiries to the Currents Department, The Free Press, P.O. Box 3287, Mankato, MN 56002, or 344-6356 or (800) 657-4662, Ext. 356. E-mail may be sent to: currents@mankatofreepress.com or FAX to (507) 388-4355. All information is due by 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday.