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Today
“Behold the Coach, in a Blazer, Uninsured (and other good intentions)” -- 8 p.m., Anderson Theatre Gustavus Adolphus, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, $9 adults, $6 senior citizens and students, 507-933-7013.
Fall Harvest Days at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 121 E. Cherry St., Mankato, $5, 386-0279.
Good Thunder Reading Series presents Nick Healy and Nate LeBoutillier -- 3 p.m. (craft talk) and 7:30 p.m. (reading), Centennial Student Union, MSU, 389-1354.
Madonna ticket giveaway at Buster’s -- all night, Buster’s Bar & Grill, 1325 Madison Ave., Mankato, free, 389-8999.
Minnesota State University presents “The Mandrake” -- 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, 320 Maywood Ave., $16 general admission, $11 student, mnsu.edu/theatre.
Pediatric Therapy Storytime at the Blue Earth County Library -- 10:30 a.m., 100 E. Main St., free, 304-4020.
“Stories, songs and movement” -- 10:15 a.m., Creative Play Place, St. Peter Community Center room 127, 351-4284.
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
RedSky -- Sovereign Sect Halloween Show
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke
Savoy -- The Frye
Wine Cafe -- Karaoke
Friday
“Behold the Coach, in a Blazer, Uninsured (and other good intentions)” -- 8 p.m., Anderson Theatre Gustavus Adolphus, $9 adults, $6 senior citizens and students, 507-933-7013.
Costume Contest at Midtown -- 9-11:30, Midtown Tavern, 524 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, $3, 345-1909.
Kato Plus Square Dance Club featuring Roger McNeil -- 7:30 p.m., Summit Center, 518 S. Fifth St., $5, 388-3344.
Minnesota State University presents “The Mandrake” -- 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, $16 general admission, $11 student, mnsu.edu/theatre.
“Stills, Speakeasies and Shady Ladies” Blue Earth County in the Prohibition Era” -- 6:30-8 p.m., Goodrich Construction Warehouse, 1700 Third Ave., Mankato, $7.50 adults, $5 children 12-17, 345-5566.
“Winedown for the Weekend” with Ben Marti -- 6:30-9 p.m., Morgan Creek Vineyards, 23707 478th Ave., New Ulm, free, 507-947-3547.
2012 “OCTUBA fest” -- 7:30 p.m., Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus, 507-933-7013.
Music
Buster’s -- Chris Brooks & the Silver City Boys
Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery -- Warren Streets
Charley’s -- Paul Durenberger
Grand Kabaret -- Batak
Hobbers Hwy 99 Bar & Grill -- Josh Gravelin & Tom Brown
Indian Island Winery -- Mary Guentzel Quintet
Mankato Moose Club -- Fiddleman Karaoke
Midtown Tavern -- Lookout Drive, Lethal Chemistry
Morgan Creek Vineyards -- Eleda Morneau & Ben Marti
Mully’s -- The Pickup Boys
RedSky -- Javier Trejo with The Wives and Alex Rossi
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke
Wine Cafe -- Bullypulpit Bluegrass, Dan White
Wow Zone -- Nosmo King Band
Saturday
“Behold the Coach, in a Blazer, Uninsured (and other good intentions)” -- 8 p.m., Anderson Theatre Gustavus Adolphus, $9 adults, $6 senior citizens and students, 507-933-7013.
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 Library presents “Halloween Party with RAD Zoo -- 10:30 a.m., free, 304-4020.
Celtic Thunder -- 7:30 p.m., Verizon Wireless Center, $69, $49, $39, verizonwirelesscentermn.com.
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 “Awesome Art Saturdays” -- 10 a.m., 121 E. Cherry St., Mankato, $5, 386-0279.
Costume Contest at Midtown -- 9-11:30, Midtown Tavern, 524 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, $3, 345-1909.
Farmamerica Halloween festival -- Noon to 4 p.m., Farmamerica, 7367 360th, Waseca, $4, 507-835-2052.
Minnesota State University presents “The Mandrake” -- 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Andreas Theatre, $16 general admission, $11 student, mnsu.edu/theatre.
“Stills, Speakeasies and Shady Ladies” Blue Earth County in the Prohibition Era” -- 5-8 p.m., Goodrich Construction Warehouse, 1700 Third Ave., Mankato, $7.50 adults, $5 children 12-17, 345-5566.
True Lies Tour -- 7 p.m., Waseca Jr./Sr. High Gym, 1717 N.W. Second St., free, info@mnfop16.org.
U.S. Army Field Band at Gustavus Adolphus -- 7:30 p.m., Christ Chapel, free, 507-933-7590.
Music
Buster’s -- 2 Mile Final
Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery -- Dave Davis
Charley’s -- Paul Durenberger
Circle Inn -- Cline Sisters
Flame Bar & Grill -- Electric Odyssey
Grand Kabaret -- Ross Anderson & Pete Lothringer
Indian Island Winery -- Stacy Veroeven
Kato Ballroom -- Sandra Lee & The Velvets
The Loose Moose & Conference Center -- Karaoke
Mankato Moose Lodge -- Fiddleman Karaoke
Midtown Tavern -- Bring on the Sun, War Rooster, Diesel
Morgan Creek Winery -- Jim McGuire Jazz Trio
Mully’s -- The Pickup Boys
Pub 500 -- Neon and the Noble Gases
RedSky -- Halloween Bash
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke
Savoy -- Cindy Breck
Smiley’s -- D&R Karaoke
Westwood Marina -- Karaoke
Wine Cafe -- Kit Kildahl & Boom Boom Stevie Vonderharr
Sunday
“Behold the Coach, in a Blazer, Uninsured (and other good intentions)” -- 2 p.m., Anderson Theatre Gustavus Adolphus, $9 adults, $6 senior citizens and students, 507-933-7013.
Mankato Symphony Orchestra Patron Appreciation Recital -- 2-5 p.m., Emy Frentz Art Gallery, 523 S. Second St., free, 625-8880.
Minnesota State University presents “The Mandrake” -- 2 p.m., Andreas Theatre, $16 general admission, $11 student, mnsu.edu/theatre.
University Choral Groups -- 3 p.m., Halling Recital Hall, 320 Maywood Ave., $9 general admission, $7 student, 389-5549.
Music
Midtown Tavern -- Karaoke
Mully’s -- Karaoke
North Mankato American Legion -- Sonny Bryant Trio, 3-7 p.m.
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.
University Choral Groups -- 7:30 p.m., Halling Recital Hall, 320 Maywood Ave., $9 general admission, $7 student, 389-5549.
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.
Booklovers Book Club at Barnes & Noble -- 7 p.m., 1850 Adams St., Mankato, free, 345-3444.
Minnesota State University presents John Gorka -- 7:30 p.m., Halling Recital Hall, $12 general admission, $11 student, 389-5549.
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., 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.
Toddler Wednesdays at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5, 386-0279.
Trivia with Stunt Monkey -- 10 p.m., Boomtown, free, 625-9264.
Music
Mully’s -- Karaoke
Patrick’s, St. Peter -- Karaoke
RedSky -- Joe Williams Halloween Show
Rumor’s Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl -- Karaoke
Wine Cafe -- Open Mic
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