Nutcracker Fantasy Tea Party
Take your visit to the annual Nutcracker performance up a notch by attending a tea party filled with sweet treats! Visitors can have their picture taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy or the Nutcracker, get a backstage tour, and take home a distinctive memento.
Sunday, December 21, performances at 2 and 7 p.m., tea party at 5 p.m.
State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
$40 adults, $25 children
For tickets call 612-720-7183 or email tea@mndance.org
Childish Films
Classic children’s literature is brought to life in this collection of Oscar award-winning animated Disney shorts. The films, which include Country Cousins, Ferdinand the Bull, The Ugly Duckling, and Lambert the Sheepish Lion, will be preceded by a traditional African folktale storytelling by librarian Jerry Blue.
Saturday, December 20, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
FREE
For more information call 612-630-6174 or visit FriendsOfMPL.org
Anschel and the Missing Chanukah Gelt
As Chanukah approaches, Anschel and his friends set off on an exciting odyssey. Through danger and mayhem, Anschel must make the choice between his own desperate need and doing what is right. Don’t miss this exciting family adventure.
Friday, December 20, 8 p.m.
Sabes JCC, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis
$10–$14
For tickets call 952-381-3499 or visit SabesJCC.org
The Tale of Despereaux
You’d have to live under a rock not to know The Tale of Despereaux hits theaters tomorrow, but did you know the book’s author, Kate DiCamillo, lives in Minneapolis? Check out her story of an unlikely mouse hero with exceptional ears this weekend!
Rated G
TheTaleofDespereaux.com
