If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Minneapolis this weekend — from enjoying a choreography showcase celebrating pan-African diversity to perusing contemporary and folkloric Russian art.
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Catch 'Listen,' a choreography showcase at The Lab Theater
Celebrate pan-Africanism at "Listen" this Friday night at The Lab Theater. To celebrate diverse histories and present day existences, the show will feature choreography by ten different artists who've had varying experiences within the realm of blackness.
The night's featured choreographers: Daonna Lewis, Tottiana Duffy, Tumelo "urbanmelo" Khupe, Gabrielle "The Baddie" Abram, AJ, Lydia Jones, Peace Madimutsa, Jessika Akpaka, Selly Talley and Ryan-Olivia McCoy.
When: Friday, August 3, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Lab Theater, 700 N. First St.
Price: $30
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Take a hands-on art class at Clay Squared
Make your own art pieces at Clay Squared. The art studio is currently offering more than 50 percent off two-hour hands-on workshops for one to four students. In class, local artist Layl McDill helps children, ages 8 and up, and adults learn and practice techniques for molding and shaping colorful polymer clays into imaginative creations.
When: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 34 13th Ave. NE, Sheridan
Price: $22 - $93 (regularly $50 - $200)
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Explore The Museum of Russian Art
Haven't yet peeked inside The Museum of Russian Art? Then now's the time. The museum is currently offering more than 50 percent off admission for two or four visitors.
Once inside, expect to find a wide variety of works highlighting Russian culture, including paintings, sculptures, photography and folk art. You also won't want to miss the museum's two latest exhibits: "Masterpieces of the 20th Century: Russian Realist Tradition" and "Olexa Bulavitsky: Immigrant Experiences and Ukrainian-American Art."
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave., Windom
Price: $9.25 - 17.50 (regularly $20 - $40)
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