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✨ Event Highlights: • Classic English Tea Service: Assorted sandwiches, sweets, scones and tea • Cash Bar: Specialty holiday-themed cocktails • Live Entertainment: A narrated synopsis of The Nutcracker by Minnesota Ballet dancers • Craft Corner: Decorate your own gingerbread cookie • Photo Station: Pose with ballerinas and Nutcracker characters in a turn-of-the-century-inspired setting • Discounted Minnesota Ballet merchandise & tickets available onsite 🎄 Special Offer for Families Receive $5 off children’s tickets when you purchase two or more using promo code TEA4THREE at checkout! 💎VIP Upgrades Available Treat yourself or someone special to the VIP experience, featuring: Priority seating at a private table A complimentary cocktail or mocktail A nutcracker-themed souvenir/toy Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or creating a new one, the Holiday High Tea with the Minnesota Ballet is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season.
URINETOWN By Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis Directed by Robert Lee Musical Direction by Beth Brophy Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt…
Karl von Rabenau’s original choreography transforms Washington Irving’s legendary ghost story into the ultimate Halloween weekend event — a tale of rivalry, romance, and one very unforgettable ride through Sleepy Hollow. Performances at 7:00 pm on October 30, 2026 and 3:00 pm on October 31-November 1, 2026, at UMD’s Marshall Performing Arts Center.
Join us for the Northland’s favorite Halloween event! Your family’s annual fall tradition is back on October 10th, 17th, and 24th from 10:00am to 4:00pm! Bring the whole family and explore the Zoo with endless trick-or-treating stations, a spooktacular craft Boo-tique, special Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games & activities, and SO MUCH MORE! Important Event Information: Day-Of Ticket Prices: Zoo Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Children 2 years old and under are FREE. Saturday, October 10th, 17th, and 24th 10:00am to 4:00pm | Boo at the Zoo 9:00am to 10:00am | MEMBERS ONLY Activities: Magician FREE Temporary Tattoos Pumpkin Golf Mini-Pumpkin Hunt Chalk Walk Trick-or-Treat Stations FREE Train Rides Halloween-Themed Animals Enrichments + more!
Join us for our first Brew at the Zoo! It’s like our beloved, decades-long Boo at the Zoo… but for adults. Join us for unlimited samples from some of our favorite craft beverage makers + more! Beverage Participants include: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Blacklist Brewing Co. Budweiser / Sparkling Ice Canal Park Brewing Company Cash Wise Liquor Castle Danger Brewery Duluth Cider Duluth Whiskey Project Earth Rider Brewery Mule 2.0 The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duluth Ursa Minor Brewing Vikre Distillery Wild State Cider Food Trucks: Emma’s Global Delights LLC. And Emma’s Kitchen Burger Joint BK NUTS LLC AND, since it’s in the middle of Boo season, the zoo will be decked out with Halloween decor. Costumes are encouraged! (but not required) And we’ll have fun Halloween activities to partake in! This event is rain or shine * Lake Superior Zoo is accessible via the Duluth Transit Authority: 103…
The holiday tradition that leaves every audience spellbound — this season featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Performance at 7:00 pm on December 11, and 3:00 pm on December 12-13, 2026, at DECC’s Symphony Hall. Tickets available through Ticketmaster, or save more than $20/ticket in fees by calling the Minnesota Ballet Box Office (218-733-7570) to reserve your seats.
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