AITKIN
Comedy play
"The Explorators Club," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24, Aitkin High School Auditorium. Tickets are $8. Tickets being sold at Aitkin Independent Age.
BAXTER
MPR Connects!
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Minnesota Public Radio's annual MPR Connects! presents MPR News' Kerri Miller, MPR News host and resident book lover, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9, Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. Pre-registration begins at 5:30 p.m. RSVP is requested by mail at 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter, MN 56425; online at www.mprconnectsbrainerd.brownpapertickets.org or by calling 218-751-8864.
BRAINERD
Cultural Arts Series
Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center's Cultural Arts Series to kick off with Cavern Beat, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Chalberg Theater.
Brainerd Community Theatre
"Bill W. and Dr. Bob," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10, with a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 10, Dryden Theatre at CLC. Go to www.clcmn.edu/arts or contact the college's box office at 218-855-8199 for tickets or more information.
Geritol Frolics
Geritol Frolics, music variety show theme "We Love the '50s," Productions are 7 p.m. Oct. 15, 17 and 24; and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 18, 22, 23 and 25 in the auditorium at the Franklin Arts Center. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ticket prices are $15 and $17. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by calling 218-825-4993 or on the Geritol Frolics website at www.geritolfrolics.com and clicking on the "Buy Tickets Now" link.
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November production
The Stage North Theatre Company's production "Ten November," 7:15 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11, Franklin Arts Center. Tickets are $10. Go to www.stagenorththeater.com to order tickets. Phone orders begin Oct. 1.
CROSBY
Fall Fest
Cannonball Studio presents Fall Fest, overnight outdoor concert, 8 p.m. Friday, Bridge Tavern. $10 for admission, $30 with a camping pass. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1531599070463477/ for more information.
LITTLE FALLS
'Leading Ladies'
"Leading Ladies" to take stage, Nov. 12-14 and 19-21, Great River Arts.
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NISSWA
Grassroots Concert series
Ray Bonneville to perform, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Live Well Nightclub and Coffee Bar. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 with listening attention, when accompanied by an adult. For more information go to www.grassrootsconcerts.org , Grassroots Concerts Facebook page or by calling 218-829-4092.
PEQUOT LAKES
Mozart and Brahms
Mozart and Brahms, wind and strings chamber ensemble, featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra to perform, 2 p.m. Sunday, Pequot Lakes High School Theater.
STAPLES
REAL Men Sing festival
Real Men Sing festival, Oct. 3, Staples Motley High School. Concert for public at 7 p.m., gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and available online at www.staplesmen.org , at Nelson Insurance Agency in Staples and from any member of the Staples Area Men's Chorus. An optional Afterglow will follow at the Staples Community Center.