Listeners, let’s dive into an unforgettable week and weekend right here in the Twin Cities, with festivities for every taste across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Today, music lovers can catch Shawn Phillips performing tonight at 8 PM at the storied Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, a rare chance to see this acclaimed singer-songwriter up close according to the Fitzgerald’s box office. For something unique a bit earlier, swing by the Schubert Club Music Museum in Saint Paul at noon for a free concert featuring mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski and pianist Casey Rafn, perfect for fans of classical music who enjoy elegant lunchtime performances as listed by the Schubert Club.

Theater buffs can head to the Penumbra Theatre for Marisol, an innovative play blending magical realism and urban drama, with curtain at 7 PM, as outlined on the Penumbra Theatre’s calendar. And for artful tributes, the 620 Club in Saint Paul is hosting Treylor performing the music of Taylor Swift from 7 AM through the evening, offering casual fans and superfans alike a fun pop-culture celebration.

MEA weekend is bringing harvest fun and Halloween thrills for families. From October 16th through the 19th, Zywiec’s Fall Fun Fest in Cottage Grove invites everyone for lights-on haunted house tours, pumpkin painting, hayrides, and petting goats. Packages range from 18 to 25 dollars, providing mix-and-match experiences for all ages. Mendota Heights Trick-or-Teeing on Saturday from 4 to 6 PM is a free event where families can play mini golf in costume, explore emergency vehicles, enjoy crafts, and sip hot apple cider. Afton Apple Orchard’s corn maze and hayrides will be open all weekend in Hastings, with classic autumn cheer and pumpkin picking.

For thrill-seekers, Scream Town is back in Chaska with seven huge haunted attractions running Thursday through Sunday, repeatedly rated as a top Halloween destination. Check out Kids Out and About Minneapolis St. Paul for times and tickets.

Film fans can still catch the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, now running at The Main Cinema in Northeast Minneapolis, featuring over 200 films from across the globe, guest filmmakers, and exclusive Spanish film screenings courtesy of the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul.

Jazz enthusiasts will appreciate Saturday’s early evening set by Hyde, Hannigan, and Carpel at Berlin, a standout Uptown jazz club, with the music rolling from 4:30 to 6:30 PM according to Berlin’s calendar.

And don’t forget the local libraries—Eagan’s Wescott Library Magic Extravaganza happens Friday morning, while Farmington Library hosts a free harvest craft day today with caramel apple magnets and Halloween bats for kids.

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