The 2008-2009 dance season should be stunning at Northrup Auditorium.

1. Compañia Flamenco José Porcel, Alma Flamenco

1. My daughter's strong personality
2. Pretty end-of-August days with blue skies and fluffy clouds

1. God's Pottery 8 p.m. at Acme Comedy Company

1. Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the State Theatre, Minneapolis.

1. "Swing"
2. "Forever Plaid"
3. Create Your Own Flag Book
4. Women Only Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle
5. Art Out of the Box - Art Zoo

1. Bike Commuting 101
2. Hatha Yoga
3. Blooming Butterflies
4. Backpacking the Beartooth Mountains presentation
5. Wildflowers And Seeds

1. "Swing" at 6 p.m. at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

5. Toastmasters Meeting at 7:15 a.m. at 101 Jefferson Ave. South, in Hopkins.

Looking for something to do on Wednesday afternoon or evening? Here are 5 suggestions.

1. Watch "Swing" at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

2. Watch "Forever Plaid" at the Old Log Theater.

3. Get ready to roll with Bike Maintenance 101 at REI.

See how lives in early Minnesota were sustained by the tools of the trade during "Early Minnesota Trades," at The Landing, formerly Murphy's Landing in Shakopee.

1. See artisans demonstrate blacksmithing, woodworking & weaving.

5. Shop in the gift store; purchase food.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday Aug. 3.
Ages: 12+, $8.50; Ages: 3-11 and Seniors $7; Children under 3 are free.

1. Book Sale 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis St.

2. Taste of Shakopee 5-7:30 p.m at Huber Park

3. Business Expo 5-7:30 p.m. at Huber Park

4. Family Fun Park 5-9 p.m. at
Huber Park

5. Teen Dance 7-10 p.m. at Huber Park

1. RIVER CITY DAYS
Enjoy live music Saturday, July 26 during Chaska River City Days. Saturday events include karaoke 3 – 4 p.m.; Chaska Middle School Jazz Ensemble and Garage Band 4 - 4:45 p.m.; Keith Benson 5 - 6 p.m.; Blue Steel 6 - 8 p.m.; teen dance 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.; and Brittany Lee 8 p.m. – midnight.
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Chaska
Info: www.chaskarivercitydays.com

2. JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE
Enjoy big band music in the park.
Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3
Cost: Free
Location: Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie
Info: 952-949-8449

1. Guardian Angels Church Tour
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska is offering tour of the church, including the friary. After the tour, all are invited downstairs to St. Francis Hall to an artifact exhibit of Latin American culture. All present can enter to win the Jim Hansel print “Faith Through the Ages.”
Time: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26
Cost: Free
Location: Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 217 W. 2nd St., Chaska

2. JULIFEST

1. Rock N Roll Blood Drive
September 18th & 19thTime:10am-5pmPlace: Warner/ Elektra/ Atlantic Branch Office800 Washington Ave N7th Floor Mpls. MN 55401Help Save a Life and Receive Free Food, CDs, & Prizes!!!!!Appointments HIGHLY suggested.

1. Independence Celebration
Celebrate America’s birthday with the settlers of Eagle Creek. Experience festivities of the 1800s by marching in a parade, playing croquet, throwing horseshoes and churning ice cream.

1. The What's Up Lounge
I saw several major bands as well as local acts here. Dope, Hed P.E., American Head Charge, Afroman, Bobaflex, Screaming Mechanical Brain, Diskord, Professor Fresh, DJ Starscream (Sid from Slipknot), Brother Ali, and Blood Moon Camora to name a few.
2. The Alltel Wireless Center
Rob Zombie, Poison and other headliners have played here.
3. McGoff's Irish Pub

1. "42nd Street" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
2. "The Girls in 509" at Bloomington Civic Theater
3. "Forever Plaid" at Old Log Theater
4. Live music by She Wants Revenge, The Virgins, Be Your Own Pet and Switches at the Fine Line Music Cafe
5. Midsommar celebration at the American Swedish Institute

1. Make something beautiful in the Mosaic Tile Workshop 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 3.

2. Louise Erdrich reads from new novel, "The Plague of Doves" 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 4.

3. Listen to Too Pure To Die perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5.

1. Check out the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum.
2. Celebrate Midtown Global Market's Second Birthday.
3. Find a great deal at the Fresh Threads Consignment Event.

1. See "Charlotte's Web" at the Old Log Theater.
2. Visit the Fine Line Music Cafe to hear
Wild Sweet Orange perform.
3. Enjoy a drink and discuss a good book during Books & Bars.

1. Adventures in Mating
2. Travel Photography: Taking Great Photos in Strange Places