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Get Out: Courage, Kickball and Blues

A weekly look at things to do over the weekend.

  • When: Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
  • Where:  in Hopkins
  • Why Go: The musical adaptation of the back-to-school classic will have kids on their best behavior.
  • Price: Adults $15, Seniors (60+)/Youth (4-17) $12, Youth (3-4) lap pass $5, Free lap pass for youth 2 and under

  • When: Sunday, Sept. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Where:  in Hopkins
  • Why Go: Spend the rest of your weekend with some of the area's greatest Blues musicians, including L Train.
  • Price: No cover

Find out what's happening in Hopkinsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Valley View Play Fields, 9000 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington
  • Why Go: , a Hopkins-based non-profit, is hosting to honor those who are fighting or have already lost the fight with cancer. Throughout the day there will be kickball, family friendly lawn

  • When: Friday, Sept. 23; Saturday, Sept. 24; and Sunday, Sept. 25
  • Where:  in St. Louis Park
  • Why Go: The festival will feature 31 films throughout the weekend. For the complete schedule, film details, prices and more, visit the Twin Cities Film Fest website.
  • Price: Varies, multi-film passes available

Find out what's happening in Hopkinsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Where: Earle Brown Heritage Center (6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center)
  • Why Go: In support of the programs and services provided by the , enjoy an evening that will take you back to 1930's New Orleans, featuring boogie woogie music and dinner with jumbo prawns.
  • Price: Individual tickets $150

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