Dance & Performance

• 3000 Years: Classical Dance of Dynastic China
  O'Shaughnessy Auditorium   MapIt!
  2004 Randolph Ave. St. Paul 612/690-6700
  Thirty centuries of Chinese history are brought to life in this CAAM Chinese Dance Theater annual production, which explores the unbroken lineage of Chinese culture though the ages. Performances are on at 8 p.m. on Sa and at 2 p.m. on Su 2 p.m. Call
  
• Annual Fall Open House
  Nancy Hauser Dance School   MapIt!
  1940 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis 612/871-9077
  Witness the exuberance of the children's creative dance and modern dance technique classes. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
  
• Anu R. Sharma's When Their Eyes Met. . .
  Hennepin Center for the Arts   MapIt!
  528 Hennepin Minneapolis 612/333-6852
  Leela Prabhu Theater Arts' performance features two episodes from the Southeast Asian epic The Ramayama, which tells the beloved tales of kings, sages, demons, and men. Call 836-1223 for details. Tickets: $10.
  
• Balls
  Southern Theater   MapIt!
  1420 Washington Ave. S Minneapolis 612/340-1725
  Balls midnight cabaret is hosted by singer/songwriter Leslie Ball. Come to watch or show off your unique talent. Admission: $5.
  
• Bob Goss and his Silver Sizzles Revue
  Mystic Lake Celebrity Palace
  612/445-9000
  The Silver Sizzle Revue offers comedy, singing, audience participation, and high-kicking beauties. There's another plus, these are "experienced" entertainers. Everyone in the revue is over 50. The revue performs at 7:30 p.m. Tu-Su, with additional
  
• Eclectic Cabaret Performance
  Patrick's Cabaret   MapIt!
  506 E. 24th St. Minneapolis 612/222-2738
  Patrick's Cabaret Evenings feature dance, music, spoken word, and performance art by an eclectic and talented group of artists. This performance includes Maria Genet, Todd and Lynn Harper, Hardy Crazy Rabbit, Mire Regulus, Emily Johnson, Vox Medusa/
  
• Future Stars Parade
  Sharx Night Club   MapIt!
  3720 E. River Rd. Fridley 612/781-9318
  Future Stars Parade is a talent exhibition recorded before a live television audience. The purpose of Future Stars Parade is to promote artistic excellence while establishing a sense of community among youth. The unique event brings together employ
  
• Swing Dance with Cindy Geiger and DJ Dave Wolfe
  Mario's Keller Bar   MapIt!
  2300 University Ave NE Minneapolis /781-3860
  
• Tax Return
  SpaceSpace   MapIt!
  609 S. 10th St. Minneapolis 612/332-4724
  The performance duo Hijack, comprised of Kristin Van Loon and Arwen Wilder, will present two premieres. Among them will be "What Thou Lovest Well Remains American," which is inspired by Miss America, 1948, Saccho and Vanzetti, and Rineke Dijkstra's
  
• To Those Who Come After: The Voice of Bertolt Brecht
  Southern Theater   MapIt!
  1420 Washington Ave. S Minneapolis 612/340-1725
  Conceived by David Harris in collaboration with writer/translator Eric Bentley, To Those Who Come After is a theater piece based on the compositions of the four composers who created the music for Brecht's works: Hanns Eisler, Darius Milhaud, Kurt We
  
• USABDA Minnesota Chapter September Dance
  DanceSport Ballroom   MapIt!
  Knollwood Mall, Hwy 7 St. Louis Park 612/938-0048
  The U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association dance includes an evening of Latin, waltz, tango, swing, and hustle dancing. A lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10, $7 for members, $5 for students with I.D., and $3 for the optional group class.