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THEATER
The Santaland Diaries

Theater Limina is back at the Bowl this season, bringing their hilarious adaptation of David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries to the stage once again. This "anti-Christmas Carol by a master of cynical wit" will have you laughing and probably identifying -- as Sedaris tales often have that effect. The story follows three "elves" as they suffer the pain of an entire Christmas season spent in Macy's Santaland. Kids peeing in fake snowbanks and surly Santas are the least of their problems. Backed up by the twisted Christmas tunes of The Misfit Toys, this is one holiday production you won't want to miss, especially if you're still pining for Dayton's.

9:30 p.m. (through 21st, check website for additional dates), Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, $15 or $13 each for groups of 10 or more.

Extra: Keep your eyes on our Defenestrator blog for a music video featuring the Misfit Toys by Secrets of the City's very own Rich Goldsmith!

SPECIAL EVENT
Gallery Grooves & Secrets of the City Late Night Party

It's that time again! Secrets of the City and Jazz88 team up with Frank Stone Gallery for this month's special edition of Gallery Grooves! Enjoy a sneak peek at Frank Stone's holiday show, take in some cool live jazz by Jon Penny, sample delicious sips from MVP Wines, and nosh on savory snacks courtesy of Chowgirl's Catering. But that's not all! After Gallery Grooves, head over to the nearby Red Stag Supper Club for a special Secrets of the City late-night party with more complimentary treats, and live music from Lil' Black Blondie!

Gallery Grooves, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Frank Stone Gallery, 1224 2nd Street NE, Northeast Minneapolis, Free

Secrets of the City Late Night Party, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., Red Stag Supper Club, 509 1st Avenue NE, Northeast Minneapolis, Free

Extra: Save the date! Secrets of the City and the Red Stag have teamed up for New Years Eve! Featuring the sweet sounds of Gabe Barnett and Brad Senne, drink specials, free champagne, giveaways and more!

READINGS
Talk of the Stacks

Head to the Minneapolis Central Library tonight for this month's edition of Talk of the Stacks. A reading series that explores contemporary culture and literature, Talk of the Stacks brings us award-winning scribe M.T. Anderson, author of several books for children and young adults. His book, "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing," won the 2006 National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and his novel "Feed" took home an L.A. Times Book Prize as well. Listen in tonight as he reads from selected works and discusses his career. Co-hosted by the Teen Central's Teen Advisory Group.

7 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis, Free