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MUSIC
Schubert Club International Artists Series

Prescription for January: fall into an ocean of overpowering sound. Tonight at the Ordway you'll be swept away by the sweet siren song of Deborah Voigt, one of the world's most esteemed sopranos. Accompanied by equally impressive piano virtuoso, Brian Zeger, Voigt will perform a mesmerizing program of classical masterpieces from the likes of Verdi, Strauss, Respighi and more. Like what you hear? Click HERE for upcoming events from this fantastic and eclectic series.

8 p.m., The Ordway, 345 Washington Street, St. Paul, $15-$45

HAPPY HOUR
Hotdish Happy Hour

Leave it to the kitschy Northeast nook, Grumpy's Bar, to keep it real. Living up to Nordeast Minneapolis' working-class, home-style legacy, each Tuesday Grumpy's serves up $1 bowls of hotdish, the famed Midwestern classic. What kind of hotdish you ask? It's always a surprise -- but vegetarians ought to beware. And if you're determined to stick to a budget this evening, show up early to take advantage of not only the hotdish, but happy hour drink specials that end promptly at 6 p.m.

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (or until hot dish runs out), Grumpy's Northeast, 2200 4th Street NE, Northeast Minneapolis, free cover, $1 per bowl.
 

MUSIC
Secret Songwriters Ball

Each first Tuesday of the month a bevy of top-notch songwriters come together to show off their latest material, regardless of style or genre. Created by Chemistry Set front man Chris Thompson, The Secret Songwriters Ball is simply an evening of great tunes by a wide range of talented performers. And when you add the speakeasy-esque atmosphere of Lee's to the mix, you've got yourself one comfortably nostalgic and boot-stompin' Tuesday evening out on the town. Featuring Derek Johnson, Russ Brown, Chemistry Set, Derek Lutrell, and Kurt Vatland.

9 p.m., Lee's Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood, Minneapolis, Free