GoSeeDo: December 2020
December 3 — Descent Online Film Premiere
Choreographers and disability activists Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson perform a duet that re-centers ideas of physicality, weaving choreography, video projections, and soundscape to enact a queer interracial love story. The performers will conduct a post-show artist conversation. $18.50. 8pm. walkerart.org
December 3-12 — Good Medicine Festival
Writer Yvette Nolan describes the importance of medicine in Native theater: “Medicine is about connection, about health” and “good medicine makes community.” New Native Theatre presents a festival showcasing the work of Native American, Alaska Native, Hawaiian, and First Nations playwrights. The festival will usher in a time of connection, community, and ceremony. $60 or pay-what-you-can (suggested $20). newnativetheatre.org
December 5 — Franconia Frost Fest
Guests at Franconia Sculpture Park’s holiday market and bazaar will find unique gifts by local artisans and vendors and spend time skating the new free artist-designed ice rink. Reservations required. Free. 12-4pm. Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer. franconia.org
December 7 — Cultivating Creativity
Ragamala Artistic Directors Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy and Choreographic Associate Ashwini Ramaswamy share their decades of experience building an arts nonprofit. Registration required. Free. 7pm. Northrup, Mpls. Livestream available. northrup.umn.edu
December 30-31 — Connie Evingson and Joyann Parker
Local jazz and pop musician Connie Evingson and blues musician Joyann Parker headline alternating shows to ring in 2021. Mandatory COVID-19 precautions are in place. $40-50. 5:30pm. Crooner’s Supper Club, Mpls. croonersloungemn.com
Through January 10 — An Extra/ordinary Holiday in Extraordinary Times
American Swedish Institute invites guests to an immersive indoor and outdoor experience. Wander the merrily decorated Turnblad Mansion and explore an outdoor story trail based on traditional folk tales throughout ASI’s grounds. Mandatory COVID-19 precautions. $6-12. Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. American Swedish Institute, Mpls. asimn.org
