You'll Be Calling for Encores at This Weekend's Local Shows

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When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday;

What It Is: A comedy put on the by the theater students of Apple Valley High School. From the Apple Valley Theatre Boosters website: "Perhaps the funniest farce comedy ever written" and has "a plot that is indescribable, containing all the madcap elements of farce—mistaken identity, confusion and unfolding disaster."

Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens

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When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday;

What It Is: Eastview continues its Bravo! song/dance/theater tradition with a spring show highlighting winning numbers from awards shows over the years, including the Grammys, Oscars, Country Music Awards and more. See a photo gallery from SunThisweek newspapers.

Cost: $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, $5 for students

3.

When/Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; Eagan Civic Arena

What It Is: The host of “The Choo Choo Bob Show” and his friends will be performing, meeting kids and signing autographs as part of this all-train expo. It also includes Thomas the Tank Engine play tables for kids to enjoy; inflatables to jump in, on and around; cool train layouts of all gauges to watch, as well as unique train merchandise for sale. One attendee will win a complete Lionel O Gauge train set—a $200 value.

Cost: $5; free for ages 8 and under

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When/Where: 8 p.m. Saturday; Burnsville Performing Arts Center

What It Is: Chicago's renowned comedy team, The Second City, performs as a fundraiser for the Burnsville Rotary Club. See some of the best improvisational comedy from the organization that has given comedians like Tina Fey, John and Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd their starts. A silent auction, appetizers and music precede the show.

Cost: $36; $75 for VIP Meet and Greet

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When/Where: 7 p.m. Sunday; Lakeville Area Arts Center

What It Is: American violinist Chad Hoopes has been appearing with numerous ensembles throughout the world since he won the first prize at the Young Artists Division of the Yehudi Menuhlin International Violin Competition. His exceptional talent and magnificent tone, and "an inspiring blend of emotional expression and technical ease," are critically acclaimed.

Cost: $24-29