Ophelia Flame visits the museum

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Freeloader Friday won't be published until tomorrow morning. However, this week's Target Free Thursday Nights at the Walker is loaded with so much stuff that we had to give it an Freeloader-inspired mention.

The weekly event, which happens every Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m., features special performances, tours, hands-on activities, the chance to view ongoing exhibits, and other freebies that won't haunt you when your monthly credit card bill shows up.

Tonight's event is extra free for those that get there early (hint: you just might score some free booze if you play your cards right).

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Civics in Cinema: Likely the only place you'll see Zoo Animal and Ghostbusters in the same night.

It seems like just last month we were sitting in Stevens Square Park, watching Back to the Future while being devoured by mosquitoes.

Apparently, that was closer to a year ago, which means it's almost time for the Cinema and Civics 2012.

The lineup is out, and, per usual, it does not disappoint.

If we had to identify a theme, we'd say movies that are awesome when you're young, but are 10 times better when you revisit them later in life.

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This Saturday, the Basilica will throw a posh event at Aria de la Jeune Lune. The Emmanuel Masqueray Ball will feature dinner, a silent auction, formal dress, performances by Circus Juventas, and more.

Afterwards, the celebration continues with ENCORE, an after party featuring lively dancing, tunes from the R Factor, and cocktails, including the signature drink of the night: The Showstopper. Proceeds from both events benefit the Basilica landmark.

City Pages has a pair of tickets to give away to the ENCORE after party (a $55 value). Here's how to enter to win: 

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This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of ENVISION: Artopia, a posh party honoring the hottest fashions in the Twin Cities. This year's celebration will take place at the glam Graves 601 Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, and will feature Ignite models strutting their stuff on the catwalk in looks from designers and boutiques including Cliché, Amanda Christine, Caroline Hayden, Larissa Loden, Kjurek, and others.There will also be music from DJ Bryan Gerrard, visual art on display, and folks from Mall of America will be giving away gift certificates to the most sartorial revelers in the crowd.

City Pages has three pairs of tickets to give away to the event. Here's how to enter to win:
 
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​Folks may be familiar with John Hodgman from his reporting gig on The Daily Show, or perhaps as the antiquated PC in Apple's PC versus Mac commercials. The comedian, spokesperson, and mustache enthusiast can now add trilogy author to his resume, as he just released That is All, the final book in his three-part epic documenting the history of humanity and the signs leading up to the pending apocalypse.

Before the end of the world arrives, Hodgman will be visiting the Varsity with Mystery Science Theater 3000 alums Kevin Murphy & Bill Corbett. We've got a pair of tickets to the show. Here's how to enter to win:

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​This Saturday, the city of St. Paul will be extra-lively as various bars and restaurants celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Toil and Trouble will also be honoring the holiday with two family-friendly performances sure to entertain audiences of all ages after the parade marches through town at noon.

The Saturday afternoon and early evening shows will feature old-fashioned vaudeville with bits from host Biz the Clown, magic from the Illusionettes and Pizpor the Magician, music by Pepper Sunshine and Abbie Rhode, plus acts specializing in aerial arts, daring stunts, belly dancing, puppetry, and more.

City Pages has two pairs of tickets to give away for Saturday's shows. Here's how to enter to win:

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