Best bets
Our picks for this weekend and the week ahead
ONGOING: ART
'Vanishing Landscape'
Twenty-four regional artists working in various media explore the theme of "Vanishing Landscape." The exhibit will be on display through April 22 at the Ripple River Gallery near Deerwood.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY: THEATER
An illuminating play
The young thespians of Kids Act Productions will attempt to light up the evening with "Aladdin and His Magic Lamp" at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Central Lakes College's Dryden Theater in Brainerd. Admission is $3.
THURSDAY: TV
Richter's return
Andy Richter takes another shot at sitcom stardom as the titular detective in "Andy Barker, P.I." The series debuts at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on NBC.
FRIDAY: COMEDY
Geographical jokes
Wisconsin-by-way-of-Boston comedian Todd Andrews will bring his geographical observances to the stage at 8 p.m. Friday at TMaxwell's in Staples. Hope Riska, Tom Steffen and Chris Maddock will open the evening. Tickets are $15.