Best bets
Our picks for this weekend and the week ahead
thursday: music
Irish ears are smiling
Brainerd's Performances in the Park series will get started with original and traditional Irish music by St. Cloud five-piece Ring of Kerry at 7 p.m. Thursday in Gregory Park. Admission is free.
friday: music
Boys are back in town
The classic country sounds of the Oak Ridge Boys will be showcased at 4 and 7 p.m. Friday at the Northern Lights Casino near Walker. Tickets are $21-$32.
saturday: music
Just up the road
The Crosslake Town Square summer music series gets under way with the bluegrass, country and gospel stylings of I 35 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free to this outdoor concert.
monday: music
Sweet Swedes
The Swedish Singers will journey across the pond for a choral performance at 7 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Admission is free; free-will offerings will be accepted.
wednesday: theater
Staging a 'Wedding'
Central Lakes College Theatre hopes June is a good month for a wedding - the comedy "Perfect Wedding," directed by Erik Steen, will open at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. Tickets are $5.