Secrets of the City

Come in from the rain this weekend to enjoy a lush, visual treat in the Trylon Theater’s screening of The Gang’s All Here. The 1943 movie-musical is little remembered, and regretfully so. A wartime hero on leave in New York City meets a beautiful showgirl, and pursues her despite his relationship with another woman. You can guess how it all plays out, but the plot is almost beside the point. Brilliant visual effects of director Busby Berkeley’s invention will stay in your head for weeks after seeing the film on the big screen.

Dance numbers are choreographed to delight from every camera angle, unlike any other films of its era, including from above, where twirling showgirls and their props come across as abstract designs, as if in an enormous kaleidoscope. Benny Goodman cameos with a song or two, there’s a fruit basket hat, towering wedge heels, and some gigantic bananas. You’re in Berkeley’s world. Enjoy it. 7 & 9 p.m. $8. —EK

Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls., 612-424-5468, take-up.org

For one of Minnesota’s beloved music festivals, the party doesn’t stop at Canterbury Park. Keep the good times rollin’ with the official Soundset afterparty at First Avenue’s Mainroom on Sunday. Get Cryphy, a foursome of local DJs (Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ Fundo, Last Word), is set to perform, as well as Kid Cut Up. Rapper Brother Ali is hosting the event, and other Soundset artists will make special appearances. For those who have Memorial Day off from work, dance your Sunday night away with this high-energy rap celebration. Doors open at 10 p.m. $10 for advance tickets; $15 for tickets at the door. 18+ —HS

701 First Avenue N., Mpls., 612-332-1775, first-avenue.com

You’ve heard about the McKnight Fellowship for artists—a grant earned by musicians, visual artists, dancers, and thespians to pursue creative whims and whose bestowal serves as shorthand for distinguished talent. As the coming year’s recipients are chosen, hear the fruits of one of last year’s awards with a performance composed by Viv Corringham.

She’ll be introducing local musicians (a percussionist, a bassist, a guitarist, a cellist, and a clarinetist) to a series of pieces and asking them to interpret what they see. The scores were arranged to purposefully mislead and amuse so that careful listening is encouraged amongst audience members. For Viv, who will be speaking and singing in the performance, the pieces connect lived experiences walking around London and St. Paul with thoughts and emotions that surface while remembering. Sit down, open your mind, and prepare to go places. You’ll find the studio in the Northwestern Building, across the street from the St. Paul Farmers Market. Street parking is free after 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. $10. –EK

Studio Z, 275 E. 4th St. Ste. 200, St. Paul, 651-755-1600, studiozstpaul.com