Experience Comedienne Jeanne Robertson, Mars in 3-D This Weekend

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

Why Go: Former Miss North Carolina and Miss Congeniality Jeanne Robertson has an infectious humor that used to be reserved for convention speeches, but her real-life stories have made her humor stand out among comedic entertainers.

Cost: $34.50Free

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When/Where: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday; , Apple Valley

Why Go: Register for this prime-rib dinner and theater combo, which will take you to the Caribbean and also let you participate in solving the show's mystery. Quiz the characters, analyze clues and try to figure out this whodunit.

Cost: $33 per person

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When/Where: Various showtimes Friday through Sunday; , Apple Valley

Why Go: The epic tale of John Carter gets amped up in IMAX 3D. Carter is a former military captain who is transported to Mars amid its potential collapse, due to a great conflict between the planet's people. He realizes that their fate is in his hands.

Cost: $16.50 for adults, $12.25 for children and seniors

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When/Where: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; , Apple Valley

Why Go: Learn about travel requirements for U.S. citizens and get help applying for a U.S. passport on this national outreach day.

Cost: Free

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When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Burnsville Performing Arts Center

Why Go: Eight magical journeys take place against the dazzling backdrop of a cold, clear night under the Aurora Borealis in the mythical and remote town of Almost, Maine. Follow the residents and visitors of this small town as they fall in and out of love in unexpected, surprising and honest ways.

Cost: General admission: $20 for adults, $17 for students and seniors