Out of Town: Minneapolis

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Walker Art Center presents “Art in Our Time: 1950 to the Present,” an exhibition of the work of more than 60 artists drawn from the museum’s permanent collection. The show traces the dramatic shifts in art after World War II. Through Sept. 2, 2000. At Vineland Place and Lyndale Avenue South. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4; $3 ages 12 to 18 and seniors. (612) 375-7577.

* The Minneapolis Institute of Art opens “Spirits Embodied: Art of the Congo,” an exhibition of 71 sculptures from Africa’s most famous creative center, on Oct. 1. 2400 3rd Ave. South. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (612) 870-3131.

* “American Glass: Masters of the Art” is on view at the Minnesota Museum of American Art through Oct. 31. Thirteen contemporary glass artists are represented, including Dale Chihuly, Judith Schaechter and Cappy Thompson. 75 W. 5th St., Saint Paul. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Free. (651) 292-4355.

* Ben Folds Five plays First Avenue on Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. 701 1st Ave. North. $18. Ticketmaster, (612) 989-5151.