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This weekend in the 651, check out a rendition of CAMP’s popular “Judy Garland: Born in a Trunk,” legendary ’60s surf rockers The Trashmen at the Turf Club, hear the story of the Andrews Sisters in History Theatre’s “Sisters of Swing,” and a plethora of shopping events.

FRIDAY: “Judy Garland: Born in a Trunk” at CAMP Bar
Haven’t been able to make it to CAMP’s hugely popular production celebrating the life and songs of Judy Garland? You’re in luck – it’s been extended. The show starring Alicia Renee and pianist Paul Kovacovic highlights the highs and lows of the Minnesota native through her best-loved songs like “The Trolley Song”, “You Made Me Love You” and, of course, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Bonus: Get free tickets tonight when you mention “facebook” at the door! (7:30 p.m. $10-19. 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul, 651-290-2290.)

FRIDAY: Artist Mercantile & Sophist A Gifts Holiday Party at Historic Hamm Building
Located in the heart of St. Paul’s theatre district, the Historic Hamm Building plays host to a bevvy of gifts sure to bring out the drama in your gift-giving this year. The artists and artisans behind the Artist Mercantile (a local collective specializing in ceramics, wood, photography, and leather) are joining forces with St. Paul gift shop Sophist A Gifts for a holiday party. Take advantage of one-day-only sales and specials, snack on delish refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy live jazz by Lynn Frank. (2-9 p.m. 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul. 651-848-0452.)

SATURDAY: The Trashmen at Turf Club
Seminal ’60s surf-garage rockers the Trashmen play a rare local show back in their hometown for the first time in recent memory. The band, which reunited briefly in the ’80s, has been more active as of late, playing gigs throughout the US and Europe in 2009 for fans of their influential, though oft-derided as novelty, sound. Fun fact: “Weird Al” Yankovic prothletized the band on NPR, saying they were one of the first to have “distilled rock music to its essence.” Best of all, it’s a rare chance to hear “Surfin’-Bird” (known for its “bird is the word” chorus) live. (9 p.m. $15-20. 21-plus. 1601 University Ave. W., St. Paul. 651-647-0486.)

OPENING SATURDAY: “Sisters of Swing” at History Theatre
Revisit the American experience during World War II through the finger-snapping, Big Band music of the Minnesota-born Andrew Sisters, including “Don’t Sit Under Apple Tree,” “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Rum and Coca Cola,” and many more. Check out my review of the show tomorrow. (7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. through Dec. 20. $28-32. 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. 651-292-4323.)

SATURDAY: Arc’s Value Village St. Paul Grand Opening
In these tight-budget times, a true recessionista knows how to supplement her wardrobe: by shopping thrift. But if you’re afraid to tread into a thrift store, Arc’s is a good stepping stone. Their clean, well-organized stores offer upscale designer goods and vintage items that are in great shape, and at unbeatable prices. St. Paul is now home to the latest Arc’s location to open in the Twin Cities, hosting its grand opening on Saturday. Get there early to watch St. Paul Councilmember Dan Bostrom cut the ribbon, and stay for hot cider and pecan tartlets -and of course, your best opportunity to snag the newly-stocked merchandise. The first 300 shoppers also get a complimentary reusable shopping bag with special offers from Value Village and neighboring businesses. (9 a.m.-11 a.m. Hillrest Shopping Center. 1650 White Bear Ave. N., St. Paul.)

SATURDAY: Holiday To-Do at EJA’s Bonne Chance
Get your holiday shopping on with EJA’s Bonne Chance, a textile artists’ boutique, during their Holiday To-Do. Snag gifts like handmade scarves, hats, jewelry, aprons, wallets, and more, take in live jazz by Standard Deviation, and drop off canned goods for the Second Harvest Food Shelf. (2-6 p.m. Everest Arts and Science Center, 713 E. Minnehaha Av. #202, St. Paul.)

Visit Kate Iverson’s Arts & Culture blog at the651.com for more stylish happenings, include the opening reception for Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller at the Goldstein on Friday, and the Munny Decorating Workshop at Rosedale and Handcrafted Holidays Open House at Grand Hand Gallery on Saturday,