1/2/2025 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Happy New Year! Today is January 2nd.

Here is what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend.

 Land O’ Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show 🐶

Event Details

Date: January 2-5

 Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre, downtown Saint Paul

Daily Schedule

• Friday, January 3: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Saturday, January 4: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Sunday, January 5: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Special Activities

1. Puppy Party: A fun, interactive mock dog show for puppies aged 4-6 months (Friday to Sunday, pre-entry required).

2. Meet the Breeds: Opportunity to interact with various dog breeds and experts (Saturday and Sunday).

3. Midwest Regional Junior Showmanship Competition: Showcasing young handlers from the Midwest (Saturday).

4. Ringside Market: Over 20 booths offering dog-related products and services.

Admission: Buy tickets here

• Adults: $14

• Children (5-12): $6.50

• Seniors (62+) and Veterans: $9

• Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children): $35

• Children under 4: Free

Learn more at the official event website

Award Winning Bakery + Other Restaurant Openings 🥐

Diane’s Place

The New York Times recently released a list of their 22 best bakeries in the country and one Northeast Minneapolis bakery made the cut.

Diane's Place is a Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis opened by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Diane Moua.The restaurant offers an innovative menu featuring unique pastries like coconut pandan croissants and sweet pork Danishes, blending Moua's French culinary training with her Hmong heritage.

✔ Pro Tip: you won’t be disappointed by any of their pastries, but you definitely need to try the almond peach croissant and the corn, bacon and chili danish 👌👌

Other Restaurant Openings

🐱 Catzen Coffee, a cat cafe, has opened in St. Paul. Cozy up with your favorite coffee and snuggle with one of the many felines that roam this new cat cafe. On its first day, there was a line stretching down the block on Grand Avenue.

🍕 Bar Revival has opened on Selby Avenue in St. Paul, transforming the former Revival restaurant into a vibrant neighborhood tavern featuring Chicago-style thin-crust pizzas and Italian beef sandwiches, while still offering beloved fried chicken and burgers, all within a reimagined space that reflects the South Side Chicago vibe.

🏌️‍♂️ Five Iron Golf has officially opened its new location in the North Loop of Minneapolis, offering a unique blend of golf simulators and a cocktail bar experience for both golf enthusiasts and casual visitors.

Music 🎙

❯ Landon Conrath | 7th st entry | 1/2 | $20 | More Info

❯ JUMP - American’s Van Halen Experience | Medina Entertainment Center | 01/3 | $26+ | More Info

❯ Argyle Street Trio | Fingal’s Cave | 01/04 | $10 | More Info

❯ TWIST AND SHOUT: The Music of the Beatles | Orchestra Hall | 01/4 | $70+ | More Info

❯ Shabby Road Orchestra | Dakota | 01/4 | $25+ | More Info

❯ ABBASolutely Fab | Parkway Theater | 01/4 | $50 | More Info

❯ Minnesota Boychoir Winter Concert | Landmark Center | 01/5 | Free |More Info

❯ ‘Church of Cornbread!' Cornbread Harris and his band! | Palmar’s  Bar | 01/5 | Free | More Info

Sports 🏒

🏒 MN Frost v. New York Sirens | Xcel Center | 01/04 | $33+ | More Info

🏒 MN Gopher Women’s Hockey v. Brown and Penn State | Ridder Arena | 01/03,4 | $8+ | More Info

🏒 MN Gopher Mens Hockey v. Mercyhurst | Mariucci Arena | 01/3,4 | $22+ | More Info

🏀 MN Gopher Womens Basketball v. Illinois | Williams Arena | 01/05 | $15 | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ Tim Harmston: comedian Tim Harmston brings his hilarious stand-up routine to Acme Comedy Club | Acme Comedy Club | 01/3,4 |$25+ | More Info

❯ Free Open Skating: beat the cold and head inside for some free skating | Harding Arena | 01/3 | Free | More Info

❯ Winter Wellness Fair: Explore health and wellness resources with vendors, workshops, and activities for all ages | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 01/3,4,5 | $25 | More Info

❯ Outdoor Winter Farmers Market: Shop local vendors offering fresh produce and artisanal goods at this vibrant winter market | Lowertown St. Paul | 01/4 | Free | More Info

❯ Tare Market Clothing Swap: Participate in an eco-friendly clothing swap to refresh your wardrobe while promoting sustainability | 945 Broadway Street St.  01/4 | Free | More Info

❯ The Naughty Nutcracker: Experience a unique twist on the classic tale with a blend of ballet, burlesque, and comedy for adults only | Granada Theater | 01/3,4 |35+ | More Info

❯ Free First Saturday: Fabulous, Fierce, Fun: Enjoy a day of free admission with special programming and activities designed for all ages at the Walker Art Center | Walker Art Center | 01/04 | Free | More Info

❯ The Headflyer Brewing Comedy Show with MYQ Kaplan: Join comedian MYQ Kaplan for a night of laughs at Headflyer Brewing, where great beer meets great comedy | Headflyer Brewing | 01/4 | $25 | More Info

❯ Winter Carnival Ice Fishing Tournament: Take part in this exciting ice fishing tournament as part of the Winter Carnival festivities across Minnesota's lakes | All MN public waters | 01/05 | FREE | More Info

Planning Ahead! Events coming up the next few weeks 📆

Here are some notable events to keep your eye on and add to your calendar.

❯ Art Shanty | 1/18 | More Info

❯ Taylor Swift Day at Inbound BrewCo | 1/25 | More Info

❯ Minneapolis Home and Garden Show | 1/31 | More Info