12/12/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is December 12th.

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

History Doesn’t Suck 🎤

History Doesn’t Suck

Professor Greg Jackson is bringing his popular podcast "History That Doesn't Suck" to life in a captivating stage performance at The Cedar Cultural Center. This unique event promises an engaging and entertaining journey through the first 100 years of US history in just 100 minutes.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, December 13th

• Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)

• Venue: The Cedar Cultural Center

• Audience All Ages

• Tickets: Buy here

What To Expect:

❯ Dr. Jackson combines live storytelling with multimedia elements to create an immersive historical experience.

❯ The event features live music, adding an extra layer of engagement to the historical narrative

❯ Unlike a traditional, boring history lecture (sorry history teachers out there), this performance encourages audience participation and promises to change perspectives on historical events.

About Professor Greg Jackson

Dr. Greg Jackson, known for his popular podcast "History That Doesn't Suck," brings his expertise as a historian and his unique sense of humor to the stage. With a PhD in history and a talent for engaging storytelling, Jackson has gained a significant following for his ability to make history both educational and entertaining.

Listen to the podcast here

View the event website here

Holiday Festivals and Markets 🎄

❯ Nicollet Island Winter Market: Festive outdoor market featuring over 40 unique vendors, live entertainment, all in the heart of Minneapolis | Nicollet Island Pavilion | 12/15 | more info

❯ Cathedral Christmas Market & Concerts 2024: Experience a European-style outdoor Christmas market featuring arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and festive activities, culminating in the "Christmas Together" concert series. | Cathedral of Saint Paul | 12/12-14 | Free admission to the market; $12 for the concert | more info

❯ Vegan Holiday Makers Market: market featuring local vegan bakers, artisans, and creators offering a variety of vegan food, drinks, and unique gifts | The Legacy Building | 12/14 | Free | more info

❯ Minneapolis Christkindl Market: outdoor market inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, featuring unique gifts, delicious treats, and a magical atmosphere | North Loop Green | 12/13-15 | Free | more info

❯ Indigenous Holiday Market: over 20 vendors offering Native American art, food, and handmade crafts, alongside music and festivities | Indigenous Roots Cultural | 12/15 | Free | more info

❯ Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair: festive two-weekend holiday market featuring over 80 local makers and artists, Santa visits, rides, food trucks, and more | Minnesota State Fair | 12/14 | $5.00 | more info

Music 🎙

❯ Wilco | First Avenue, Palace Theater | 12/13,14,15 | $65+ | More Info

❯ Brother Ali | First Avenue | 12/15 | $28 | More Info

❯ Rocky Mountain Holiday, A John Denver Tribute | Orchestra Hall | 12/13| $70+ | More Info

❯ The Blenders Holiday Soul Tour | Pantages Theater | 12/13,14,15 | $52+ | More Info

❯ LIVE @ The Square : Holiday Hot Chocolate | Park Square Theater | 12/13,14,15 | $40 | More Info

❯ Merry Christmas From Jose James | Dakota | 12/13,14 | $40+ | More Info

❯ Christmas with the Champagne Drops | Metronome Brewery | 12/13,14 | $20 | More Info

❯ Exultate: Christmas Concerts | Various Venues | 12/13,14,15 | $10+ | More Info

❯ Harbor and Home present “A Saucy Christmas” with the Josh Cleveland Bank | Utilipils Brewery | 12/13 | Free | More Info

❯ Tower of Power | Mystic Lake Casino | 12/14 | $39+ | More Info

❯ Los Lobos | Dakota | 12/14 | $100+ | More Info

❯ Live Music in the Ratskeller with Steve Sokela | Summit Brewing | 12/14 | Free | More Info

Sports 🏀

🏀 MN Timberwolves v. Los Angeles Lakers | Target Center | 12/13 |  $15+| More Info

🏈 MN Vikings v. Chicago Bears (Monday Night Football) | 12/16 | $145+ | More Info 

🏒 MN Gopher Mens Hockey v. Michigan State Spartans | Mariucci Arena | 12/13,14 | $30+ Secondary Market | More Info

🏒 MN Wild v. Philadelphia Flyers | Xcel Center | 12/14 | $57+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ The Book of Mormon | Orpheum Theater | 12/13,14,15,| $55+ | More Info

❯ A Prairie Home Companion Christmas | Fitzgerald Theater | 12/13,14 | $60+ | More Info

❯ Raging Art On, “Let our artists be your elves” 13th annual Holiday Market Featuring Local MN Artists | Gamut Gallery | 12/13,14,15 | Free | More Info

❯ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Park Square Theater | 12/13,14,15 | $60 | More Info

❯ The Heart Sellers| Guthrie Theater | 12/14,15 | $29+ |More Info

❯ Holiday Forest Fair | Mustard Seed Garden Center, Chaska | 12/14 | Free | More Info

❯ Holiday Bake Sale | Union Depot | 12/14 | Free | More Info

❯ Bloomington Indoor Farmer’s Market | Bloomington Civic Plaza | 12/14 | 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.

❯ Holidazle | 12/18 - 12/22 | More Info

❯ Elf In Concert | 12/20 - 12/22 | More Info

❯ Winter Solstice at the American Swedish Institute | 12/20 | More Info