2/6/2025 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is February 6th.

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

Luminary Loppet 🕯

We could be in for quite a bit of snow on Saturday so make sure to plan accordingly!

The Important Details For The Luminary Loppet

• Date: Saturday, February 8

• Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

• Location: Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis

• Tickets: $35. Buy here (almost sold out!)

Event Highlights

• Candlelit walk around Lake of the Isles

• Over 1,200 luminaries and unique ice features

• Refreshments along the trail (hot cocoa, s'mores)

• Luminary Party with food trucks, Utepils Brewing beer, and music

• Ice pyramid and other unique ice sculptures

• Performance by Parkbrook Elementary in the Enchanted Forest at 6:30 PM

• Community singing with Sarina Partridge from 7:30-8:30 PM

Transportation and Logistics

• Free Metro Transit rides available (survey required)

• Parking recommended 4-5 blocks away from the lake

• Credit/debit cards only for on-site purchases

Important Notes

• No additional lights allowed (flashlights, headlamps)

• Dogs not permitted

➡ Visit the official event website for more information.

Puppy Bowl 🐶

Puppy Bowl XXI Viewing Event at Bassett Hound

Well, the Vikings may not be playing in the Super Bowl this weekend but we have some puppies to help you take your mind off that. Head to Bassett Hound for a puppy friendly Super Bowl watch party

Highlights

• Raffle: A raffle will be held benefiting Minnesota Basset Rescue

• Giveaways: Exciting prizes and giveaways planned

• Themed Drinks: Special Team Fluff and Team Ruff spritzes available

Parking: North Loop Green 360 Parking Garage is accessible off North 5th St

Black History Month In The Twin Cities

❯ Black History Month Celebration 2025 | A discussion on radical joy and self-care in the Black community | Metro State University | 2/6 | Free | More info

❯ Black History Month Artist Series | Stewart Park | 2/6 - 2/20 | Free | More info

❯ Young Rembrandts Interactive Drawing Class | An interactive drawing class for young artists | Minnesota Humanities Event Center | 2/8 | Free | More info

❯ The Black Market | A marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses | The Case Building, Minneapolis | 2/8 | Free | More info

❯ The Sound of Gospel | A gospel music performance | Fitzgerald Theater | 2/8 & 2/9 | $30+ | More info

❯ Groovin' Through History: A Black History Month DJ Dance | A dance event celebrating Black music history | Loring Park | 2/21 | Free | More info

❯ DRUMLine Live | A high-energy drum line performance | Ordway Theater | 2/21 | $34 | More info

❯ "Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History" Film Screening | A screening of a documentary on Minnesota's African American history | Historic Fort Snelling | 2/22 | $15 | More info

Live Music 🎙

❯ Eleganza | First Avenue: 7th Street Entry | 2/7 | $16 | More Info

❯ The Green Line Quintet | Metronome Brewery | 2/7 | Free | More Info

❯ Ice Climber 3 Year Birthday and Album release extravaganza! | Amsterdam Bar and Hall | 2/7 | $15 | More Info

❯ The Sound of Gospel: Celebrating Black History Month | Fitzgerald Theater | 2/8,9 | $30+ | More Info

❯ Graden Hill | Gambit Brewing Company | 2/8 | Free | More Info 

❯Tony Rook Band: Bluegrass The Way it Should Be | Metronome Brewing Commpany | 2/8 | Free | More Info 

❯ Greats Gone 2 Soon Presents: The Men of Motown | The Dakota | 2/8 | $35+ | More Info

❯ Las Leonas | Pantages Theater | 2/8 | $67+ | More Info

❯ Wallows | The Armory | 2/8 | $57+ | More Info

Sports 🏀

🏀 MN Timberwolves v. Portland Trailblazers | Target Center | 02/08 | $15+| More Info

🏀 MN Gopher Mens Basketball v. U of Illinois Illini | Williams Arena | 02/08 | $26+ | More Info

🏀 MN Gopher Womens Basketball v. Indiana Hoosiers | Williams Arena | 02/09 | $18 | More Info

🏒MN Wild v. New York Islanders | Xcel Center | 02/08 | $88+ | More Info

Picks For The Family 👪

❯ Minneapolis Institute of ICE: Experience a winter wonderland of ice sculptures at the MIA's Target Park, free for all to enjoy | MIA Target Park | 2/7,8,9 | Free | More Info

❯ Polar Fest: Burnsville celebrates winter with free family-friendly activities and entertainment | Burnsville | 2/8 | Free | More Info

❯ Anna and Elsa at Inbound Brew Co: face painting, crown making, and a photo-op with Anna and Elsa from Frozen | 2/8 | Free | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ Disko Fever: Dance the night away to disco beats at Modist Brewing's groovy party | Modist Brewing | 2/8 | $10 | More Info

❯ A Midsummer’s Night Dream: Shakespeare's beloved comedy comes to life on the Guthrie Theater stage, promising enchantment and laughter | Guthrie Theater | 2/7,8,9 | $41+ | More Info

❯ School Pictures: Theater Latte' Da presents a nostalgic and humorous look at the awkward moments of school picture day | Theater Latte’ Da | 2/7,8,9 | $43+ | More Info

❯ Little Shop of Horrors: Gremlin Theater brings the cult classic musical about a man-eating plant to their intimate stage | Gremlin Theater | 2/7,8 | $35 | More Info

❯ Community Day at Forma Clay: Explore the art of ceramics with free demonstrations and activities at Forma Studio | Forma Studio | 2/8 | Free | More Info

❯ The Snowy Day: Ordway Theater adapts Ezra Jack Keats' classic children's book into a magical winter adventure | Ordway Theater | 2/8 | $72+ | More Info

❯ Wayzata Chilly Open: Brave the cold for a unique golfing experience on the frozen Lake Minnetonka | Lake Minnetonka 2/8 | $60 | 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 Battle Minnesota | 2/15 | More Info

❯ Winter Beer Dabbler | 2/22 | More Info

❯ Jim Gaffigan | 2/27 - 3/1 | More Info