2/22/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is February 22nd! Here is what’s going on in the Twin Cities this weekend.

Winter Beer Dabbler 🍻

🍺 The biggest outdoor winter beer festival is back this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Attendees will get to sample beer and cider from 130+ vendors from around the United States.

Need To Know:

Timing: This Saturday from 2-6:30pm

Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Tickets: General Admission tickets are $55 and can be purchased here. Not drinking? Designated drivers can by tickets for $20 and still enjoy the food, NA drinks, and live music.

Not Just Beer: While the beer and cider will take centerstage, there will be plenty to keep you busy when you’re between sips.

❯ Check out the full list of food vendors here – featuring local favorites like Pronto Pups, Northeast Pretzels, and Eggroll Queen.

❯ Entertainment will include live snow sculpting, extreme snowmobiling, S’mores stations, axe throwing, a craft market, and plenty of live music. Check out the full list of activities here.

Winter Restaurant Week 🍝

Winter Restaurant Week is in full swing and ends this Sunday. Over 70 restaurants across the Twin Cities are offering up pre-set lunch and dinner menus at prices ranging from $15 to $45. See the full list of restaurants participating here. 

We asked for your feedback and here are some of your suggestions for where to hit up for the best deals and food:

❯ The Lexington, St Paul: walleye cakes, steak diane, chocolate cake for $45 (regular $65)

❯ 6Smith, Wayzata: wedge salad, 7oz sirloin steak, chocolate mousse cake for $45 (regular $85)

❯ Smack Shack, Minneapolis: lobster mac and cheese, original lobster roll, key lime pie for $35 (regular $56)

❯ P.S. Steak, Minneapolis: Baby lettuce salad, bucatini, brownie for $45 (regular $65)

❯ Yumi Sushi, St Paul & Edina: Asian wings, mochi for $35 (regular $50)

For some other recommendations, check out this list from the Msp St Paul Mag. 

New Restaurant Openings/Coming Soon:

❯ Annie’s Parlour has re-opened in Dinkytown serving up burgers, malts and shakes — learn more.

❯ Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks is coming to the vacant Michaelangelo’s Pizza shop in SW Minneapolis – learn more. 

❯ The owner of Ramen Kazma is opening a Japanese inspired burger joint on eat street called TokiDoki Burger – learn more.

❯ Gia, a new Italian eatery, opened in Minneapolis – learn more.

❯ Tavern Grill is opening a new location at the Minnesota Vikings practice facility in Eagan – learn more

❯ A new restaurant is coming to the old Perkins location in Edina. Starling will be open this spring – learn more.

❯ Andiamo is opening their second Italian restaurant in St. Paul. The grand opening is this weekend — learn more.

Music 🎤

❯ Skizzy Mars | Fine Line | Feb 23 | $25+ | More Info

❯ Jamecia Bennett | Ordway Concert Hall | Feb 23 | $32+ | More Info

❯ 2000s Dance Party | First Ave | Feb 23 | $16 | More Info

❯ Joyann Parker | The Dakota | Feb 23 | $35+ | More Info

❯ Pert Near Sandstone | Turf Club | Feb 23 | $25+ | More Info

❯ Joe Strachan and Adam Linz, Lakefront | Berlin | Feb 23 | No Cover | More Info

❯ Henry Cluney | Hook & Ladder Mission Room | Feb 23 | $10+ | More Info

❯ Maddie Zahm | Varsity Theater | Feb 24 | $45+ | More Info

❯ Winter Jazz Festival | KJ's Hideaway and Park Square Theatre | Feb 24 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Dropkick Murphys with Pennywise, The Scratch | Myth Live | Feb 24 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Cold War Kids | First Avenue | Feb 24 | $35+ | More Info

❯ Sebastian Bach | Palace Theatre | Feb 24 | $59+ | More Info

❯ Dark Horse Revue | Parkway Theater | Feb 24 | $25+ | More Info

❯ Silversun Pickups | First Avenue | Feb 25 | $35+ | More Info

❯ Prize Fighter Inferno | Fine Line | Feb 25 | $25 | More Info

Shows 🎤

❯ Randy Rainbow for President | State Theater | Feb 23 | $30+ | More Info

❯ Dial M For Murder | Guthrie | Feb 15 - 25 | $25+ | More Info

❯ Letterkenny Presents: A Night of Stand-Up | Fitzgerald | Feb 23 | $52 | More Info

❯ Cara Connors | Fitzgerald | Feb 23 - 24 | $15 | More Info

❯ Clue | Orpheum | Feb 23 - March 3 | $35 | More Info

Sports

Loons Season Kicks Off

⚽ The Minnesota United Loons season kicks off this weekend as they face Austin FC on the road.

❯ How to watch: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass

❯ Watch Party: Back the Black and Blue at Brit’s Pub for a season opener watch party that kicks off at 6:30pm on Saturday. Find out more information here.  

🏒 The Minnesota girls state hockey tournament concludes this weekend with championship games across both classes taking place on Saturday. Games are played at the Xcel Energy Center. Stay up to date on the action here. Buy tickets here. 

🏀 Timberwolves vs Bucks | Target Center | Feb 23 | $82+ | More Info

🏀 Timberwolves vs Nets | Target Center | Feb 24 | $39+ | More Info

🏒 PWHL Minnesota vs Boston | Xcel Center | Feb 25 | $19+ | More Info

🏒 Gopher Women’s Hockey vs UMD | Ridder Arena | Feb 23 & 24 | $6+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something For Everyone

❯ Omnifest at the Science Museum — the annual gian screen film festival running from February 24 to April 7, showcasing immersive films transporting you from the Earth's edges to deep space. Tickets start at $10. More info.

❯ Minneapolis Home and Garden Show | Mpls Convention Center | Feb 21 - 25 | $13 | More Info

❯ Love, Laugh, LOL — A variety show featuring four different improv comedy groups. Bryant Lake Bowl on February 25th. Tickets: $12. More info.

❯ Tangletown Winter Fest — A free neighborhood gathering happening this Saturday featuring s’mores, hot chocolate, food trucks, bonfires, and a fire performer. More info.

❯ Frosty Mug Crawl — Walk, run or crawl down West End Boulevard in St. Louis Park for 1/10th of a mile, then redeem your 3 drink tickets from Utepils Brewing during the. Tickets are $35. More Info

❯ Tee off from the upper deck of US Bank Stadium this weekend for a unique golf experience. For $80, you can book a tee time for two people and play a full round. The experience is only being offered this weekend. More info