2/8/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

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

Celebrate the Lunar New Year 🐲

✔ Stay in the know: The Lunar New Year, which marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar, falls on February 10, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. This year is the year of the dragon which is traditionally a symbol of strength and power. It is also associated with good fortune, wisdom, and success. Learn more here. 

Where to celebrate in the Twin Cities:

Minneapolis Institute of Art: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a captivating dance performance by CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, featuring traditional and stylized Chinese dances. February 10th @ 11am. FREE. More info. 

Midtown Global Market: Take the family to Midtown Global Market for a celebration featuring live dance performances, music, kids crafts, food, and more. February 10 from 12-3 PM. FREE. More info. 

Mall of America: Head to the Huntington Bank Rotunda in the MOA for a day featuring instrumental music, traditional dance, martial arts, Princess of Asia Pageant, and a Manchurian Qipao fashion. February 10th and 11th from 12:30 to 5 p.m. FREE. More info.

Orchestra Hall: On Saturday, the Minnesota Orchestra will be performing music that honors family traditions and themes of unity and health in honor of the Lunar New Year. February 17th, 7pm. $43+ More Info

🍜 Make sure to check out some of the Twin Cities local restaurants to get traditional Lunar New Year dishes. Eater Twin Cities has a great list to get you started.

Love is in the air – check out these Valentines themed events 💞

❯ Jigsaw Dating Singles Happy Hour | Sociable Cider Works | Feb 10 | $19.99 | More Info 

❯ Mistress Ginger's V-Day Soirée | Bryant-Lake Bowl | Feb 9 | $20 | More Info 

❯ For the Love of Cider Food & Drink Special | Number 12 Cider | Feb 9 - Feb 14 | $22 | More Info 

❯ Institute of Hearts | Minneapolis Institute of Art | Feb 10 - Feb 15 | FREE | More Info 

❯ Art and Craft Market | Broken Clock Brewing | Feb 10 | FREE | More Info 

❯ Romeo and Juliet | Minnesota Orchestra | Feb 9 - 10 | $36+ | More Info 

♥ Need some ideas for the actual day of Valentines (Wednesday)? Check out these lists from Visit St. Paul, Meet Minneapolis, and Mpls St. Paul Mag. 

💍 Looking to tie the knot this Valentines Day? Ramsey County will be offering free nuptials on Feb. 14. 

Not celebrating Valentines? Check out these Galentines events

❯ Galentine’s Day 2024 | Malcolm Yards | Feb 10 | FREE | More Info 

❯ Galentine's Weekend at AxeBridge Wine Co | AxeBridge Wine Co | Feb 10-11| More Info

❯ Galentine's Day at Punch Bowl Social | Punch Bowl Social | Feb 9 | $15 | More Info 

Food & Drink 🍔

🍻 Head over to St. Paul this weekend for “1-mile of chilled cheer.” Downtown STP will have 10 different ice bars and select restaurants in coordination with the Red Bull snowboarding event. Each location will feature a specialty menu for guests. Check out the full list of ice bar locations. 

There are a few new restaurant openings in the Twin Cities:

🍝 Gia is a new italian restaurant that opened in SW Minneapolis. View the menu here.

🎺 A jazz club called “Berlin” opened in North Loop that promises to offer a German inspired menu and plenty of live music. Learn more here. 

🌮 Nico’s Tacos has opened its third location on 50th and Penn in SW Minneapolis in the building that was formerly home to Tinto. Learn more here.

Music 🎤

❯ Bob Marley Remembered |Feb 9 - 10 | Hook & Ladder Theater| $20+ | More Info

❯ Mason Jennings | Feb 10 | Dakota | $40+ | More Info

❯ JT Bates Quartet | Feb 9 | Berlin | No Cover | More Info

❯ Briston Maroney | Feb 10. | First Avenue | $25 | More Info

❯ Malamanya | Feb 10 | Uptown VFW | $15+ | More Info

❯ Valentino Khan | Feb 10 | Uptown VFW | $15+ | More Info

❯ Anees | Feb 9 | First Ave | $25 | More Info

❯ Wolves of Glendale | Feb 10 | 7th st entry | $18+ | More Info

❯ Arkansauce | Feb 10 | Turf Club | $12+ | More Info

❯ PFR | Feb 10 | Fine Line | $20+ | More Info

❯ Emo Night | Feb 9 | Fine Line | $16+ | More Info

❯ R&B Only Live | Feb 9 | Varsity Theater | $40+ | More Info

❯ St Paul Chamber Orchestra | Feb 9 - 10 | Ordway | $32+ | More Info

❯ The Erratix | Feb 9 | The Palmer | $10+ | More Info

Shows 🎤

❯ Roy Wood Jr | Fillmore | Feb 9 | $55+ | More Info

❯ Dial M for Murder | Guthrie Theater | Feb 6-25 | $53+ | More Info 

❯ Mamma Mia! | Orpheum Theatre | Feb 6-11 | $50+ | More Info

Sports 🏂

🏂 The Red Bull Heavy Metal event is returning to the St.Paul Capitol Building steps this weekend. The street snowboard contest features snowboarders riding the railing on the capitol steps. If you’re having a hard time visualizing what this actually will look like, check out the highlight video from last year’s event. The event is on Saturday and viewing is FREE. 

🏒 Gopher Hockey vs Penn State | Feb 9 & 10 | 3M Arena | $27+ | More Info

🏒 Gopher Women’s Hockey vs St. Cloud | Feb 10 | Ridder Arena | $6+ | More Info

🏒 Wild vs Penguins | Feb 9 | Xcel Arena | $100+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something For Everyone

❯ Hosted Sauna Sessions | Lebanon Hills | Feb 9-11 | $38 | More Info

❯ Stupor Bowl | Venture Bikes | Feb 10 | FREE | More Info

❯ Minneapolis Golf Show | Minneapolis Convention Center | Feb 9-11 | $15 | More Info  

❯ Utepils 7th Anniversary Party | Utepils Brewing | Feb 10 | Free | More Info 

❯ Puppy Yoga | Carpe Diem Studio | Feb 10 | $30 | More Info 

❯ Super Bowl Party | Brit’s Pub | Feb 11 | FREE | More Info 

❯ Candlelight Trail and Community Night | MN Valley Wildlife Refuge | Feb 10 | FREE | More Info 

❯ Frost Fest | Pearl Park | Feb 9 | FREE | More Info 

❯ Spring Flower Show | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Feb 9 | $15+ | More Info