3/27/2025 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is March 27th.

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

St. Paul Saints Opening Weekend ⚾

⚾ The Minnesota Twins little brother across the river, better known as their Triple A affiliate team, has their season and home opener this weekend. The team is known for their unique promotions and giveaways and they have a calendar chock full of them again this year.

What to know for this weekend: The games are at 6:30pm and 2pm on Friday and Saturday. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free St. Paul Saints jacket. You can buy tickets start at $14 and can be purchased here.

Land of 10,000 Calories: The Saints will be offering a 6 foot hot dog this season that contains mac and cheese, french fries, jalapenos, and bacon.

Promotions Galore: The Saints have yet another season of great and unique promos. Highlights include a 75th anniversary Peanuts celebration, Bud Light Seltzer Thirsty Thursdays, Peppa Pig Meet and Greet, conspiracy theory night, Irish Night, and many more. Full promo schedule here.

Live Music 🎙

❯ St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Bruch and Korngold with Tabea Zimmerman | Ordway Concert Hall and St. Andrews Lutheran Church (Sun.) | $16+ | 3/28,29,30 | More Info

❯ The Robert Cray Band | Pantages Theater | 3/28 | $71+ | More Info

❯ Matt Abeler, Weston Wold & Raphael Ruggero in Concert | Music Factory | 3/28 | $24 | More Info

❯ Paris Chansons | Dakota | 3/28 | $42 | More Info

❯ An Evening with Mandy Harvey | The O’Shaughnessy | 3/28 | $8+ | More Info

❯ Cooper Alan : To the Bar Tour | Varsity Theater | 3/28 | $107+ | More Info

❯ Alexandra Kay: Cupid’s a Cowgirl Tour | The Fillmore | 3/28 | $35 | More Info

❯ Heart and Seoul Connection | Hook and Ladder | $35+| 3/29 | More Info

❯ Sammy Kershaw | Medina Entertainment Center | 3/29 | $45+ | More Info

❯ Kraftwerk: Multimedia Tour 2025 -  50 Years of Autobahn | Orpheum Theater | 3/30 | $73+ | More Info

❯ Davina and the Vagabonds | Dakota | 3/30 | $48 | More Info

❯ The Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse plays the music of Taylor Swift for Kids | First Avenue | 3/30 | $25 | More Info

New Restaurant Openings 🍔

❯ Khue's Kitchen: This Vietnamese restaurant opened in Saint Paul, honoring traditional recipes and family cooking. Chef Eric Pham's establishment celebrates authentic Vietnamese cuisine inspired by his mother and generations of culinary excellence. More Info.

❯ Mochinut: popular dessert shop known for its unique mochi donuts, which combine traditional American doughnuts with Japanese rice cakes, offering a variety of flavors and fillings. The restaurant recently opened a new location in Edina. More Info.

Events For The Family 👪

❯ Disney's Finding Nemo JR | Lakeville Arts Center | 3/28-30 | $10+ | More Info

❯ Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice | Minnesota Children's Museum | 3/28-30 | $15+ | More Info

❯ Free Open Skate | TCO Sports Garden | 3/30 | Free | More Info

Sports ⚾

⚾ MN Saints v. Indianapolis Indians | CHS Field | 3/28,29,30 | $13+ | More Info  HOME OPENER WEEKEND. Jacket giveaway on F and S (first 1000) 

🏀MN Timberwolves v. Phoenix Suns| Target Center | 03/28 | $15+| More Info

🏀 MN Timberwolves v. Detroit Pistons| Target Center | 03/30 | $15+| More Info

🏒 MN Wild v. Buffalo Sabres  | Xcel Center | 03/22 | $86+ | More Info

🏒 MN Frost v. Toronto Scepters |Xcel Center | 03/30 | $23+ | More Info

⚽ MN United FC v. Real Salt Lake  | Allianz Field | 3/29 | $30+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ Pitch a Friend Twin Cities: present your single pals via powerpoint to an audience of available singles | Sociable Cider Werks | 3/28 | Free | More Info

❯ Northrup Presents BalletMet: Experience a captivating ballet performance by BalletMet | Northrup Auditorium |3/28 | $82 | More Info

❯ Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour: Catch rising comedy star Desi Banks live on stage | Pantages Theater | 3/29 | $55+ | More Info

❯ Noah Sonie: Magician and Mentalist: Be amazed by Noah Sonie's magical and mind-bending performance | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | 3/29 | $25 | More Info

❯ Red Bull BC One: Global Breaking Competition: Witness world-class breakdancing in action | Royalston Square | 3/29 | $10 | More Info

❯ Pulse/impulse. Emerging Choreographers Showcase: Discover new talent in dance at this showcase featuring emerging choreographers | 3/28,29,30 | $23 | More Info

❯ The Show | Red Eye Theater | 3/28,29 | $ 20 | More Info

❯ Donny Smith Bike Show: Admire custom motorcycles and celebrate the art of bike design | St. Paul River Centre | 3/29,30 | $24 | More Info

❯ Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will my Bunny Go to Heaven: Enjoy this humorous Easter-themed show | Ordway |3/30 | $43 | 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.

❯ Minneapolis Film Festival | 4/2 - 4/13 | More Info

❯ Minnesota Twins Home Opener | 4/3 | More Info

❯ First Avenue’s 55th Anniversary Celebration feat. The Suburbs | 4/4 | More Info