3/6/2025 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is March 6th.

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

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Fish Fry Season 🐟

The religious season of Lent kicked off yesterday which means it’s officially fish fry season. Whether you’re religious or not, you can take full advantage of the many fish fry events and great places to get fish throughout the Twin Cities.

🐟 Smack Shack: Offers beer-battered cod with Cajun fries, Coastal Slaw, and tartar sauce at both Minneapolis and Bloomington locations year-round. More Info.

🐟 The Monte Carlo: Serves classic beer-battered Atlantic cod with fries, tartar sauce, and lemon in an old-school setting. More Info

🐟 Gluek's Restaurant & Bar: Features an all-you-can-eat Friday fish fry with wild-caught walleye hand-dipped in Gluek pilsner beer batter, fries, coleslaw, and dill-caper tartar sauce. More Info.

🐟 The Anchor Fish & Chips: Provides a fish and chips basket with a filet of wild Alaskan cod and hand-cut fries, complete with tartar sauce and vinegar. More Info.

🐟 Coastal Seafoods: Serves a fish and chips basket with cod filets coated in Fulton Chill City Chugger beer batter, fries, slaw, and tartar sauce. More Info.

🐟 Merlins Rest Pub: Offers traditional fish and chips with battered and fried pollock served over fries with malt vinegar and dill-horseradish pub sauce. More Info.

🐟 Cardinal Restaurant and Bar: Has an all-you-can-eat fish fry every Friday with beer-battered cod, coleslaw, and fries. More Info.

🐟 The Creekside Supper Club: Features a filet of fish sandwich (walleye) and a fish fry with cod or walleye, tartar sauce, coleslaw, rye bread, and choice of sides. More Info.

🐟 Tiffany Sports Lounge: Serves Summit beer-battered Alaskan pollock, fries, coleslaw, and house tartar sauce during Lent, with adult and kid sizes. More Info.

🐟 Groveland Tap: Offers Icelandic haddock either beer-battered or citrus butter-baked, served with fries, tartar, and lemon. More Info.

🐟 Mac's Fish / Chips / Strips: Offers a variety of fried fish including halibut, walleye, cod, and mahi mahi, served with fries and slaw. More Info.

Home and Garden Show 🏠

The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is an annual event that takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center, offering a place for home and garden enthusiasts to get ready. The show started yesterday and runs through Sunday. You’ll have no shortage of things to explore with over 500 exhibitors, expert talks, workshops, and interactive displays, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in home improvement, landscaping, and interior design.

Highlights

• Exhibitors and Products: The show includes hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in home improvement, landscaping, and interior design.

• Expert Presentations: Visitors can attend expert-led presentations and workshops to gain practical advice and inspiration for their home and garden projects.

• Special Features: The event includes special features like the Idea Home, feature gardens, and celebrity appearances. This year, attendees can meet Chelsea & Cole DeBoer of HGTV’s "Down Home Fab" on March 8 & 9.

• Sustainability Focus: The show emphasizes sustainability and eco-friendly solutions, appealing to those interested in environmentally conscious home and garden practices.

Event Details

• Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

• Opening Hours:

  • Wednesday, March 5: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Thursday, March 6: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Friday, March 7: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Saturday, March 8: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Sunday, March 9: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

• Admission: Tickets are available for $13.

Live Music 🎙

❯ Morgan Wade: The Obsessed Tour | First Avenue | 3/7 | $35 | More Info

❯ North Mississippi All Stars with Bobby Rush | Dakota | 3/7 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Cantus and the Swingles | Ordway Theater | 3/7 | $46+ | More Info

❯ Minnesota Orchestra: featuring Julia Bullock | Orchestra Hall | 3/7,8 | $20+ | More Info

❯ Gaelic Storm | Pantages Theater | 3/7 | $50+ |  More Info

❯ Johnny Mathis | Mystic Lake Casino | 03/8 | $59+ | More Info

❯ Keri Noble: Album Release Concert | Crooners Supper Club | 03/08 | $35+ | More Info

❯ Winter Jazz Fest: A Benefit for The Twin Cities Jazz Festival | Crooners Supper Club | $75+ | 3/9 | More Info

❯ Mozart Requiem | Ordway Concert Hall | 3/9  | $17+ | More Info

Sports 🏀

🏀 MN Timberwolves v. San Antonio Spurs | Target Center | 03/9 | $15+| More Info

🏒 MN Gopher Mens Hockey v. Notre Dame Irish | Mariucci Arena | 03/7,8 | $18+ | More Info

🏒 MN Wild v. Pittsburg Penguins | Xcel Center | 03/9 | $108+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ East Lake Skate & Sauna: Enjoy ice skating and sauna fun on Lake Street with Art Shanty Project pop-ups and local eats. | 2800 East Lake Street | March 6-30 | Free | More Info

❯ Love Is Blind Minneapolis Finale Brunch | Enjoy a themed brunch while watching the season finale of Love Is Blind, featuring an all-you-can-enjoy buffet and themed mocktails. | Canopy by Hilton | 3/8 | More Info

❯ Invisible Fences: Explore identity and disability through a mystical musical fable | Open Eye Theater | 3/7,8,9 | $15+ |  More Info

❯ Junk Bonanza Vintage Market: Discover unique vintage treasures and antiques in a lively marketplace| Canterbury Downs | 3/7,8 | $12 | More Info

❯ Come From Away’: Experience the true story of kindness and community in the aftermath of 9/11 | Ordway Theater | 3/7 | $45+ | More Info

❯ Life of PI: Witness a young boy's survival journey with mesmerizing puppetry and spiritual themes | Orpheum Theater | 3/7,8,9 | $45+ | More Info

❯ Fifty Boxes of Earth: Dive into a story of cultural conflict and identity through magical puppetry and dance | Park Square Theater | 3/7,8,9 | $30 | 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.

❯ Jurassic Quest | 3/14 - 3/16 | More Info

❯ Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade | 3/17 | More Info

❯ MapleFest and Pancake Breakfast | 3/22 | More Info

❯ Classes @ Very Good Improv | Registration happening now | More Info