4/24/2025 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is April 24th

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

Food and Drink 🍔

🍔 SmashFest: On Saturday, enjoy a free day of burger competitions, live bluegrass music, and special beer releases at Insight Brewing. The event features local food vendors, a Super Smash Bros. tournament, and awards for the best burgers. More Info.

🍺 MN Craft Brew Festival: The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival takes place on Saturday from 1-5pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center, featuring over 80 breweries pouring more than 250 rare and limited-release beers. Tickets range from $24.99 to $69.99, granting attendees unlimited tastings and access to live music and craft beer education sessions. More Info.

☀ Patio Season: With a forecast calling for clear skies and temps in the mid 60s, it will be the perfect weekend to find a good patio to eat/drink. Check out this list from Msp Stp Mag that has some gems like Aster Cafe and Hai Hai. 

🍴 New Openings: Stay up-to-date with all the latest restaurant openings with this list from Eater Twin Cities.

Live Music 🎙

❯ The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Jasmine Choi Plays Mozart’s Second Flute Concerto | Ordway Concert Hall | 4/25,26 | $16+ | More Info 

❯ LSZEE | The Armory | 4/25,26 | $79 | More Info

❯ Sondergard Conducts Future Classics | Orchestra Hall | 4/25 | $ 29+ | More Info

❯ Denzel Curry - Mischievous South | Fillmore Minneapolis | 4/26 | $54+ | More Info

❯ Minnesota State Band Spring Concert | Minnesota History Center | 4/26 | More Info

❯ Djo: Back on You World Tour | Palace Theater | 4/26 | $175+ | More Info

❯ Charlie XCX - Brat 2025 Arena Tour | Target Center | 4/26 | $101+ | More Info

❯ Fundraiser/Benefit for Pat Hayes of the Lamont Cranston Band | Medina Entertainment Center | 4/26 | $25 | More Info

❯ Tyshawn Sorey Trio / Tyshawn Sorey Trio & Greg Osby | Walker Art Center | 4/26 | $25+ | More Info

❯ The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show | Dakota | 4/26 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Room3 | Dakota Jazz Club | 4/27 | $25 | More Info

Sports 🏀

🏀 MN Timberwolves v. LA Lakers Playoff Games | Target Center | 4/25, 4/27 | $180+| More Info

⚾ MN Twins v. LA Angels | Target Field | 4/25,26,27 | $19 | More Info

⚾ MN Saints v. Indianapolis Indians | CHS Field | 4/25,26,27 | $7+ | More Info 

🏒 MN Wild v. Las Vegas Knights | Xcel Center | 04/27 | $135+ | More Info

🏒 MN Frost v. New York Sirens | Xcel Center | 4/27 | $33+ | More Info

⚽ MN United FC v. Vancouver Whitecaps | Allianz Field | 4/27 | $30+ | More Info

⚾ UM Gopher Baseball v. USC Trojans | Siebert Field | 4/25,26,27 | $8 | More Info

🥎 UM Gopher Softball v. Pitt Panthers | Jane Sage Cowles Stadium | 4/25,26 | $9 |More info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ St. Paul Artcrawl: Stroll through a vibrant showcase of local artists and creative works | F-O-K Studios | 4/25,26,27 | Free | More Info

❯ Anything Goes: Enjoy a high-energy musical filled with dazzling dance numbers and classic Broadway songs all weekend | Hanifl Performing Arts Center | 4/25,26,27 | $25 | More Info

❯ Second Chance Prom: Dress up and dance the night away at a nostalgic, adults-only prom experience | Dudley Riggs Theater | 4/25 | $30+ | More Info

❯ Scarecrow on Fire: thought-provoking new drama that blends poetry and performance art | Illusion Theater | 4/25,26,27 | $62| | More Info

❯ When We are Found: moving theatrical exploration of identity, community, and belonging | Penumbra Theater | 4/25,26,27 | $45 | More Info

❯ Steve Trevino: Good Life Tour: Get ready for a night of hilarious stand-up from a nationally touring comedian on Friday | Pantages Theater | 4/25 | $45+ | More Info

❯ Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male: Laugh along with clever, high-energy comedy from a rising star of the stand-up scene | Pantage Theater | 4/26 | $40 | More Info

❯ Alton Brown Live - Last Bite: Delight in culinary science, humor, and audience interaction | Orpheum Theater | 4/27 | 4/27 | $63+ | More Info

❯ Justin Hayward: Lead Guitar and Composer for the Moody Blues: Hear legendary rock hits and stories from a renowned guitarist and songwriter | Pantages Theater | 4/27 | $76+ | More Info

Coming up…Mark Your Calendars! 📆

Here are some notable events to keep your eye on and add to your calendar.

❯ Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair | 5/10-11 | More Info

❯ Post Malone @ US Bank | 5/16 | More Info

❯ MN Lynx Home Opener | 5/21 | More Info