4/25/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is April 25th.

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

Art in Bloom 🌸

Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art kicks off today and runs through Sunday. The exhibit showcases over 100 floral interpretations of Mia's art collection, with free museum admission and guided tours. Additional events like Party in Bloom and special lectures are ticketed and available for purchase.

Learn more about Art in Bloom here.

Farmers Market Opening Day 🍅

Minneapolis

The Minneapolis farmers market returns for the 2024 season starting Saturday, April 27, 2024. The market will be open every Saturday and Sunday, 7am-1pm through October 27.

Key Information:

• 202 E Lyndale Ave N

• Open rain or shine!

• Family friendly, safe, and fun: as always!

• Permanent restrooms and changing stations inside.

• Dogs are not allowed.

• Some vendors take credit, all take cash.

St. Paul

The St. Paul farmers market also has its opening day this Saturday — the market has been taking place since 1854.

Key Information:

• 290 5th St. E Saint Paul

• Minnesota- grown fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, meats, eggs, sauces, crafts, flowers and more.

• Saturdays 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sundays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Dogs not allowed

Music 🎙

❯ Funk N Spuds | New Single Release at Day Block Brewery | 4/26 | $10+ | More Info

❯ Kendra Glenn | Live Music at Umbra! Located inside the Canopy by the Hilton Minneapolis | 4/26 | Free | More Info

❯ Sierra Ferrell | Shoot for the Moon Tour | First Avenue | 4/26 | $35+ | More Info

❯ The Way Way Back featuring Maurice Jacox | Day Block Brewery | 4/27 | $10+ | More Info

❯ Shubert’s Fifth Symphony featuring mezzo soprano Clara Osowski | St. Paul Chamber Orchestra : 4/26,27,28 | $11+ | More Info

❯ Dead Poet Society | First Avenue | 4/26 | $25 | More Info

❯ Goo Goo Dolls | Pacer Center’s Annual Benefit Fundraiser | Minneapolis Convention Center | 4/27 +  | $100+ |  More Info

Sports

🏀 The Timberwolves are on the road but be sure to catch Games 3 & 4 of their playoff series against the Suns. Game 3 is on Friday at 9:30pm CST (ESPN) and Game 4 is on Sunday at 8:30pm CST (TNT)

⚽ Minnesota United vs Kansas City  | 4/27 | $28 | More Info

⚾ St. Paul Saints vs. Rochester | 4/26,27,28| More Info | Sunday’s game promo honors St. Pauls great Charles Schulz with a Peanuts celebration and Saints Peanuts replica jersey giveaway to the first 750 fans

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ InBound Brewco 8th Annual Block Party | Food Truck Fest, Live Music, Beer | 4/27 | Free | More Info

❯ Get In Gear 5K | Twin Cities in Motion Running Series | 4/27 | $60 | More Info

❯ Women’s Prison Book Project | Annual Pancake Fundraiser | 4/27 | $12 | More Info

❯ Paddle Bridge’s The Great Gear-Up and Gather | St. Paul Brewing | Bring your outdoor friends and swap out gently used gear at an open-air market in the heart of Saint Paul! | 4/28 | Free | More Info 

❯ Carlos Bllarta | Standup Comedy in Spanish | First Avenue | 4/28 | $35+| More Info

❯ 32nd Annual St. Paul Art Crawl | 4/26,27,28 | Free | More Info

❯ Minnesota Zoo Farm Babies| 4/26.27.28 | $16+ | More Info