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9/26/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview
TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔
Today is September 26th
Here is what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend.
Twin Cities Parade of Homes 🏠
It’s the final weekend to tour 335 brand new homes across the Twin Cities during the Parade of Homes, and 43 remodeled homes during the Remodelers Showcase. Explore a wide range of homes and neighborhoods, free of charge. Since 1948, the Parade of Homes offers visitors the chance to explore new construction and remodeled homes free of charge.
- When: Friday-Sunday, 12-6 PM
- Where: View a map of all the homes open for touring here.
- Cost: Free. You also don’t need to be actively looking for a home to tour any of the open houses.
- Other info: Read the Parade of Homes Guidebook here.
Simone Biles Gold Over America Tour 🥇
Coming off the heels of winning the gold medal in Paris, the GOAT is coming to Target Center for her Gold Over America Tour. This is your chance to see Simone Biles and many other gymnasts up close and personal as they put on a show for the Twin Cities.
- What: A high-energy gymnastics tour led by Simone Biles, showcasing world-class athletes with jaw-dropping routines and choreography. This family-friendly event will celebrate athletic brilliance and inspire the next generation of champions.
- Who: Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and many more top gymnasts.
- When: September 27, 7:30pm
- Where: Target Center, Minneapolis
- Tickets: Tickets start at $35. Buy them here.
Apple Fest At The Arb 🍎🍏
Celebrate all things apple at the "Home of the Honeycrisp" with expert talks on apple breeding, research, and cider making, alongside fun activities like an apple-peeling contest, apple bingo, and live music. Plus, enjoy plenty of fresh, local apple-themed food.
- When: Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Margot Picnic Shelters and Scarecrow Hill, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Tickets: Members: $10 Non-members: $30 Children (15 and under): $5
- Activities: Apple Peeling Contest, Bobbing for Apples, Apple Bingo, Apple Baking Contest, Apple Stacking, Live music from Traveled Ground
Food & Drink 🍔
❯ 2024 North Loop Food Truck Fest: 30+ food truck vendors and 15,000+ visitors in the heart of North Loop | 751 N 3rd St | Free | More Info
❯ 2024 Kimchi Festival: Celebrate one of the joys of Korea and learn about Korean culture with friends and family| Wolfe Park | 9/29 | Free | More Info
❯ Marketober: A purchased ticket gets you a punch card to sample beers from 16+ breweries, a raffle ticket for fabulous prizes, a free full-size beer, and off menu eats on the patio | Malcolm Yards | $15 | More Info
Shows 🎭
❯ Bluey’s Big Play | brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series | 9/28 & 9/29 | Orpheum | $38+ | More Info
❯ The Mess In The Living Room | Two evenings of improvised one act theater magic | Strike Theater | 9/27 & 9/28 | $12 | More Info
Music 🎙
❯ Lake Street Dive: Good Together Tour | Surly Brewing Festival Field | 9/28 | $55 | More Info
❯ Taking it to the Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles | Ames Theater, Burnsville |9/27,28 | 39+ | More Info
❯ Belfast Cowboys: A tribute to Van Morrison | Hook and Ladder Theater | 9/27 | $20+ | More Info
❯ Whitney Houston Tribute: One Moment in Time with Julia Wheaton | Metronome Brewery | 9/27 | $15 | More Info
❯ Wayne Anthony Sings Sinatra | Heart of the City Music Factory, Anoka | 9/27 | $40 | More Info
❯ Soulja Boy | Skyway Theatre | 9/28 | $30 | More Info
❯ Kyu-Young Kim Plays Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons | The Ordway and St. Andrews Lutheran Chruch, Mahtomedi | 9/27,28,29 | $16+ | More Info
❯ Nero | Uptown Theater | 9/27 | $51+ | More Info
❯ Rhythm and Blues: Minnesota Monthly hosts its 3rd annual Rhythm & Brews event. This year’s event will feature live music from a stellar lineup of Midwest artists | CHS Field | 9/28 | $45 | More Info
❯ Pig: Heroin for the Damned Tour | The Cabooze Music Club | 9/29 |$20 | More Info
❯ Jimmy Webb | The Parkway Theater | 9/29 | $54+ | More Info
Sports 🏐
🏐 MN Gopher Volleyball v. Purdue | Maturi Arena | 9/28 | $30+ | More Info
⚾ Twins v. Baltimore Orioles | Target Field | $20 + | Fan Appreciation Weekend| More Info
⚽ Minnesota United v. Colorado Rapids | Allianz Field | 9/28 | $38+| More Info
🏀 MN Lynx v. Phoenix Mercury | Round One Playoffs. Game if needed. | Target Center | 9/27| $60+ | More Info
🏒 MN Wild (preseason) v Winnepeg Jets (9/27) and Dallas Stars (9/29 | Xcel Center | $20+ | More Info
Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone
❯ Nicollet Open Streets: Two Miles of Music and Magic | Walk, bike, and roll down Nicollet Avenue on Saturday. From 31st to 46th Street, it’s a two-mile celebration of our main street, with pop-up activities, live music, and fresh food and drink. | 9/28 | Free | More Info
❯ Laura Ramosa: Sit Up Straight Tour | 9/27 | $29-Secondary Market | The Varsity Theater | More Info
❯ Twin City Arab Film Festival: The 18th Twin Cities Arab Film Festival returns September 25–29, 2024 at the Main Cinema in Minneapolis with a closing day of special films and programs at the Walker Art Center | The Main Cinema and Walker Art Museum | 9/27,28,29 | $10+ | More Info
❯ The Lehman Trilogy | Guthrie Theater | 9/27,28, 29 | $41+ | More Info
❯ 11th Annual Borough Block Park Festival | 9/28 | Free | More Info
❯ Twin Cities True Vintage Show: The fall Twin Cities True Vintage Show will feature 40+ vendors of high quality and unique vintage clothing, antique textiles, jewelry and accessories from the 1800s - 1970s. | MN State Fairgrounds | 9/28 | $15 | More Info
❯ Day Block Brewing Comedy Showcase | Day Block Brewery | 9/29 | $10+ | 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.
❯ Twin Cities Marathon Weekend | 10/4 - 10/6 | More Info
❯ Twin Cities Black Film Festival | 10/10 - 10/14 | More Info
❯ Maggie Rogers | Target Center | 10/25 | More Info
Have a great weekend!
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