What to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Twin Cities Offer Art, Theater, Markets, and Nightlife This Week


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Listeners, looking for fun in Minneapolis-Saint Paul this week and weekend? The Twin Cities are serving up something for everyone, from art and theater to markets and nightlife.

Today, November 6th, treat yourself to a tour of US Bank Stadium at 10 am, noon, 1 pm, or 3 pm. If you crave culture, don’t miss the Capri Theater’s First Thursday Films: Assembly at 7 pm, or head to the Pantages Theatre for Straight No Chaser’s Holiday Road Tour, also at 7:30 pm. Looking for quirky fun? Can Can Wonderland in Saint Paul hosts Drumeoke tonight from 7-10 pm, where you can grab some sticks and rock out on stage with live drums. Admission includes open play in their arcade.

If you prefer something hands-on, the St. Paul Rec Center has open Tot Times today, perfect for families with little ones wanting to burn off some energy. For a creative happy hour, visit Sociable Cider Werks to catch the Sips & Slays Halloween Drag Show featuring electrifying performances and DJ action tonight.

On Friday, November 7th, families should check out the Museum of Russian Art’s Stories & Crafts hour at Washburn Library from 2-3 pm, where kids can hear "Little Daughter of the Snow" and create snowy artwork. Meanwhile, the Queer, Trans, & Talented Youth Art Showcase takes over 825 University Ave W in Saint Paul from 5:30-8:30 pm, celebrating the vision of local LGBTQ young artists.

Music lovers, reserve your evening for Keb Mo at Dakota or Tina Schlieske at Icehouse, both starting at 7 pm, and keep the creative spirit flowing with the Children’s Theatre Company’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 7 pm.

Saturday, wake up early for the Minneapolis Farmers Market from 7 am to 1 pm, then swing by the Lake Nokomis Urban Art and Craft Fair from 9 am-4 pm for handmade goods. If you feel festive, the St. Paul Craft Fair at Lumen Christi Catholic Community invites you to shop local talent. For literature fans, Union Depot hosts the 25th annual Twin Cities Book Festival. Sports fans, Sunday brings the Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens at noon in US Bank Stadium, while hockey lovers can catch the Minnesota Wild facing the Calgary Flames at 7 pm in St. Paul.

For family time, don’t miss Family Day at the Minneapolis Institute of Art Sunday from 10 am-5 pm, with museum admission free and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Brunch your way into Sunday with Roxy’s Cabaret Drag Brunch or scout out the best brunch spots in town.

Wherever your interests lead, the Twin Cities are buzzing all week and weekend long. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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