Big Ten tournament, St. Patrick's Day make for another busy weekend in Twin Cities
Another busy weekend is in store for the Twin Cities, thanks to big events being held in the downtown areas.
Busy weekend in the Twin Cities
Multiple events planned for the Twin Cities this weekend will keep things busy. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the story.
Norwest Sportshow features boats, fishing, and hunting
The great outdoors is indoors this weekend. The Northwest Sportshow runs from March 15-17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It is one of the country’s largest outdoors consumer shows. There will be 300 vendors covering everything from fishing and hunting to travel and outdoor gear, along with the Discover Boating show. It will take place on Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Basilica Block Party lineup revealed
The lineup for the 2024 Basilica Block Party has been revealed and includes headliners Goo Goo Dolls and Counting Crows.
World’s quietest place opens for tours
A private testing facility that studies noise and silence is opening their Anechoic Chamber for tours. That chamber is recognized by Guinness as being the quietest place on Earth. The chamber is used by companies to test product volume and sound quality. The tour includes a 60-minute session in the chamber. There are plenty of stories online claiming that a person can only spend about 45 minutes in the chamber without going mad, but the staff at Orfield Labs said that isn’t accurate.
St. Patrick's Day 2024 events in the Twin Cities
Check out these Irish-themed events happening around the Twin Cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2024.
New in Hopkins: Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar
The couple behind Advellum at the Malcom Yards Market have opened their first full-service restaurant on Main Street in Hopkins. Pink Ivy will offer lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday. Michael and Viorica Shaughnessy describe the menu as modern-American fare infused with seasonal twists.
Minneapolis July 4th fireworks returning this year
Minneapolis' popular fireworks show will return this year, for the first time since 2019.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (March 8-10)
See spring flowers, solve a murder, or attend a superhero-themed drag show at events in the Twin Cities this weekend.
International Festival of Owls back in southern Minnesota this weekend
The International Festival of Owls is expecting around 3,000 visitors to Houston, Minnesota, for the three-day event.
International Festival of Owls this weekend in MN
Organizers of the International Festival of Owls are expecting around 3,000 visitors to Houston, Minnesota, for the three-day event. FOX 9's Hannah Flood has the story.
Adele's Frozen Custard opens for the season
Whether there’s snow, rain or it’s hot or cold Adele’s Frozen Custard has opened on March 1 for the last 38 years, though there was one year they couldn’t open because of a blizzard. This year, they’re expecting big crowds for the warmest opening weekend on record for Adele’s. The custard is the same recipe they’ve had since 1986 though they’ve added new flavors to the menu. The custard is made fresh every day. Unlike ice cream, the air is whipped out of it instead of put into it and it’s made with egg yolks which gives it a velvety texture. Adele’s will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the day before Thanksgiving.
Taste of Minnesota 2024 music lineup revealed
Taste of Minnesota is returning to downtown Minneapolis this summer, and organizers have announced the music lineup for the two-day festival.
A Bar of Their Own — a women's sports bar — opens in Minneapolis
A bar that will exclusively air women's sports opens on March 1 in Minneapolis.
Bar airing women's sports opening in Minneapolis
A bar dedicated to women’s sports opens March 1 in Minneapolis. It’s a first in the Midwest. A Bar of their Own is taking over the Tracy’s Saloon space in the Seward neighborhood. Owner Jillian Hiscock says she and others took note of The Sports Bra’s historic opening in Portland last year, the nation’s first bar exclusively showing women’s sports. She kept waiting for it to happen here and never imagined she would be the one to take on that task. A Bar of their Own is the result of a successful crowdfunding campaign and will regularly be open Wednesday to Sunday. They’ll be serving the beloved chicken wings from Tracy’s Saloon along with offering vegan and gluten free options.
Scandinavian Folk Music at the American Swedish Institute
The Midwinter Folk Festival will take place March 2-3 at the American Swedish Institute. There will be music, dancing, demos, classes and workshops. It’s a big enough event that they’ll be utilizing ASI and the Cedar Cultural Center for the shows. Day one of the festival focuses on Nordic-Inspired folk music and performance. Day two will highlight folk dance from Norway, Finland and Sweden.
Winter flower show at Como Zoo and Conservatory
The Como Zoo and Conservatory is currently hosting its winter flower show. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K has the details.
Tap dance extraordinaire makes a stop in Minneapolis
When you think of tap dance, you may picture Fred Astaire, Gene Kelley and Gregory Hines, but one of the new leaders in the art form in performing in Minneapolis this week. Sarah Reich, known as Sour Taps on Instagram, is hitting the Crooners Stage on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reich has traveled the world performing and teaching tap, but she’s also released an original tap jazz album called "New Change" and is currently producing a TV show called "It’s Tappening" where she travels around the world to showcase tap dance culture. Reich can also be seen on YouTube performing with Postmodern Jukebox. Those videos have garnered millions of views.
What to do in Minnesota: 4 things to do this weekend (March 1-3)
Head to a record show, shop at a local market, or do some yoga at events around the Twin Cities this weekend.
Golfing inside US Bank Stadium
For the first time ever, golf will be played inside U.S. Bank Stadium. Upper Deck Golf has set up holes in the upper seating areas and designed custom greens on the field. Standard clubs are available for players to use at each tee box. Upper Deck Golf will offer tee times with availability between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. from Feb. 23-25.