Here is your Twin Cities weekend rundown:
· Calendar of Weekend Events from Mpls St Paul Magazine
New Movies and Movies Currently in Theatres:
· Flight Risk
· Love Hurts
· Bring them Down
· Becoming Led-Zeppelin
· Dog Man
· Companion
· Green and Gold
· Presence
· Wolfman
· One of Them Days
· September 5
· Wish You Were Here
· Alarum
· Sonic the Hedgehog 3
· Mufasa: The Lion King
· Wicked
· Moana 2
· A Complete Unknown
· Gladiator II
Sports:
· Minnesota Professional Sports Calendar
· Wild Hockey
· Vs. New York Islanders – Saturday, February 8th at 7:00 PM
· Timberwolves
· Vs. Portland Trail Blazers – Saturday, February 8th at 7:00 PM
· Gopher Sports Calendar - http://www.gophersports.com/calendar/events/
Events:
· Kites on Ice – Saturday, February 8th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
o This family friendly event features incredible displays of giant show kites of every size, shape and color! Bring your appetite - there will be food trucks, beer garden and hot chocolate and treats. There is also a cornhole tournament offering cash prizes!
· Saint Paul Winter Carnival – now through February 2nd
o The 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival features a wide array of events and activities from an ice fishing tournament to walking tours of historic St. Paul. You can also enjoy the snow and ice sculptures at the Vulcan Snow Park and Rice Park, and an outdoor ice-skating rink near Landmark Center.
· Art Shanty Projects – final weekend - February 8th & 9th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
o Since 2004 Art Shanty Projects has created whimsical, weird and joyful winter art experiences for grown adults and kids of all ages. Inspired by pop-up ice fishing villages, artists use the frozen lake as a public platform to create a temporary, interactive community.
· Minnesota Ice Festival – now through February 16th
o Featuring the World’s Largest Ice Maze, this festive event celebrates all things winter! With a giant ice slide, food vendors, take a spin on the skating rink or meet Viktor the Viking’s mascot!
· Ice Castles – Open Thursday through Mondays weekly
o Located at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, the winter event is back for another year! Race down one of our exhilarating ice slides, explore ice caverns and get lost in a frozen maze, squeeze through passageways, belly-up to a frosty ice bar and order a winter-themed beverage, and discover elaborate, world-class ice sculptures hand-carved by local and international artists. Tickets available in the link above.
· Sled Dog Days at Birches on the Lake – Select weekends in January and February
o Shoot across snow-covered Long Lake behind a team of Siberian Huskies! Tickets available on Eventbrite for $35 per person (3 and under are free). Join us before or after your ride for Brunch in the Brewhouse! Brunch menu available until 3m.
