Over 1,300 artists will take over more than 100 Northeast Minneapolis galleries, businesses, breweries and more from Friday through Sunday for the 29th Art-A-Whirl , the largest open studio tour in the country.
- Visitors can explore art studios, meet local artists, shop for a variety of artwork, enjoy live music, paint and experience glassblowing.
Notable happenings include Indeed Brewing's beer and music festival Whirlygig , which runs all weekend, and auto repair shop Turbo Tim's live car crushing on Saturday at 4pm.
🚌 Pro tip: Avoid a parking battle by taking the free Art-A-Whirl trolley, which loops through the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District every 30 minutes.
- Find the full list of activities here . Open Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 12-5pm.
In other things to do...
🔎 Doors Open Minneapolis returns! More than 100 venues that are often closed to the general public — like private clubs, churches and city buildings — will allow visitors this weekend only. Free
- Venues include the Federal Reserve Bank, Star Tribune printing press, Scottish Rite Masonic Center and House of Balls. Find the full list and specific hours.
🇹🇭 The Minnesota Songkran Festival , one of the largest Thai festivals in the U.S., takes over the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday-Sunday. Expect a parade, plenty of food, cultural performances and a papaya eating contest. Free
💀 The Oddities and Curiosities Expo returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center Saturday-Sunday showcasing "all things weird," ranging from taxidermy to skulls to funeral collectibles. $10 in advance, $15 day-of
😱 Scream It Off Screen , the monthly short film festival similar to " The Gong Show " where the audience decides what plays by yelling at the screen, is holding a " Battle of the Best " competition at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday night. $30+
- Audrey's thought bubble: If you've heard me yap about SIOS for the last two years but haven't been able to snag tickets, this show — which exclusively screens the winning films from 2023 — is a great introduction. Yes, there's a dress code .
🎪 Cirque du Soleil returns to the Big Top for the first time in over a decade, starting Saturday night. " Bazzar ," a show exploring the origins of the world-famous circus company, will be held under the Big Top in the Mall of America parking lot through June 16. $49+ weekdays; $62+ weekends
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to show this will be the first time in over a decade that the Cirque du Soleil will be performing at the Big Top (not in all of Minnesota)
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