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What’s Up Weekend | Jan. 19-21, 2024
A look at what’s up in the Twin Cities this weekend.
MINNEAPOLIS — You made it to the end of the week! Reward yourself.
Here’s what’s up this weekend.
Friday, Jan. 19, 2024
“Funny Girl” at the Orpheum (Minneapolis)
7:30 p.m.; Tickets start at $49
- This musical is about the story of Fanny Brice, a girl from Manhattan who has always dreamt about a life on stage. Performances are Friday through Sunday and run about 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one intermission.
Mallrats Presents MTV Unplugged at The Parkway Theatre (Minneapolis)
7 p.m. doors, music at 8 p.m.; tickets are $25 advanced GA, $35 at the door, $40 VIP Seating
- The ultimate 90s tribute bringing the nostalgia of the biggest acts that appeared on “Unplugged.” The Mallrats will set the stage, vibe and lighting to bring audiences the essence of Alanis Morrisette, Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
Art Battle Minnesota at The Fair on 4 (Bloomington)
7-11:00 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
- Watch as 12 talented artists compete in three rounds of 20-minute creativity. The open-material pieces will be auctioned off after the crowd chooses the night’s champion.
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
Pond Hockey Championship (Minneapolis)
7 a.m.- 6 p.m.; free
- Puck drops at 9:15 a.m. for the second day of the tournament. There is a slap shot competition at 10:30 a.m., and a visit by Minnesota Wild mascot Nordy at 3 p.m. Food, concessions and beer are also available throughout tournament play. This event goes through Jan. 28, 2024.
Goon Jam at Trollhaugen (Dresser, WI)
Registration at 10:00 a.m., session at 12 p.m.; lift ticket required
- Lucas Magoon invites you to come spend a day snowboarding and enjoy a selection of food and drinks. The top three standouts of the session will be awarded at 3 p.m.
Arne Fogel presents Sinatra at the Movies at Crooners Supper Club (Minneapolis)
6:30-8 p.m.; tickets $25-$30
- Join Arne Fogel, a 2018 Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, for dinner, drinks and the music of one of America’s most legendary singers. Rick Carlson will be on piano.
Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024
Baguette Class at France 44 (Minneapolis)
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; tickets $95
- A hands-on workshop where you’ll master the techniques of baking the perfect baguette. This is a 21+ event, tickets are non-refundable and there is no gluten-free option.
PetSmart Adoption Day (Monticello)
10 a.m.-12 p.m.; free
- Stop by PetSmart to find your new fur-ever friend.
Watercolor Fireplace Learn to Paint at Muddy Waters Studio (Farmington)
1-3 p.m.; $40
- If you’re looking to pick up a new habit, you’re in luck. Muddy Waters Studio is prepared to teach you how to draw and paint in these step-by-step classes.
CINEMA SPOTLIGHT
Movie Night: Olson Student Counsel Fundraiser (Minneapolis)
Doors open at 4 P.M.; $2.50
- two movies, Good Burger 2 (PG) and Five Nights at Freddy’s (PG-13), will be shown. Concessions will be available from 4-6 p.m.
Special Events at the Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbury this weekend include a showing of “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition” and “Galaxy Quest” as this weeks Alamo Time Capsule.
New releases in the metro: “I.S.S.” (R) and “Founders Day” (R)
- “I.S.S.” is a sci-fi flick, telling the story of both U.S. and Russian astronauts aboard the International Space Station, who receive orders to take control of the station by any means necessary over conflicts flaring on Earth. The film stars Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina and John Gallagher Jr.
- “Founders Day” is a horror comedy telling the story of a small town shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a mayoral election. The film is directed and co-written by Erik Bloomquist and stars Naomi Grace, Devin Druid and William Russ.
Limited or re-releases: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (PG), “Queen Rock Montreal” and “SOUL” (PG).
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Gary Peterson and his friends are collecting donations to help people in their community.
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A St. Louis Park pumpkin display is raising money for their local food shelf.
Gary Peterson started carving and painting three pumpkins over a decade ago. It’s now grown to over 100.
“I’ve heard people say they’ve come from Hutchinson,” he said.
Peterson along with two of his neighbors have spent the last 14 years growing their display, turning it into a neighborhood event.
“It’s been incredible, I just can’t believe how much this has expanded,” he said. “We did it just because we like to and then people were asking to give us money to cover the cost.”
The trio refused to take people’s money, but then one of them had an idea.
“My neighbor, Steve Leensvaart, just mentioned how about we just do it for the STEP program and the STEP program is our local food shelf in St. Louis Park,” he said.
So, they started to collect donations to help families in need. They’ve raised hundreds of dollars and donated hundreds of pounds of food over the last few years, carving for a cause.
“It is more gratifying every year,” Peterson said.
He estimated they have over 100 unique pumpkins in their yard. They’ve created the displays and come up with new family-friendly concepts for people to enjoy. Peterson said about 30 of their neighbors carved their own pumpkins to be put on display, and it’s been a big hit.
“It’s great. In the last couple of years, it’s turned into more of a neighborhood event,” said Sarah Durch.
“We love this Halloween display, we come every year to see it. We love that the whole community gets involved to craft and carve the pumpkins,” said Jami Gordon-Smith.
“The shading and the details are unbelievable,” said Elizabeth Hanson.
Hanson hopes to take her 2-year-old son trick or treating for the first time but is worried the cold temperatures might keep them indoors.
“We’re going trick or treating hopefully,” she said. “He’s going to be a firefighter, but we’re probably going to have sweatshirts maybe like two pairs of sweatpants underneath. We’re going to be bundled up.”
Gordon-Smith said her family will be out Halloween night no matter the weather.
“Halloween only comes once a year, so you really have to take advantage and enjoy the evening no matter what the weather brings,” she said. “Guess it’s not totally unheard of in Minnesota to have a cold Halloween, but we are going to try and modify and do a lot of layers underneath our costumes and then we might add some hats and maybe some warmer socks.”
Durch also isn’t surprised they’re in for another chilly night.
“Well, what would Halloween be without Minnesota cold? I feel like every time you plan a costume you have to plan for how you can make this work if it’s snowing,” she said.
Peterson said they will have a bonfire and some hot chocolate and cider on Halloween to keep trick-or-treaters warm while they look at their pumpkins.
Click here to learn where you can see the pumpkins and how you can donate.
