5/8/2025 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is May 8th

Here is what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend.

Celebrating Mother’s Day

❯ Saint Paul Civic Symphony Mother’s Day Concert: Free symphony performance for the whole family | Landmark Center, St. Paul | 5/11 | Free | More Info

❯ Mom-A-Rama at Malcolm Yards: Annual pop-up market with 25+ local makers (art, jewelry, flowers, home décor), food, and drinks | The Market at Malcolm Yards, Minneapolis | 5/11, 11am–5pm | Free | More Info

❯ Mother’s Day Weekend Maker’s Market: Local makers, crafts, and brews at a family-friendly brewery market | Forgotten Star Brewing Company, Fridley | 5/10, 3pm–6pm | Free | More Info

❯ Mother’s Day Picnic: Outdoor picnic with chef-prepared meals and garden views | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska | 5/11, 11am–1:30pm | Paid (tickets required) | More Info

❯ Free Mother’s Day Streetcar Rides: Moms ride historic streetcars for free on scenic city routes | Como Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis | 5/11, 12:30pm–8:30pm | Free (Moms only) | More Info

❯ Butcher & the Boar Mother’s Day Brunch: Brunch buffet with house-made sausages, smoked meats, and more | Butcher & the Boar, Minneapolis | 5/11, 10am–2pm | Paid (reservations recommended) | More Info

❯ Surly Mother’s Day Market: Outdoor market with 12+ local vendors offering permanent jewelry, candles, books, desserts, and more; plus a children’s book fair with local authors, specialty seltzer flights, and Surly’s signature brews | Surly Brewing Co. | 5/11, 11am–4pm | Free | More Info

Plant Sales 🌱

❯ Friends School Plant Sale: One of the largest in the country, held at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, May 9–11. More Info.

❯ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Plant Sale: Wide selection of annuals, perennials, natives, and more, May 9–10 in Chaska. More Info.

❯ Lake Country School Plant Sale: Organically grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, and natives, May 8–9 in Minneapolis. More Info.

❯ Mississippi Market Annual Plant Sale: Ongoing through May at multiple St. Paul locations. More Info.

Live Music 🎙

❯ Sorry Papi: All Girl Rave | Varsity Theater | 5/9 | $40 | More Info

❯ Belfast Cowboys | Dakota | 5/9 | $32+ | More Info

❯ Cornell ‘77 Turns 48 “Grateful Dead Concert Recreation” | Hook and Ladder Theater | 5/9 | $25 | More Info

❯ Lucius: The Gold Rush Tour | Palace Theater | 5/9 | $55 |  More Info

❯ Bok Choy | Metronome Brewery | 5/9 | $10 | More Info

❯ Elton John Tribute “ Madman Across the Water “  by David K + Band | Granada Theater | 5/10 | $33 | More Info

❯ Cordin w/Lucy | Amsterdam Bar and Hall | 5/10 | $30 | More Info

❯ In Your Eyes: The Peter Gabriel Tribute | Day Block Brewery | 5/10 | $15 | More Info 

❯ George Clanton | Varsity Theater | 5/11 | $32+ | More Info

❯ St. Paul Civic Orchestra’s Annual Mother’s Day Concert | Landmark Center | 5/11 | $ Free | More Info

❯ Asleep at the Wheel | Dakota | 5/11 | $70 | More Info

Sports ⚾

⚾ MN Twins v. San Francisco Giants | Target Field | 5/9,10,11 | $19 | More Info

⚾ STP Saints v. Buffalo Bisons | CHS Field | 5/9,10,11 | $7+ | More Info 

🏒 MN Frost v. Toronto Scepters Playoff Game Five | Xcel Center | 5/11 | $67+  Secondary market | More Info

⚽ MN United FC v. Inter Miami CF | Allianz Field | 5/10 | $270+ Secondary Market | More Info

⚾ UM Gopher Baseball v. Maryland Terrapins | Siebert Field | 5/9,10,11 | $8 | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ Minnesota Sculpture Garden Art Fair: Celebrating Art, Mothers and Community | Sculpture Garden | 5/10,11 | $ Free | More Info

❯ Sanctuary City | Theater in the Round | 5/9,10,11 | $8+ | More Info

❯ Frozen: The Broadway Musical | Children’s Theater Company | 5/9,10,11 | $59+ | More Info

❯ Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Theater | State Theater | 5/10 | $53+ | More Info

❯ American Football Concert Film (Live in Los Angeles | Main Cinema | 5/11 | $17 | More Info

Coming up…Mark Your Calendars! 📆

Here are some notable events to keep your eye on and add to your calendar.

❯ Post Malone @ US Bank | 5/16 | More Info

❯ MN Lynx Home Opener | 5/21 | More Info

❯ Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show | 5/29 | More Info