Joan Marcus
Absolutely Fun
What: ‘Mamma Mia!’
When: Feb. 6-11
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Gather all your dancing queens and sing along to your favorite ABBA songs at this popular musical that tells the tale of a daughter searching for her father the night before her wedding.
Mark Clavin/Red Bull
Snowboard Competition
What: Red Bull Heavy Metal
When: Feb. 10
Where: Minnesota State Capitol Building, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul
Thirty of the world’s top street snowboarders will compete in a single-day exhilarating event that features a variety of unique obstacles and lines for the ultimate exhibition in technical skill and personal style. Viewing is free and open to all spectators. The event also will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Feb. 25.
Flower Power
What: Spring Flower Show
When: Feb. 8-March 10
Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Immerse yourself in vibrant color, rich textures, enchanting fragrance, and lush floral vignettes while learning about the Arboretum’s gardens, history, architecture, and specialty collections. Don’t miss special events either, including the Opening Night celebration on Feb. 8 and After Hours with the Flowers Date Nights on Thursdays in February.
Unicorns All Around
What: Unicorn World
When: Feb. 10-11
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis
This traveling event offers themed activities, which include an enchanted forest, arts and crafts, story time and custom made life-sized, moving and neighing unicorns. The ticketed event is geared toward all ages and will include additional experiences such as unicorn bounce houses, rides, face painting, professional photos and a gift shop..
Midtown Global Market
Lunar New Year celebration
Lunar New Year Event
What: Lunar New Year Celebration
When: Feb. 10
Where: Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
As part of this free, family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon), see performances by CAAM Chinese Dance Theater, Cypher Side Dancers, and Tay Phuong Lions. There will also be a martial arts demonstration, food tasting from Pham’s Rice Bowl and Intown Sushi, and a kids’ craft table and reading presented by YWCA Midtown.
