Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Cool Happenings
What: Saint Paul Winter Carnival
When: Jan. 25-Feb. 4
Where: Various St. Paul locations
Nicholas Galanin
Be Bold, Be Great
What: Great Northern Festival
When: Jan. 25-Feb. 4
Where: Minneapolis and St. Paul
Amplified Arts
Musical Interpretation
What: Amplified Arts
When: Jan. 26
Where: Hewing Hotel, 300 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis
Hockey Meets Mini Golf
What: Red Bull Light the Lamp at U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
When: Jan. 27
Where: Lake Nokomis Park, Minneapolis
Red Bull Light The Lamp merges ice hockey and mini golf into a fun event for seasoned hockey veterans and newcomers alike. Over the course of nine Minnesota-inspired holes, participants will have the chance to put their puck handling and shooting acumen to the test.
Winter Golfing
What: PAR365 Grand Opening Events
When: Jan. 27-28
Where: 2655 Patton Road, Roseville
Minnesota golfers can now play Hazeltine National, Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, and more at the new golf simulator and entertainment venue PAR365. It features six hitting bays, each with a simulator loaded with 70 courses and games to choose from, as well as a full bar and restaurant.
Arguing About Art
What: ‘Art’
When: Through Jan. 28
Where: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis
Brimming with intense and funny dialogue, this Tony-winning satire circles existential questions about life, friendship and what happens when differing opinions and worldviews collide.
UPCOMING
Taste the Med
Where: Momento, 360 St. Peter St., St Paul
Dry January Send Off
Acquisition Party
What: Cafesjian Art Trust Acquisition Party
When: Feb. 2
Where: Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum, 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview
The Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum marks its first anniversary with an expanded collection of artists and artworks. At this special acquisition event, the CAT will introduce seven new works that have been acquired for the museum’s permanent collection and includes access to the current exhibit, “Fooling the Eye.”
Birthday Celebration Concert
What: Philip’s Favorites
When: Feb. 4
Where:Larson Hall at the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis
For 55 years, Philip Brunelle has been at the helm of VocalEssence, and now he is celebrating another milestone—his 80th Birthday—with no plans of slowing down. As a tribute, hear music from composers including Dominick Argento, Stephen Paulus, John Rutter, Libby Larsen, Melanie DeMore, Eric Whitacre, and more.
Midtown Global Market
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.
