A Cinephile’s Dream
What: Twin Cities Film Fest
When: Oct. 15 – 24
Where: Edina Mann Theatre, Edina and Marcus West End Cinema, St. Louis Park
More than 110 films are set to screen as part of the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest. With in-person screenings at the Edina Mann Theatre and Marcus West End Cinema, plus online screenings, the Twin Cities Film Fest features a broad range of genres, including comedy, documentary, drama, horror, and more. Patrons can purchase passes and individual tickets here.
Turning History Into Heartbreak
What: ‘Indecent’
When: Now Through October. 18
Where: Theater Latté Da, Minneapolis
On stage through Oct. 18 at Theater Latté Da, “Indecent” is Paula Vogel’s Tony-winning masterpiece that “resurrects the astonishing, turbulent trajectory of Sholem Asch’s 1907 Yiddish play, ‘The God of Vengeance,’” according to Minnesota Monthly Arts + Culture Editor Jerrod Sumner. Find tickets for ‘Indecent’ here.
Improvisational Comedy at the Orpheum
What: Ben Schwartz & Friends
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theater, Minneapolis
Perhaps best-known for his role as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein in the American comedy series “Parks and Recreation,” Ben Schwartz is bringing his improvised show to the Orpheum Theater this week. Fun fact: show creator Michael Schur created Jean-Ralphio specifically for Schwartz, and Schwartz often improvised his lines. Purchase tickets for Ben Schwartz here.
Local Art Takes Over St. Paul
What: St. Paul Art Crawl
When: Oct. 16-18
Where: Various Locations, St. Paul
The longest-running art crawl in the United States, spanning all corners of the city, the St. Paul Art Crawl features more than 300 local artists representing 10 St. Paul districts. In addition to admiring and purchasing local art, guests can enjoy local food, live music, and dance. Local artists will also be set up at Union Depot for easy shopping. Discover all St. Paul Art Crawl locations here.
Courtesy of Carlos Creek, host of Oktoberfest.
A Small Town Harvest Festival, With Better Beer
What: Oktoberfest
When: Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 22 Northmen Brewing Company, Alexandria
Head to 22 Northmen Brewing in Alexandria, Minnesota, for an incredible Oktoberfest celebration of all things cozy, festive, and fall. The all-day event features live music, stein-holding competitions, brewery tours, pumpkin-launching demonstrations, bonfires, and plenty of local eats. Of course, there will be a variety of good beer, too — plus cocktails/mocktails, wine, and cider. This event is free and family-friendly, though the brewery is also hosting its annual Kidtoberfest the day before, Oct. 16. Find more information about Oktoberfest here.
Betrayal, Revenge, Murder
What: LIZZIE: The Rock Musical
When: Now Through Nov. 1
Where: Open Eye Theater, Minneapolis
During a sweltering summer in 1892, a wealthy businessman and his wife were found murdered in their home. Lizzie Borden, their daughter, was the prime suspect. This hit rock musical reimagining of the gripping true-crime case is playing now through October at the Open Eye Theater. Purchase tickets for LIZZIE here.
