Friday, March 28
Art Heart
WHAT: NKB40 For One Heartland
WHERE: Northrup King Studios, Mpls.
WHEN: 5 p.m.
Art and charity come together at NKB40 for One Heartland—with more than 40 diverse artists on hand showing off their work for a good cause. The show is free, but proceeds from works purchased will go directly to the One Heartland Organization, an organization with aspirations to better the lives of youth across the country. Learn more at oneheartland.org.
Shhh…
WHAT: Macy’s Flower Show
WHERE: Macy’s, Mpls.
WHEN: Regular Store Hours
Spring is right around the corner (in theory), and with that comes blooming flowers. For nearly 50 years, the dawn of spring has meant that it’s time for the Macy’s Flower Show downtown. This year’s theme is The Secret Garden, and hundreds of blooms from Bachman’s will be on display during regular Macy’s store hours. Learn more at macys.com.
Saturday, March 29
Will Run for Beer
WHAT: 2014 MN Brewery Running Series Kick-Off Event
WHERE: Running Room, Mpls.
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Beer and running enthusiasts take note: The MN Brewery Running Series is an excuse to indulge in both. This kick-off party is the first chance to grab a copy of the series schedule, all while getting a chance to ask questions of local brew masters and to try new beers. Register at events.runningroom.com.
A Romantic Afternoon
WHAT: Romance—Sinfonia Style featuring Alexander Fiterstein
WHERE: Basilica of St. Mary, Mpls.
WHEN: 2 p.m.
Valentine’s Day may have been more than a month ago, but that doesn’t mean that there’s excuse to slack off in the romance department. The Minnesota Sinfonia is playing a program of love and serenades today at the Basilica of St. Mary, with clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein joining in on one of the dreamy tunes. Learn more at mnsinfonia.org.
Sunday, March 30
Summertime
WHAT: Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess
WHERE: Ordway Center for Performing Arts, St. Paul
WHEN: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, this George Gershwin opera is a moving, artistically rich work of perennial popularity. Dating back to its original production in 1935, this show draws audiences into a story of Southern love on Catfish Row. For ticket info, go to ordway.org.
Hoppy Easter!
WHAT: Photos with the Easter Bunny
WHERE: Mall of America, Bloomington
WHEN: 11 a.m.
Get ready to have a very hoppy Easter by snapping a photo with everyone’s favorite bunny. The guy with the big ears will be bouncing around the Mall of America starting this weekend, so head out to get a souvenir photo and a special pre-Easter treat from Peeps & Company. Go to mallofamerica.com for more information.
