Let’s Play Hockey!
What: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
When: Jan. 19-29
Where: Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
Thousands will gather over the next two weeks for Minnesota’s favorite pastime. Champions do not win prizes at this annual event, but do get their names etched into the Golden Shovel.
Frozen Family Fun
What: St. Paul Winter Carnival
When: Jan. 26–Feb. 5
Where: Downtown St. Paul, Rice Park, State Fair Grounds
Visit the St. Paul Winter Carnival for dozens of free events, live music, parades, food and drink. Celebrating its 137th anniversary, this iconic event embraces winter and cold weather.
Daymon Gardner
“Revolutionary Love”
What: Ani DiFranco
When: Jan. 24, 7:30 pm
Where: First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis
Multi-hyphenate Ani DiFranco celebrates the 25th anniversary of her revolutionary first live album, “Living in Clip” and her newest album from 2021, “Revolutionary Love,” in concert. The show will open with Peter Mulvey and SistaStrings.
Warm up your winter
What: Winter Warm-Up
When: Jan. 24 and 26, 5 pm
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
It’s the final week to strap on your inline skates or get a run in inside the Vikings football stadium on the concourse.
The Great Northern
What: The Great Northern
When: Jan. 25–Feb. 5
Where: Across Minneapolis and St. Paul
Celebrate the wonder of Minnesota winters through activities, performances, live conversations, and curated menus throughout the end of January. This 10-day event focuses on creating community and inspiring action in the era of changing climate.
Satiric Stagework
What: “Forbidden Broadway”
When: Jan. 25, 7 pm
Where: Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester
See Gerard Alessandrini’s musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars.
Band Tribute
What: The 18th Annual Tribute to “The Last Waltz”
When: Jan. 27–28, 7 pm
Where: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St Paul
Minnesota musicians continue the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert with the concert also featuring The Big Pink.
