Best Bets: April 13-19

Things to do around Minnesota this week: Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, CannaFest, Rewind Book Fair, and more

Cinephiles Unite

What: Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival 
When: April 13-19
Where: 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) with its final week of programming, including a diverse lineup of films from across the world showing at The Main Cinema, as well as parties, panels, visits from renowned filmmakers, and a variety of surprise special guest appearances.

Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

Courtesy of MSPIFF

Star-Filled Celebration

What: International Dark Sky Proclamation Event at Voyageurs
When: April 15, 2 p.m.
Where: 360 Minnesota Highway 11, International Falls

Commemorate International Dark Sky Week at Voyageurs National Park, an internationally certified Dark Sky Park working to preserve dark skies across border communities. Gather at Voyageurs headquarters for a cross-border proclamation event highlighting the impactful work being done to combat light pollution across North America, as well as a week of signature dark sky programming.

Voyageurs National Park

Courtesy of Voyageurs National Park

All the Buzz

What: CannaFest 
When: April 16, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 160 Wabasha St. S., St. Paul

Join us for Minnesota Monthly‘s CannaFest event at The Lowlands in St. Paul, an evening filled with exploration, education, and connection. Explore the finest hemp-derived cannabis products from across our state and beyond, as you meet the makers behind them, discover their unique benefits, and dive into the faces, products, and brands shaping Minnesota’s diverse cannabis scene.

Minnesota Monthly's CannaFest
Minnesota Monthly’s CannaFest

Vintage and Vinyl

What: Disco Death Vintage Market 
When: April 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 721 W. 26th St., Minneapolis

Celebrate National Record Store Day at Disco Death Records’ April vintage market, featuring a vibrant lineup of local vintage clothing brands, food, coffee, and of course, a vast library of vinyl records, all in a spirited, community-driven atmosphere.

Courtesy of Disco Death Records

Courtesy of Disco Death Records

Neighborhood Spirit

What: The Big Northeast Bar Crawl 
When: April 18, 5-11:59 p.m.
Where: 356 Monroe St. NE, #11, Minneapolis

Experience the soul of Northeast Minneapolis at the ninth annual Big Northeast Bar Crawl—open to neighborhood regulars and newcomers alike. Starting at the Moose Bar & Grill, the crawl will lead attendees through the top neighborhood watering holes, hidden gems, and local favorites, with three complimentary drinks, branded merchandise, exclusive food and drink specials, and party bus transportation included.

Courtesy of Big Northeast Bar Crawl

Courtesy of Big Northeast Bar Crawl

Nostalgia, Bookmarked

What: Rewind Book Fair 
When: April 18-19
Where: 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul

Enjoy a weekend filled with nostalgia at Rewind Book Fair, a multi-day celebration of books, creativity, and community modeled after childhood book fairs of the past. Held at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, attendees can explore a range of more than 200 exhibitors, including independent booksellers, authors, literary content creators, and a variety of engaging experiences.

Rewind Book Fair

Provided by Rewind Book Fair