Garden Tea
What: Spring Seasonal Teas
When: March 26-28
Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum—3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Kick off spring with a seasonal tea party at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum—a timeless culinary tradition set among the beauty of spring blooms. Nestled in the Snyder building’s Tea Room, the event features a chef-curated lineup of savory bites and sweets, from Prosciutto Deviled Eggs and Smoked Salmon Cannolis to Sweet Scones and Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts.
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Thrill of the Hunt
What: Junk Bonanza’s 20th Anniversary
When: March 26-28
Where: Canterbury Park—1100 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee
Celebrate 20 years of secondhand hunting with Junk Bonanza—Shakopee’s premiere destination for rare vintage curiosities and treasures. As one of the Midwest’s longest running antique and vintage markets, the shop will celebrate its milestone year with a three-day shopping event featuring dealers from across the region—an immersive celebration of discovery, nostalgia, and enduring style.
Junk Bonanza
Moonlit Galleries
What: Walker Art Center After Hours—Christine Sun Kim
When: March 27, 8:30-11:59 p.m.
Where: Walker Art Center—725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
Catch a late-night sneak peek of Walker’s new exhibition “Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night,” at this moonlit, building-wide social event, featuring open galleries, tunes by DJ Shannon Blowtorch and DJ Paul Crary, specialty drinks, and insider pop-ups. The late-night event is free for members, and $25 for non-members.
Photo by Carina Lofgren, courtesy of Walker Art Center.
A Warm Westridge Welcome
What: Sierra’s Bemidji Grand Opening
When: March 28, 8 a.m.
Where: Westridge Center—2030 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, Bemidj
Bemidji’s shopping scene gets an exciting upgrade with the arrival of a 20,000 square foot Sierra store—carrying top-brand apparel, footwear, hiking gear, and everyday activewear, all at 20-60% off department store prices. Celebrate the grand opening at Westridge Center Saturday morning, which will include a ribbon cutting, Sierra-branded giveaways, and gift cards hidden throughout the store for a hang-tag scavenger hunt.
Sierra
The Art of Conversation
What: Artist Conversation—Steven J. Yazzie with Jill Ahlberg Yohe
When: March 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Cafesjian Art Trust—4600 Churchill St., Shoreview
Navajo artist Steven J. Yazzie will join Jill Ahlberg Yohe—Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT)—for a conversation centering Yazzie’s painting in the CAT’s current exhibition, “Abstraction & Ourselves.” Dive into the stories and inspiration behind the piece before viewing the contemplative exhibition yourself.
Cafesjian Art Trust's "Abstraction and Ourselves"
Cirque De Fleurs
What: Brunch Under the Big Top at Bachman’s
When: March 29, 11 a.m. and 12:30 a.m.
Where: Patrick’s Bakery & Cafe—6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
Bachman’s Floral, Home & Garden’s annual spring flower show merges stunning seasonal blooms with carnival-style theatrics, featuring an immersive lineup of family-friendly events designed to spark creativity. Sunday morning, join Bachman’s on Lyndale’s friends at Patrick’s Bakery & Cafe, where a floral-inspired brunch will be served with a view of dazzling acrobatics by Circus Juventas, accompanied by Dan Turpening’s accordion tunes.
