Best Bets: May 4-10

Things to do around Minnesota this week: The Beatles Reimagined, Mother’s Day at 50th & France, Botanical Cocktail Class, and more

The Beatles in Jazz

What: The Beatles Reimagined 
When: May 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Dakota Jazz Club (1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis)

Three of Minnesota’s most prominent guitarists reimagine The Beatles’ discography through the lens of jazz music—an imaginative exercise that breathes new life into classic tunes the world knows and loves.

Dakota

provided by Dakota

Botanical Beverages

What: Botanical Cocktail Class 
When: May 8, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Westin Edina Galleria (3201 Galleria, Edina)

Step into spring at the Westin Galleria, with a botanical-inspired cocktail making class led by Prelude’s lead mixologist, Susie. Enjoy three signature cocktails from Prelude’s seasonal menu while working with advanced techniques and premium ingredients including fresh herbs, florals, and seasonal garnishes.

Westin Galleria botanica cocktails

Provided by The Westin

Pilates in the Plaza

What: Celebrate Moms at 50th & France 
When: May 9, 9:30–11 a.m.
Where: Nolan Mains Plaza (3945 Market St., Edina)

Treat your mom this Saturday morning with free pilates in the sun, plus live music, spritzes by Edina Liquor, and hand-arranged bouquets by The Petal. After class, enjoy mom-only deals across the district, including brunch, shopping, curated cocktails, and more.

Garden Art

What: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair 
When: May 9-10 
Where:
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis

Recently ranked the nation’s No. 1 Fine Art Fair by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair returns for its third year this weekend, uniting 180 local and national artists, 15 food trucks, craft beer and wine, a botanical marketplace, live music, and more. Produced by Homespun Events, the fair’s third iteration promises to be its most inspiring and deeply connected yet.

Provided by Homespun Events

Provided by Homespun Events

Moms at The Market

What: Mom-A-Rama at The Market at Malcom Yards
When: May 10, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: The Market at Malcom Yards (501 30th Ave. SE, Minneapolis)

Mom-A-Rama returns to The Market at Malcom Yards in Minneapolis this Sunday, gathering 20 local food, drink, gift, and craft vendors together in celebration of motherhood. Across The Market’s dynamic Blueprint Room, guests can spoil their moms with art, flowers, home decor, woodwork, jewelry, and special “Mom-osa” beverages by Boxcar Bar.

Self-Care Sunday

What: Mother Nurture at Graze Food Hall by Travail
When: May 20, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Graze Food Hall by Travail (520 N. 4th St., Minneapolis)

Enjoy a dynamic morning at Graze Food Hall celebrating the nurturers in your life, with a mix of shopping, self-care, and hands-on activities. From permanent bracelets by Bound Bead Bar to a curated hydration station by Dynamic Drips, think of it as your opportunity to pamper the mother figures in your life—because who deserves it more?