Sydney Schoeberle (Bellmont Partners)
A Caffeinated Comedy
What: Triple Espresso Streams through Broadway on Demand
When: Begins Wednesday, November 24
Where: Broadway on Demand
Originally written and performed by Twin Cities residents Bill Arnold, Michael Pearce Donley, and Bob Stromberb, this comedy special has been performed in the Twin Cities for the last 25 years. And this year, the caffeinated comedy special filmed in 2001 begins streaming on Broadway on Demand, starting this week and running through Jan. 4.
Pride in Rochester
What: Rochester’s Pride: The Beginning of Pridefest
When: Begins Wednesday, November 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW
The first Pride festival in Rochester took place in 1998, led by Gay/Lesbian Community Services (GLCS). The exhibit features the early history of GLCS, Rochester’s Pridefest, and the current LGBTQ+ groups in the area.
The Other Black Friday
What: Small Business Saturday
When: Saturday, November 27
Where: Various locations
Get your holiday shopping done early and shop small businesses this Saturday. Check out downtown Stillwater, Minnehaha Avenue (Arbeiter Brewing Co.), and the North Loop (Modist Brewing Co.) to support local business owners and give back to your community.
Miraculous Spirits
What: Lawless Distilling Co.’s Miracle at Lawless
When: Begins Wednesday, November 24
Where: Lawless Distilling, 2619 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis
Reserve your spot at the cocktail tasting stations of Lawless Distilling Co.’s beloved festive pop-up bar! NA options available.
Holiday Festivities in Excelsior
What: Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt
When: November 26-December 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St., Excelsior
The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is an annual three-day German-themed Christmas festival. Featuring an open-air market of Christmas gifts, a beer garden, a KinderWorld filled with puppet shows, and a sugar plum fairy garden, this holiday market is fun for the family.
