9 - 15 February 2026
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro for the week of 9 - 15 February 2026.
Meet new bookish friends next week in the Twin Cities for Galentine’s!
Like speed dating but for friends…rotate through 5 minute convos (with a list of questions provided to help) and see who you bond with over your favorite reads.
RSVP required. Hosted in collaboration with Rolling Chapters, the portable bookstore on wheels, in case you haven’t checked it out yet! They’ll be ready for shopping at 5. Salvadorian food from 4 - 8 by Que Tal too.
BOOKISH SPEED FRIENDING
13 February, 6 - 8 pm
Wandering Leaf Brewing, St Paul
Bring your pup to Valentine’s dinner next week in the Twin Cities!
The date night deal is fifty bucks and includes dog admission to the play area, two flatbread pizzas, two glasses of wine, a dessert for two, and a treat for your dog.
DOGGY DATE NIGHT
13 February, 5 - 8 pm
Brew Park, Plymouth
Grab a gift for your Valentine at this lively night market inside a historic riverfront venue.
Expect two floors of local makers, handmade goods, cocktails, beer, wine, and a DJ spinning love songs.
OLD ST ANTHONY VALENTINE’S NIGHT MARKET
13 February, 6 - 10 pm
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis singles, an edition of Pitch A Friend with a Friday the 13th twist!
Pitch your single friend with a eulogy for five bucks, or just hang, laugh, and mingle over drinks in a fun, low-pressure brewery setting.
PITCH-A-FRIEND - EULOGY NIGHT
13 February, 7 pm
Rail Werks Brewing, Columbia Heights
Start Valentine’s Day in Minneapolis with some movement and puppies!
Pilates led by Northeast Fitness paired with adorable adoptable pups from Minneapolis Animal Care + Control, followed by time to hang out and grab a drink at the brewery.
It’s 30 bucks.
PUPPIES + PILATES
14 February, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Broken Clock Brewery, Minneapolis
Minneapolis, a romance-only book fair next week!
Browse romance-focused vendors, meet fellow book lovers, and sip drinks while finding your next favorite read.
ROMANCE BOOK FAIR
14 February, 12 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop, Minneapolis
Twin Cities, share the love this Valentine’s Day with a book swap!
Bring a new or gently used book and exchange it for something new. Include a Valentine note in your donation for the next reader.
VALENTINE’S DAY BOOK SWAP
14 February, 1 - 4 pm
Avant Garden, Anoka
Twin Cities Valentine’s night dinner with live entertainment from dueling pianos!
Expect food, drinks, sing-alongs, and high-energy piano performances that turn dinner into a full night out.
Dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30 (grilled chicken and garlic cream sauce), and dueling pianos 7 - 10 pm. $40 for dinner and the show, or $20 for the show only.
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER + DUELING PIANOS
14 February, 5:30 - 10 pm
Big Wood Brewery, Vadnais Heights
Minneapolis, dog lovers looking for love, this one’s for you.
A Valentine’s night social for humans and dogs!
Grab a relationship status wristband, shop the dog vendors, get a pet caricature, or hit the photo booth to update your dating profile.
Suggested donation of 10 dollars supports Ruff Start Rescue, and the first $500 will be matched by the brewery.
DATING WITH DOGS
14 February, 6 - 9 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Minneapolis vintage lovers, a moment…
Next week, one of the city’s biggest vintage markets in the Twin Cities will be in NE MPLS.
Shop dozens of vendors selling clothing, accessories, home goods, plus coffee pop-ups, food, and a DJ.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
15 February, 11 am – 4 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis, browse books with a beer in hand at this adults-only book fair hosted at a local brewery next week!
Expect 30 curated vendors and local authors. Some of my favorite Threads friends included! 🤍
ADULT BOOK FAIR
15 February, 11 am - 4 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
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