COOL STUFF TO DO
LOCAL EVENTS IN THE TWIN CITIES
Don’t spend the winter bored and depressed! Check out my hand-picked list of local, fun events around the Twin Cities in February…you know, cool stuff! All links will take you directly to the event sites with details, times, and tickets (if required).
BOOZY BOOK FAIR
1 February, 4 - 6 pm
Cream & Amber, Hopkins
Beer, wine, and coffee (and books…duh!) plus a meet and greet with local authors at the cutest local bookstore.
https://creamandamber.com/event/2025-02-01/boozy-book-fair
SOURDOUGH 101
5 February, 6 - 8 pm
BUCH Taproom, Northeast Minneapolis
An intro to sourdough…leave with dough to bake at home and a well established, 105 year old starter! $75 per person, includes one drink.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4CAAAF28A0FBC25-54119106-sourdough
VALENTINE’S NIGHT MARKET
7 February, 6 - 10 pm
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop two floors of handcrafted goodies from local makers at a night market for gifts for your Valentine (or yourself). The bar will be open, and they’ll have a DJ playing love songs.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
9 February, 5 - 9 pm
Indeed Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
New to Minneapolis and/or want to meet new friends? Just show up, throw on a name tag, and start chatting with new people.
https://facebook.com/events/s/break-the-bubble-indeed-brewin/538763665608680/
DATING WITH DOGS
14 February, 5 - 8 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
A singles social where you can bring your pup plus dog vendors, a photo booth, and caricatures on site.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW POP-UP
15 February, 12 - 4 pm
Summit Brewing, St Paul
Shop records, 45s, CDs and music memorabilia from local vendors. Free admission. Free parking. All the vinyl.
https://facebook.com/events/s/twin-cities-record-show-popup-/1863941970801534/
WINTER BEER DABBLER
22 February, 3 - 6:30 pm
State Fairgrounds, St Paul
Unlimited samples of beer and cider, live music and entertainment, and food trucks. Art vendors will be in the coliseum.
https://beerdabbler.com/winter-beer-dabbler/
YACHT ROCK PARTY
22 February, 6 pm
Fine Line, Minneapolis
“Dancing in the moonlight…” 🎵 What better way to spend the evening than listening to yacht rock. $20 a ticket, 18+. Good vibes ahead.
https://www.axs.com/events/821752/dancing-in-the-moonlight-a-yacht-rock-party-tickets?cid=afffboea
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
23 February, 12 - 4 pm
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Two floors of vintage goods plus coffee, food + beverages, and a DJ. You need a ticket, but the event is free! Or $10 for first dibs at 11.
PRINCESS BRIDE MOVIE
27 February, 8 pm
Parkway Theater, South Minneapolis
Catch the 80s classic in a cool retro theater. Tickets are about $12. Doors open at 7, trivia at 7:30, movie at 8.