Welcome to Minnesota — the state where within two weeks we can be snowed on, rained on and get tornado warnings in multiple counties. What makes it worth it? Those rare one-or-two days of warmth, sun and 60 degree weather. Luckily enough, we have a few of those days heading our way this weekend with lots of events happening across the metro to get you out and about in the warmth.
Some venues in the Twin Cities require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. Events allow all ages unless otherwise noted.
Earth Day at Franconia
What better way to celebrate our Mother Earth than to spend the day outside surrounded by sun, plants and art? Franconia Sculpture Park is hosting a volunteer event focused on weeding the park, spreading trap rock and repairing any damage to the sculptures from the winter. The event will include lunch and drinks for all volunteers, as well as a guided tour of the park. This event is free but does require registration. Free, 9:00 a.m., April 22.
Dante Powell at Comedy Corner Underground
After reaching No. 1 on iTunes and Amazon Comedy with his album “The Squirrels Get Fat,” Dante Powell will be performing two hour-and-a-half live stand-up comedy sets this weekend at Comedy Corner Underground in Minneapolis. $12, 8:00 p.m., April 22-23.
Hippo Campus at the Armory
The Twin Cities-based indie sensation, Hippo Campus, will be making the last stop of their “LP3” tour at the Armory on Saturday night. The band is one of only two Minnesota-based musicians to ever play the over 8,000-seat venue — the other artist being Lizzo in 2019. $37, 7:30 p.m., April 23.
Twin Cities Vintage Fest
The holy grail of vintage concert T-shirts, corduroy overalls and lovingly-worn Chuck Taylors is returning to the Convention Center this weekend. With over 100 vendors devoted to bringing back the looks of the ‘80s and ‘90s, Twin Cities Vintage Fest is returning fully equipped with a vintage video game arcade, a throw-back photo booth and more clothing than any thrifter could ever dream of. $5-25, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., April 23.
Cat Power at the Varsity
With her sultry hits, loveable covers and acoustic dream-like melodies, Cat Power will be performing on the Varsity’s stage on Saturday night. $45, 7:00 p.m., April 23.
Houseplant Pop-up and Swap
Celebrating all things “planty,” this event is being held at Wagners Garden Center and will include community planting workshops throughout the day, an all-things-plant-themed mini market, and a plant swap – think “bring a plant, take a plant.” This event is free but requires registration. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., April 23.
Earth Day Clothing Swap
In honor of Earth Day, the second annual Earth Day Clothing Swap is taking place in Saint Paul. By bringing your gently used clothing items to trade with other visitors, you fight fast fashion, a leading environmental pollutant. This is a free event, but it does require registration. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., April 23.
Urban Jungle Flea Market
Teaming up with over 50 vendors, Urban Jungle is returning with their 2022 flea market located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis. Spanning vintage clothing, hype gear, art and food, this one-day event offers a little spring shopping for everyone. Free, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., April 24.
Dirty Laundry – A MN Fashion Week Show and Dance Party
April 24 marks the first day of Minnesota Fashion Week and Hook and Ladder Theater is hosting a locals-only fashion show highlighting Twin Cities-based designers through modeling and dance. 21-plus, $20-50, 7:00 p.m., April 24.
Power Rager Sundays
For those looking to turn their Sunday-funday into a Sunday-fun-night, Icehouse in Minneapolis is the perfect destination. Power Rager Sunday’s are the venue’s weekly hip-hop dance party curated by local musicians Mike The Martyr and Sophia Eris, and have weekly performances from up-and-coming musicians around the cities. 21-plus, $7-10, 10:00 p.m., April 24.
