{"id":2317094,"date":"2026-03-07T12:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2317094"},"modified":"2026-03-07T12:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:03:17","slug":"minneapolimedia-entertainment-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-march-7-to-march-8-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/minneapolimedia-entertainment-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-march-7-to-march-8-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide &#8211; March 7 to March 8, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><strong><em>MinneapoliMedia Community Events Desk<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and surrounding suburbs, the first full weekend of March brings a diverse slate of entertainment and community activities. Touring Broadway productions, live concerts, family festivals, sporting events, and cultural programming are all on the calendar across the Twin Cities.<\/h3>\n<p>Below is a curated look at some of the most notable events taking place Saturday and Sunday across the metro area.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Theater and Performing Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Water for Elephants (Touring Broadway Production)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Orpheum Theatre<\/p>\n<p>The national Broadway tour of the musical <em>Water for Elephants<\/em> continues its Twin Cities engagement this weekend. Adapted from Sara Gruen\u2019s bestselling novel, the production follows a young veterinarian who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression and finds himself drawn into a world of spectacle, romance, and risk beneath the big top.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Showtimes<\/strong><br \/>Saturday at 7:30 PM<br \/>Sunday at 1:00 PM<\/p>\n<h2><strong>If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Ballet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ballet Co.Laboratory presents a family friendly ballet adaptation of the beloved children\u2019s book. The production brings the playful story to life through dance, storytelling, and music designed to engage young audiences and families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performances<\/strong><br \/>Saturday at 3:00 PM<br \/>Saturday at 6:30 PM<br \/>Sunday at 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tickets typically range from $30 to $40.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stevie Ray\u2019s Comedy Cabaret: This Musical is a Joke<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chanhassen Dinner Theatres<\/p>\n<p>This improvised musical comedy closes its run Saturday night in Chanhassen. Performers build an entirely original musical based on audience suggestions, meaning each show unfolds differently and no two performances are ever the same.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>ABBAsolutely Fab<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This energetic tribute concert celebrates the music of ABBA. Twin Cities vocalists Jenny Russ and Katy Vernon lead the production, performing iconic hits such as <em>Dancing Queen<\/em>, <em>Mamma Mia<\/em>, and <em>Take a Chance on Me<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Americana Roots Showcase<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Cedar Cultural Center<\/p>\n<p>Saturday night at The Cedar Cultural Center features a double bill highlighting regional Americana and folk artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performers<\/strong><br \/>Maygen &amp; The Birdwatcher<br \/>Pistol Whippin&#8217; Party Penguins<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>Saturday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Canadian Folk Songwriters Night<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Cedar Cultural Center<\/p>\n<p>Sunday evening brings a showcase of Canadian folk musicians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Artists<\/strong><br \/>James Keelaghan<br \/>David Woodhead<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>Sunday from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Legacy of Lilith Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Celebration of Women in Music<br \/>Crooners Supper Club<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of International Women&#8217;s Day, performers gather to celebrate the legacy of the groundbreaking touring festival Lilith Fair and the artists who helped shape a generation of women in music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong><br \/>Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minnesota Gophers vs Northwestern<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota Golden Gophers men&#8217;s basketball vs<br \/>Northwestern Wildcats men&#8217;s basketball<\/p>\n<p>Location<br \/>Williams Arena<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Gophers host Northwestern in a late season Big Ten matchup with potential conference tournament implications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tipoff<\/strong><br \/>Saturday at 8:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jurassic Quest x Brick Fest Live<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Minneapolis Convention Center<\/p>\n<p>Families can explore life size animatronic dinosaurs alongside interactive building stations inspired by LEGO style creations. The traveling exhibition features hands on displays, educational exhibits, and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Family Day at the Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/p>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s community celebration includes hands-on art activities, live music performances, and demonstrations from local artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>10:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission<\/strong><br \/>Free<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Taiko Drumming Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Landmark Center<\/p>\n<p>TaikoArts Midwest presents Ens\u014d Daiko in a lively demonstration of traditional Japanese taiko drumming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>Sunday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Standard Vintage Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>American Swedish Institute<\/p>\n<p>More than twenty vendors gather for a curated vintage market featuring clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and retro home goods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong><br \/>Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>11:00 AM to 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Maple Syrup Making Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Eden Prairie Outdoor Center<\/p>\n<p>Families can learn how maple sap is harvested and transformed into syrup during this seasonal outdoor program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong><br \/>Saturday from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong><br \/>$12 per family<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaming and Pop Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Twin Cities Geek Gaming Convention<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hilton Minneapolis St Paul Airport<\/p>\n<p>The weekend convention brings together tabletop gaming enthusiasts for panels, role playing sessions, tournaments, and vendor exhibits focused on gaming culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong><br \/>Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Weekend Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even in the closing stretch of winter, the Twin Cities entertainment scene continues to deliver a full slate of options for residents and visitors alike. Touring Broadway productions, independent music performances, college basketball, gaming conventions, and family oriented programming highlight the region\u2019s dynamic cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p>For many Twin Cities residents, the first weekend of March offers an opportunity to explore the arts, support local performers, and participate in community events before the arrival of spring across Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/minneapolimedia.town.news\"><strong><em>MinneapoliMedia<\/em><\/strong><br \/><\/a>Community. Culture. Civic Life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v7.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source minneapolimedia.town.news \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MinneapoliMedia Community Events Desk Across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and surrounding suburbs, the first full weekend of March brings a diverse slate of entertainment and community activities. Touring Broadway productions, live concerts, family festivals, sporting events, and cultural programming are all on the calendar across the Twin Cities. 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