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Below is a curated look at some of the most notable events taking place Saturday and Sunday across the metro area.<\/p>\n Theater and Performing Arts<\/p>\n Orpheum Theatre<\/p>\n The national Broadway tour of 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 Tickets and full show schedule: Showtimes<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday at 7:30 PM The musical runs in Minneapolis from March 3 through March 8 at the Orpheum Theatre.<\/p>\n 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 Tickets and event information: Performances<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday at 3:00 PM Tickets typically range from $30 to $40.<\/p>\n Chanhassen Dinner Theatres<\/p>\n 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 Event information and tickets: 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 Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Take a Chance on Me.<\/p>\n More event information: Live Music<\/p>\n The Cedar Cultural Center<\/p>\n Saturday night at The Cedar Cultural Center features a double bill highlighting regional Americana and folk artists.<\/p>\n Tickets and event details: Performers<\/strong><\/p>\n Maygen & The Birdwatcher Time<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM<\/p>\n The Cedar Cultural Center<\/p>\n Sunday evening brings a showcase of Canadian folk musicians.<\/p>\n Event information: Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n James Keelaghan Time<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM<\/p>\n Celebration of Women in Music In recognition of International Women’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 Event information and reservations: Date<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, March 8<\/p>\n Sports<\/p>\n Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball vs Location Tickets and game information: Tipoff<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday at 8:00 PM<\/p>\n The late season Big Ten matchup carries conference tournament implications as both teams battle for positioning.<\/p>\n Family Activities<\/p>\n Minneapolis Convention Center<\/p>\n 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 Tickets and event information: The event runs March 6 through March 8 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.<\/p>\n Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s community celebration includes hands on art activities, live music performances, and demonstrations from local artists.<\/p>\n Event details: Time<\/strong><\/p>\n 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n Free<\/p>\n Landmark Center<\/p>\n TaikoArts Midwest presents Ens\u014d Daiko in a lively demonstration of traditional Japanese taiko drumming.<\/p>\n Event details: Time<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM<\/p>\n American Swedish Institute<\/p>\n More than twenty vendors gather for a curated vintage market featuring clothing, jewelry, ceramics, and retro home goods.<\/p>\n Event information: Date<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n Time<\/strong><\/p>\n 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM<\/p>\n Eden Prairie Outdoor Center<\/p>\n Families can learn how maple sap is harvested and transformed into syrup during this seasonal outdoor program.<\/p>\n Event details: Time:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n $12 per family<\/p>\n Gaming and Pop Culture<\/p>\n Hilton Minneapolis St Paul Airport<\/p>\n The weekend convention brings together tabletop gaming enthusiasts for panels, role playing sessions, tournaments, and vendor exhibits focused on gaming culture.<\/p>\n Event information: Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n The Weekend Takeaway<\/p>\n 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 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 Event Links and Tickets<\/p>\n Readers looking for more information, tickets, or venue details for this weekend\u2019s events can visit the official pages below.<\/p>\n Water for Elephants Broadway Tour If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Ballet | Ballet Co.Laboratory Stevie Ray\u2019s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres ABBAsolutely Fab Tribute Concert The Cedar Cultural Center Concerts Legacy of Lilith Fair | Crooners Supper Club Minnesota Gophers Basketball Tickets Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Experience Family Day at the Minneapolis Institute of Art TaikoArts Midwest Performance at Landmark Center Standard Vintage Market | American Swedish Institute Maple Syrup Workshop | Eden Prairie Outdoor Center Twin Cities Geek Gaming Convention MinneapoliMedia<\/strong>Water for Elephants (Touring Broadway Production)<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/hennepinarts.org\/events\/water-for-elephants<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday at 1:00 PM<\/p>\nIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie Ballet<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.balletcolaboratory.org<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday at 6:30 PM
Sunday at 3:00 PM<\/p>\nStevie Ray\u2019s Comedy Cabaret: This Musical is a Joke<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/chanhassendt.com<\/a><\/p>\nABBAsolutely Fab<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.meetminneapolis.com<\/a><\/p>\nAmericana Roots Showcase<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.thecedar.org<\/a><\/p>\n
Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins<\/p>\nCanadian Folk Songwriters Night<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.thecedar.org<\/a><\/p>\n
David Woodhead<\/p>\nLegacy of Lilith Fair<\/h2>\n
Crooners Supper Club<\/p>\n
https:\/\/croonersmn.com<\/a><\/p>\nMinnesota Gophers vs Northwestern<\/h2>\n
Northwestern Wildcats men’s basketball<\/p>\n
Williams Arena<\/p>\n
https:\/\/gophersports.com<\/a><\/p>\nJurassic Quest x Brick Fest Live<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.jurassicquest.com<\/a><\/p>\nFamily Day at the Museum<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/new.artsmia.org<\/a><\/p>\nTaiko Drumming Performance<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/taikoartsmidwest.org<\/a><\/p>\nStandard Vintage Market<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/asimn.org<\/a><\/p>\nMaple Syrup Making Workshop<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/www.edenprairie.org<\/a><\/p>\nTwin Cities Geek Gaming Convention<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/twincitiesgeek.com<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/hennepinarts.org\/events\/water-for-elephants<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.balletcolaboratory.org<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/chanhassendt.com<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.meetminneapolis.com<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.thecedar.org<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/croonersmn.com<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/gophersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.jurassicquest.com<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/new.artsmia.org<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/taikoartsmidwest.org<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/asimn.org<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.edenprairie.org<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/twincitiesgeek.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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