{"id":2378720,"date":"2026-04-18T07:58:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2378720"},"modified":"2026-04-18T07:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:58:18","slug":"minneapolimedia-entertainment-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-april-18-april-19-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/minneapolimedia-entertainment-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-april-18-april-19-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities &#8211; Entertainment Guide: April 18 ~ April 19, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>By the third weekend of April, the Twin Cities are no longer warming up. It is fully active.<\/p>\n<p>Two anchor events, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival and the St. Paul Art Crawl, expand across multiple venues and pull smaller events into their orbit. At the same time, sports, live performance, and community programming continue at full pace.<\/p>\n<p>This weekend is not defined by a single event. It is defined by volume, overlap, and movement.<\/p>\n<p>Below is MinneapoliMedia\u2019s curated guide to April 18 through April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Major Festivals and Featured Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: The Main Cinema<br \/>Address: 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis<br \/>Dates\/Times: Ongoing daily screenings<\/p>\n<p>The largest film festival in the region continues with more than 200 films, including international selections and \u201cMinnesota Made\u201d features.<\/p>\n<p>Price: $15\u2013$20 per screening | Festival passes available<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mspfilm.org\/\"> https:\/\/mspfilm.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notes: Screenings run simultaneously across multiple time blocks. Early arrival is recommended.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>St. Paul Art Crawl (Spring Edition)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Primary Venues: Union Depot + Schmidt Artist Lofts<br \/>Address (Union Depot): 214 4th St E, St Paul<br \/>Dates\/Times: Friday through Sunday (peak activity Saturday\u2013Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>A multi-site event featuring dozens of regional artists. Union Depot hosts a concentrated showcase on Sunday, while Schmidt Artist Lofts provides multi-floor studio access.<\/p>\n<p>Price: Free<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stpaulartcollective.org\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> https:\/\/stpaulartcollective.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>28th Annual Spring Powwow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: University of Minnesota<br \/>Address: 1925 University Ave SE, Minneapolis (Mariucci Arena area)<br \/>Time: Saturday | Grand Entry at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>A large cultural gathering featuring traditional dance, drumming, and community participation.<\/p>\n<p>Price: Free (donations encouraged)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Munchie Market (Pre-4\/20 Festival)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Utepils Brewing<br \/>Address: 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis<br \/>Time: Sunday, 12:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Food vendors, specialty products, and themed programming tied to cannabis culture.<\/p>\n<p>Price: Free entry | Food and vendors priced individually<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Build-Your-Own Miniature Golf Gala<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Urban Growler Brewing Company<br \/>Address: 2325 Endicott St, St Paul<br \/>Time: Saturday evening<\/p>\n<p>Interactive fundraising event blending art installation and mini-golf design.<\/p>\n<p>Price: $35\u2013$60<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youngdance.org\/\"> https:\/\/youngdance.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Theater and Performing Arts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The Jungle (Regional Premiere)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre<br \/>Address: 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis<br \/>Showtimes: Multiple through weekend<\/p>\n<p>Price: $25\u2013$60<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mixedblood.com\/\"> https:\/\/mixedblood.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Mind Has a Hundred Thousand Gates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: The Southern Theater<br \/>Address: 1420 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis<\/p>\n<p>Price: $20\u2013$40<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/southerntheater.org\/\"> https:\/\/southerntheater.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fiddler on the Roof<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Helene Houle Auditorium<br \/>Address: 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth (touring production stop)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $30\u2013$75<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Live Music and Concerts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Los Tigres del Norte<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Xcel Energy Center<br \/>Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul<br \/>Time: Saturday night<\/p>\n<p>Price: $60\u2013$150<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com\/\"> https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Shabby Road Orchestra (Beatles Blue Album)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: The Parkway Theater<br \/>Address: 4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis<\/p>\n<p>Price: $25\u2013$45<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theparkwaytheater.com\/\"> https:\/\/theparkwaytheater.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Water From Your Eyes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: The Fillmore Minneapolis<br \/>Address: 525 N 5th St, Minneapolis<\/p>\n<p>Price: $30\u2013$55<br \/>Tickets: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fillmoreminneapolis.com\">https:\/\/fillmoreminneapolis.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sports<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Allianz Field<br \/>Address: 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul<br \/>Time: Saturday at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Price: $29\u2013$120<br \/>Tickets: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mnufc.com\">https:\/\/mnufc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>St. Paul Saints vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: CHS Field<br \/>Address: 360 N Broadway St, St Paul<br \/>Time: Saturday at 2:07 PM<\/p>\n<p>Price: $10\u2013$30<br \/>Tickets:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saintsbaseball.com\/\"> https:\/\/saintsbaseball.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Target Center<br \/>Address: 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis<br \/>Time: Sunday evening<\/p>\n<p>Price: $35\u2013$250<br \/>Tickets: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/targetcenter.com\">https:\/\/targetcenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Family and Community Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Rewind: Book Fair for Grownups<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Minnesota State Fair Grandstand<br \/>Address: 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul<\/p>\n<p>Price: $5\u2013$15<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Great Minnsect Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center<br \/>Address: 2017 Buford Ave, St Paul<br \/>Time: Saturday morning<\/p>\n<p>Price: Free<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Earth Day 5K Bee Run \/ Cleanup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venue: Boom Island Park<br \/>Address: 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis<\/p>\n<p>Price: Free participation<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Curated Weekend Itineraries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Family-Friendly Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday Morning: Start at the Great Minnsect Show for structured educational programming.<br \/>Saturday Afternoon: Transition to the St. Paul Art Crawl for accessible, walkable engagement.<br \/>Sunday: Outdoor programming at Boom Island Park or Centennial Lakes Park.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Couples and Night-Out Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday Afternoon: Begin at MSPIFF screenings at The Main Cinema.<br \/>Saturday Night Options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Tigres del Norte (large-scale concert)<\/li>\n<li>The Shabby Road Orchestra (mid-size venue)<\/li>\n<li>ARENA DANCES (intimate performance setting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Late Night: Uptown or North Loop nightlife venues.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Weekend Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This weekend operates at scale.<\/p>\n<p>Major festivals are not contained events. They extend across venues, neighborhoods, and time blocks, creating sustained movement across the metro.<\/p>\n<p>Minneapolis carries the density and late-night energy.<br \/>Saint Paul provides space, pacing, and accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>The question is not what to do.<br \/>It is how to move through it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Event Links and Tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/minneapolimedia.town.news\/\"><strong><em>MinneapoliMedia<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> | Community. Culture. 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