{"id":2409227,"date":"2026-05-09T16:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T16:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2409227"},"modified":"2026-05-09T16:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T16:52:56","slug":"minneapolimedia-presents-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-mothers-day-weekend-edition-may-9-10-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/minneapolimedia-presents-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-mothers-day-weekend-edition-may-9-10-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities \u2013 Entertainment Guide: Mother\u2019s Day Weekend Edition, May 9\u201310, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Mother\u2019s Day weekend is bringing a packed entertainment calendar across the Twin Cities, with everything from nationally touring concerts and Broadway productions to free cultural festivals, public art fairs, food truck gatherings, and family-centered community events.<\/p>\n<p>Across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hopkins, Burnsville, and surrounding suburbs, residents and visitors will find dozens of opportunities to celebrate the weekend through music, theater, sports, arts, food, and cultural programming.<\/p>\n<p>Here is MinneapoliMedia\u2019s expanded guide to some of the biggest entertainment events happening across the Twin Cities this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theater and Performing Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Orpheum Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403<\/p>\n<p>The Broadway touring production of <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/em> continues its Minneapolis run this weekend, bringing one of the most technically ambitious stage productions currently touring North America to downtown Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Performances are scheduled for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Starting around $109+<\/p>\n<p>Ticket prices begin around $100 depending on seating availability and resale demand.<\/p>\n<p>The production features large-scale illusion effects, moving stagecraft, and cinematic-style transitions adapted from the original West End and Broadway versions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Little Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Guthrie Theater<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415<\/p>\n<p>The Guthrie Theater continues its acclaimed production of <em>Little Women<\/em>, adapted from Louisa May Alcott\u2019s classic novel.<\/p>\n<p>Weekend performances include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday: 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Starting around $76+<\/p>\n<p>Tickets generally begin around $70 depending on seating section.<\/p>\n<p>The production has drawn strong regional attendance for its emotionally grounded interpretation and multigenerational appeal, making it a popular Mother\u2019s Day weekend outing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minnesota Opera Presents <\/strong><strong><em>Pagliacci<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Ordway Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 345 Washington St, St. Paul, MN 55102<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Opera presents <em>Pagliacci<\/em> Saturday evening in downtown St. Paul.<\/p>\n<p>Performance:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Starting around $53+<\/p>\n<p>Ticket prices begin around $50.<\/p>\n<p>The production revisits Ruggero Leoncavallo\u2019s iconic opera centered on jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy within a traveling performance troupe.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Wizard of Oz<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Children&#8217;s Theatre Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404<\/p>\n<p>Families looking for child-friendly entertainment can attend <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em> at the Children\u2019s Theatre Company.<\/p>\n<p>Performances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday: 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Prices vary by seating section<\/p>\n<p>The production blends live performance, music, and visual effects designed for younger audiences and family attendance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Twin Cities Ballet: <\/strong><strong><em>Narnia<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Ames Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337<\/p>\n<p>Twin Cities Ballet presents <em>Narnia<\/em> this weekend in Burnsville.<\/p>\n<p>Showtimes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Prices vary by seating section<\/p>\n<p>The family-oriented ballet production adapts C.S. Lewis\u2019 fantasy world through classical and contemporary choreography.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>YUNGBLUD: IDOLS \u2013 The World Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The Armory<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 500 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415<\/p>\n<p>British rock artist YUNGBLUD brings his <em>IDOLS World Tour<\/em> to Minneapolis Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>Concert:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Approximately $76 to $81+<\/p>\n<p>Tickets range roughly from $75 upward depending on availability.<\/p>\n<p>The performance is expected to draw one of the weekend\u2019s largest younger music crowds downtown.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mdou Moctar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Fine Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 318 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401<\/p>\n<p>Nigerien guitarist and songwriter Mdou Moctar performs Saturday evening in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Concert:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Starting around $96+<\/p>\n<p>Known internationally for blending Tuareg guitar traditions with psychedelic rock influences, Mdou Moctar has become one of the most celebrated African touring artists in alternative music circles.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Afghan Whigs 40th Anniversary Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Varsity Theater<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1308 SE 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55414<\/p>\n<p>Alternative rock band The Afghan Whigs performs Sunday night alongside Mercury Rev.<\/p>\n<p>Concert:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Prices vary by seating section<\/p>\n<p>The tour marks four decades since the band\u2019s formation and is expected to attract longtime fans from across the Upper Midwest.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Eli Winter Trio with Luke Schneider<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The Cedar Cultural Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454<\/p>\n<p>Experimental guitarist Eli Winter performs Saturday night with pedal steel artist Luke Schneider.<\/p>\n<p>Concert:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Prices vary by seating section<\/p>\n<p>The Cedar\u2019s programming continues to emphasize globally influenced and genre-crossing music traditions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wage War<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>First Avenue<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403<\/p>\n<p>Metalcore band Wage War headlines Saturday night at First Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>Concert:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Starting around $106+<\/p>\n<p>The show is expected to be among the heavier live music offerings of the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festivals and Community Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minneapolis Sculpture Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403<\/p>\n<p>One of the largest outdoor art gatherings of the weekend returns to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>The event features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 170 artists<\/li>\n<li>Botanical and artisan vendors<\/li>\n<li>Live music<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks<\/li>\n<li>Family programming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>The fair is expected to draw thousands throughout the weekend due to favorable spring weather and Mother\u2019s Day foot traffic.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Doors Open Minneapolis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Doors Open Minneapolis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Primary Information Hub Address:<\/strong> Various locations throughout Minneapolis<\/p>\n<p>The citywide \u201cbehind-the-scenes\u201d event returns Saturday and Sunday, opening access to more than 75 buildings and venues across Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Participating locations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic theaters<\/li>\n<li>Architectural landmarks<\/li>\n<li>Public buildings<\/li>\n<li>Arts spaces<\/li>\n<li>Commercial properties normally closed to the public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>Admission is free across participating sites.<\/p>\n<p>Among the featured destinations are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Ritz Theater<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413<\/li>\n<li>Foshay Tower<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 821 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Hopkins Food Truck Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Hopkins Food Truck Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343<\/p>\n<p>Hopkins\u2019 annual food truck festival returns to Mainstreet Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>Festival highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 50 food trucks<\/li>\n<li>Local vendors<\/li>\n<li>Live music<\/li>\n<li>Family activities<\/li>\n<li>Specialty merchandise booths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event has grown into one of the larger suburban food festivals in the Twin Cities metro.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Union Depot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 214 4th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101<\/p>\n<p>The annual Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival takes place Sunday in St. Paul.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>The free festival celebrates Hmong cultural traditions through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional qeej performances<\/li>\n<li>Dance<\/li>\n<li>Music<\/li>\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n<li>Artisan vendors<\/li>\n<li>Family activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event continues to serve as one of the Twin Cities\u2019 most visible Hmong cultural celebrations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Activities and Mother\u2019s Day Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mother\u2019s Day Streetcar Rides<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Streetcar Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2330 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55410<\/p>\n<p>Historic streetcar rides return Sunday as part of the museum\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day programming.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free for mothers<br \/><strong>General Admission:<\/strong> Approximately $3<\/p>\n<p>Pricing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free for mothers<\/li>\n<li>Approximately $3 for general riders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The vintage trolley rides along Lake Harriet remain one of the more unique family traditions in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Saint Paul Civic Symphony Mother\u2019s Day Concert<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Landmark Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 75 W 5th St, St. Paul, MN 55102<\/p>\n<p>The Saint Paul Civic Symphony presents a free Mother\u2019s Day concert Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Performance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>The event offers orchestral programming in one of downtown St. Paul\u2019s most historic venues.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Linden Hills Farmers Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Linden Hills Farmers Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 5628 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419<\/p>\n<p>For families seeking a quieter Mother\u2019s Day outing, the Linden Hills Farmers Market opens Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local produce<\/li>\n<li>Baked goods<\/li>\n<li>Flowers<\/li>\n<li>Artisan products<\/li>\n<li>Prepared foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minnesota Lynx Home Opener<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Target Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403<\/p>\n<p>The Lynx open their home schedule Saturday night in downtown Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p>Game:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Prices vary by seating location and resale availability<\/p>\n<p>The matchup was rescheduled from Sunday, creating a busy sports and entertainment evening downtown.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Basketball<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Target Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves continue playoff action Saturday evening at Target Center.<\/p>\n<p>Tipoff:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Market pricing applies; playoff ticket prices vary significantly by seating section and resale demand<\/p>\n<p>With both playoff basketball and the Lynx home opener occurring the same weekend, downtown Minneapolis is expected to experience heavy traffic and increased parking demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Weekend Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mother\u2019s Day weekend across the Twin Cities reflects the region\u2019s broad entertainment landscape, combining international touring acts, major theatrical productions, multicultural festivals, local food events, family-centered programming, and professional sports into one of the busiest spring weekends of the year.<\/p>\n<p>From the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and downtown theater district to neighborhood festivals and St. Paul cultural celebrations, the weekend offers residents multiple ways to celebrate art, music, food, culture, and community throughout Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Links and Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/minneapolimedia.town.news\/\"><strong><em>MinneapoliMedia<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> | Community. 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