MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: April 12 ~ April 13, 2026

The Twin Cities

By mid-April, the Twin Cities enters a different rhythm. The calendar is no longer tentative. It is full, layered, and moving at pace. Sports, theater, live music, and community programming are all operating simultaneously, often within blocks of each other.

This weekend reflects that convergence. Downtown Minneapolis carries the weight of large-scale events and high-energy nightlife, while Saint Paul offers a more measured cadence through cultural programming, family-centered events, and institutional spaces.

What defines the weekend is not a single headline event, but the range of choices and the need to decide how to move through them.

Below is MinneapoliMedia’s curated guide to April 12 through April 13, 2026.

Major Festivals and Featured Events

Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Opening Weekend

Venue: Target Field
Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis
Dates/Times:
Saturday at 6:10 PM
Sunday at 1:10 PM

Opening weekend continues to anchor downtown Minneapolis. The stadium environment extends beyond the field, pulling foot traffic into surrounding blocks and reshaping the downtown flow for much of the day.

Price: Approximately $12 to $35
Tickets: MLB official site and Ticketmaster

Notes: Expect congestion across downtown corridors and limited parking availability.

Minnesota Golf Show

Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center
Address: 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis
Time: All weekend

A large indoor gathering for enthusiasts and casual attendees alike. Demonstrations, vendor exhibits, and equipment showcases run continuously.

Price: $13 general admission
Free for ages 17 and under

Urban Expedition: Ukraine

Venue: Landmark Center
Address: 75 W 5th St, Saint Paul
Time: Sunday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

A family-centered cultural program featuring traditional music, dance, and crafts. The event operates at a slower pace and is accessible to all ages.

Price: Free

Theater and Performing Arts

SUFFS – The Musical

Venue: Orpheum Theatre
Address: 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Multiple performances through Sunday

A nationally recognized production centered on the women’s suffrage movement. The show continues to draw consistent attendance in the downtown theater district.

Price: Approximately $18 to $90+
Tickets: Hennepin Theatre Trust and Ticketmaster

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

Venue: State Theatre
Address: 805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday at 7:00 PM

A full-scale classical ballet production with detailed staging and choreography.

Price: Approximately $88 to $180

Gutenberg! The Musical!

Venue: Ritz Theater
Address: 345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday at 2:00 PM

A smaller-scale comedic production that operates in contrast to the larger downtown shows, focusing on parody and audience engagement.

Price: Varies

Live Music and Concerts

Seven Lions

Venue: The Armory
Address: 500 S 6th St, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday
Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 8:00 PM

A high-production electronic performance built around lighting, sound design, and crowd energy.

Price: Approximately $40 to $80
Tickets: Armory website and major ticket platforms

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Address: 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday at 8:45 PM

A controlled, intimate concert format centered on orchestral interpretations under candlelight.

Price: Starting around $75

Notes: Late entry is not permitted once the performance begins.

Mary Halvorson

Venue: Cedar Cultural Center
Address: 416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday at 7:30 PM

A technically focused, smaller-venue performance that emphasizes musicianship over scale.

Comedy and Nightlife

Acme Comedy Company

Venue: 708 N 1st St, Minneapolis

Multiple performances run nightly, featuring both touring and local comedians. Shows are structured and time-bound, offering a clear alternative to longer events.

Buzzer Beater Comedy

Venue: Hoggsbreath
Time: Sunday at 7:00 PM

An interactive format where audience members can end sets in real time, creating an unpredictable environment.

Family and Community Activities

24th Annual Easterfestival

Venue: Philippine Center of Minnesota
Time: Saturday morning

Community-focused event featuring food, cultural programming, and family activities.

Price: Free

Spring Seed Bee

Venue: Minnesota Tool Library
Location: Saint Paul
Time: Sunday at 9:00 AM

Hands-on workshop and seed exchange centered on gardening and sustainability.

MindBloom Experience

Venue: Museum of Illusions, Mall of America
Address: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington
Time: Sunday starting at 10:00 AM

Interactive installations and visual exhibits designed for families and younger audiences.

Price: Approximately $22 to $27

Sports

Minnesota continues a full sports calendar across multiple venues:

• Minnesota Frost (PWHL)
  Venue: Xcel Energy Center
  Time: Saturday at 1:00 PM
• Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets
  Venue: Target Center
  Time: Sunday at 6:00 PM
• Gophers Baseball vs. Washington
  Venue: Siebert Field
  Time: Sunday at 1:05 PM

Curated Weekend Itineraries

Family-Friendly Track

Sunday – Saint Paul (Daytime)
Begin at Landmark Center for Urban Expedition: Ukraine. The event offers structured programming that remains accessible and educational for younger attendees.

Sunday – Minneapolis (Evening)
Transition to the Museum of Illusions or a low-intensity theater option such as a matinee performance.

Monday Alternative (If extending weekend)
Science Museum of Minnesota or Como Park Conservatory for slower-paced engagement.

Couples and Night-Out Track

Sunday – Minneapolis (Daytime)
Start with a Twins game at Target Field. The environment extends beyond the game itself, offering a full downtown experience.

Sunday – Evening Options

• Candlelight concert for a quieter, more intimate setting
• Seven Lions at The Armory for a high-energy experience
• SUFFS at the Orpheum for a structured theatrical evening

Late Night
Acme Comedy Company or downtown lounge venues for a controlled close to the evening

The Weekend Takeaway

This weekend is defined by overlap.

Large-scale sporting events, theater productions, concerts, and community programming are all operating within the same narrow window. In downtown Minneapolis, that overlap translates into density, movement, and sustained energy. In Saint Paul, it creates options that remain accessible without the same level of congestion.

There is no single way to experience the weekend. The outcome depends on where you decide to position yourself and how you choose to move between spaces.

Event Links and Tickets

Target Field (Minnesota Twins): https://www.mlb.com/twins
The Armory: https://www.armorymn.com
Hennepin Theatre Trust: https://hennepintheatretrust.org
Minneapolis Convention Center: https://www.minneapolis.org
Landmark Center: https://www.landmarkcenter.org
Science Museum of Minnesota: https://www.smm.org

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