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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities - Entertainment Guide: April 18 ~ April 19, 2026

Tom Akaolisa Editor

By the third weekend of April, the Twin Cities are no longer warming up. It is fully active.

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.

This weekend is not defined by a single event. It is defined by volume, overlap, and movement.

Below is MinneapoliMedia’s curated guide to April 18 through April 19, 2026.

Major Festivals and Featured Events

Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF)

Venue: The Main Cinema
Address: 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis
Dates/Times: Ongoing daily screenings

The largest film festival in the region continues with more than 200 films, including international selections and “Minnesota Made” features.

Price: $15–$20 per screening | Festival passes available
Tickets: https://mspfilm.org

Notes: Screenings run simultaneously across multiple time blocks. Early arrival is recommended.

St. Paul Art Crawl (Spring Edition)

Primary Venues: Union Depot + Schmidt Artist Lofts
Address (Union Depot): 214 4th St E, St Paul
Dates/Times: Friday through Sunday (peak activity Saturday–Sunday)

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.

Price: Free
Tickets: https://stpaulartcollective.org

28th Annual Spring Powwow

Venue: University of Minnesota
Address: 1925 University Ave SE, Minneapolis (Mariucci Arena area)
Time: Saturday | Grand Entry at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

A large cultural gathering featuring traditional dance, drumming, and community participation.

Price: Free (donations encouraged)

Munchie Market (Pre-4/20 Festival)

Venue: Utepils Brewing
Address: 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Food vendors, specialty products, and themed programming tied to cannabis culture.

Price: Free entry | Food and vendors priced individually

Build-Your-Own Miniature Golf Gala

Venue: Urban Growler Brewing Company
Address: 2325 Endicott St, St Paul
Time: Saturday evening

Interactive fundraising event blending art installation and mini-golf design.

Price: $35–$60
Tickets: https://youngdance.org

Theater and Performing Arts

The Jungle (Regional Premiere)

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre
Address: 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Multiple through weekend

Price: $25–$60
Tickets: https://mixedblood.com

The Mind Has a Hundred Thousand Gates

Venue: The Southern Theater
Address: 1420 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis

Price: $20–$40
Tickets: https://southerntheater.org

Fiddler on the Roof

Venue: Helene Houle Auditorium
Address: 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth (touring production stop)

Price: $30–$75

Live Music and Concerts

Los Tigres del Norte

Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Time: Saturday night

Price: $60–$150
Tickets: https://xcelenergycenter.com

The Shabby Road Orchestra (Beatles Blue Album)

Venue: The Parkway Theater
Address: 4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Price: $25–$45
Tickets: https://theparkwaytheater.com

Water From Your Eyes

Venue: The Fillmore Minneapolis
Address: 525 N 5th St, Minneapolis

Price: $30–$55
Tickets: https://fillmoreminneapolis.com

Sports

Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers

Venue: Allianz Field
Address: 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
Time: Saturday at 7:30 PM

Price: $29–$120
Tickets: https://mnufc.com

St. Paul Saints vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Venue: CHS Field
Address: 360 N Broadway St, St Paul
Time: Saturday at 2:07 PM

Price: $10–$30
Tickets: https://saintsbaseball.com

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets

Venue: Target Center
Address: 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday evening

Price: $35–$250
Tickets: https://targetcenter.com

Family and Community Activities

Rewind: Book Fair for Grownups

Venue: Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
Address: 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul

Price: $5–$15

The Great Minnsect Show

Venue: University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center
Address: 2017 Buford Ave, St Paul
Time: Saturday morning

Price: Free

Earth Day 5K Bee Run / Cleanup

Venue: Boom Island Park
Address: 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis

Price: Free participation

Curated Weekend Itineraries

Family-Friendly Track

Saturday Morning: Start at the Great Minnsect Show for structured educational programming.
Saturday Afternoon: Transition to the St. Paul Art Crawl for accessible, walkable engagement.
Sunday: Outdoor programming at Boom Island Park or Centennial Lakes Park.