Indoors or out this state has it all!
Feeling hearty? It’s Art Shanty Weekend Lake Harriet is transformed into a vibrant village, full of fantastical structures, bustling with musicians and performers of all kinds. Long Lake Regional Park is hosting MN Ice Castes in New Brighton and Destination Winter continues in St Paul
Indoor fun celebrates music and culture. Mick Sterling is performing the beautiful songs of Van Morrison or check out the Best Beatles Tribute on Earth. Experience wordwide traditions at an authentic Chinese celebration of spring or venture to the Middle East with a women’s party, and delight in dance, food and friendship, followed by the ritual of henna painting
Dec. 6 – Feb. 22, St. Paul
Destination Winter Saint Paul
Destination Winter Saint Paul is bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to Lowertown. All ages will enjoy the relocation of Wells Fargo WinterSkate from Landmark Plaza to the playing surface at CHS Field, as well as the return of the 40-foot Securian SuperSlide for the first time since Super Bowl LII. 651-644-6659; 651-202-2700
Jan. 17-18, Chanhassen
Beautiful Vision – The Songs of Van Morrison
The many incarnations of Van Morrison from “Brown-Eyed Girl” and “Domino” to “Into The Mystic” and “Cleaning Windows” is celebrated and led by Twin Cities’ soul and bluesman Mick Sterling and a band so strong that Van Morrison would surely choose it for his own. Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. 952-934-1525
Jan. 17 – (weather dependent), New Brighton
Minnesota Ice Castles
Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction located in six cities across North America. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and more. Long Lake Regional Park.
Jan. 18, Burnsville
1964: The Tribute
Since the early 80s, 1964: The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” 1964: The Tribute takes audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 astonishingly recreates an early 60’s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. Ames Center. 952-895-4685
Jan. 18 – Feb. 9 (Saturdays and Sundays), Minneapolis
Art Shanty Projects 2020 On-Ice Program
Art Shanty Projects began in 2004 as an experiment in turning a traditional ice fishing house into a less conventional art studio and retreat on a frozen lake. Over 15 years and three lakes, it has grown into a much-anticipated annual festival that most recently hosted 40,000 visitors on Bde Unma/Lake Harriet in 2018. This year, check out more than 20 unique shanties, as well as over 150 artists and performers. The icy lake is transformed into a vibrant village, full of fantastical structures, bustling with musicians and performers of all kinds. Bde Unma/Lake Harriet. 612-567-6844
Jan. 19, Bloomington
2020 Year of the Rat, Celebrating the Spring Festival
No need to travel the 7,000 + miles trip to China to experience an authentic, traditional Chinese celebration. View spectacular cultural displays and presentations during this 4 1/2-hour event, and bring home exotic Chinese merchandise, food and artifacts. Co-hosted by Minnesota International Chinese School. Oak Grove Middle School. 612-618-0067
Jan. 19, Minneapolis
Jawaahir Dance Company’s 27th Annual Henna Party
Venture to the Middle East with a traditional Middle Eastern women’s party, and delight in an afternoon of henna, dance, food and friendship. Jawaahir Dance Company starts your party off with a short, captivating performance, followed by the ritual of henna painting traditionally done at women’s celebrations. Also enjoy refreshments, and mingle with friends and company members. Experience the hospitality of the Middle East. Jawaahir Dance Company. 612-872-6050
Event highlights around the state this week include:
Jan. 17-18, Worthington
Winterfest
Jan. 17 – Feb. 9 (Fridays through Sundays), Spicer
Spicer Winterfest
Jan. 17-19, Hackensack
Back to Hack Winter Festival
Jan. 18, Pine City
Winter Frolic
Event Information provided by ExploreMN.