Top 7 Things We're Looking Forward To This Spring In Minneapolis
Spring is an exciting time in Minneapolis. The snow is melting and the layers of clothes start coming off, which means everyone is ready to start exploring the city from the outdoors. Check out all the things happening this time of year that we can't wait for!
1. Grand Opening of Diane's Place
Acclaimed pastry chef Diane Moua is opening her eagerly-anticipated Hmong American restaurant in the Food Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Diane's Place will serve breakfast and lunch, with dinner coming soon.
When: April 6
2. Minneapolis St. Paul Film Festival
The 43rd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) brings bold, exciting and inspiring works by emerging and veteran filmmakers to the Twin Cities. The carefully curated selection of 250+ new films represents some 100 cultures and countries.
When: April 11-25
3. Grand Opening of Tropes & Trifles
A bookshop dedicated solely to romance novels is opening in South Minneapolis! From meet cutes to meet disasters, and historical, soapy plots to sci-fi alien romances to LGBTQ+ representation, you're guaranteed to find something to suit your tastes at Tropes & Trifles.
When: April 13
4. Art in Bloom
A spring time tradition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this free festival is all about mixing flowers and art. See floral arrangements take shape as some of your favorite fine art pieces at the 40th Annual Art in Bloom.
When: April 25-28
5. Disney's The Lion King
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!
When: March 27 - April 28
6. Art-A-Whirl
Art-A-Whirl brings together over 800 artists at more than 60 locations showcasing their work, and is a great chance to meet and buy art from all types of different artists including painters, jewelers, photographers, and woodcarvers. This event is the largest of its kind in the country and includes opportunities to see private artist studios and galleries, demonstrations, mini-workshops, installations and special exhibitions.
Breweries and restaurants are also known to throw some pretty awesome parties to join in the fun. These are the top activities to check out during Art-A-Whirl 2024!
When: May 17-19
7. New Cocktail Bar WildChld
Chef Kamal Mohamad will open cocktail bar WildChld this spring next to his Northeast Minneapolis restaurant StepChld. The bar program will feature fruit brand and a menu of light snacks.
When: Opening date TBD
