Minneapolis and St. Paul Area Events This Week Include Film, Art, and Music Festivals
A diverse range of cultural events are scheduled across Minneapolis and St. Paul this week, offering options from horror film screenings to art exhibitions and live music performances.
Craig Finn & the Band of Forgiveness will perform at the Fine Line tonight, October 15th, with a set inspired by ’70s singer-songwriter rock. The Twin Cities Horror Festival XIV opens tomorrow, October 16th, at the Crane Theatre, featuring a variety of gruesome and thought-provoking productions through October 30th. The 16th annual Twin Cities Film Fest also begins tomorrow, showcasing around 150 films at the Showplace ICON and Edina Mann Theatre through October 25th, with guests including actor Jacob Tremblay. This festival is a significant boost to the local arts economy.
Friday, October 17th, brings the opening of “Dyani White Hawk: Love Language” at the Walker Art Center, a major survey of the artist’s 15 years of work exploring her Lakota and European heritage. Also on Friday, the inaugural Rondo Film Fest will screen films about the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul at Macalester College. Saturday, October 18th, features the Owámni Falling Water Festival at Mill Ruins Park, celebrating the Dakota name for St. Anthony Falls, and the CiderWeen art market at Sociable Cider Werks. For those seeking live music, Neko Case performs at First Avenue, and Home Is Where plays the 7th St. Entry.
Sunday, October 19th, concludes the week with a performance by Hari Kondabolu at the Fine Line and the family-friendly Boo and Brew event at Arbeiter Brewing Co. Additionally, the “ALEBRIJES: Keepers of the Island” exhibition continues at Raspberry Island, showcasing vibrant Mexican folk art, and Sever’s Fall Festival remains open in Shakopee, offering a corn maze and other autumn activities. You can learn more about the history of alebrijes and their cultural significance on MexicoLore.
Organizers encourage attendees to check event websites for the most up-to-date information and ticket availability, as schedules are subject to change.
