Looking for something to do in the Twin Cities this weekend? Here are General News Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney’s top picks.
Stop Light Observations at 7th Street Entry
The four-piece band hailing from South Carolina plays at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at the Minneapolis venue. Branding themselves as “anti-pop/not rock (but also isn’t not rock),” Stop Light Observations blends indie rock and pop with electronic beats in hits like “2young” and “13 bullets (pt.1).”
Tickets start at $20, and attendees must be 18+.
$1.99 Americano
Stop by Dinkytown’s new inexpensive coffee shop, $1.99 Americano. The coffee shop offers coffee and waffles all for under $7. Since opening this past April, the coffee shop provides a great quick stop for students and commuters alike.
Coffee and waffles range from $2.99 to $6.99.
The Minnesota Wild vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Catch the Wild (2-1-0) take on the Blue Jackets (1-2-0) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center. Hockey not your thing? The stadium has multiple new dining options this year, including local pizza spot Wrecktangle Pizza and The Grand Old Creamery.
Tickets start at $43.
“Uncle Vanya” at Rarig Center
Hop on the Green Line across the river to West Bank and check out the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Acting BFA program’s production of “Uncle Vanya,” featuring modern easier-to-digest language adapted by Annie Baker. The 1898 Anton Chekov classic plays in the Stoll Thrust theater Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are free, registration is required.
Listen to “Something to Give Each Other” by Troye Sivan
Need some me-time to relax from your busy class schedule? Take a listen to the Australian singer’s new album. Featuring song-of-the-summer single “Rush” and Bag Raiders sampler “Got Me Started,” Sivan’s new album contrasts his last album “Bloom” with more mature, self-assured vocals. While “Bloom” feels like an imitation of the famous pop divas of 2018, Sivan’s soft, luscious vocals are more suited to his vocal strengths and are perfect for a relaxing weekend afternoon.
“Something To Give Each Other” is available wherever you stream music.
“Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” at the Children’s Theater Company
End your weekend with the quick-and-tender “Morris” featuring regional acting mainstay Joy Dolo and a superb kid cast. Boasting a multitude of technical triumphs including awe-inspiring projections, costumes and even puppets (no spoilers), “Morris” tells a story of imagination and acceptance that is an essential viewing for all ages. The minimal set is backed by sometimes overwrought backing music but ultimately tackles tough topics like youth self-expression without sugar coating real life. The 55-minute show plays at 7 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, all at the Children’s Theatre Company.
Tickets range from $15-$72.
St. Thomas bands and orchestra concerts
Support the St. Thomas bands and orchestra at their concerts this weekend. The String Orchestra plays at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, directed by Matthew George. Check out the Symphonic Band and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Ordway Concert Hall in St. Paul, conducted by George and Douglas Orzolek.
Admission is free.
Anya Capistrant-Kinney can be reached at capi2087@stthomas.edu.