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Need to know what’s going on around town? Make springtime memorable in Minneapolis Saint Paul by checking out some of these can’t-miss events.

January

• Saint Paul Winter Carnival
  January 22–February 1, locations throughout Saint Paul
  

  The nation’s oldest and largest winter festival includes parades, cultural celebrations, ice and snow sculptures and a giant snow slide.

• Twins Fest
  January 23–25, Metrodome
  

  Meet Minnesota Twins players, tour the clubhouse, participate in clinics and find collectibles

• US Pond Hockey Tournament
  January 23–25, Lake Nokomis
  

  Thousands of spectators show up to watch America’s largest Pond Hockey Tournament

• Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding
  January 15–April 2009, Lowry Theatre
  

  Since opening February 14th, 1988 in New York City this unique theatrical experience has won over the hearts of thousands of people, in over 100 cities worldwide, including Japan, Australia and many European cities.

• Two Gentleman of Verona
  January 30–March 29, Guthrie Theater
  

  Joe Dowling directs the first-ever Guthrie production of one of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies—one that celebrates the triumph of love’s rewards over fickle manipulations.

• Grand Canyon Adventure
  January–April 2009, Science Museum of Minnesota
  

  Enjoy the thrill in every twist and turn of an unforgettable rafting trip down the Colorado River captured on the Omnitheatre screen at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

• World’s Toughest Rodeo
  January 30–31, Xcel Energy Center
  

  In its 2009 National Tour, true-grit cowboys compete in a spectacular test of skill and endurance that will electrify and astound the whole family.

• Landmark Center
  January–March 2009
  

  The Landmark Center, a former courthouse and post office, is alive with all kinds of events including historical, cultural and musical. They range in price with many of them being free.

• Tetsumi Kudo: Garden of Metamorphosis Exhibit
  October 18–March 22 2009, The Walker Art Center
  

  The first solo U.S. museum exhibition of Japanese artist Tetsumi Kudo’s work includes more than 100 works of diverse media and scale—objects, sculpture, installation, drawing, and painting—covering the entire trajectory of his career, from the late 1950s through the late 1980s.

February

• Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
  February 2009
  

  Enjoy the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera or dance and other musical performances throughout the month.

• Woo at the Zoo & Conservatory
  February 13–16, Como Zoo & Conservatory
  

  Celebrate love and romance amongst the flowers and animals at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Learn about the origins of chocolate, how flowers became a symbol of love and how the animals ‘woo’ one another.

• Noble Dreams & Simple Pleasures: American Masterworks from Minnesota Collections
  February 22–May 3, Minneapolis Institute of Arts
  

  Get a rare glimpse at treasured artworks held by dozens of Minnesota’s private collectors. Remarkable for its breadth and caliber, this insightful exhibition showcases paintings by Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, James Abbott McNeil Whistler and more

March

• Twin Cities Food & Wine Experience
  February 24–March 1, Minneapolis Convention Center
  

  Seminars, chef demos, food sampling, wine tastings and more—an event not to be missed!

• Fiddler on the Roof with Chaim Topol
  February 24–March 1, Orpheum Theatre
  

  The Tony Award®-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its national tour with original movie cast member Chaim Topol.

• Fleetwood Mac in concert
  March 3 2009, Xcel Energy Center
  

  One of the most influential and enduring groups in modern music, Fleetwood Mac is scheduled to re-release their smash hit album “Rumours” in conjunction with the tour.

• Macy’s Flower Show
  March 16–30, Macy’s Downtown
  

  Ready, set, samba. Get swept off your feet by a floral fiesta celebrating Latino art, music and botanical gardens. Floranova will draw inspiration from Mexico, Cuba, colonial Puerto Rico, Brazilian modernism, the Amazon and South Beach.

• Saint Patrick’s Day
  March 17th 2009, throughout Saint Paul
  

  Few cities celebrate this Irish holiday as heartily as Saint Paul with a parade, concerts, green beer and free public transportation.

• 2009 Red Barron WCHA Final Five
  March 19–21, Xcel Energy Center
  

  One of the hottest hockey tournaments in college hockey returns to the Xcel Energy Center and attendance records are sure to be broken yet again. Watch as the top five teams in the WCHA battle for conference supremacy.

• RENT with two original cast members
  March 25–29, Orpheum Theatre
  

  A play about being young and learning to survive in NYC. It’s about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.

April

• Britney Spears in concert
  April 3 2009, Target Center
  

  The pop princess herself, reeling off the release of her new record Circus