Artful Mornings and Dramatic Afternoons: What's On in Minneapolis Today

Community, Culture, and Creativity in Minneapolis

Happy Sunday, Minneapolis! Today, Sunday, February 8, 2026, the city is brimming with opportunities for families, art enthusiasts, and theater-goers. From sensory-friendly museum hours to high-stakes Shakespearean drama, the local schedule offers a diverse range of verified activities. Here is your guide to the best of what's on in the Twin Cities today.

Inclusive Art and Family Fun

The morning begins with a focus on accessibility at the Walker Art Center. From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the museum hosts its monthly Sensory Friendly Sunday. This program is specifically designed for children, teens, and adults with sensory-processing differences or developmental disabilities. During these hours, the galleries are closed to the general public, providing a calm environment with adjusted lighting and sound, quiet spaces, and art-making activities.

Continuing the artistic theme, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) holds its free monthly Family Day starting at 10:00 AM. This month’s event invites the community to explore the museum's vast collection through hands-on art projects and live storytelling. Visitors can also take in several featured exhibitions, including "Gatsby at 100," which examines the visual culture surrounding F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, and "Intimate Details of the Natural World," showcasing Minnesota botanical art.

Theatrical Masterpieces and Family Stage

Minneapolis remains a premier destination for live performance, and today is no exception. Theater highlights for today include:

• Children’s Theatre Company: The UnitedHealth Group Stage features two performances of "Go, Dog. Go!" at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. This colorful, musical adaptation of the classic book is a local favorite for young families.
• Guthrie Theater: On the Wurtele Thrust Stage, the Guthrie presents William Shakespeare’s "Macbeth." Today offers a 1:00 PM matinee and a 7:00 PM evening performance. This haunting production explores the destructive nature of ambition through a striking contemporary lens.
• Theater Latté Da: Fans of classic drama can catch Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie," running this afternoon at their Northeast Minneapolis venue.

Local Markets and History

For those who enjoy local shopping, the Northeast Minneapolis Winter Farmers Market is open today from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is an ideal destination to browse artisanal foods, winter produce, and handmade crafts from regional makers. Additionally, the Winter Market in the Valley is holding its second-Sunday gathering today from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, featuring over 20 specialized vendors.

Finally, for a dose of history and pop culture, The Museum of Russian Art presents its exhibition "Spies and Space: Cold War Artifacts From Both Sides of the Iron Curtain." The display features more than 200 toys, games, and pieces of ephemera that illustrate how the global rivalry of the 20th century was reflected in consumer culture.