Brandi Carlile and Winter Markets Highlight Today's Minneapolis Lineup
Saturday, February 21: A Day of Culture and Community
Minneapolis is buzzing this Saturday with a diverse array of events ranging from high-energy arena concerts to quiet morning markets. Whether you are looking for family-friendly theater or late-night electronic beats, the city has a full schedule to keep you engaged today.
Morning Markets and Community Meetups
Start your Saturday at the Minneapolis Winter Farmers Market. Located at 312 East Lyndale Ave N, the market is open today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is a perfect opportunity to connect with local growers and artisans, offering a selection of winter produce, handmade crafts, and locally produced pantry staples. If you are looking for a unique family experience, the Children’s Theatre Company is hosting Forts! Build Your Own Adventure at the Cargill Stage, with sessions starting at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM, allowing kids and parents to collaborate on creative structures.
Theater and Public Exhibitions
The theater district is particularly active today. The Orpheum Theatre presents the timeless musical masterpiece Les Misérables, with performances at both 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. For a bilingual family experience, check out Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! at the Children's Theatre Company at 2:00 PM.
For those interested in visual arts, The Museum of Russian Art is currently featuring Spies and Space: Cold War Artifacts from Both Sides of the Iron Curtain, an intriguing look at the technological race of the 20th century. Meanwhile, the Walker Art Center continues its exhibition of Dyani White Hawk’s Love Language, exploring the intersections of Indigenous art forms and modern abstraction.
Live Music and Evening Entertainment
The evening lineup is headlined by Brandi Carlile with special guests The Head and the Heart at the Target Center starting at 7:00 PM. If you prefer an intimate setting, local favorite Jeremy Messersmith performs at PILLLAR Forum Cafe at 7:30 PM.
Night owls and electronic music fans can head to The Armory for REZZ presents PORTAL at 9:00 PM, or catch STVG at the Skyway Theatre. For comedy and performance art, Zachariah Porter brings The Big Back Behavior Tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis at 7:00 PM.
Cinema Schedules
The Riverview Theater is celebrating the awards season today with screenings of the 2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts. Catch the Live Action shorts at 12:30 PM, Animated at 2:45 PM, or the Documentary collection at 4:30 PM. They are also showing the film The Secret Agent at 7:25 PM for those seeking a classic cinematic experience.