30-01-2025
Twin Cities weekend events: Street snowboarding, Best New Bands, Minnesota's largest bike swap
Street snowboarding takes over the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday afternoon for Red Bull Heavy Metal, a single-day snowboarding contest starring some of the world's best riders.
How it works: Street snowboarding uses features you wouldn't find at your typical ski resort, like rails, stairs, fences and ledges.
The event has three different competition zones, each tackling different aspects of the sport.
Can't make it out? A recap will be aired on ESPN2 on Feb. 16 — and Audrey will be highlighting the greatest moments on our Instagram the day of.
Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2-5pm at the Minnesota State Capitol. Free
More things to do ...
🤘 Watch them before they get famous at First Avenue's Best New Bands show Friday night, the annual chance to see rising stars in the local music scene.
This year's lineup includes Ethiopian-born rapper Mati, jazz fusion trio room3 and TikTok-star indie-rock band porch light. $20.77 with fees
🐶 Meet canine royalty at Doggie Depot, the pup-themed takeover of Union Depot on Saturday.
Expect "Doga" (dog yoga), adoptable pets and the coronation of Queen Kairi and King Grover, this year's Saint Paul Winter Carnival canine royalty. Free
⛳️ Putt across a frozen lake at Saturday's Bear'ly Open — two unique nine-hole golf courses built right into White Bear Lake. Golfers can use a hockey stick, broom, tennis racket or "anything that will hit a tennis ball" — and costumes are encouraged.
Online registration has closed, but you can get tickets at the door for $45, or $95 for VIP. Proceeds support White Bear Area Food Shelf.
🪷 Build with fellow brick lovers at the Mall of America LEGO store this weekend, where a group will be creating a botanicals mural. Everyone is welcome to help build. Free
🚲 "The Largest Bike Swap in Minnesota" returns to south Minneapolis on Sunday with a wide selection of bikes, parts and gear from all different eras.
Reserve a table starting at $40 or sell your complete bike at the bike corral for $10. Free to shop
