Twin Cities weekend guide: MCAD Art Sale, giant Hot Wheels, holiday light shows
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Thousands of art lovers will flock to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design this week for the MCAD Art Sale, a chance to shop and support hundreds of local and up-and-coming artists.
The big picture: The annual event features paintings, photography, jewelry, textiles and much more by MCAD students and alumni at a variety of price points — and 80% of all sales go directly to the artists.
- It kicks off Thursday night with a benefit fundraiser/first look. Limited tickets are available at the door.
- The "Date Night" party is on Friday ($30/person), while Saturday admission is free.
📍 If you go: 2501 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. Thursday and Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.
- Pro tip: Street parking is limited and the nearby garage can fill up fast, but the 11 and 18 bus lines run frequently and will get you within a few blocks.
In other entertainment news ...
💡 Holiday light shows have begun! GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Winter Lights kicked off Thursday and will both run through Jan. 5. Adult tickets are $21.75 for GLOW, $30 for Winter Lights (non-members).
- Take a peek at the Arb's show via our Instagram.
⛸️ Disney on Ice has returned to Xcel Energy Center with eight performances of "Mickey's Search Party" Thursday night-Sunday. Tickets start at $23, kids under 2 are free.
🎶 Dress in your goth best for An Emo Masquerade at Granada Theater in Minneapolis on Friday night.
- The masked ball will feature a pop-punk cover band singing all the "emo anthems that once defined your existence." Semi-formal or formal dress is encouraged but not required. $20 in advance, $25 day-of
😭 Terrify your children with the help of Krampus at the Minneapolis Christkindl Market.
- The holiday market will host the half-man, half-goat folklore creature that terrifies misbehaving children on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights — and he'll pose for pictures. Free
🔥 Toy cars will come to life Saturday and Sunday at the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party in Target Center.
- The production features a laser light show, toy giveaways and an appearance from a "car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot." Kids tickets start at $13, adult tickets are $25+.