Twin Cities weekend events: Adult book fair, inflatable obstacle course, ice fishing tournament
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Temperatures are plunging again, making this the perfect time to visit a new-to-you exhibit at your local museum.
Driving the news: The Minnesota Historical Society is offering free admission this Saturday to five local museums and landmarks, including the James J. Hill House, the History Center and Mill City Museum.
- Check out the nation's largest collection of nesting dolls at The Museum of Russian Art's exhibit through mid-March ($14 admission) or immerse yourself in Mia's permanent Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room (free).
👋 Audrey's pick: Walker Art Center's Sophie Calle exhibit, which closes in a few weeks, is a personal favorite — the French conceptual artist's voyeuristic work is a fascinating look at the blur between public and private life. ($18 admission)
In other entertainment news...
📚 Missing your childhood Scholastic Book Fair? Inbound BrewCo. in Minneapolis is hosting a Book Fair for Adults on Saturday, featuring eight local bookstores spanning a wide variety of genres and "bookish" crafters. Free
🌊 Bounce around an inflatable obstacle course — in a dive pool — this Saturday at Eden Prairie's Community Center. Participants must be at least 8 years old and wear life jackets. $18, includes access to open swim
🐟 Compete for the smallest fish award at the first annual Lake Waconia Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday. Other categories include largest predatory fish and a snowman-building contest. $20 ages 16 and up, $10 ages 4-15
🛍️ Shop for new-to-you treasures at the Winter Antique Show this Saturday and Sunday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Expect everything from furniture to jewelry to old advertisements. $10
☀️ Bask in tropical temperatures at Music Under Glass, a free concert at Como Conservatory on Sunday night. This week's iteration features "downhome NOLA Blues" performed in the newly-reopened Sunken Garden; beer and wine are available for purchase. Free
- Prefer the afternoon? Bachman's on Lyndale in south Minneapolis is also hosting live music in its greenhouse on Sunday from 1-3pm. Free