Twin Cities weekend: Record Store Day, cat fest, textile garage sale

Record Store Day (RSD) is almost upon us, and nearly every shop in the Twin Cities is gearing up for a packed slate of community events, exclusive vinyl drops, parties and more.

• Here are three events we're checking out this Saturday.

Electric Fetus: Minneapolis' most well-known shop will be hosting "funkateer" Bootsy Collins for a DJ set and album signing, along with exclusive drops from artists like Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and even Prince. 9am-6pm

Down In The Valley: The shop has ordered "99%" of the official Record Store Day releases that will be distributed between its Maple Grove and Golden Valley locations —all first-come, first-served, and shoppers can't buy more than one copy of an RSD album to ensure availability for others. 9am-8pm

Caydence Records & Coffee: The St. Paul cafe/record store will be selling official RSD releases alongside tons of new and used vinyls, cassettes and more before its 7pm screening of the music documentary "The Devil and Daniel Johnston." 8am-9pm

👋 Audrey's pick: Though it doesn't participate in the official RSD organization's event, Disco Death Records' celebrations have an excellent selection of rare and unique vinyls I've never seen anywhere else — and the vintage market outside is a treasure trove of cool clothes. 11am-5pm

In other entertainment news ...

🎪 The circus is in town! The Royal Canadian International Circus has set up the Big Top at Mall of America and will be performing tricks like "The Motorcycle Globe of Death" alongside aerialists, jugglers, live comedy and more through April 20. $39.50+

😻 St. Paul's premiere feline festival returns to Union Depot this weekend. POP Cats Twin Cities' activities include a cat art exhibit, feline-themed games, video, "Catnannigans Cinema" and a marketplace.

• Cosplay is encouraged, and while adoptable cats will be onsite, the event is also BYOC (bring your own cat). Adult tickets start at $25

🎣 Gear up for fishing season at the Hooksetters Annual Fishing Extravaganza Saturday at Prior Lake's VFW.

• Fellow anglers are cleaning out their gently used/new items from 10am-3pm, including tackle, rods, reels, boating accessories and other gear; a "burger bash" in the VFW will be held concurrently. Free

📚 Celebrate Minnesota's female authors at the HerStory Book Fair at Midtown Global Market on Saturday afternoon. Expect storytelling, book signings and author panels covering topics like overcoming barriers as women in literature. Free

🧶 Already missing JOANN? The Textile Center in Minneapolis is hosting a garage sale this weekend with fabric, yarn, tools, looms, books, needlework and much more.

• Friday and Saturday are sold out, but there's no ticket required for the Sunday sale. Free