Twin Cities weekend guide: MCAD Art Sale, cheap family photos, monster trucks
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Fill your empty walls with works by the Twin Cities' up-and-coming artists at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's annual Art Sale, a chance to shop thousands of original pieces by students and alums at a variety of price points.
How it works: The first chance to shop is at the benefit fundraiser Thursday night ($175), or get another early look at Friday's Social Night featuring drinks, a DJ and mingling ($30). Tickets are only available at the door.
- If you can hold off, admission is free on Saturday's Community Day from 10am-3pm — but expect crowds.
- See a preview of the available work via MCAD.
📍 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.
More things to do ...
🎄 Kick off holiday light season by walking through a giant honeycrisp apple at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Winter Lights. The 1-mile trail through the gardens opens Thursday night and runs select evenings through Dec. 30. $10 members, $25 non-members, kids 15 and under free most nights
💕 LUSH Lounge & Theater is bringing back its Rainbow Feast, a free pre-holiday dinner especially for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Friday night's buffet-style dinner is a chance to create connections with others who understand the challenges of the season, per the venue. Free, ticket required
🔥 Transforming robots, car crushing and "Skelesaurus" take over Target Center this Saturday and Sunday for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire.
- Pro tip: Bring earplugs. Tickets start at $20.36 for kids, $36.65 for adults
💃 The Walker's annual dance showcase returns for two performances Saturday night, featuring works by over a dozen local choreographers and movement artists. $35+
- Pro tip: Students with ID can get rush tickets for $15.
📸 Need a holiday card photo? St. Paul's Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, which normally does not allow posed photography, is opening early Sunday for dedicated photographer, artist and family photo hours.
- Visitors can bring tripods, cameras, paint sets and easels. No registration required, but it is $5 (cash only) per person at the door.