Axios Twin Cities Weekender

February 20, 2026
Happy Thursday! It's Audrey.
- Sounds like: "Hummingbird" by George Winston.
This newsletter is 606 words, a 2.5-minute read.
1 big thing: "I could do that!"
Feeling inspired after watching Olympic curling? Try your hand at the unique winter sport during Sociable Cider Werks' Bonspiel, a curling tournament for beginners and pros alike.
What's happening: The cidery has certified curling stones and regulation houses (aka targets) on an outdoor rink outside the taproom this weekend, per organizers. Teams must be at least four people, and all equipment is provided.
- Winners get bragging rights and an exclusive taproom package.
π Details: 11am-6:30pm Saturday, 12:30-5:30pm Sunday. 1500 NE Fillmore St., Minneapolis. Free to spectators, $75 per team to participate.
Yes, and: If you prefer a goofier sport, the venue is concurrently hosting a Smoosh Race Championship on Saturday β where runners attempt to race 100 yards with two-by-four blocks of wood attached to their feet. $40 per team.
More things to do ...
π§Ά Try your hand at fiber arts at Textile Center's annual open house Friday and Saturday. Hands-on demos include block printing, needle felting and community quilting. If you're not crafty, shop the maker's market with work by 25 local artists. Free.
π Lent began Wednesday, and several spots are offering fish fry specials for the traditional Catholic meat-free Friday. This week's locations include St. Paul churches and Minneapolis' Ukrainian community center. $15-$17 for adults.
π» Drink unlimited samples from over 130 breweries and cideries at the Winter Beer Dabbler, held at the state fairgrounds this Saturday. Want to avoid long lines? Early access passes are available for an extra $20. $60 general admission, $80 early admission, $25 designated driver.
π± Get spooked at Saturday night's Grotesque Fest, a short film showcase of 10 experimental, unsettling works by local filmmakers at Bryant Lake Bowl's theater. All proceeds will be split among participants. $9 in advance, $13 at the door.
π Planning a wedding? The Minnesota Wedding Show returns to St. Paul on Sunday with over 50 vendors from across the state ready to assist with your big day. Free general admission, $25 VIP ticket for early access.
2. πΊ 3 new documentaries to stream
Here's what's new on Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, Apple TV and Hulu.
What we're watching: A critical examination of a popular TV show, a true crime story in the midwest and a mystery that shook a Canadian community.
"Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" β available now on Netflix
State of play: The legacy and controversies of the hit reality show "America's Next Top Model" (which aired from 2003-2018) are discussed in this three-part docuseries.
The latest: Creator Tyra Banks says the show will return, but a date has not been specified.
"Murder in Glitterball City" β available now on HBO Max
What's inside: This film chronicles a 2010 murder case in Louisville, Kentucky, and focuses on two ex-lovers who were tried separately for the crime.
Behind the scenes: Inspired by a nonfiction book by David DominΓ©, the documentary is told through the lens of community members who join the author in sharing their perspectives.
"Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" β available now on Paramount+
Zoom in: Two brothers appear in a small town in British Columbia in the summer of 2003 and claim they've been raised entirely off the grid, prompting suspicions among journalists and local authorities.
Flashback: The docuseries took about a decade to make and gained traction following the release of Campside's "Wild Boys" podcast, which chronicled the same mystery
π Audrey wishes the best fish and chips in the state weren't four hours away.
- If you have any closer recommendations (she's tried The Anchor, George and the Dragon and Merlins Rest Pub), send them her way!
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