Axios Twin Cities Weekender
January 23, 2026
Hello, Thursday. It's Audrey, who was not built for these temperatures.
Situational awareness: Protestors are expected to march through downtown Minneapolis at 2pm Friday to an indoor rally against ICE action in Minnesota.
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1 big thing: Temperature-controlled fun
It's the ideal time to explore your local museum. Though these museums are observing Friday's strike, here are three new exhibitions you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
🧿 Dyani White Hawk at Walker Art Center: "Love Language" spans 15 years of the Indigenous artist's paintings, sculptures and beadwork, including a stunning 14-foot-wide piece created with over 500,000 glass beads. $18 adults, ages 18 and under free.
🚂 Thomas & Friends at Minnesota Children's Museum: The interactive exhibit inspired by the beloved children's series features destinations and characters from the show, including the blue engine himself. $17.95 in advance, $19.95 at the door.
🥶 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Buttons at Minnesota History Center: One of the state's oldest and coldest traditions celebrates 140 years with an exhibit of 100 carnival keepsakes dating to 1886. $15 adult, $8 ages 5-17, kids under 5 free
More things to do...
👵 Does 2006 count as vintage now? Find out at this weekend's return of the Totally Rad Vintage Fest, the enormous market taking over Minneapolis Convention Center with clothing, accessories and home goods from the '80s, '90s, and Y2K eras. $8-$12 general admission, $25 early access
🪁 The Lake Harriet Kite Festival was canceled due to the cold, but other aspects of the Art Shanty Projects were still on as of this evening. Check the website for information and updates.
🐈 Crown the Best Household Pets at this weekend's Saintly City Cat Show, held in conjunction with the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Expect over 200 kitties spanning 26 different breeds; all ages welcome. $10 ages 11 and up, $7 kids under 10
🏳️🌈 Celebrate local LGBTQ+ artists at the Minnesota Queer Arts Awards in Minneapolis Sunday night. LUSH Lounge & Theater will host the ceremony, with categories that include best drag family, top costume designer and Mx. Congeniality. $16
2. 🍿 What to stream inside
Here's what's new on Netflix, Paramount+, Hulu, HBO Max and Prime Video.
What we're watching: The final season of "Queer Eye," a "Jersey Shore" spinoff and a new mystery from producer Ryan Murphy.
"Queer Eye" — Season 10 available now on Netflix
State of play: The "Fab Five" head to the nation's capital for one final makeover.
Zoom in: The Washingtonians they help this season include a pastor-turned-history teacher, a sailor and a tour guide.
"The Beauty" — available now on Hulu
What's inside: This series follows the mysterious murders of international supermodels. As investigators look closer, they uncover a sexually transmitted virus that gifts beauty, but with terrifying consequences.
The intrigue: The star-studded cast includes Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos and guest stars Bella Hadid and Vincent D'Onofrio.
"Mel Brooks: The 99-year Old Man!" — available now on HBO Max
- Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio direct this two-part documentary about the legendary comedian with commentary from stars like Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Robert Townsend, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman and the late Rob Reiner.
👵 Audrey, who moonlights as a vintage leather goods restorer, can confirm that 2006 is considered "vintage" in most circles. She's too young to feel this old.
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