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The 1968 Exhibit
Location: Minnesota History Center
Start Date: October 14, 2011
End Date: February 20, 2012

1968 was erupting with extremes. In one single year we saw it all. Now we can experience it all in one unforgettable exhibit. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wells Fargo WinterSkate
Location: Rice Park
Start Date: November 26, 2011
End Date: February 5, 2012

FREE- Skaters are invited to experience the unique urban setting of downtown Saint Paul. Located in the heart of the city, Wells Fargo WinterSkate creates a fun, winter experience for visitors of all ages. The historic Landmark Center creates a beautiful backdrop for the outdoor rink, showcasing Saint Paul’s charming European architecture and old-world ambiance. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Forever Plaid
Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Start Date: January 10, 2012
End Date: March 3, 2012

An affectionate musical homage to the close-harmony 'guy groups' that reached the height of popularity during the 1950s, the fabulous foursome in Forever Plaid has been winning over audiences for the last two decades. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Disney's The Lion King
Location: Orpheum Theatre
Start Date: January 11, 2012
End Date: February 12, 2012

Experience the phenomenon of The Lion King. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Location: Guthrie Theater
Start Date: January 14, 2012
End Date: February 26, 2012

It's the 65th birthday of wealthy southern patriarch Big Daddy Pollitt, who is unknowingly dying of cancer, and his sons Gooper and Brick have arrived on the scene of the family's Mississippi plantation in hopes of inching closer to their $10 million inheritance. Yet as Brick descends into alcoholism following the death of a college friend, his fragile relationship with his wife Maggie continues to crumble, and the lies and illusion become too much for the family to bear. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Julius Caesar
Location: Guthrie Theater
Start Date: January 14, 2012
End Date: February 5, 2012

See one of Shakespeare's classic tragedies at the Guthrie Theater. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Location: Children's Theatre Company
Start Date: January 17, 2012
End Date: February 26, 2012

One crayon. One character. Go. Take a ride with Harold and his trusty crayon as he hops a ride on a flying saucer, shares a pie with French-speaking critters, and explores the heavens above using stars as stepping stones. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women
Location: New Century Theatre
Start Date: January 18, 2012
End Date: March 18, 2012

Girls Only is an original comedy that celebrates the honor, truth, humor and silliness of being female. With a two-woman cast and audiences full of raucous, laughing ladies, the show is a unique examination of all things girly. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Ragtime The Musical
Location: Park Square Theatre
Start Date: January 20, 2012
End Date: February 19, 2012

It’s 1906 and the air is filled with syncopated new music. A WASP family living the good life, a Jewish artist bent on achieving success, and a handsome black piano man courting the woman he loves find their lives colliding against the backdrop of “the American Century.” MORE INFORMATION MORE
2012 Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Location: Various Saint Paul Locations
Start Date: January 26, 2012
End Date: February 5, 2012

Also known as the "Coolest Celebration on Earth," the 2012 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is the place to be this winter. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Still Life with Iris
Location: Yellow Tree Theatre
Start Date: February 3, 2012
End Date: February 26, 2012

Set in the magical land of Nocturno, Still Life with Iris is a fantastical adventure chronicling a little girl's search for the simplest of things: home. With the help of her friends including an 11-year-old Mozart and Poe’s Annabel Lee, Iris' crusade recovers more than her past. She succeeds in finding herself through the power of faith and the courage of persistence. An imaginative, striking and playful story for all ages! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret
Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Start Date: February 3, 2012
End Date: February 5, 2012

This is NOT your typical Chanhassen show! The Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe performs a comedy variety show of improv, sketches, and music. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: Keith & Kristyn Getty
Location: New Hope Church
Start Date: February 3, 2012 6:00 pm
End Date: February 3, 2012 10:00 pm

Join Bethlehem Baptist, New Hope Church and Grace Church for this special worship concert featuring Keith & Kristyn Getty. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: Epic Tour 2012 featuring Manic Drive
Location: Living Word Christian Center
Start Date: February 3, 2012 6:00 pm
End Date: February 3, 2012 9:00 pm

Epic Tour 2012 featuring Manic Drive with special guests Shine Bright Baby, Pioneer, Loftland and Royal Ace MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs Dallas
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 3, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 3, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on Dallas at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: Rocket Club
Location: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
Start Date: February 3, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 3, 2012 10:00 pm
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The smash hit single North Country by this Minnesota band has taken country airwaves by storm. The song pays homage to the group’s Minnesota roots while still maintaining a powerful country/rock feel with rich harmonies and classic storytelling. As Rocket Club says, “Get on board, Gather up all of your friends, This is where the blacktop ends, This is where the fun begins.” MORE INFORMATION MORE
World's Toughest Rodeo
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 3, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 4, 2012 10:00 pm

The toughest cowboys in the world show off their skill in action-packed events that will entertain the whole family. See champion cowboys prove their grit in bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc and barrel racing exhibitions of power and agility. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Beyond Ballroom Dance Company
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 3, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 3, 2012 9:30 pm

Beyond Ballroom Dance Company, the country's only ballroom dance theater company, demonstrates their flair for presenting ballroom dance with a twist. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Diana: A Celebration
Location: Mall of America
Start Date: February 4, 2012
End Date: June 10, 2012

An award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. Direct from England, experience nine galleries with over 150 objects including Diana’s royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, family heirlooms, personal mementos, priceless jewels and rare home movies. MORE INFORMATION MORE
City of Lakes Loppet
Location: Various Twin Cities Locations
Start Date: February 4, 2012
End Date: February 5, 2012

FREE- The City of Lakes Loppet is a cross-country ski festival that spans two days in February and features the beautiful trails and lakes of the Twin Cities. Thousands of skiers, including many of the sport’s best, ski through woods, over parkways and across lakes. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Minnesota Opera: Werther
Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Start Date: February 4, 2012
End Date: February 5, 2012

Overflowing with yearning and heartbreaking melancholy, Massenet’s most romantic tragedy is inspired by a true story of unrequited love. The passionate James Valenti returns to star as Werther, the idealistic young poet who cannot live without love. Roxana Constantinescu, who dazzled audiences as Cinderella, returns as the object of his obsession. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel
Location: Pantages Theatre
Start Date: February 4, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 4, 2012 10:00 pm

Jeff Mangum is the founder and driving force behind what was the band Neutral Milk Hotel and one of the co-founders of the Elephant 6 Collective. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Beyond Ballroom Dance Company
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 5, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 5, 2012 8:30 pm

Beyond Ballroom Dance Company, the country's only ballroom dance theater company, demonstrates their flair for presenting ballroom dance with a twist. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Tater Daze Fundraiser at Sweet Taste of Italy
Location: Sweet Taste of Italy
Start Date: February 7, 2012 11:00 am
End Date: February 7, 2012 9:00 pm

The annual Tater Daze Festival is a catalyst to connecting and celebrating the Brooklyn Park community. Help keep this tradition alive by enjoying delicious Italian cuisine! MORE INFORMATION MORE
In Concert: Lenny Kravitz with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Location: State Theatre
Start Date: February 7, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 7, 2012 10:00 pm

Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class in his 20-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk. Lenny Kravitz is a four time GRAMMY Award winner and has sold over 35 million albums worldwide. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs Utah
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 8, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 8, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on Utah at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Sip-N-Shop
Location: Lookout Bar and Grill
Start Date: February 9, 2012 6:30 pm
End Date: February 9, 2012 8:30 pm

Ladies Night Presents ~ Sip-N-Shop! Enjoy Complementary Champagne while checking out a handful of great vendors. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Canucks
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 9, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 9, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Canucks at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
The Lark
Location: Theatre in the Round
Start Date: February 10, 2012
End Date: March 4, 2012

On trial before the judges of the Inquisition, Joan of Arc recalls compelling scenes from her life -- from her family at home and her glorious victories leading the armies of France, to the wonder of her communion with Saints. She is condemned and sent to the stake but, in this surprising staging, Joan and her story are not finished. Lillian Hellman's clearly written adaptation of Anouilh's classic work is a gripping look at historical fact against the background of religious mystery. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs Chicago
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 10, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 10, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on Chicago at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Minnesota Swarm vs Edmonton Rush
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 10, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 10, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Minnesota Swarm to victory as they take on the Edmonton Rush at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Black Label Movement: Visceral
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 10, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 10, 2012 9:30 pm

Plunge into the ballistic dance world of Twin Cities based BLM with its world premiere of artistic director Carl Flink's examination of 360' motion entitled Visceral and the Twin Cities premiere of Flink's HIT, an exploration of the technique of physical impact between human bodies. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Valentine's Dinner
Location: Izaak Walton League
Start Date: February 11, 2012

Join Brooklyn Park for a special Valentine's Dinner and silent auction hosted by Tater Daze. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Valentine’s Day Celebration Ice Skate Event
Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center
Start Date: February 11, 2012 2:00 pm
End Date: February 11, 2012 4:00 pm

Come and skate indoors with your loved ones on this special day. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Blue Jackets
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 11, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 11, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Blue Jackets at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs New York
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 11, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 11, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on New York at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: O.A.R.
Location: State Theatre
Start Date: February 11, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 11, 2012 10:00 pm

After recording their new album King, O.A.R. is ready to get back to what they do best—playing live for their faithful fans. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Enchanted Evening - A Valentine’s Dining Experience
Location: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Start Date: February 12, 2012
End Date: February 14, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, don’t just give your sweetheart flowers; take them where they can dine amongst them.Enjoy candle-lit tables throughout the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory amongst the three featured gardens, each with its own unique characteristics from the intimate North Garden with lush vegetation to the Sunken Garden with the color and scents of a picturesque warm summer day. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Minnesota Swarm vs Rochester Knighthawks
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 12, 2012 2:00 pm
End Date: February 12, 2012 5:00 pm

Cheer on the Minnesota Swarm to victory as they take on the Rochester Knighthawks at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Black Label Movement: Visceral
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 12, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 12, 2012 8:30 pm

Plunge into the ballistic dance world of Twin Cities based BLM with its world premiere of artistic director Carl Flink's examination of 360' motion entitled Visceral and the Twin Cities premiere of Flink's HIT, an exploration of the technique of physical impact between human bodies. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Comedian: Jeff Allen- I Can Laugh About It Now
Location: Emmanuel Christian Center
Start Date: February 13, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 13, 2012 9:00 pm

Comedian Jeff Allen will be coming to Emmanuel Christian Center on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7PM. Jeff will be sharing comedy from his “I Can Laugh About It Now” tour which is a gospel message of restoration and redemption and a celebration of marriage. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Minnesota Zoo: Love Tour
Location: Minnesota Zoo
Start Date: February 14, 2012 9:00 am
End Date: February 14, 2012 4:00 pm

The Minnesota Zoo's annual Valentine event is a perfect way to spend a romantic evening out. This year’s event will again provide a glimpse into the private lives of a variety of animals. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Ducks
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 14, 2012 6:30 pm
End Date: February 14, 2012 9:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Ducks at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs Charlotte
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 15, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 15, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on Charlotte at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
2012 Minnesota Home & Patio Show
Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre
Start Date: February 16, 2012
End Date: February 19, 2012

Signs of spring are everywhere at the Home & Patio Show, now in its 33rd year. With more than 400 exhibits, the show is a great place to gather information, get ideas and get inspired for upcoming spring home improvement and gardening projects. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Jets
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 16, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 16, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Jets at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
All-Canada Show
Location: Earle Brown Heritage Center
Start Date: February 17, 2012
End Date: February 19, 2012

The 2012 shows are packed with information and services to get you ready for next year’s fishing and/or hunting trip to Canada. Lots of hands on activities - FREE hunting simulator sponsored by Cabela's, FREE maps and travel guides, come and see the NEW musk ox mount, VISIT with Anthony J Padgett, attend FREE seminars by Norm McCreight or want to shop for a fishing or hunting trip they have it all. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Women's Hockey: Gophers vs North Dakota
Location: Ridder Arena
Start Date: February 17, 2012 6:07 pm
End Date: February 17, 2012 9:00 pm

Cheer on the Gopher Women's Hockey team as they take on North Dakota at Ridder Arena! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Men's Hockey: Gophers vs Bemidji State
Location: Mariucci Arena
Start Date: February 17, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 17, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Gopher Men's Hockey team as they take on Bemidji State at Mariucci Arena! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Oklahoma!
Location: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
Start Date: February 17, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 19, 2012 5:00 pm
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Set in Oklahoma Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Jud, a mysterious and dangerous farm hand, compete for the affections of Laurey, a winsome farm girl. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: Jason Aldean
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 17, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 17, 2012 10:00 pm

Sing along with multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean with special guest Luke Bryan as they take the stage at the Xcel Energy Center. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Illusion Theater: My Antonia
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 17, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 18, 2012 9:30 pm

"My Antonia": Illusion Theater and playwright Allison Moore will bring Willa Cather's vibrant character of Antonia Shimerda to life on the stage in a remount of the world premiere of "My Antonia". MORE INFORMATION MORE
Minnesota Zoo: Tropical Beach Party
Location: Minnesota Zoo
Start Date: February 18, 2012 9:00 am
End Date: February 20, 2012 4:00 pm

This event will focus on the Zoo's Tropics Trail and the animals and flora that live there. Special zookeeper talks will feature a variety of animals. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Women's Hockey: Gophers vs North Dakota
Location: Ridder Arena
Start Date: February 18, 2012 6:07 pm
End Date: February 18, 2012 9:00 pm

Cheer on the Gopher Women's Hockey team as they take on North Dakota at Ridder Arena! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Men's Hockey: Gophers vs Bemidji State
Location: Mariucci Arena
Start Date: February 18, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 18, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Gopher Men's Hockey team as they take on Bemidji State at Mariucci Arena! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Minnesota Swarm vs Colorado Mammoths
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 18, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 18, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Minnesota Swarm to victory as they take on the Colorado Mammoths at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Concert: The Jayhawks with Kaiser Cartel
Location: State Theatre
Start Date: February 18, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: February 18, 2012 10:00 pm

In celebration of their widely acclaimed 2011 release, Mockingbird Time, The Jayhawks resume their worldwide tour in 2012. Of a recent live show, the Boston Globe praises, “…a coolly shimmering 95-minute set that reminded those in the packed house of everything that originally made them fall in love with the Minnesota roots rock outfit.” MORE INFORMATION MORE
Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai
Location: Orpheum Theatre
Start Date: February 18, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 18, 2012 10:00 pm

China’s most celebrated dancer Jin Xing, and her company Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai, showcase a retrospective of her best works featuring lavish onstage environments and a feast for the senses. Though not actually tango, it showcases a contemporary Shanghai. Performed to rave reviews in Europe, this event is part of a three-year exchange with arts leaders across the country showcasing Chinese culture. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Bruins
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 19, 2012 2:00 pm
End Date: February 19, 2012 5:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Bruins at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs LA Lakers
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 19, 2012 6:00 pm
End Date: February 19, 2012 9:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the LA Lakers at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Illusion Theater: My Antonia
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 19, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 19, 2012 8:30 pm

"My Antonia": Illusion Theater and playwright Allison Moore will bring Willa Cather's vibrant character of Antonia Shimerda to life on the stage in a remount of the world premiere of "My Antonia". MORE INFORMATION MORE
President’s Day Celebration Skating Event
Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center
Start Date: February 20, 2012 12:00 pm
End Date: February 20, 2012 2:00 pm

Skate with a President on this special occasion. $1 off admission with non-perishable canned good donation to local food shelf. MORE INFORMATION MORE
WWE Presents RAW Supershow
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 20, 2012 7:15 pm
End Date: February 20, 2012 10:00 pm

See all of your favorite RAW Superstars LIVE at Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
American Idiot
Location: Orpheum Theatre
Start Date: February 21, 2012
End Date: February 26, 2012

Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Blind Date
Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Start Date: February 22, 2012
End Date: April 1, 2012

There’s nothing like the thrill of a first date...anything can happen! In the brand- new play Blind Date, you’ll experience all the excitement and awkwardness of love as Mimi, a Parisian temptress played by Rebecca Northan, goes on a blind date with a different man every night—plucked right out of the audience! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Timberwolves vs Memphis
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 22, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 22, 2012 10:00 pm

Cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on Memphis at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Book It: The Party | Loud at the Library | Featuring Chastity Brown
Location: James J. Hill Reference Library
Start Date: February 23, 2012 6:30 pm
End Date: February 23, 2012 10:00 pm

Bring your friends and join us for a series of four fun evenings of socializing, music trivia and some of the best the local music scene has to offer. Cash bar and good friends in a fabulous setting with great acoustics... MORE INFORMATION MORE
Oklahoma!
Location: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
Start Date: February 23, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 26, 2012 5:00 pm
763-422-1838

Set in Oklahoma Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Jud, a mysterious and dangerous farm hand, compete for the affections of Laurey, a winsome farm girl. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre: Zorro in the Land of the Golden Breasted Woodpecker
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 24, 2012 8:00 pm
End Date: February 25, 2012 9:30 pm

In di Palma's story, Zorro hears about an Ojibwe woman nicknamed Whiskey whose children have been removed from their home by the "white man" and placed in a boarding school. He joins with the Ojibwe people to rescue the children and return them to their families and their own cultures. MORE INFORMATION MORE
The Birds
Location: Guthrie Theater
Start Date: February 25, 2012
End Date: April 8, 2012

Inspired by Daphne du Maurier's enthralling short story, the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's legendary film, this suspenseful adaptation by acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer, Shining City, The Weir) is an emotionally stirring, atmospheric drama in the Guthrie's most intimate theater. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Arenacross - Professional Racing
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 25, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 25, 2012 9:00 pm

The supercross stars of tomorrow can be found today in the AMA Arenacross Series. As the official feeder system for supercross, arenacross attracts the best up-and-coming riders in the world, all set to prove that they can make it to the top tier of the sport. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Sharks
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 26, 2012 5:00 pm
End Date: February 26, 2012 8:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Sharks at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre: Zorro in the Land of the Golden Breasted Woodpecker
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: February 26, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 26, 2012 8:30 pm

In di Palma's story, Zorro hears about an Ojibwe woman nicknamed Whiskey whose children have been removed from their home by the "white man" and placed in a boarding school. He joins with the Ojibwe people to rescue the children and return them to their families and their own cultures. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Rhythms Around the World
Location: MacPhail Center for Music
Start Date: February 26, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: February 26, 2012 8:30 pm

Feel the beat of Haitian drums, the sultry pulse of Argentine Tango Nuevo and the riveting race of the Tour de France during this night of rhythms from around the world. MORE INFORMATION MORE
Wild vs Kings
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Start Date: February 28, 2012 6:30 pm
End Date: February 28, 2012 9:00 pm

Cheer on the Wild as they take on the Kings at the Xcel Energy Center! MORE INFORMATION MORE
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream
Location: Target Center
Start Date: February 29, 2012
End Date: March 4, 2012

Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! MORE INFORMATION MORE
2012 St. Paul Winter Carnival

2012 St. Paul Winter Carnival St. Paul Winter Carnival was highlighted as one of the top winter carnivals in the WORLD in National Geographic Traveler magazine. Now you HAVE to visit! 
Upcoming Events
The 1968 Exhibit
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February 20, 2012
Minnesota History Center
Wells Fargo WinterSkate
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February 20, 2012 -
February 5, 2012
Rice Park
Forever Plaid
January 10 - March 3, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Disney's The Lion King
January 11 - February 12, 2012
Orpheum Theatre