Things to do the week of 1/13

     We are so boring lately, both in midst of studying. So unfortunately most of the events for a little bit longer here will be not personally enjoyed by us until the exams are over. So here's a list of things for you to check out if you weren't lucky enough to score Jerry Seinfeld tickets for the MLK holiday weekend.

Top Things for Families

Top Pick: Arctic Fever 2014

       There's a whole host of events going on this weekend in South Minnetonka. Arctic Fever 2014 starts off on Friday with a snow sculpture garden, free ice skating, music and free pizza. Saturday is even more packed with different events held throughout the day in Excelsior, Shorewood and Tonka Bay. On Sunday there will be a dance and a princess tea. Get out and enjoy the snow with your family in the West metro.

       Winter Fete in Bloomington starts this weekend and runs through next. Saturday will start the event with Hockey day events at Westwood and Running Parks. There will also be a bike race and demonstration on Lyndale and the Bloomington Ice Garden will open. Lots of community events to keep your kiddos busy during the time off from school.

     Stillwater Ice Cream Social will be run this Saturday from 12 - 4 pm. There will be FREE ice cream and coffee to celebrate the winter. There will also be ice skating if you remember to bring your own skates. A bonfire and live music will round out the evening. Chili can also be purchased for a nominal fee. 

       The Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival will be held this Saturday from 12 pm - 4pm at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis. Kites of all sizes, colors, shapes and themes will be flown over the ice. Also there will be ice fishing, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, music and a marshmallow roast. The admission to the event is free and it'll get the kids out and enjoying this balmy 20-30 degree weather we'll be having.

     Urban Expedition: Spain is this Sunday at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. The Landmark Center annually hosts different events throughout the year showcasing different cultures from around the world. The event will feature authentic music, dance, crafts, live animals and traditions that originate from each country showcased. This particular weekend will showcase Spain and will feature Sendero Flamenco and the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. The program runs 1 to 3 pm and is free and open to the public. Children will receive a "passport" and a stamp for each showcase they visit.

    ZoOlympics is this weekend at Como Zoo. The event will be a kid-friendly, animal-themed version of the Olympic Games. Kids will be able to test their skills at animal-themed Olympic activity stations throughout the zoo. There will also be Zookeeper talks, small animal education stations, and hands on activities and crafts. The event will start on Saturday and runs through Sunday from 10 am through 4 pm and is free.

    

    3M Visiting Wizards Day will be this Saturday at The Works Museum in Bloomington. Activities and demonstrations will be put on the visiting 3M "Wizards". Kids will also get to make their own Super Slurper Polymer to take home and there will be 30-minute shows throughout the day. The event runs from 1 pm to 4 pm and all activities are included in the $8 admission price (free if you're a member).

    The International Motorcycle Show opens this Thursday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The neweset bikes and accessories will be on exhibit, also there will be a custom bike competition, demo rides and more. Racer, Scott Russell will be doing a Q&A each day during the convention. Admission runs from $6 to $30 depending on your age and how many day passes you want and the convention runs through Sunday.

Picks for Adults

Top Pick: Silhouette Release Party

        The Second Annual Liftbridge Brewery Silhouette Release party is this Saturday. Silhouette, an imperial stout will be released and the party will run from 3 pm until 10 pm. You can purchase up to 4 bottles of the bourbon barrel aged drink and there will also be live music, food and of course, beer. You might want to think about a cab though as it's 10% alcohol by volume and 75 IBU. 

    Painting Class/ Beer Tasting with Surly Brewing Company will be at the Paint Pub in Maple Grove on Saturday. You know one of those classes everyone and their mom goes to where you all paint the same thing, think you're an artist and then go home and put it up on your wall like a kid on fridge. The cost of the class is $45 and will run from 7 pm - 9:15 pm.

 Picks on the Arts

    The Sixth Annual Monster Drawing Rally will be held at the Grain Belt Brewery Bottling House on Saturday from 6 until 10 pm. Over 80+ artists will be on hand throughout the night drawing monsters and if you see something you like you can buy it for $35. There will also be a cash bar and one of the best food trucks in the state, Potter's Pasties & Pies will be on site. All proceeds go to benefit Midway Contemporary Art 2014 programming. There will be drawing rounds at 6. 7 and 8 pm. 

 Picks on the Unusual Side

       Beauties Behaving Badly opens this weekend at the Gamut Gallery in Minneapolis. Artist, Kate Renee takes some classic characters and turns them on their heads. Want to see Sleeping Beauty as a raging alcoholic? Or Cookie Monster with a serious addiction? These princesses and fairy tales have some more modern, realistic endings that are not exactly happy. Believe it or not the artist received a grant to make these images, enjoy them through February 22nd. There will be an opening reception on Saturday from 7 until 11 pm and the price of admission, free!