The Twin Cities are packed with things to do. From indie films to stage frights to a free art crawl, here are StarShot.Rocks’ top entertainment picks for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16–18.
Twin Cities Film Fest
Through Saturday, Oct. 24. Marcus West End Cinema in St. Louis Park and Edina Mann Theatre in Edina. The 17th annual festival opens Thursday, Oct. 15. It brings independent films, documentaries and Minnesota-connected productions, plus special screenings and filmmaker discussions. Screening times vary, and festival passes are available.
Twin Cities Horror Festival
Opens Friday, Oct. 16. The Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE, Minneapolis. This Halloween tradition kicks off Friday and runs through Oct. 31, filling Northeast Minneapolis with creepy live theater and performance. Ticket prices vary by show, so pick a few and make a night of it.
Schmidt Fall Art Crawl
Friday 6–9 p.m., Saturday noon–7 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. Schmidt Artist Lofts, 900 W. Seventh St., St. Paul. Free. More than 80 resident and guest artists fill the historic Schmidt Brewhouse with paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. Head up to the rooftop for live painting demos, and grab something from the food trucks on the plaza. There’s also a kids’ creative corner.
Spirited Away on the big screen
Studio Ghibli’s classic returns to theaters for its 25th anniversary starting Saturday, Oct. 17. It’s a great family pick for the long weekend.
Stay in? New music Friday
New albums from Fontaines D.C., Zach Bryan and The Avalanches land Friday, and Seven No 6’s “Choose Love” is ready on our Seven No 6 page.
Disclaimer: We do our best to keep every date and detail accurate, but schedules, prices and lineups can change. Please confirm with the venue or official source website before you go or buy tickets. This post is for entertainment and information only, not professional advice. Artist names, titles, logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners, and mentions do not imply endorsement. StarShot is not responsible for changes or errors by third parties.
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