Nintendo Event

Get ready for a Nintendo extravaganza at Boom Island Brewing on April 13th, proudly sponsored by MN Pokecon and 2D Con!

Immerse yourself in a full day of gaming delights with Nintendo classics available to play from 12-6pm, spanning from the retro gems to the latest systems. Thanks to MN Pokecon for donating the systems!

But the fun doesn’t stop there – our talented DJ will be spinning Nintendo tunes from 7-10pm, creating a beats-filled atmosphere that’s perfect for gamers and music lovers alike!

Mother's Day Makers Market

Treat Mom to something special this Mother’s Day at Boom Island Brewing’s Makers Market!

Geeky Craft Fair

Join us for a day of geeky delights at Boom Island Brewing’s Geeky Craft Fair on April 14th, 2024, from 12pm to 5pm!

Immerse yourself in a world where craft meets fandom as we bring you an array of unique and geeky treasures. From stylish purses to enchanting candles, quirky tumblers, and mugs that speak to your inner geek – we’ve got it all!

Game Show Night

Get ready for an electrifying Game Show Night at Boom Island Brewing!

Mark your calendars for April 16th, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, for an evening packed with adrenaline-pumping challenges and brain-teasing trivia!

Here’s what’s in store:

20 Sec Challenge: Can you beat the clock and conquer the challenge within 20 seconds? Test your quick thinking with tasks like naming 10 items you find at the grocery store or 6 IPA beer brands!

Yevgeny Kutik - Exhilirating Violin

We're excited to welcome back Yevgeny Kutik, internationally acclaimed violinist. Yevgeny will be the featured soloist in our presentation of Max Bruch’s 'Violin Concerto no. 1 in g minor'. Its soaring melodies, lush orchestral writing & devilishly difficult violin passages will highlight Yevgeny’s interpretative insight and virtuosic technique. The concert also includes Antonín Dvořák’s 'Slavonic Dance opus 46, no. 1' and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's entrancing 'Symphony No. 36 (Linz)'.

Yevgeny Kutik - Exhilirating Violin

We're excited to welcome back Yevgeny Kutik, internationally acclaimed violinist. Yevgeny will be the featured soloist in our presentation of Max Bruch’s 'Violin Concerto no. 1 in g minor'. Its soaring melodies, lush orchestral writing and devilishly difficult violin passages will highlight Yevgeny’s interpretative insight and virtuosic technique. The concert also includes Antonín Dvořák’s 'Slavonic Dance opus 46, no. 1' and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's entrancing 'Symphony No. 36 (Linz)'.

Walk to End Alzheimers

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us at Target Field in Minneapolis for an inspiring event full of hope. It is a great way to honor a loved one and connect with a community of others impacted by this disease. Registration is free, and fundraising is encouraged.

Visiting Author Nicole Walker: Public Reading & Conversation

Nicole Walker is the author of Processed Meats: Essays on Food, Flesh and Navigating Disaster from Torrey House Press, The After-Normal: Brief, Alphabetical Essays on a Changing Planet from Rose Metal Press and Sustainability: A Love Story from Mad Creek Books/OSU Press. Her previous nonfiction includes Where the Tiny Things Are, Egg, Micrograms, and Quench Your Thirst with Salt. Barrow Street Press published her poetry collection, This Noisy Egg. She edited for Bloomsbury the essay collections

Visiting Author Nicole Walker: Craft Talk

Nicole Walker is the author of Processed Meats: Essays on Food, Flesh and Navigating Disaster from Torrey House Press, The After-Normal: Brief, Alphabetical Essays on a Changing Planet from Rose Metal Press and Sustainability: A Love Story from Mad Creek Books/OSU Press. Her previous nonfiction includes Where the Tiny Things Are, Egg, Micrograms, and Quench Your Thirst with Salt. Barrow Street Press published her poetry collection, This Noisy Egg. She edited for Bloomsbury the essay collections

Twin Cities Ballet's Coppelia in Paris

Coppélia in Paris is TCB’s fun twist on one of the world’s most famous ballets, the comedy Coppélia. Set in 1920’s Paris, the ballet mixes humor and beautiful dancing. The story moves between “real life” company scenes and traditional dances of Coppélia, showing how life sometimes imitates art . . . or is it the other way around? Suitable for all ages.