Things to Do in the NW Metro January 2025 - Twin Cities NW Metro Life

Things to Do in the NW Metro January 2025

Hello NW Metro! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Twin Cities NW Metro!

This Saturday (Jan 11), the Minnesota Historical Society is hosting Winter Free Admission Day. Enjoy the following historic sites and museums without cost!
Metro Locations:
Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul, James J. Hill House, St. Paul (Self-guided tours only), Mill City Museum, Minneapolis (Flour Tower tours not available), Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
 
Anoka Winterfest starts January 13th and runs through the 18th – Click on Link for Full List of Events – various Anoka Locations

NW Metro Live Music Schedule

Friday January 10th

Chris Depoian 6pm – 9pm, Ripple Effect Brewing, Rogers

Grunge Unplugged 6pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Travis Peterson 6pm – 7:30pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Reese Glover 6pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

The Michael Handler Project  7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Jazmin & the Gents 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Tunes in the Tent 7pm, Omni Brewery & Taproom, Maple Grove

Analog Drifters 7pm, Osseo American Legion

Star Chiefs 7:30pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

 
PARROTHEAD PARADISE: A Jimmy Buffett Show 8pm, Medina Entertanment Center
 
3 Quarter Country 8pm – 11pm, Pints & Paddle, Maple Grove

Chopper the DJ 8pm, Liberty Restaurant & Bar, St Michael

Rock Godz 9pm – 11:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove 

Tony Williams 9:30pm, Boondox, Otsego

 

Saturday January 11th

Joel Ward 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Billy Johnson 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Olivia Carey 8pm – 11pm, Liberty Restaurant & Bar, St Michael

Shirts & Skins 9pm – 11:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove  

Sunday January 12th

Betty Danger Residency 4pm – 6pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Monday January 13th

Tuesday January 14th

Tyler Herwig 6pm, Lucky’s, Plymouth

Toppings & Tunes Tuesday 6pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove

Wednesday January 15th

Thursday January 16th

Friday January 10th

Tabletop Gaming 6:30pm, Buffalo Community Center

24FIT “Finish Strong Friday” 7:30am, Online

Ali Sultan Comedy 6pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Winter Party 6pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Free Comedy at the Creek 6:30pm, Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin

Tunes in the Tent 7pm, Omni Brewery & Taproom, Maple Grove

Beauty & The Beast 7pm, Rogers High Schoole

 
PARROTHEAD PARADISE: A Jimmy Buffett Show 8pm, Medina Entertanment Center
 

Saturday January 11th

Puppy Yoga 9:30am, No Dog Left Behind, Maple Grove

Indoor Farmers Market 9am – 12pm, Monticello Community Center

Rogers Hassan Historical Society Open House 9am – 12pm, 25000 Hassan Parkway, Rogers

Fill a Purple Bag Sale 10am – 5pm, St Michael Boutique, Albertville

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest 12pm, Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park

Beers + Permanent Jewelry 12pm, Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin

Customer Appreciation Night 5pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Sunday January 12th

Osseo Orchestra Pancake Breakfast 8am – 12pm, Osseo American Legion

KOC Lumberjack Breakfast 8:30am – 11:30am, Mary Queen of Peace, Rogers

SUNDAY FUNDAY/BINGO 12pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Chunky Yarn Knit Blankets 1pm, The Stanchion Bar, Corcoran

Monday January 13th

$5 Mondays! 4pm – 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

24FIT “Lift to the Beat 5:30pm, Christ Church Otsego

Initials game trivia! 6pm, Neighbors Eatery & Saloon, Albertville

 

Tuesday January 14th

Line Dancing Lessons 6pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Chill Vibes Paint Party 6pm, Create & Connect Studio, Big Lake

Trivia 6:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Bingo 6:30pm, Broadway Pizza, Maple Grove

Trivia Tuesday 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

DJ Trivia 7pm, Broadway Pizza, Rogers

FREE DINGO 7pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Purse Bingo 7pm, Clives Roadhouse, Rogers

Wednesday January 15th

Half Price Tubing 4pm – 9pm, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove

STMA Royalty Program Bingo Fundraiser 6pm, BK Tap Haus, St Michael

Gen Knowledge TRIVIA 6:30pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Free Trivia 7pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Weekly Trivia Mafia! 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Triva 7pm, Pints & Paddle, Maple Grove

Game of Thrones Trivia 7pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove

Thursday January 16th

GAME NIGHT 5pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Snowman & Visitor Painting 6pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Bingo & Brews 7pm, 152 Club, Albertville

Friday January 17th

24FIT “Finish Strong Friday” 7:30am, Online

Tunes in the Tent 7pm, Omni Brewery & Taproom, Maple Grove

Steeling Dan – A Tribute to the music of Steely Dan 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

Saturday January 18th

Yoga & Coffee with Ember Coffee Company 7am Create & Connect Studio, Big Lake

Snow Days at the Farm 12pm – 3pm, Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park

AMY / A Heartfelt Tribute to Amy Winehouse 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

Freeturnals Concert 7:30pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Peak Entertainment presents JOHN BUSH! Comedy 8pm, Nordic Brewpub, Monticello

WORLD ACCORDING TO GARTH with Shane Martin 8pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

Sunday January 19th

Pints & Pilates w/ InSPIRE Studio 11am, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake
KC Bingo 1pm – 3pm, Mary Queen of Peace, Rogers

Sunday Funday 1pm, 152 Club, Albertville

Dog adoption and fundraiser 1pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Music & Movie TRIVIA 6:30pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Monday January 20th

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Metal Monday at The Creek 6pm, Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest 6pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Initials game trivia! 6pm, Neighbors Eatery & Saloon, Albertville

Tuesday January 21st

Trivia 6:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Bingo 6:30pm, Broadway Pizza, Maple Grove

Trivia Tuesday 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

DJ Trivia 7pm, Broadway Pizza, Rogers

Wednesday January 22nd

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest 12pm, Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park

Half Price Tubing 4pm – 9pm, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove

Sip & Stitch 5pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Free Trivia 7pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Weekly Trivia Mafia! 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Thursday January 23rd

Bingo & Brews 7pm, 152 Club, Albertville

Friday January 24th

24fit “Finish Strong Friday” 12pm, Online

Grunge Unplugged: Teacher Appreciation 4pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Speakeasy Celebration 7pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

Tunes in the Tent 7pm, Omni Brewery & Taproom, Maple Grove

Diva’s Gone Country 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

Saturday January 25th

Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party – VMAs Tour 7pm, Medina Entertainment Center

7 Wonders of Rock – Featuring Vocal Legends of the 70’s & 80’s 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

KARAOKE 8pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

Monday January 27th

Tribute to the Ladies of Classic Country by Joyan Parker 1pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

$5 Mondays! 4pm – 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

24FIT Cardio Drumming 5:30pm, Christ Church Otsego

Frosty Hello Painting 6pm, Charlies Sports Bar & Grill, Becker

Initials game trivia! 6pm, Neighbors Eatery & Saloon, Albertville

Tuesday January 28th

Line Dancing Lessons 6pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Aurora Reflections Paint Party 6pm, Create & Connect Studio, Big Lake

Trivia 6:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Bingo 6:30pm, Broadway Pizza, Maple Grove

Trivia Tuesday 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

DJ Trivia 7pm, Broadway Pizza, Rogers

Wednesday January 29th

Half Price Tubing 4pm – 9pm, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove

Weekly Trivia Mafia! 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Thursday January 30th

Bingo & Brews 7pm, 152 Club, Albertville

Friday January 31st

24FIT “Finish Strong Friday” 7:30am, Online

Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby 1pm, Excelsior

Grunge Unplugged: Live at Elm Creek! 6pm, Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin

Josh Sneed Comedy 6pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Tunes in the Tent 7pm, Omni Brewery & Taproom, Maple Grove

West Addison Blues – A Blues Brother’s Tribute 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

HINDER with guest Fuzzrd 8pm, Medina Entertainment Center

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Myra Jensen

I'm Myra Jensen, lifestyle blogger and Realtor at BRIX Real Estate. I live and work in the Twin Cities NW Metro and love everything this beautiful area has to offer. If you live in the NW Metro or are thinking about moving here, you have come to the right place! Stay up to date with NW Metro, Events, Restaurants, Outdoors, Real Estate and more!

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