Two Dates Left: Winter at the Walker
Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 6:28AM
Celebrate Winter at the Walker with myriad activities both indoors and out during Target Free Thursday Nights. Trek out into the cold or thaw out inside with a warm drink. The Main Lobby transforms into a hygge haven in the Walker Warming House with art-making, music, and more.
FEBRUARY 15 AND 22: WINTER AT THE WALKER
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours, 6 & 7:30 pm
Bundle up in your winter best and join us for moonlight snowshoe tours of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Meet your guide in the Main Lobby, then venture out to see the snow-covered sculptures. Snowshoes are available free of charge, courtesy the University of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure.
Little Box Sauna, 5–9 pm
Not into the cold? Sweat it out in the portable Little Box Sauna! Check it out for free on Thursdays in February and meet the architect. Book a proper sauna experience on weekends (Fridays–Sundays) through March 4 at littleboxsauna.com (fee applies).
February 15: Snowshoe Showcase
Art Demonstration, 5–9 pm
John Beltman of the North House Folk Art School makes the snowy trek down from Grand Marais to share his decades of expertise about the crafting and history of snowshoes. Available all night in the Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab.
February 22: Weather Cartography
Art-Making: Weather Maps, 5–9 pm
Ever curious about the color patterns in meteorological reports? Join artist Alyssa Baguss and Jenny Undis of Lunalux when they present their specially debossed maps of the state of Minnesota that allow us to track changing weather patterns through colorful cartography. Available all night in the main lobby.
Music from DJ Brian Engle, 5–9 pm
Relax and vibe out to tunes spun on vinyl by DJ Brian Engle.
Don’t forget, you can also escape the cold in the Walker galleries - Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm.
