Spring film festival: Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

In terms of legacy, scope and audience, this is the main event for Minnesota film buffs. The most ambitious, most anticipated film event in the Upper Midwest, MSPIFF has been presenting panoramic programs of indie and international cinema for more than three decades. MSPIFF mounts Minnesota and U.S. premieres of gems from the festival circuit, hosts visiting filmmakers years before they become household names and organizes panels, discussions and parties galore.