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Happy Thursday! It's Audrey and Max, thankful we were both able to enjoy this week's beautiful weather during the Axios Local retreat in Minneapolis.

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🚧 Situational awareness: Nicollet Avenue from 31st to 46th Streets will be closed to car traffic Saturday for Open Streets Nicollet. Details

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We still have a few days left of September, but Oktoberfests — the festivals inspired by the German tradition celebrating beer and Bavarian culture — are in full swing around the metro.

What's happening: Pryes Brewing in North Loop, Fulton in Northeast Minneapolis, Waldmann Brewery in St. Paul and Luce Line Brewing Co. in Plymouth are all holding traditional celebrations this weekend with seasonal beers and German food.

• Loring Park brewery Brühaven will have ax-throwing cages at their event, while Palmtoberfest at Palmer's Bar features an all-night lineup of tribute bands covering The Killers, U2, Queens of the Stone Age and more.

Plus: Those looking for a family-oriented time can check out Kidtoberfest at Fat Pants Brewing in Eden Prairie on Saturday, featuring bounce houses, yard games, face painting and more kid-friendly fun.

In more entertainment news...

🍻 Last call for the Ren Fest! The Shakopee fair will wrap up this weekend with its own Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, featuring plenty of Bavarian cheer and wiener dog races. $24.95+ for ages 13+

🚁 See giant trucks up close from the Minneapolis bomb squad, fire department, SWAT team and more at the all-ages Trucksploration: Big Rig Vehicle Fair on Saturday afternoon.

• Also on the schedule: a live burn demonstration and helicopter landing. Free

👗 No "'90s vintage" here — Saturday's Twin Cities True Vintage Show at the State Fairgrounds only features dealers with high-quality unique and antique clothing from the 1800s–1970s. $5, or get in early for $15+

🎶 Party on Washington Avenue in North Loop on Saturday for the 11th Annual Borough Block Party, a full day of music from five local bands.

• Dogs are very welcome, per the event. Free

🇰🇷 Celebrate a Korean staple at the Kimchi Festival in St. Louis Park on Sunday.

• The all-day event honoring the fermented cabbage dish will include kimchi demonstrations, tastings, contests and the "Great Kimchi Experience." Free

On Oct. 10, enjoy the museum's exhibits after hours at Bakkenalia: Spirits.

What to expect: This 21+ event will feature delicious drink samples and a full bar, bites from Los Ocampo Food Truck, and hands-on activities for adults.

Find tickets for you and your loved ones.

Here's what's new on Hulu, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Netflix.

What we're watching: An emotional romantic drama, a new action movie starring two Hollywood heavyweights and Ellen DeGeneres' swan song.

Max's pick of the week

"She Taught Love" (tomorrow on Hulu)

State of play: A spiraling actor's world is changed when he meets and falls in love with a sports agent who's facing her own mortality and living in the moment.

My thought bubble: Keep some tissues nearby. This no-frills romance is sincere and inspiring.

What they're saying: "I just have no desire to write, be a part of or watch things that are depicting weak women because that's not the world that I live in," co-lead and writer Darrell Britt-Gibson tells Axios.

"Wolfs" (tomorrow on Apple TV+)

The vibe: George Clooney and Brad Pitt star in this film about two professional fixers and "lone wolves" who are forced to work together to cover up a high-profile crime.

Driving the news: Clooney and Pitt may be teaming up again for "Oceans 14," according to Deadline.

"Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval" (now on Netflix)

The intrigue: This special has been billed as the last for the comedian who ended her hit talk show in 2022 after employees spoke out about the alleged toxic work environment.

More to watch

"Will & Harper" (available Friday on Netflix)

• After Will Ferrell's friend of 30 years comes out as a trans woman, the pair decide to see the country on a road trip from New York to Los Angeles in this heartwarming documentary.

"Grotesquerie" (now on Hulu)

• Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance and Travis Kelce star in this 10-episode drama series about a nun and detective who collaborate to solve a series of eerie crimes in their community.

"Mr. McMahon" (now on Netflix)

• Behind the scenes: "Tiger King" director Chris Smith spent four years producing this documentary that covers how former CEO Vince McMahon grew the WWE into a global empire as well as the sexual misconduct allegations that led to his resignation.

"Apartment 7A" (available Friday on Paramount+)

• John Krasinski and Michael Bay are among the producers of this prequel to the classic horror film "Rosemary's Baby."

"Rez Ball" (available Friday on Netflix)

• This coming-of-age sports drama about a high school basketball team made up of players from a Native American reservation is based on a novel by New York Times reporter Michael Powell.

"Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal" (now on Hulu)

• From UFOs to covens and ghosts, the team behind "Sasquatch" takes you inside eight true crime cases with paranormal connections.

"Jailbreak: Love on the Run" (now on Netflix)

• This true crime doc chronicles how an Alabama corrections officer's romance with an inmate led to her aiding him in a prison escape.

More new streaming titles

Check out Bakkenalia: Spirits on Oct. 10 for spine-chilling, hands-on science and a special sampling from local breweries, distilleries and wineries.

Here's what else: Enjoy after-hours access to the museum's exhibits and gardens.

Get tickets to join the 21+ fun.

😴 Audrey was thrilled to see her Axios pals in the Twin Cities this week — but now, she needs a nap.

📺 Maxwell is watching "Rez Ball."

This newsletter was edited by Emma Hurt.