Game Day watch party

Animales BBQ Co. is hosting a Game Day watch party on Sunday, October 25, from 11 AM to 9 PM. They're setting up big screens and sound for the game, with pitchers and BBQ to go along with it. If you're looking for a spot to settle in for the day, this is one that runs from late morning well into the evening, so you can arrive early and stay through the final whistle.

For those who haven't spent much time there, Animales BBQ Co. is located at 241 Fremont Ave N in the Harrison neighborhood, just west of downtown. It's a big space—somewhere between 12,500 and 13,000 square feet—with a full-service bar, a live music stage, and a patio. It's within easy reach of International Market Square, the Sculpture Garden, and Target Field, so it's a convenient home base if you're coming from different parts of the city.

The place calls itself "The Official unofficial bbq of Minnesota." For years it operated out of a trailer, and it's now celebrating its first year as a brick-and-mortar spot and eight years of smoking meat in Minneapolis. Beyond the BBQ, it's known for live music, line dancing, artist-hosted karaoke, and watch parties like this one.

So, the party runs from 11 AM to 9 PM on Sunday, October 25, at Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave N. Big screens, sound, pitchers, and BBQ—the whole setup for the game.