All About Burgers
What: MN Burger Week
When: Aug. 10-16
Where: Restaurants across Minnesota
Enjoy deals at burger joints across the state during Minnesota Monthly’s newest event, MN Burger Week. Download the MN Burger Week app and try the location-unique $10 Burger Week specials at participating restaurants. Check in on the app when you get your burger to earn points, the user with the most points will be crowned the Biggest Burger Lover in Minnesota, and if you check in at five locations, you are entered into a drawing to win a prize!
MOA Turns 34
What: Mall of America 34th Birthday Celebration
When: Aug. 11
Where: Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington
The crown-jewel of midwestern commerce is celebrating its 34th birthday on Tuesday. Party-goers can try new flavors of Mountain Dew while getting a picture taken with Spongebob or enjoying the musical stylings of DJ Matty Matt.
Humble Rodents in a Palace (Theatre)
What: Modest Mouse with Califone at Palace Theatre
When: Aug. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Palace Theatre, St. Paul
Modest Mouse comes to the Palace Theater Tuesday on the heels of their newest album, “An Eraser and a Maze,” which released earlier this summer. The band is also sporting a new guitarist in Seth Jabour, replacing guitarist Simon O’Connor, who left the tour after being accused of sending a sexually explicit image to a minor.
Hula and Hawaiian Slaw
What: Island Hopper Luau at Graze Food Hall
When: Aug. 14, 4 p.m.
Where: Graze Food Hall, Minneapolis
Enjoy some island vibes in Minneapolis at the Island Hopper Luau at the Graze Food Hall. The outdoor luau will feature a DJ, games, and fire dancers. As the outdoor festivities wind down, head inside as the party continues from 9 p.m. to close.
Walk on a Dream at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater
What: Empire of the Sun––Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour
When: Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee
Empire of the Sun, the Australian music duo of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, take the stage at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater on Friday. The hit-makers of “Walking on a Dream” have brought a distinct, strange, and colorful visual style to accompany their sounds, which you should expect to continue when they hit Minnesota this week.
Photo by Natarah Lee
Meals on Wheels
What: Anoka Food Truck Festival
When: Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Anoka
Downtown Anoka will be stuffed with food, beer, and free live music all day long on Saturday for the Anoka Food Truck Festival. Dogs are welcome at this outdoor festival, and each free wristband at the festival provides three free meals for those in need through Feed My Starving Children.
