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Minnetonka Center for the Arts Spring Classes
To support its mission to expand visual arts education for all ages, interests and abilities, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts announces the vast and varied lineup of the spring 2025 session. Everyone is welcome to visit and take classes at the Arts Center which showcases artwork throughout the facility with all classrooms featuring glass […]
Find out more »“Approachable Depth:” Photography by Alysia Nelson
Alysia Nelson is a Twin Cities native who's been dabbling in mixed media for the last several years. A self-proclaimed creative thinker who "borrows from friends." Her work began out of necessity as a form of personal art therapy or, as she prefers to call it, "creative emotional processing." Her work, primarily featuring Post-It Notes, […]
Find out more »Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi
Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi On view April 22 - July 12, 2025 Artist reception + artist talk Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:30 - 8 pm Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 https://textilecentermn.org/stitching-black-legacy/ Textile Center proudly presents Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi, the largest solo exhibition […]
Find out more »Garden City
Garden City flower mart for annuals, perennials, and all your spring, summer and autumn needs! Located in our South side parking lot by AMC Theatre.
Find out more »Alebrijes Exhibition: Building the Dream World
Experience the colorful, fantastical world of alebrijes and see how artists create these engaging creatures! Anderson Center is pleased to partner with the Minnesota Latino Museum to present the exhibition Alebrijes: Building the Dream World. An alebrije is an imaginary creature that possesses elements from different animals. They originated in the 1930s from the vivid […]
Find out more »Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden. Visitors use their cell phones to download the Revelo AR app to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates […]
Find out more »Ongoing
Art & Farmers Market
Held the first Sunday of each month from May through October, this vibrant market brings together regional artists, farmers, and makers for a one-of-a-kind open-air experience. Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, art, and more while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Franconia Sculpture Park. Free and family-friendly.
Find out more »Flint Hills Family Festival
Come join us as the Ordway kicks off its 25th festival get-together with thrilling performances, art-making activities, and more! Outside on the festival grounds, enjoy FREE world-class performances from international artists on our outdoor stages, in addition to crafts, STEAM activities, henna artists, face painting, balloon artists, and so much more. Inside on the Ordway’s […]
Find out more »May Markets & Music
Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music (Sat: Trio Amigos, Sun: Alrio Trio) and food and beverage for purchase as you check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be […]
Find out more »Live Music: Desperate Electric with Funk n Spuds
Hailing from the mountains of Montana, Desperate Electric is a blissful matrimony of futuristic R&B and retro dance grooves, their idiosyncratic approach to songwriting and production has garnered them national acclaim in the span of a few short years. The duo’s live shows are typified by effortless vocal harmonies, uninhibited showmanship, and lethal musical prowess.
Find out more »8:00 am
Angel Foundation’s Hope in Motion 5K and Family Walk/Run
Angel Foundation’s™ Hope in Motion 5K and Family Walk/Run, presented by Minnesota Oncology, and celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day MINNEAPOLIS – The 11th Annual Hope in Motion Walk/Run, benefitting Angel Foundation™, combines fitness, family fun, and support for those affected by cancer. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join in a day […]
Find out more »9:00 am
Free Meditation Class
Join us for a free meditation class, offered every day at 9AM. These guided meditations are excellent for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Saturday: “Breathing” Sunday: “Loving Friendliness” NOTE: All meditation classes are currently being held online via Zoom. We hope to resume in-person classes at the end of March or April. Follow our website […]
Find out more »9:30 am
Discovery Booths
From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere. Drop in anytime between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, every Thursday and Sunday through October 26. Discovery Booths are included with general daily admission, which […]
Find out more »1:00 pm
Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest
Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience
Find out more »Minnesota Monthly GrillFest
Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience. Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and more on this fun-filled weekend at CHS Field – Home of the St. Paul Saints. Close your eyes and picture the perfect summer setting: sunshine […]
Find out more »Live Music: Patina at Elmaro Vineyard
Just 15 minutes from Winona, MN, Patina will again be playing their lively Celtic and original music at Elmaro Vineyard on Sunday, June 1st from 1 to 4pm. Listen and dance to the fun music while enjoying a glass of wine and tasty hors d'oeuvres!
Find out more »1:30 pm
The Angel Next Door
Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948, where playwrights, actors, and a star-struck novelist gather to work on their next Broadway hit! (Nevermind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) You get to be a fly on the (thin) walls of this romantic romp that captures the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of classic screwball […]
Find out more »Music in the Gardens
Enjoy live music throughout the summer! This year, we welcome new and returning artists to our series, which occurs June through August every Sunday afternoon from 1:30-3 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. Music selection ranges from blues to folk, brass quintets to tribute bands. There's something for everyone AND the series is included […]
Find out more »2:00 pm
Moonshadow – A Cat Stevens Tribute
Featuring Michael Monroe, Lori Dokken & Christopher Jantzen Michael Monroe, “Minnesota acoustic music master” (Jon Bream, Star Tribune), performs an evening of music by the tremendously popular British singer-songwriter. In the ’70s, Michael Monroe looked like Cat Stevens, performed Cat tunes and even wanted to be him! Stevens, whose music remains relevant five decades later […]
Find out more »5:00 pm
Live Music: Gate City Jazz Band
The Gate City Jazz Band is rising from the ashes of the Blackhorse restaurant where they regularly played, to once again perform in their new location at the Westfield Golf Course restaurant. Performances are the first Sunday of each month, 5-7 pm for your listening and toe-tapping pleasure. Come enjoy the cuisine and music at […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
SESSANTA V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle
Jam, First Avenue, and 93X present SESSANTA V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, June 1, 2025. 6:00 PM Doors 7:30 PM Showtime This show is all ages.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Moonshadow – A Cat Stevens Tribute
Featuring Michael Monroe, Lori Dokken & Christopher Jantzen Michael Monroe, “Minnesota acoustic music master” (Jon Bream, Star Tribune), performs an evening of music by the tremendously popular British singer-songwriter. In the ’70s, Michael Monroe looked like Cat Stevens, performed Cat tunes and even wanted to be him! Stevens, whose music remains relevant five decades later […]
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