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“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 »The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure
Splash into summer on an adventure alongside animated Mermaids & Pirates! Families can dive into fun challenges in the limited-time event, The Great Mermaids & Pirates Adventure, at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! From June 5 - Aug 3, aquarium guests can join an exciting adventure to complete hands-on activities alongside thousands of sea […]
Find out more »Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp!
Turn Off the Screens and Turn On Creativity with More Than 100 Different Classes for Kids and Teens! Plus, Flexibility to Fit Your Family’s Busy Summer Schedule WHAT: Summer Arts Camp from Minnetonka Center for the Arts The Most Robust Summer Arts Program in the Twin Cities! To support its mission to expand visual arts […]
Find out more »Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a weekend that weaves together craft experiences and the beauty of long days by the lake. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at this festival! Festival highlights include: […]
Find out more »Free Yoga at Union Depot
* MONDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * WEDNESDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * SATURDAY | 9 – 10 AM -- All classes are taught by the talented instructors from @Studio 9-to-5. Classes are held outside on the North Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Waiting Room, unless otherwise noted. -- MONDAY: These classes […]
Find out more »Wayzata Art Experience
The Wayzata Art Experience, presented by Everly Farms Winery, is happening on the shores of Lake Minnetonka on June 21 and 22
Find out more »Arbor Lakes Art Fair
Tap Into Your Artistic Side: Arbor Lakes Art Fair 2025 June 21 & 22 WHAT: 23rd Annual Arbor Lakes Art Fair The Arbor Lakes Art Fair offers original work from more than 45 local fine artists in media including ceramics, leather goods, paintings, jewelry, glass, photography, pottery, wood, mixed media, culinary and fiber art. Visitors […]
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 »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 »Cruise Night: Welcome Back
Cruise on in to Lakeview Drive Inn for the themed Cruise Nights throughout the Summer! Enjoy a frosty mug of homemade rootbeer, tasty ice cream treats or a delicious burger basket while taking in the activities and music. Cruise nights start at 6:00 PM. Attendance drawings are held around 7:30pm. Rain policy: If it is […]
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STOP KISS
In Theater Mu's production of Diana Son's GLAAD Media Award-winning play, Sara and Callie's first kiss changes their lives in ways neither could have predicted. Jumping backward and forward in time, the two are forced to look at the little moments that built their relationship and decide if they were meant to be or if […]
Find out more »Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Classes 2025
Let Your Creative Side Shine This Summer at Minnetonka Center for the Arts Watercolor, Weaving, Ceramics, Calligraphy, and So Much More! Minnetonka Center for the Arts Unveils Summer 2025 Classes WHAT: Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Classes 2025 To support its mission to expand visual arts education for all ages, interests, and abilities, the […]
Find out more »Minnesota Street Rod Association’s BACK TO THE FIFTIES WEEKEND
Saturday: Official Start of the 2025 Hemmings Great Race Featuring 130 Classic Cars WHAT: The 51st Minnesota Street Rod Association’s “Back to the Fifties Weekend” will again fill the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with nearly 10,000+ street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier. NEW for 2025: MSRA is thrilled to […]
Find out more »27th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival presented by AARP Minnesota will return to Saint Paul’s Lowertown Arts District for two days of FREE and family-friendly entertainment, Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2025. A diverse array of talented musicians from around the country and around the corner will take to the Jazz88 Main Stage in […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
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 »Free Yoga at Union Depot
Join Union Depot for FREE yoga sessions every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday taught by Studio 9-to-5 instructors. Union Depot’s grand setting and beautiful views make this yoga experience one-of-a-kind. Bring a yoga mat, water and towel if needed. * MONDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * TUESDAY | 12 – 1 PM * WEDNESDAY […]
Find out more »Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat
Relax your mind, body and spirit while embracing the height of the summer season at the Arboretum's 5th annual Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat. We will start the day off with a light breakfast in the Sensory Garden before breaking into smaller groups for the retreat. As we cycle through four different class rotations throughout the […]
Find out more »International Yoga Day at Union Depot
Saturday, June 21 from 9 AM to 1:00 PM Located on the East Plaza at Union Depot, the event is FREE and open to the public. The festivities will provide opportunities for attendees to recharge their bodies and minds with Studio 9-to-5, including three live yoga classes taught by Studio 9-to-5 instructors. These classes will […]
Find out more »10:00 am
Wayzata Art Experience
Everybody get lakeside! Discover and buy impressive art from over 150 high-quality juried artists. Enjoy FREE live music, food trucks, and more. The quaint lakeside village of Wayzata, otherwise known as the jewel of Lake Minnetonka, draws art lovers from across the twin cities with its charming shops and dining hot spots. Wayzata Art Experience, […]
Find out more »Arrowheads and Stone Tools
Learn about the art of making spear points and arrowheads, and how modern flint knappers keep this ancient craft alive. The event will include hands-on crafts, games, and demonstrations.
Find out more »Summit Avenue Walking Tour
St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles. Tours do […]
Find out more »Summit Avenue Walking Tour
St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles. Tours do […]
Find out more »Summit Avenue Walking Tour
St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles. Tours do […]
Find out more »Twin Cities Vintage Flea by Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Vintage Pop-Up Flea Markets is back by popular demand! In partnership with Totally Rad Vintage Fest, browse unique vintage finds, rare collectibles and handmade goods. Expect a lively atmosphere with music and local vendors. Stop by North Loop Green on the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting in May […]
Find out more »Be a Lumberjack Day
A fun event full of family friendly activities in the logging camp and the museum. Many hands-on activities in the logging camp will get families moving and create some lasting memories. It is also a great time to interact with interpreters and have fun while learning.
Find out more »Needle Felting on the Farm: Cat
Step into the wonderful wooly world of needle felting with our partners Fairchild Farm and Mercantile! Whether you're an experienced crafter or just curious to try something new, needle felting is delightful way to turn wool into adorable creations. We'll be offering two sessions - each with their own animal - so pick your favorite […]
Find out more »10:30 am
Steps & Sips Choreography Workshop & Showcase with Gemma Bond
Join internationally-acclaimed choreographer Gemma Bond, from the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and The Royal Ballet, for a world-class choreography workshop at Minnesota Dance Theatre. Gemma has choreographed for dance companies around the world, and is the recipient of the 2017 Princess Grace Award, the 2018 Clive Barnes Foundation Award for Choreography, and the 2020 Bessie […]
Find out more »11:00 am
Hopkins Food Truck Festival
The Hopkins Food Truck Festival, happening Saturday, June 21, will feature 50 food trucks, a Craft Sips station offering cold brews, seltzers, and cocktails — including the event’s new signature MN Food Truck Festival® craft-batch vodka libations — and a lively lineup of live music and games and activities for all ages. Dog stations and […]
Find out more »Hopkins Food Truck Festival
The Hopkins Food Truck Festival, happening Saturday, June 21, will feature 50 food trucks, a Craft Sips station offering cold brews, seltzers, and cocktails — including the event’s new signature MN Food Truck Festival® craft-batch vodka libations — and a lively lineup of live music and games and activities for all ages. Dog stations and […]
Find out more »11:30 am
Wooly Wonders: From Fiber to Yarn
Celebrate the steps of turning wool into fabric by visiting Historic Forestville on Saturdays throughout June to learn the different steps. Each Saturday will have a demonstration of one of the steps in the wool to fiber process. Join us in an artful demonstration of fiber spinning. Watch fiber artist Karen Schmidt, from Schmidt Farm […]
Find out more »Guided Art Tours
Join Arboretum art experts for a guided tour of the outdoor sculptures at the Arboretum on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer! Choose from a Harrison Sculpture Garden Tour at 11:30 a.m. or visit sculptures around the Oswald Visitor Center at 1:30 p.m. The sculpture tours last one hour and provide visitors an understanding of […]
Find out more »12:00 pm
Pride Brews & Drag Brunch
Mark your calendars for June 21st and celebrate PRIDE MONTH with POWER Drag Revue. Get ready to brunch and be dazzled at Boom Island Brewing Co's "brew-unch" Drag Brunch event! Sip on your favorite Boom Island brews and seltzers, savor delicious bites from the food truck, and prepare to be wowed by a fabulous Pride-themed […]
Find out more »Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of June our featured artist is Jeff Benson. Artist Statement: "I retired from Transportation Consulting in 2015. At that time, my wife […]
Find out more »1:00 pm
Life on the Prairie Travois Experience
Join us for an interpreter-guided experience designed for visitors to interact with the tools and objects used in the daily lives of the people on the Prairie Travois.
Find out more »Winona Craft Beer Tour
This event is a craft beer, hard cider, & malt beverage sampling event that is four hours long. The first hour is for VIP attendees ONLY. VIP receive: an additional hour of sampling. access to specialty beers, a sampling mug, extensive program, custom hat, custom T-shirt, and a beer tour swag full of other customized […]
Find out more »Needle Felting on the Farm: Goat
Step into the wonderful wooly world of needle felting with our partners Fairchild Farm and Mercantile! Whether you're an experienced crafter or just curious to try something new, needle felting is delightful way to turn wool into adorable creations. We'll be offering two sessions - each with their own animal - so pick your favorite […]
Find out more »Music on the Mississippi
Great River Passage Conservancy, in partnership with Twin Cities Jazz Festival, presents Music on the Mississippi—a riverside music experience featuring live jazz, swing dancing, and fun for all ages! Enjoy a vibrant lineup including Quarteto Carioca, Naomi and Her Handsome Devils, plus a swing lesson by Uptown Swing. While there, learn more about the future […]
Find out more »1:30 pm
The Half-Life of Marie Curie
Marie Curie is about to accept her second Nobel prize for her pioneering work in radioactivity, when a public scandal forces her to seek refuge. She retreats to the seaside home of engineer and suffragist Hertha Ayrton. There, the two longtime friends uncover what it means to be mothers, wives, and scientists in a changing […]
Find out more »3:00 pm
Juneteenth & Pride (Music @ Franconia)
Celebrate Pride at FSP with the Midwest’s most authentic tribute to The Grateful Dead, plus a special guest performance by Wake Up the Heads. The day will also feature an all-ages drag show from Tooth & Nails Productions, an art market featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, and free drop-in art activities! Deep Roots Concessions will be onsite […]
Find out more »Juneteenth & Pride (Music @ Franconia)
Celebrate Pride at FSP with the Midwest’s most authentic tribute to The Grateful Dead, plus a special guest performance by Wake Up the Heads. The day will also feature an all-ages drag show from Tooth & Nails Productions, an art market featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, and free drop-in art activities! Deep Roots Concessions will be onsite […]
Find out more »Juneteenth & Pride (Music @ Franconia)
Celebrate Pride at FSP with the Midwest’s most authentic tribute to The Grateful Dead, plus a special guest performance by Wake Up the Heads. The day will also feature an all-ages drag show from Tooth & Nails Productions, an art market featuring LGBTQIA+ artists, and free drop-in art activities! Deep Roots Concessions will be onsite […]
Find out more »5:30 pm
BeBe Zahara Benet Unleashes the Power of Pride with ROAR!: A Global Music Spectacle at the Capri Theater
This Pride Month, prepare for a seismic celebration of music, unity, and unapologetic expression as BeBe Zahara Benet—the iconic winner of the inaugural season of RuPaul’s Drag Race—returns to Minneapolis to headline ROAR!: A Global Music Spectacle. ROAR! is a revolution in rhythm. Fueled by radical joy and the unstoppable power of community, this electrifying […]
Find out more »BeBe Zahara Benet Unleashes the Power of Pride with ROAR!: A Global Music Spectacle at the Capri Theater
This Pride Month, prepare for a seismic celebration of music, unity, and unapologetic expression as BeBe Zahara Benet—the iconic winner of the inaugural season of RuPaul’s Drag Race—returns to Minneapolis to headline ROAR!: A Global Music Spectacle. ROAR! is a revolution in rhythm. Fueled by radical joy and the unstoppable power of community, this electrifying […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
Minnesota Wind Chill vs. Indianapolis AlleyCats – Professional Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Game
Come cheer on the Minnesota Wind Chill as they take on the Indianapolis AlleyCats at Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul! In addition to FREE entry for kids 10 and under (no ticket needed), all youth ages 11-18 will get a ticket to the game for FREE and are encouraged to wear their team's jersey! […]
Find out more »Dinner Detective Minneapolis
The Dinner Detective is an interactive comedic true crime dinner theatre experience based on real cold cases. Feast on dinner, but beware... the killer is hiding and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect. Our Detectives interrogate suspects and find clues as victims are revealed. Prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves […]
Find out more »Stringdingers @ Day Block Brewing Company
Stringdingers are coming back to Day Block to release some summer energy into the air in the form of bluegrass, country and improvised jamming to free your spirit and sooth your mind! Come and see it for yourself on June 21st while you enjoy some of Day Block’s top notch selection of food and drink […]
Find out more »Campfire Concert Series
The Campfire Concert Series is free and open to all, aiming to get folks connected through the art of music. In a laid back community garden space, young and wise gather around the campfire to share stories, dinner, sing & dance, and just be. A rotating schedule of food trucks creatively cook meals for you! […]
Find out more »6:30 pm
Barn Dance with Bob Bovee, Pop Wagner & Shawn Glidden
As a nod to Forestville’s history of community gatherings in its public spaces like the school house and the Fremont House Hotel, we’ll be bringing music to the stage within the 1894 barn at Historic Forestville. Bring your dancing shoes for our annual barn dance. Bob Bovee, Pop Wagner, and Shawn Glidden will be playing […]
Find out more »7:00 pm
3rd Eye LIVE!
Hold onto your chakras for the most chaotic, magical, and ridiculously funny night of mediumship that Minneapolis has ever seen. Local comedian and writer Alicia Kismet serves questions--and hot takes-- from the audience to the crew from 3rd Eye Psychic Salon. No question is off limits, just be prepared to be read to filth in […]
Find out more »7:30 pm
Leading Ladies: Divas of Broadway
She’s back! Join TCGMC and Broadway star, Britney Coleman, at the Ordway Concert Hall for Leading Ladies! A little bit beauty and a little bit beast, this concert explodes with the music of Broadway sung by the biggest divas to grace the stage. “Let us entertain you” with songs from Gypsy, Into the Woods, Chicago, […]
Find out more »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 »The Michael Jackson Family Review
Featuring Emil Campbell & The R Factor Celebrating the legacy of a musical family dynasty featuring the music of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, The Jacksons and Janet Jackson. Hear songs like “Billie Jean,” ” Black or White,” “I Want you Back,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Thriller,” “Rhythm Nation,” […]
Find out more »Theatre Elision presents: Penelope
Many of us are familiar with The Odyssey, the epic poem composed around the 8th century BC and telling the story of Odysseus as he works his way home to Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. His journey takes ten years — the same amount of time the war lasted. This means that Penelope, […]
Find out more »The Macbeths
Prepare for a Macbeth unlike any you’ve seen before. Rough Magic Performance Company proudly presents an original, immersive adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Directed by Heidi Batz Rogers, adapted by Catherine Justice, and with a cast of 5 women performers, The adaptation finds modern reverberance through the infusion of Sylvia Plath’s haunting poem “Parlement Hill Fields” […]
Find out more »DANCING ANIMALS
In their Minneapolis debut, critically acclaimed ensemble Nervous Theatre brings an explosive new dance-theatre work to the Southern Theater. Why is everyone speaking at once? When did we start dancing? Where do we go from here? On this night, with this audience, what is the conversation that only we can have? Through a series of […]
Find out more »DANCING ANIMALS
In their Minneapolis debut, critically acclaimed ensemble Nervous Theatre brings an explosive new dance-theatre work to the Southern Theater. Why is everyone speaking at once? When did we start dancing? Where do we go from here? On this night, with this audience, what is the conversation that only we can have? Through a series of […]
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