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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 […]
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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 »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
Underground Wonders & Historic Charm: Forestville/Mystery Cave Tour from Rochester, MN
Looking for a unique day trip from Rochester, MN? Join us for the Underground Wonders & Historic Charm: Forestville/Mystery Cave Tour, a fully guided, 7-hour experience that showcases some of the most fascinating natural and historic sites in Minnesota. Perfect for visitors in town for the Mayo Clinic, history lovers, and locals in Stewartville or […]
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Minnesota Private Colleges Week
See what Minnesota private colleges and universities have to offer have to offer June 23 to 27 during the annual campus visit event. These free campus visits — beginning at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. — include tours and information sessions. It's an easy, no-pressure way to get started on a college search for high […]
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Minnesota Private Colleges Week
See what Minnesota private colleges and universities have to offer have to offer June 23 to 27 during the annual campus visit event. These free campus visits — beginning at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. — include tours and information sessions. It's an easy, no-pressure way to get started on a college search for high […]
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Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story: Special Edition
Come together with an audience of all ages for an inspiring performance of "Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story: Special Edition." Written by Rose McGee and produced by Minnesota Humanities Center partners at the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie organization, this play examines the historical events surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation and has grown into an annual celebration and […]
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Minnesota Zoo Wild Nights
The Minnesota Zoo’s immersive musical experience, Wild Nights, returns for its fourth season in 2025. On five Friday evenings throughout the summer, guests will enjoy a variety of musical styles from Minnesota-based musicians on two stages: the Amphitheater and Upper South Plaza. Guests will also hear wandering artists performing across the Zoo campus. This magical […]
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Goon Tribune | Jazicality | Bakkwooddrift @ Day Block Brewing
Come enjoy an evening of R&B, hip hop, and jazz on the patio! Doors at 6pm, music from 7-10pm Day Block Brewing opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Find out more »6:30 pm
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Join us on select nights this summer for live music in the beer garden! Sip on some brews, enjoy the weather and embrace the ambiance brought by local artists. Live music will be weekly on Friday's starting June 6 and excluding Friday, July
Find out more »Durry In-Store Double Header! Friday, June 27th at Electric Fetus and Down in the Valley
We’re excited to be part of a Durry acoustic in-store double header on Friday, June 27th! Durry will play here at 6:30pm and at Down in the Valley (Golden Valley) at 8:30pm. A different collectible Durry trading card will be handed out at each store. Enter to win a cool Durry prize package. Winner will […]
Find out more »7:00 pm
Dakota Dave Hull- Singer/Songwriter Music Series
Hailed by everyone from Dave Van Ronk to Doc Watson, from the Washington Post to Downbeat to fRoots, the legendary Dakota Dave Hull’s guitar style spans a wide musical geography to create an infectious, uniquely personal blend of jazz, ragtime, folk, blues, Western swing, and vintage pop. Dakota Dave is a restlessly curious, adventurous traveler […]
Find out more »7:30 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 »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 […]
Find out more »8:30 pm
Sips & Slays Pride Drag Show
Kick-off Twin Cities Pride Weekend with a night of electrifying performances, delicious cider, and non-stop fun at Sociable Cider Werks! The queens of POWER Drag Revue are ready to serve jaw-dropping looks, high-energy performances, and all the Pride spirit you can handle. Hosted by the one and only Lala Luzious, the Snack of the Twin […]
Find out more »FireFly Viewing Nights
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky. Join us after hours on select evenings to learn about these special creatures from local experts and Master Naturalists. Every week features information about the nighttime creatures that can also be spotted (or heard) during Firefly Viewing Nights. […]
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