Get Ready to Roar
What: Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes Tour”
When: May 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Target Center, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis
Pop powerhouse Katy Perry brings her highly anticipated “Lifetimes Tour” to Target Center on May 13, with viral sensation Rebecca Black as special guest. Expect a night of unforgettable hits, high-energy visuals, and chart-topping nostalgia.
Sip, Stir, and Get Curious
What: The Great Curious Cocktail Party
When: May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Lucille’s, 24 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul
Join The Great Curious Cocktail Party at The Curious Laboratory for a booze-free night of bold flavors, mystical insights, and interactive fun. Explore the world of Curious Elixirs with a DIY garnish bar, a Periodic Table of flavor, and mini readings in astrology, human design, and tarot—all set to energizing beats. Free to attend, with RSVP entry for a chance to win a curiosity gift bag.
Courtesy of Curious Elixirs
Take Flight
What: Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds
When: May 15-17
Where: Detroit Lakes M State College, 900 Hwy. 34 E., Detroit Lakes
Join fellow bird lovers May 15–17 in Detroit Lakes—where prairie, forest, and wetlands meet—for guided field trips, expert talks, and over 250 bird species in peak migration. Highlights include a Bird Trivia Social, conservation insights from Carrol Henderson, and migration stories with author Rebecca Heisman.
Courtesy of Visit Detroit Lakes
A Bold Finale
What: “Between Riverside and Crazy” Opening Night
When: May 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St., Suite 110, St. Paul
Closing out its comeback season, Park Square presents “Between Riverside and Crazy”—the Pulitzer Prize–winning play by Stephen Adly Guirgis—running through June 8. Featuring a powerhouse Twin Cities cast, the production dives deep into themes of race, redemption, and resilience with biting humor and heart.
Art-A-Whirl Spins Back
What: Art-A-Whirl
When: May 16-18
Where: Northeast Minneapolis (various locations)
Experience the largest open studio tour in the U.S. at Art-A-Whirl, happening across Northeast Minneapolis. With over 1,600 artists and 100-plus locations, this free, citywide celebration invites you to explore galleries, meet artists in their studios, enjoy live music, hands-on activities, and savor the neighborhood’s vibrant food and brewery scene.
Courtesy of NEMAA
Concerts With a View
What: Hewing Hotel Rooftop Concert Series
When: May 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Hewing Hotel, 300 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis
Kick off summer with live music and skyline views at the Hewing Hotel’s Rooftop Concert Series, happening Sunday nights all season long. The series begins May 18 with powerhouse soul artist Annie Mack ($30), followed by Faith Boblett on May 25 and Rachel Kurtz & Going to the Sun on June 1 (both $20).
Courtesy of Hewing Hotel
