Performing Arts
Grease
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN, United StatesThe #1 best seller in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' history returns to the Main Stage! Grease is the most popular, fun-filled musical in the history of rock 'n' roll. Sing along to unforgettable tunes and join Sandy, Danny, the groovy T-Birds, and the sassy Pink Ladies during this affectionate satire of high school life in the '50s.
The Return To Oz
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN, United StatesIn this new adaption of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is transported from a Kansas farm to the magical world of Oz and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. Together, they travel to see the Wizard and ask him to make their dreams come true.
Cabaret
Guthrie Theater 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAt Berlin’s Kit Kat Klub, a charismatic Master of Ceremonies leads patrons through a world of musical extravagance and scandal, offering an escape from the rising Nazi threat. As political turmoil intensifies, the cabaret’s allure begins to wane, testing love and loyalties in this Tony Award-winning musical featuring iconic numbers like “Willkommen” and “Maybe This...
Taste of Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN, United StatesTaste of Minnesota is returning to downtown Minneapolis on July 5th and 6th, 2025, from 12 PM to 10 PM each day, featuring a variety of food vendors, live music, and entertainment along Washington Avenue and Nicollet Mall. This year's performers include Ludacris, NUR-D, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick.
Shakespeare in the Park
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe Sunday Funday series in Bloomington features family-friendly music and theater performances in Bloomington's public parks! On July 6, watch the Classical Actors Ensemble perform a classic Shakespeare play, All's Well That Ends Well.
Kimberly Akimbo
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWinner of five Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Kimberly Akimbo is a poignant yet humorous tale of adolescence, family dysfunction, and resilience. The show follows the adventures of a teenage girl navigating life's challenges with optimism.
Tuesday Performance Series: Bloomington Chorale
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesNormandale Lake Bandshell hosts music and dance groups each Tuesday throughout the summer at the free Tuesday Performance Series. On July 8, watch the Bloomington Chorale perform songs from genres including contemporary, classical, Broadway, and more.
Midweek Music & Market: Joe Flip Band
Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit Bloomington Civic Plaza on Wednesday evening throughout the summer for music from local groups, a farmers market, and beer and food trucks! On July 9, Joe Flip Band will perform rock music on oil can guitars. Food vendors include Brick Oven Bus, Eggroll Queen, Espartaco, Hometown Creamery, Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food, Philicious Phillys,...
Lara Beitz
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesWith a disarmingly honest and hilarious perspective, Lara's comedy blends vulnerability and wit. Her storytelling and quirky humor leave audiences both laughing and reflecting. Lara Beitz will perform at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at Mall of America this summer.
Love and Baseball
Bloomington Center for the Arts 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, United StatesLove and Baseball follows Will, a scrappy filmmaker, and Michele, a witty philosophy teacher, as their paths cross three times over four years in a romance full of sparks and surprises. Blending the unpredictability of love with the spirit of baseball, the play explores whether perfect timing and connection are enough to hit a home...
Thursday Blockbusters: Coyote Wild
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit Normandale Lake Bandshell on Thursday evenings throughout the summer for music from local groups, food trucks, and beer! On July 10, Coyote Wild will perform high-energy country rock music. Enjoy food from Hydration Shuttle, Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food, and Potter’s Pasties and beer from North Star Tavern.
Lakefront Music Fest
Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Parkway S.E., Prior Lake, MN, United StatesThe annual Lakefront Music Fest in nearby Prior Lake is one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the Twin Cities. The two-day festival devotes one night to country and the other to classic rock. This year, performing artists Miranda Lambert and Foreigner will play at Lakefront.