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Between Bloomington and the Twin Cities, your favorite musician will likely make a stop on their national tour. Festivals celebrate the changing seasons, and there’s always a fun foodie event or big game to look forward to. For an outing today, this weekend, and beyond, check our upcoming events.
Minneapolis
The Nacirema Society’s centennial cotillion is THE event of the 1964 season in Montgomery, Alabama. As the African-American debutantes prepare for the ball, a series of scandalous plots and comedic...
Saint Paul
The Metropolitan Ballet presents Don Quixote, a quest of misguided love and longing. This classic romantic comedy will be held at The Fitzgerald Theatre, the oldest theater in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul
Minnesota Roller Derby will face off in bout 6 of their season, the Minnesota Roller Derby All-Stars, at this fast-paced and fun event at Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
Saint Paul
Minnesota Opera will perform Rossini’s beloved romantic comedy, The Barber of Seville, this spring at The Ordway. Figaro, Seville’s quick-witted barber, plays a starring role in this comedic masterpiece featuring...
Minneapolis
& Juliet offers a hilarious twist on the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet, imagining Juliet’s fresh beginning without Romeo. The romantic comedy is accompanied by a playlist of...
Minneapolis
The largest open art studio tour in the country, Art-A-Whirl takes place annually in Northeast Minneapolis during the third weekend of May.
Minneapolis
Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit in Concert
Immerse yourself in J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical world during Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in Concert. The films will be projected on a screen as an orchestra and choir...
Saint Paul
Sesame Street Live - Say Hello!
Your friends from Sesame Street are visiting Saint Paul to say hello! Elmo (and his puppy Tango), Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and more will sing, dance, and play on stage...
Bloomington
All-female chorale NOTEable Singers will bring to life iconic numbers from stage and screen during this special performance at Bloomington Center for the Arts. The show will include everything from...
Saint Paul
Inspired by the beloved 1988 film, Mystic Pizza follows the journey of three working-class women in a small-town pizzeria and features a nostalgic soundtrack of 80s and 90s hits. With...
Bloomington
In 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...
Minneapolis
At 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...
Surrounding Area
Rock and Rockets at Mystic Lake is back again this summer! Enjoy live music, food from local food trucks, and a beautiful fireworks display to end the night. Bring your...
Minneapolis
Winner 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...
Surrounding Area
The 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...
Surrounding Area
At this annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, attendees enjoy fresh, local cuisine and regional wine and beer while listening to live music. This is a 21+ event, and...
Surrounding Area
The nation’s top rib cookers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and bragging rights in this free all-ages event. In addition to great food, the event will also...
Bloomington
Artistry’s 2025 season will feature four musicals, including the “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time”, Singin’ In the Rain. This classic, entertaining show is based on the original MGM film,...
Minneapolis
Disney Descendants/ Zombies: Worlds Collide
The stars of Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” movie franchises, including Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, and more, will sing and dance their way across North America during...
Minneapolis
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Minneapolis! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of...
Saint Paul
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and most beloved fairs in the United States, drawing millions every year to celebrate food, fun, and tradition.
Minneapolis
Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour will make a stop at Target Center in August 2025. Featuring new band members Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain, the band will play songs...
Bloomington
Artistry’s 2025 season will feature four musicals, including the Tony-winning Once on This Island. The upbeat, original show tells the rousing tale of a small girl who finds love in...
Minneapolis
The world premiere of new musical Purple Rain will be in Minneapolis in October 2025. Based on the original film by writers Albert Magnoli and William Blinn, the musical celebrates...
Saint Paul
2026 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship
Experience the excitement of the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 10-nation tournament features the best men’s players in the...