• Groovin’ in the Garden Summer Music Series

    Wednesdays, June 10-July 29. 6-8 p.m. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Free admission. The popular Groovin’ in the Garden concert series returns to the grounds of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with eight weeks of free outdoor music performances and family-friendly activities. Concertgoers are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy performances ranging from reggae and […]

  • Red, White & BOOM! Fireworks Return to St. Paul

    Saturday, July 4, 6-10:30 p.m. Cathedral of St. Paul. Free. Red, White & BOOM! will bring public Independence Day fireworks back to St. Paul as part of America’s 250th birthday […]

  • The Root Beer Lady

    July 8-26, 2026. History Theatre, St. Paul. $25-$65. History Theatre brings back its acclaimed one-woman production “The Root Beer Lady,” written and performed by Kim Schultz. The production tells the story of legendary Boundary Waters resident Dorothy Molter, who became famous for brewing root beer and living independently in the remote North Woods near the […]

  • Lowertown Sounds – Ashley DuBose and Mae Simpson

    July 9, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. The July lineup kicks off with Ashley DuBose and Mae Simpson, offering a soulful blend of R&B and contemporary sounds. As always, Lowertown […]

  • Minnesota Country Club Festival

    July 10–11, Harriet Island Regional Park. Varies. This inaugural two-day festival brings a wide-ranging country music lineup to the Mississippi riverfront. Headlined by The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival, the event blends traditional country, Americana, and modern crossover sounds. With two stages and no overlapping sets, attendees can enjoy a seamless music experience […]

  • Art at St. Kate’s

    July 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.. St. Catherine University. Free. One of Saint Paul’s premier outdoor art fairs returns to the campus of St. Catherine University with more than […]

  • Grand Oak Opry Presents Obi Original

    Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. Grand Oak Opry. Pay what you are able.Grand Oak Opry will welcome performer Obi Original for a July concert showcasing the artist’s live performance style […]

  • Lowertown Sounds – The Scarlet Goodbye

    July 16, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Catch The Scarlet Goodbye and High on Stress for another lively installment of Lowertown Sounds. With its mix of established and emerging artists, the series continues to highlight the region’s rich music scene. Bring a chair, grab a bite from a food truck, and enjoy a free night […]