June 27. 2-4 p.m. Minnesota History Center. Pay-what-you-can; suggested $12-$15. Join famed polar explorer Will Steger and expedition veteran Julie Hignall for an inside look at the specialized gear that […]
Saturday, June 27, 3-11 p.m. Prior Ave. between Pennock and Hewitt. Free. Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party will bring live music, Irish dance and family activities to Prior Avenue […]
Saturday, June 27, 2026. 7:30 p.m. Grand Oak Opry. Suggested $15 donation. The Grand Oak Opry launches its 2026 outdoor concert season with a performance by The Dylan Salfer Band in the West Seventh neighborhood. The intimate backyard-style music series has become a popular summertime tradition, with audiences bringing lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners […]
June 25 and June 28. Minnesota History Center. Pay-what-you-can; suggested $8-$10. The Minnesota Historical Society and The Steger Center will present screenings of the documentary “After Antarctica,” followed by question-and-answer […]
June 28 and July 26, 2026. Irvine Park. Free; donations encouraged. The Irvine Park Music Series returns with a new format featuring two larger outdoor music events this summer in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]