• Grand Oak Opry Presents The Dylan Salfer Band

    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 […]

  • After Antarctica Film Screening

    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 […]

  • Music in Irvine Park 

    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 one of St. Paul’s most historic neighborhoods. The June 28 lineup includes Jordan Johnston, CLARQ and Ipso Facto, while July 26 will feature Laura Hugo, […]

  • 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 celebration. The event will take place at Cathedral Hill Park near the historic Cathedral of St. Paul overlooking downtown. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with […]

  • 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 Sounds pairs live music with a curated selection of food trucks and drinks. The open-air park setting makes it an ideal summer outing for friends […]

  • 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 100 juried artists showcasing fine art and handmade crafts. Presented by Artists’ Circle and Textile Center, the event features painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, fiber […]