Native American dancer
Event highlights this week include:
May 25-26, Northfield
May Fly Music Festival
May 25-28, Cannon Falls
Cannon River Fur Trade Rendezvous
May 26-28, Onamia
Minnesota American Indian Stories & Storytellers Film Festival, American Indian Music Fest & Memorial Day Powwow
May 26, Park Rapids
Spotting Spring Birds Program & Pioneer Village Tour
May 25-27 Schroeder
Art Along the Lake: Spring
Southern Minnesota
May 25-26, Northfield
May Fly Music Festival
The Contented Cow's May Fly Festival takes place outside (weather-permitting) over two days with performances at the Contented Cow in downtown Northfield, overlooking the Cannon River. Enjoy music by Chance Meetings, The Favorite Things and The 99ers on Friday, with music by Skipidilly, Dimestore Watch and Bad Advice Club on Saturday. 507-663-1351
May 26-28, Dundas
Rice County Steam & Gas Engines Show and Swap Meet/Flea Market
The 18th annual Swap Meet/Flea Market includes a flea market and swap meet, consignment auction, steam and gas tractor exhibits, demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, and Barta Pedal Tractor Pull. Dundas Showgrounds. 612-816-3131
May 26 - Sept. 1 (Saturday evenings), Pipestone
Pipestone Ghost Walks
This walk will and stroll down Main Street and meander through alleyways while a costumed guide spins tales of the bizarre and unusual as well as providing some history of the area. A highlight of the tour is a local hotel which is a source of many paranormal activities and sightings. Pipestone County Museum. 507-825-2563
May 27, Winona
Floating Concert featuring the Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers
The Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers will perform on a floating stage on Lake Winona. Audience members can paddle to the stage and float along with the performers or sit along the water's edge onshore. Family games and food will accompany the event. Lake Winona. 507-457-8258
June 1-3, Pine Island
Pine Island Cheese Festival
The Cheese Festival includes a wide array of festival favorites such as a carnival and midway, craft and vendor market, duck races, beer gardens, canoe and kayak races, 5K run, Grande Parade, coronation, and a Beer, Wine & Cheese Gala! Full event schedule at pineislandcheesefest.com. Trailhead Park. 507-356-3378
June 1-3, Jackson
Town & Country Days Celebration
Town & Country Days is Jackson's summer celebration featuring Grande and Kiddie parades, medallion hunt, classic car and tractor show, inflatables, live music, Battle of the Bartenders, races at the Jackson Motorplex and much more! Ashley Park and downtown Jackson. 507-847-3867
June 2, Lanesboro
Rhubarb Festival
The fun starts early with the Rhubarb Run on the beautiful Root River Trail. Also enjoy the Lanesboro Farmers Market where you'll find all the in-season spring vegetables and other local delights, free rhubarb games and contests including the Tasting Contest with prizes, rhubarb fashion show, educational zoo, Story Tree, Rhub-Art opportunities, live music and vendors offering additional rhubarb treats and products. Sylvan Park in downtown Lanesboro. 507-467-2696
June 8-10, Worthington
Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival
The 19th Annual Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival takes place on the beautiful shores of Lake Okabena where you'll enjoy front row seats to the windsurfing races. Also enjoy a variety of live music, great food and Regatta bike rides on Saturday with 15, 30 and 50 mile routes, as well as a new 7 mile Family Trail Ride.
Sailboard Beach on Lake Okabena. 507-372-2919
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Feb. 3 - June 10, Minneapolis
Power and Beauty in China's Last Dynasty
They ruled with unrivaled opulence. They led secret lives of infinite power and pleasure. They built an empire to end them all. Now, from the mind behind the groundbreaking theatrical performance Einstein on the Beach, comes this story of China’s last emperors. A rare spectacle of art, light, and sound that places you inside the palace walls. Among the desires and dreams, the mystery and splendor. Seated is limited, and tickets are timed. Reserve your experience today. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 612-870-3000
March 2 - June 16, Excelsior
Guys and Dolls
Frank Loesser's celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Enjoy just the show, or a show with lunch or dinner. Old Log Theatre. 952-474-5951
May 24-25, St. Paul
Acting Black
Part spoken word, part stand-up comedy, part Ted Talk-- complete with PowerPoint presentation and inspired by the styles and traditions of the likes of Richard Pryor, George Carlin and the outrageous Lord Buckley, Acting Black riffs on the roots of American racism and its consequences for all of us. You will laugh out loud while being hit where you live, in the gut. Acting Black explores the appropriation of the African American narrative through performance and traces the birth of its beginning from a single individual on a specific night in Louisville, Kentucky in 1828, to the racial conflicts we still endure to this day. The Lowry Building. 612-339-4944
May 25-26, Minneapolis
American Ninja Warrior
This action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses across the country. Those that successfully complete the finals course in their designated region move on to the national finals round where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. The winner will take home a grand prize of $1 million. U.S. Bank Stadium. 612-777-8700
May 25-26, Chanhassen
Transit Authority - A Tribute to Chicago
Back by popular demand, don't miss Transit Authority in their premier tribute to the legendary rock band Chicago! This fantastic band presents sold-out shows across the nation performing Chicago's #1 hits and arena rock power ballads including: "Saturday In the Park," "Just You and Me," "Wishing You Were Here," "25 or 6 to 4," "Feelin' Stronger Every Day," "Old Days," "If You Leave Me Now" and many more! This terrific tribute band returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres by popular demand for a one-time opportunity in 2018. Fireside Theatre at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. 952-934-1525
May 25-28, Cannon Falls
Cannon River Fur Trade Rendezvous
The fur trade was an essential part of the 18th and 19th century history of the region that was to become the State of Minnesota. The Cannon River Rendezvous is a re-enactment of a fur trade encampment during that period. Characters and activities of the time are portrayed by over 150 re-enactors in historically accurate attire and tent camps. Enjoy music, food, demonstrations, contests, vendors and games. A beautiful, patriotic Memorial Day service will also be offered on Monday, May 28. Fun for the entire family. Seven miles west of Cannon Falls on Hwy 19. 612-879-9695
May 25-28, St. Paul
Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day Weekend, explore the grounds of at Historic Fort Snelling, visit with costumed interpreters, and engage with the many stories that make up the site's history. Learn about Native American history and the fort's role in U.S. expansion. Explore stories of African Americans at Fort Snelling, including Dred and Harriet Scott whose struggle to gain freedom from slavery helped ignite the Civil War. Watch demonstrations like cannon firings, hearth cooking, blacksmithing, and more. Join in historic games on the parade grounds, and bring the kids to the "History Hunt" scavenger hunt to earn a small prize. On Monday, don't miss a special "living timeline" of America's military past on the fort's parade ground, with costumed staff and reenactors sharing the history of Americans serving in armed conflicts. Historic Fort Snelling. 612-726-1171
May 26, Bloomington
30 for Freedom
Join this massive rescue campaign and help raise money and awareness to help sex-trafficking victims around the world. Runs include a 5K, Half Marathon and 30 Mile. Cedar Valley Church. 651-226-1431
May 27, Scandia
Immigrant for a Day
Step back in time to the 1850s with immigrant-inspired family events held at the old, small farm known as Gammelgarden Museum. Enjoy free activities, games and crafts from the 1850's, and be sure to tour the 5 fully-furnished historic buildings that make up the old (gammel) small farm (garden). Gammelgarden Museum. 651-433-5053
June 1-3, Edina
Edina Art Fair
The 52nd annual Edina Art Fair will be held in the 50th & France neighborhood of Edina, Minn. The event will boast 320 fine artists and crafters from around Minnesota, the U.S. and Canada. An estimated 250,000 people will attend the three-day event which is nationally-recognized as the top art fair in Minnesota. It is the state's first official art fair of the year and its second largest. 50th & France neighborhood. 952-922-1524
June 1-3, St. Paul
International Gem & Jewelry Show
The International Gem & Jewelry Show is one of the largest exhibitions of gems, minerals and jewelry in the world. The show features one-of-a-kind jewelry creations, gorgeous wedding bands and engagement rings, exotic gems, beads, exquisite fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, estate collections and much more. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 651-288-4400
June 2, St. Louis Park
City Pages Beer Festival
This is Minnesota's longest-running beer festival, featuring more than 50 breweries, great live music and food trucks. Unlike many "modern" beer festivals, the City Pages Beer Festival has always been more laid back and easy going -- like an overgrown backyard party for fans of good beer, homegrown flavors, and hanging out playing games with pals! The Shops at West End. 612-341-4110
June 2, St. Paul
St Anthony Park Arts Festival
The 49th annual St. Anthony Park Arts Festival is a free one day celebration of fine arts and community with over 70 juried artists, delicious food, live music, used book sale, garden club plant sale, art activities for children, and other activities for all. Beautiful Carnegie Library grounds at Como and Carter Avenues. 612-564-2787
June 3, St. Paul
Grand Old Day
Grand Old Day is the largest one-day festival in the upper Midwest with 30 blocks of music, art and craft vendors, lots of food, family fun area and 6 festival gardens! The day starts with the 100-plus unit Grand Old Day Parade. Grand Old Day spans the avenue from Dale to Cretin. 651-699-0029
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances include:
Slayer with Lamb of God & Behemoth at The Armory in Minneapolis, May 24
Frankie Valli at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, May 27
The Head and the Heart at The Armory, May 30
Barenaked Ladies at the Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, June 1
Chris Tucker at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, June 2
Chicago - The Musical at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, June 5-10
Paul Simon: Homeward Bound Farewell Tour at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, June 8
Dropkick Murphys at The Armory, June 8
Carol Burnett at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, June 15
David Blaine at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, June 15
Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers at the Xcel Energy Center, June 15
Jill Scott at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, June 21
James Taylor & His All-Star Band at the Xcel Energy Center, June 22
Dave Koz & Friends - Summer Horns at the Historic State Theatre, June 24
Dua Lipa at The Armory, June 24
Michael Carbonaro Live! at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, June 24
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
May 25-27, Brainerd
Street Car Showdown
The 10th Annual Street Car Showdown featuring drag races by the Muscle Car Series -- a display of raw speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. And don't miss the Sports Car Club of America's (SCCA) Harvey West Classic on the 2.5-mile road course. Brainerd International Raceway. 218-824-7223
May 25-28, Hutchinson
Jewelry Trunk Show
This is the 10th year of the annual trunk show with 9 jewelry artists from across North America displaying and selling fine jewelry in many different styles. Clay Coyote Gallery & Pottery. Clay Coyote Gallery. 320-587-2599
May 26-28, Onamia
Minnesota American Indian Stories & Storytellers Film Festival, American Indian Music Fest & Memorial Day Powwow
On May 26, view short and feature films by and about Minnesota's Native American community throughout the day. Each screening will include an introduction by the directors or subjects of the films and will be followed by a Q&A session. The festival will include films on Native veterans, films by Minnesota native filmmakers, and the feature films, “Little Crow and the Dakota War” and “A Good Day To Die: Dennis Banks and the American Indian Movement.” On May 27, enjoy an American Indian Music Fest with music performed throughout the day by some of Minnesota's premier Native musicians. And on May 28, bring the family and join museum staff and community members in this social gathering honoring veterans past and present. Experience firsthand the excitement and joy of a contemporary powwow. Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. 320-532-3632
June 1-3, Richmond
Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff
This three-day outdoor music and camping festival features stage shows by 20 regional bluegrass, old-time, and related acoustic music groups. Other highlights include workshops, food vendors, and jam sessions. The campground offers horseback riding, fishing, boat rental and swimming beach. El Rancho Manana Resort. 800-635-3037
June 1-3, Cyrus
Cyrus Days Kick off to Summer
This celebration of a small community with big hearts includes activities for the entire family such as a Color Fun Run, waffles, School of Fish specialties, craft vendors, fireworks display, Our Fun Zone with inflatables and yard games, kids' bingo, adult bingo, parade, area fire department water wars, tractor pull, Redneck Water Skipping with snowmobiles on the water, fishing tournament, raffles and more. 320-349-0632
June 9, New York Mills
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Think-off
The Great American Think-Off is an exhibition of civil disagreement between powerful ideas that connect to your life at the gut level. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to submit an essay of no more than 750 words for a chance to win one of four $500 cash prizes and participate in the live debate to ultimately answer the question, determined by audience vote. The 2018 question is: Which plays a larger role in shaping one's life: success or failure? Cultural Center. 800-423-4571
Northwest Minnesota
May 25, Mahnomen
Tommy James & The Shondells at Shooting Star Casino
An influential pop-rock, singer-songwriter and record producer with grit, Tommy James' career includes a number of hit singles and albums. James began his career as the front man for Tommy James and The Shondells, who first received national attention in 1966 for their cover of "Hanky Panky" by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. The group went on to create chart-topping hits like "Sweet Cherry Wine," "Crimson and Clover," "Mony, Mony" and "Crystal Blue Persuasion." Later, James took his career solo, and continued to produce top 20 hits like "Draggin' the Line" and "Three Times in Love." Shooting Star Casino. 800-313-7469
May 26, Park Rapids
Spotting Spring Birds Program & Pioneer Village Tour
Discover the songs and sights of Minnesota's spring migratory birds! Join birder and instructor Ron Miller MD for a birding walk through Itasca State Park to discover recently arrived breeding birds as well as species passing through on their northward migration. The program begins at 8 a.m. Afterwards, get a feel for the early 1900s community of Lake Itasca at the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers Showgrounds. See the Itasca Historic Sawmill, and explore various buildings including a country school, dove-tail one-room log house and logging museum. The tour begins at 10 a.m. The showgrounds are located on the north side of Itasca State Park. 218-699-7251
May 28, Longville
Memorial Day Service
This annual Memorial Day program features patriotic music by the Longville Community Choir and a keynote address. Free and open to the public. Presented by Sherman A. Yochum VFW Post 772 and Auxiliary. Longville Fire Hall. 218-363-2630
June 2, Baudette
Willie Walleye Day
Willie Walleye Day is a downtown street fair honoring Baudette's most famous resident, Willie Walleye. Enjoy craft and merchandise vendors, a 5K run/walk, live entertainment, inflatable games for the kids, community wide garage sales, food vendors, and more. Afterwards, head to River Bend's Resort to hear Acoust Hicks. 218-634-1174
June 2-9, Hawley
Breakfast on the Farm & Hawley Rodeo Fest
Take part in a full week of events, starting with Breakfast on the Farm on June 2, and concluding with two nights of PRCA Barnes Rodeos at the Hawley Rodeo Grounds on June 8-9. Breakfast on the Farm includes breakfast prepared by Hawley Area Lions with fresh scrambled eggs & cheese, locally made sausage, pancakes, coffee and milk -- free will donation! Also enjoy free ice cream cones, bounce houses, farm animal zoo, pedal tractor pull, live entertainment, cow-milking and more. Wagons bring you to and from the parking area. Rodeo nights include ongoing activities such as water wars, vendor fairs, pie & ice cream social, kiddie parade, rodeo parade and more! 218-483-3331
June 9-10, East Grand Forks
Art on the Red
Art on the Red (formerly known as Grand Cities Art Fest) is an annual summer festival set in our historic downtown area on the banks of the Red River. It draws over 200 artists, performers and food vendors from across the country. The jury-selected artists present new and exciting work in painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry and more. Performers ranging from jazz musicians to Middle Eastern dancers perform on two stages. Free admission, kids' games and art activities make the Art on the Red fun for the whole family! 701-772-3710
Northeast Minnesota
May 19-27, Duluth
Duluth Dylan Fest
The 8th Annual Duluth Dylan Fest has an exciting line-up of events in locations throughout downtown Duluth. Just some of the highlights include a Bob Dylan Exhibit Opening Reception, performance by The Big Wu at Armory Arts & Music Center, Dylan Pub Trivia, Blood on the Tracks Express train ride from Duluth to Two Harbors to Duluth, Dylan Fest Singer-Songwriter Contest, a Farewell Brunch, and much more! 218-391-6299
May 25-27 Schroeder
Art Along the Lake: Spring
Art Along the Lake: Spring Gallery Tour features special exhibits, demonstrations and activities at galleries throughout Cook County. Start in Schroeder and stop at galleries to take in one-of-a-kind scheduled activities and demonstrations. 218-387-2524
May 26, Duluth
Minnesota Remembers Vietnam Events
The St. Louis County Historical Society is inviting veterans, especially Vietnam veterans, to share in a meal and conversation. The programming is centered on the PBS documentary “The Vietnam War” by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, followed by a facilitator-lead group discussion. Audience members will be served a meal and asked to shares any thoughts or feelings with the group. This event is very informal, and nothing will be recorded. American Legion Post #71. 218-733-7586
May 30 - June 3, Duluth
Duluth Superior Film Festival
The Duluth Superior Film Festival (DSFF) is an ambitious and innovative event that delivers film, music and art to the Twin Ports region. In its short history, DSFF has developed an exemplary reputation for presenting a distinctively imaginative and diverse line-up of international, American independent and regional films. Over 5 days, the festival will present an exciting slate of films, bring popular music acts, host many visiting filmmakers to introduce and discuss their works, and include an array of events, panels, discussions, and parties. Zeitgeist Arts Building, Clyde Iron Works, Zinema 2 and other unique venues along the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior in Duluth. 612-227-8015
June 1-3, Grand Marais
Northern Landscapes Festival
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discover the birds, wildflowers, insects and more during this festival. Field-focused courses form the backbone of the event, with evening presentations rounding out the full weekend schedule. This year, renowned ecologist Bernd Heinrich returns to campus as the featured guest to teach and speak. Bernd will offer a two-day course exploring his book Bumblebee Economics. North House Folk School. 218-387-9762
June 9, Bigfork
Bigfork Wilderness Days
Celebrate in the Edge of the Wilderness community with live entertainment, parade, games, raffles, vendors, great food and more. 218-743-3782
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