Pride Month events in Minnesota 2023
As Pride Month begins, several cities and businesses are hosting pride events across the state of Minnesota.
As Pride Month begins, several cities and businesses are hosting pride events across the state of Minnesota.
Taylor Swift at U.S. Bank Stadium: What to know for Minneapolis shows
Minneapolis is expecting one of its busiest weekends of the year with two Taylor Swift shows at U.S. Bank Stadium and the celebration of Pride Weekend in the city.
Minneapolis is expecting one of its busiest weekends of the year with two Taylor Swift shows at U.S. Bank Stadium and the celebration of Pride Weekend in the city.
Taylor Swift in Minneapolis: What to do if you aren't at the Eras Tour
Taylor Swift-themed events and after-parties are popping up across the Twin Cities ahead of her highly anticipated Eras Tour. Even if you didn't score tickets to the big show, there are plenty of local parties and events to attend.
Taylor Swift-themed events and after-parties are popping up across the Twin Cities ahead of her highly anticipated Eras Tour. Even if you didn't score tickets to the big show, there are plenty of local parties and events to attend.
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Twin Cities
Monday marks Juneteenth, and there are events planned for across the Twin Cities.
Monday marks Juneteenth, and there are events planned for across the Twin Cities.
Backing the Blues Street Dance in Minneapolis
FOX 9 spoke with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt about Back the Blues Street Dance, a fun event celebrating law enforcement and first responders. The event will include street dancing, a barbeque competition, fireworks, and so much more. The event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. in Golden Valley. For more information, visit sherifffoundation.org
FOX 9 spoke with Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt about Back the Blues Street Dance, a fun event celebrating law enforcement and first responders. The event will include street dancing, a barbeque competition, fireworks, and so much more. The event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. in Golden Valley. For more information, visit sherifffoundation.org
St. Paul backyard: the unlikely spot for concerts
The Grand Oak Opry in St. Paul is kicking off another summer of concerts. The unique venue is in a backyard in the West Seventh neighborhood set under a large oak tree. The homeowners, Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins love live music and wanted to find a way to support local musicians. The concert series began eight years ago. They?ve added on to their house to accommodate the concerts adding another bathroom and a green room. Though payment isn?t required they do ask for a $15 donation and 100% of the proceeds go to the band. The shows are open to anyone, not just neighbors. Doors open at 7 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Here?s the lineup for the summer: June 17: Mike Kota July 1: Mayydda July 22: Peter Goggin Quintet Aug. 19: Rogue Valley Aug. 26: Johnny Sincerely Orchestra Sept. 2: Lady Midnight
The Grand Oak Opry in St. Paul is kicking off another summer of concerts. The unique venue is in a backyard in the West Seventh neighborhood set under a large oak tree. The homeowners, Sean Kershaw and Tim Hawkins love live music and wanted to find a way to support local musicians. The concert series began eight years ago. They?ve added on to their house to accommodate the concerts adding another bathroom and a green room. Though payment isn?t required they do ask for a $15 donation and 100% of the proceeds go to the band. The shows are open to anyone, not just neighbors. Doors open at 7 p.m., shows start at 8 p.m. Here?s the lineup for the summer: June 17: Mike Kota July 1: Mayydda July 22: Peter Goggin Quintet Aug. 19: Rogue Valley Aug. 26: Johnny Sincerely Orchestra Sept. 2: Lady Midnight
Juneteenth celebrations at Midtown Global Market
In February, Minnesota became the 26th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. It commemorates the day the last enslaved Americans in Texas finally learned they were free. This weekend, there's a big party planned at Midtown Global Market. The celebration is taking place Saturday, June 17. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event is free to attend.
In February, Minnesota became the 26th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday. It commemorates the day the last enslaved Americans in Texas finally learned they were free. This weekend, there's a big party planned at Midtown Global Market. The celebration is taking place Saturday, June 17. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event is free to attend.
One-of-a-kind art collection on display in Shoreview
The Highlights of a massive private collection of modern and contemporary art is on display at the Cafesjian Art Trust Gallery in Shoreview. At the time of his death, Gerard Cafesjian had 3,000 pieces in his collection, including glass art designed by Pablo Picasso. The new ?Highlights? exhibit will run through Oct. 14. The gallery is free and open to the public Thursday to Saturday, but you do need to have a reservation.
The Highlights of a massive private collection of modern and contemporary art is on display at the Cafesjian Art Trust Gallery in Shoreview. At the time of his death, Gerard Cafesjian had 3,000 pieces in his collection, including glass art designed by Pablo Picasso. The new ?Highlights? exhibit will run through Oct. 14. The gallery is free and open to the public Thursday to Saturday, but you do need to have a reservation.
What to do in Minnesota: 7 things to do this weekend (June 16-18)
Summer events continue to pop up in the Twin Cities, offering live music, food, and fireworks.
Summer events continue to pop up in the Twin Cities, offering live music, food, and fireworks.
The 1975 coming to Minneapolis for ‘At Their Very Best’ tour
The 1975 will play at the Target Center in October for their North American tour of "Still… At Their Very Best."
The 1975 will play at the Target Center in October for their North American tour of "Still… At Their Very Best."
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: How to get last minute tickets
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to Minneapolis later this June. The two-night show coming to U.S. Bank Stadium is sold out, but there are still plenty of tickets available for those willing to pay a high price on secondhand markets.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to Minneapolis later this June. The two-night show coming to U.S. Bank Stadium is sold out, but there are still plenty of tickets available for those willing to pay a high price on secondhand markets.
Twin Cities events: Chalkfest, Open Streets
Twin Cities residents enjoyed a variety of outdoor events on Saturday. In Minneapolis, people flocked to the Open Streets event for games, activities and to walk freely in the street. In Maplewood, the 8th annual Chalkfest drew crowds to see artists from around the world create colorful chalk murals on the sidewalks.
Twin Cities residents enjoyed a variety of outdoor events on Saturday. In Minneapolis, people flocked to the Open Streets event for games, activities and to walk freely in the street. In Maplewood, the 8th annual Chalkfest drew crowds to see artists from around the world create colorful chalk murals on the sidewalks.
Eden Prairie Center to get 4 new restaurants: What they are
Eden Prairie Center will be adding four new dining options this year, featuring gluten-free fast food, dual-concept Japanese cuisine, and a new coffee shop.
Eden Prairie Center will be adding four new dining options this year, featuring gluten-free fast food, dual-concept Japanese cuisine, and a new coffee shop.
Minnesota Children's Museum: Get messy this summer
Explore emotions and mud at two new experiences inside the Minnesota Children?s Museum in St. Paul. First, "Emotions at Play with Pixar?s Inside Out" is open now in the Special Exhibits Gallery on the fourth floor of the museum. The exhibit is filled with interactive experiences to help people understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our lives. The other new experience is set up in the backyard area and it?s called the Mud Zone. It contains three areas for messy fun including a mud launcher and mud pie kitchen. The museum has cleaning stations and smocks, but suggests caregivers plan ahead and bring a change of clothes for Mud Zone participants. The museum opens at 9 a.m. daily.
Explore emotions and mud at two new experiences inside the Minnesota Children?s Museum in St. Paul. First, "Emotions at Play with Pixar?s Inside Out" is open now in the Special Exhibits Gallery on the fourth floor of the museum. The exhibit is filled with interactive experiences to help people understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our lives. The other new experience is set up in the backyard area and it?s called the Mud Zone. It contains three areas for messy fun including a mud launcher and mud pie kitchen. The museum has cleaning stations and smocks, but suggests caregivers plan ahead and bring a change of clothes for Mud Zone participants. The museum opens at 9 a.m. daily.
Mission Safari at Como Zoo in St. Paul
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Como Zoo in St. Paul to check out a new exhibit: Mission Safari.
FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K stopped by the Como Zoo in St. Paul to check out a new exhibit: Mission Safari.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 9-11)
Several cities are hosting weekend festivals to celebrate summer. Head to one of these events for food trucks, carnival rides, and more!
Several cities are hosting weekend festivals to celebrate summer. Head to one of these events for food trucks, carnival rides, and more!
Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota: Free park day, free activities
June is Great Outdoors Month, and to celebrate the Minnesota DNR is offering free activities and a free park day.
June is Great Outdoors Month, and to celebrate the Minnesota DNR is offering free activities and a free park day.
Cat adoptions in Minnesota: Places to find your furry friend
June is National Adopt a Cat Month and Minnesota has plenty of places to adopt a new furry friend.
June is National Adopt a Cat Month and Minnesota has plenty of places to adopt a new furry friend.
Edina Art Fair is this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to check out the Edina Art Fair happening this weekend in and around 50th and France. It?s one of the top art fairs in the country with hundreds of artists participating. The Edina Art Fair starts at noon on Friday, June 2. It runs until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday the art fair is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday you can browse art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your trip ahead of time as traffic can be challenging and parking is limited. They do offer a shuttle from Southdale Mall.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to check out the Edina Art Fair happening this weekend in and around 50th and France. It?s one of the top art fairs in the country with hundreds of artists participating. The Edina Art Fair starts at noon on Friday, June 2. It runs until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday the art fair is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday you can browse art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan your trip ahead of time as traffic can be challenging and parking is limited. They do offer a shuttle from Southdale Mall.
Flint Hills Family Festival returns to St. Paul
This weekend, music and theater are in the spotlight in St. Paul as the family friendly Flint Hills Festival kicks off. There are free performances and activities in Rice Park and top notch acts playing the Ordway stage for just $5. One of the featured acts is Lightwire Theater. They combine theater and technology utilizing electroluminescent suits, music and sound effects to tell a story. They were semi-finalists on America?s Got Talent Season 7 and have been traveling the world ever since. The Lightwire Theater shows are on Saturday June 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This weekend, music and theater are in the spotlight in St. Paul as the family friendly Flint Hills Festival kicks off. There are free performances and activities in Rice Park and top notch acts playing the Ordway stage for just $5. One of the featured acts is Lightwire Theater. They combine theater and technology utilizing electroluminescent suits, music and sound effects to tell a story. They were semi-finalists on America?s Got Talent Season 7 and have been traveling the world ever since. The Lightwire Theater shows are on Saturday June 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.