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Tickets go on sale for Sebastian Maniscalco, Keith Sweat, Shelby Lynne and David Gray
Other shows include Tim Heidecker, Robert Glasper, Awolnation and Jonathan van Ness.
Top 10 things to do with the kids on MEA weekend
There is no shortage of kid-friendly fun during the annual teachers' conference. We help you pick the best of the bunch.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
It's a weekend of festival fun, celebrating everything from the harvest to beer and community.
Top 10 family-friendly events in the Twin Cities this fall
Cooler air brings kids and parents to apple orchards, pumpkin patches and festivals.
Top 10 events geared to grown-ups in the Twin Cities
Fall fun for adults includes beer and cider festivals, live podcasts and more.
Tickets go on sale for Donnell Rawlings, Brother Ali and Christmas with the Tenors
Other shows include John Waters, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Role Model and David Shaw.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities
Get artistic with exhibits, art festival and poetry readings.
Tickets go on sale this week for Blenders, Tech N9ne and Kiss Road
Other shows include Kathleen Madigan, Justin Willman and Josh Ritter.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities
Culture takes a front seat with mariachi music, Greek food and entertainment and an introduction to paganism.
Tickets go on sale this week for Of the Trees, Emily King and Jose James
Other shows include Frankenstein & Other Tales and Classic American Rockers.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Outdoor fun this week includes movies, music and a singalong.
Tickets go on sale this week for Savion Glover, Leon Bridges and Ron Pope
Other shows include Eric Benet, SonReal, Polo G and Gavin Adcock.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
As summer wanes, leave the house for festivals, water ski shows and block parties.
Tickets go on sale this week for 'Some Like It Hot,' Wale, Warren Zeiders and Steve Hofstetter
Other shows include Gunhild Carling, Matt Mathews and Real Friends.
Tickets go on sale this week for Kevin Hart, Tinashe, Will Burkart and Jason Schommer
Other shows include Zinadelphia, Irish Christmas in America, DJ Fred Again and Bright Eyes.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Why dine at home when there are food trucks, food festivals and other opportunities to eat outdoors?
Tickets go on sale this week for Cavetown, Oleta Adams and Kip Moore
Other shows include Las Migas, Larry McDonough Quartet and Paleface Swiss.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
National Night Out, Canines for Clean Water and outdoor shows are on tap.
Tickets go on sale this week for Suzy Bogguss, Disney on Ice, Rachael Yamagata and Nurse John
Other shows include Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Hippo Campus, "Les Miserables" and Jeffrey Foucault.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Authors release new works and BBQ lovers can smack on smoked meats during the Great Midwest Rib Fest.
Tickets go on sale for Foxing, Fran Lebowitz, the Bad Plus and Elyanna
Other shows include Paula Poundstone, Steel Panther, Chat Pile, Montell Fish, Amy Grant and Cole Chaney.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Festivals are aplenty this week with dancing, music and art.
Tickets go on sale this week for Chris Botti, La Dona, Sidepiece and B2wins
Other shows include Delfeayo Marsalis, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Rick Wakeman and Jake Xerxes Fussell.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Outdoor entertainment includes a movie in the park, theater and Neon Night Market.
Tickets go on sale this week for Judge John Hodgman and R&B Only
They will be performing at the Fitzgerald and Varsity.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Patriotic events usher in July 4th along with the Taste of Minnesota and more.
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Where to watch July 4th fireworks in the Twin Cities
Early or late, north or south, there's a fireworks show for you somewhere in the Twin Cities.
Tickets go on sale this week for the Front Bottoms, Jon Pardi and the Empty Pockets.
Other shows include Stephen Wilson Jr., the New Standards, Shaboozey and Tycho.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Chickens strut their stuff in competition and live music takes over parks and festivals.
Tickets go on sale this week for Russell Peters, Dayglow, Ginger Billy and Cimafunk
Other shows include Who? Weekly Live, Maddie & Tae and Cirque Dreams Holidaze.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Juneteenth and Pride celebrations rule the week along with antique boats and Koi fish.
Tickets go on sale this week for Jesse Cook, G-Eazy, Cold Case Live and 'Back to the Future: The Musical'
Other shows include Lady Lamb, Abby Holliday, Charlie Parr, Ivy Lab and Edwin Raphael.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities
From cultural exhibits and health fairs to crafts and carnivals, the celebration is all about creating community.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Juneteenth events kick off the celebration that honors the end of slavery.
Tickets go on sale this week for Cyndi Lauper, Gracie Abrams, John Hiatt and Brad Paisley
Other shows include Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Des Bishop and Kaitlin Butts.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Artistic expression fills this week with chalk art, spoken word, art and crafts.
Tickets go on sale this week for Brandon Lake, Magdalena Bay, Phosphorescent and Andy Shauf
Other shows include Jennifer Knapp, W.A.S.P., Pond and Sal Vulcano.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Enjoy a week of train fun, food trucks and anniversary celebrations.
Tickets go on sale this week for Justin Timberlake, Bilal and Shane Mauss
Other shows include Connie Han Trio, Dave Hill, Senses Fail and Saves the Day.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
The upcoming week features tributes to veterans as well as cultural festivals.
Tickets go on sale this week for Chief Keef, Bassem Youssef, Peabo Bryson, Bunt and Pretty Lights
Other shows include Childish Gambino, Melissa Carper, Here Come the Mummies and Steep Canyon Rangers.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Volunteer opportunities and park exploration get families and friends outside this week.
Tickets go on sale this week for Jim Brickman, Gabrielle Zevin, Gza & the Phunky Nomads and Becky G
Other shows include Vaultboy, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Bluey's Big Play the Stage Show and David Cross.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Art, fashion and creativity highlight this weeks' events.
Tickets go on sale this week for Billie Eilish, Wanda Sykes, Steve Earle and Dane Cook
Other shows include Kaleo, Santigold, Colde, Mickey Guyton and Redd Kross.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Take to the outdoors with biking, birding and water safety activities.
Tickets go on sale this week for Bill Nye, Dylan Gossett, Mother Mother, Anne Wilson and Marcia Ball
Other shows include Giggly Squad Live, Urban Classic, Jeff Arcuri, Mason Jennings and Creed Fisher.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
The celebration of nature continues with Arbor and Earth Day events.
Tickets go on sale this week for Ben Platt, Ludacris, T-Pain, Lalah Hathaway and Whitney Cummings
Other shows include Dosh, Dungeons and Daddies, Future and Metro Boomin, Nate Smith and Emily Nenni.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Celebrate Earth Day and the coming of spring with a variety of events.
Tickets go on sale this week for Shakey Graves, the Struts, Goose and Little Big Town.
Other shows include Aaron Chen, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Lo Moon and more
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
It's a week full of expos with Frozen Fest, Geekend, gems and sports cards.
Tickets go on sale this week for The High Kings, Koe Wetzel, The Black Keys and Over the Rhine.
Other shows include Sheng Wang, Twenty One Pilots, Dashboard Confessional and more.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Food trucks and a yoga magazine make their debuts this week along with karaoke and singing sergeants.
Tickets go on sale this week for Korn, Mike Birbiglia, the Kid Laroi and Laura Ramoso
Other shows include Qveen Herby, Charlie Mars, Nourished By Time, Sawyer Hill and more.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Egg hunts are the activity of the week, along with a flower show and juried art exhibition.
Tickets go on sale this week for Lindsey Stirling, the Avett Brothers and Trampled By Turtles
Other events include WWE Monday Night Raw, Blake Shelton, Ruthie Foster, Fletcher and more.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Spring activities abound with an egg hunt, seed exchange and maple sugaring.
Tickets go on sale Friday for Weezer, Chance the Rapper and Loudon Wainwright III
Other concerts include Arrows in Action, Russ, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Robert Jon & the Wreck and Morgan Jay.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Everyone becomes a bit Irish this week with parades, Irish dancing and music.
Tickets go on sale Friday for Cage the Elephant, the Revivalists, Judy Collins and Donny Osmond
Other concerts include Cigarettes After Sex, Southside Aces, Bad Bad Hats, Conan Gray, Two Door Cinema Club and La Luz.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Female comics, glass art and navigating Medicare entertain and inform.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Classical music, vinyl records, fine art and readings for thrifty entertainment.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Aactivities for gardeners, art lovers and Black History Month.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Show love to MIA art, jive with the Jolly Pops and STEM activities this week.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
This week features rail riders, kite flying and Lunar New Year celebrations.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
This week features meat raffles, hot air balloons and winter festivals.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Events include the Winter Carnival, concerts and poetry readings.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Fun at a firehouse, winter festivals, author readings and more.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Cat-themed bingo, live music and more.
Nine free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
They include a scavenger hunt, concert and learning the fun side of physics.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
From Pokémon to Kwanzaa, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
From winter solstice to window displays, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
From photos with Santa to SantaCon, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
