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From Minneapolis events and exhibitions to brand-new arrivals. Check out our top picks for things do in Minneapolis Saint Paul right now.
Happy 150th Birthday, Minneapolis!
Help us celebrate this major milestone by attending one of many sesquicentennial events this summer. Multiple activities fold into the 2008 Aquatennial, July 18-27. If you can’t make it to the July festivities, you’ll have plenty of other opportunities to wish Minneapolis a happy birthday all year long. Check the Minneapolis 150 site for details.
Toys Hit the 4th Floor
The downtown Macy's undergoes a tot invasion as FAO Schwarz opens its 2,000 square foot toy department. More stores are to follow this fall, as the toy kingdom opens its doors at Maplewood, Rosedale, Ridgedale, Southdale, the Mall of America and Burnsville.
A Real Art Attack
It’s arts fair weekend in Minneapolis August 1-3. Check out one of many neighborhood arts festivals—including Uptown, Powderhorn and Loring Park. Browse the works of art, admire hand-made crafts, graze on fair food, soak in the summer sun and, perhaps, bring home a masterpiece.
Hop To!
Metro Transit and Target partner for FREE Target Art Hop. On August 2 and 3, the service offers rides between the Loring Park Art Festival, the Uptown Art Fair, the Powderhorn Art Fair and the Lake Street/Midtown light-rail station. Drop the hassle and hop on a bus; since you won't have to pay for gas or parking, you'll be ahead of the crowd. Buses will leave each spot every 20 minutes, so there's no way to miss 'em.
Sounds of Sommer
Celebrate great music and summer in Minneapolis with the Minnesota Orchestra during the 29th annual Sommerfest, July 11 to August 3. Listen to free music in Peavy Plaza before or after special concerts in Orchestra Hall. From classical music and Beatles’ tribute bands, to salsa dancing and 24 hours of everything during Macy’s Day of Music—there’s sommer-thing for everyone.
Plays on the Fringe
11 days. 18 venues. Over 150 shows. The 15th annual Minnesota Fringe Festival is indeed a performing arts extravaganza. Original, classic and adapted works come to life thanks to the talented and versatile Minneapolis arts community. Catch a Fringe show (or 2 or 3) between July 31 and August 10.
The Guthrie's New Frontier: World-Premiere Musical
Catch the wagon train before it’s gone! Tickets are flying off the general store shelves for Little House on the Prairie—the world-premiere musical debuting at the Guthrie Theater July 26–October 5. Based on the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the play follows the pioneer life of teenager Laura and her family through the American plains. Mellissa Gilbert returns to her Little House roots as "Ma" on the stage.
Vote for Music & Movies
“Elected”, this year’s theme for Loring Park’s Summer Music & Movies series, celebrates Hollywood’s take on politics. The films are the main candidates; their running mates some stellar local bands. Vote for this free event Monday nights, June 14-August 18.
Totally Awesome Glamorama
Dig out your neon leggings—Macy’s Glamorama is bringing the 80s back! Dubbed Pop Candy Arcade, this year’s event stars Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer. Tickets are on sale now for this radically awesome fashion and music spectacular, held August 15 at the Orpheum Theatre. Proceeds benefit the Children's Cancer Research Fund.
