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FRIDAY
The Bad Companions
Rockabilly. 7 p.m. Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.
Aaron James
With Bury ‘Em Deep. 6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Dusk Rat
With Tiny Traces, Fauna Sauna. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
The Red Hot Django Peppers
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
July Fighter
Rock. 7:30 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
Bruce Nygren and the Mumble Bugs
7–9 p.m. Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Jimmi & the Band of Souls
8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Honky Tonk Dance Night
Featuring Cole Diamond. 7 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Meatraffle Ska
6 p.m. Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St., St. Paul.
Encanto
Movie at ducks. El Rio Vista Recreation Center, 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul.
Food Truck Fridays
Black Business Network hosts this bimonthly event featuring eats, local businesses, resources, and fun for kids. The installment includes back-to-school help/freebies. Other dates: Sep. 4 & 18, Oct. 2, 16, & 30; Nov. 13 & 27. 3–8 p.m. 901 Payne Ave., St. Paul.
Teen Night at Mia
This teen-only event features tunes from the Gully Boys, hands-on artmaking, food trucks, and late-night access to select galleries. 4–8 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis.
What Momma Didn't Say: HIV Edition
Love in Tune hosts this evening featuring free food, resources, and “activities unpacking critical health and wellness topics” in the Black community. 6–8:30 p.m. Capri Theater, 2027 W. Broadway, Minneapolis.
August Star Party
Space: What the hell’s up there? Increasingly, it seems, human-produced junk litters the cosmos, but of course stars predate the phallic-coded detritus of billionaire rockets. Privy to that is the Bell Museum, whose free Star Party lets patrons gaze upon the celestial majesty of outer space via high-powered telescopes. The museum’s astronomy team will be there to explain what you’re observing, and hands-on activities will keep little ones busy. (The Bell notes several times that the outdoor telescope portion of Star Party is contingent on weather; the fun’ll happen inside no matter what the clouds do.) Inside, you can enjoy free planetarium shows on a first-come, first-served ticketed basis. Free; RSVP here. 9–10:30 p.m. Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave. W., St. Paul; find more info here.—Jay Boller
Minnehaha Park Market
4–8 p.m. through Sep. 4. Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.
Elio
Free popcorn while it lasts. 8:30 p.m. Thomas Hollingsworth Park, 4322 Shoreline Dr., Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Vintage Emporium
Minneapolis Vintage Market hosts a 12-week pop-up retail shop through Sep. 4. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.–Sat. IDS Center, 747 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
S’mores on the Patio
Free sweet treats on the patio every Friday. 8–10 p.m. Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE Ninth St., Minneapolis.
Summer Plaza on Payne
Featuring lawn games, pop-up markets, mural making, and other fun throughout the summer. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed.–Sun. through Aug. 926 Payne Ave., St. Paul.
Lawn Game Fridays
Learn how to play Kubb and Mölkky. 3–8 p.m. through Aug. Water Works Park, 425 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis.
RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party
7 p.m. Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
CCU Friday Night Open Mic
10 p.m. Whitey’s Old Town Saloon, 400 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Happy Hour Trivia Mafia
5 p.m. every Fri. Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
Roller Disco in Rice Park
Twin Cities Skaters host this weekly skate party. Bring your wheels or rent some for free. 5:30–9:30 p.m. Fri. through Sep. Rice Park, 109 W. Fourth St., St. Paul.
Friday Art-Making in the Garden
Weekly art activities for kids ages 4 and up. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis.
Friday Night Car Shows
Featuring classic cars, live music, food vendors, local businesses, farmers and makers market on select nights, and other special events through Sep. 18. 6–10 p.m. Seventh Avenue, downtown North St. Paul; find more info here.
Free Yoga
Reserve a spot at greenwayyoga.com. 5:30 p.m. every Fri. Greenway Yoga, 2510 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
FriGAY
Drag performances, a dance party, and $2 specialty shots—sounds like a party! 21+. 9 p.m. RSVP recommended; do it here. LUSH Lounge & Theater, 990 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
The Spongebob Movie: Search for SquarePants
8:10 p.m. Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Festival in the Park
Featuring a parade, plus a family-friendly penny carnival, food, and DJ tunes on Fri., followed by a car show, fireworks, beer garden, live music, and more kids’ fun on Sat. Fri: 5:30–8:30 p.m. at City Hall Park, 2401 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View. Sat: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Mounds View Event Center, 5382 Edgewood Dr., Mounds View; find more info here.
Dog Days of Summer
With free pup cups and treats, polaroid portraits, a paw/snoot print art station, and dog-friendly shopping. During store hours at all Bachman’s locations through Sunday.
2026 SCVKC August Dog Show Cluster
Featuring tons of pet vendors, dog competitions featuring a variety of breeds, and more. Admission is free, but it is $5 if you want to park onsite. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri.–Sun. Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater; find more info here.
Moyana
With IAMJOY. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Plaza at Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St., Edina.
Grunge Unplugged
6–9 p.m. Elm Creek Brewing Co., 11469 Marketplace Dr., Champlin.
City Folk
7–9:30 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
FARMERS MARKETS
House of Hope Market
EBT, cash, card, and Market Bucks accepted. 1:15–5 p.m. Fri. through Oct. 30. Hope Church, 760 Summit Ave., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Minneapolis Farmers Market
Arguably the city’s largest and most popular market, as well as oldest (since 1876?!), with hundreds of vendors weekly. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed.–Fri.; 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.–Sun. through Oct.; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Labor Day. Good to know: The EBT booth is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri.–Sun. 312 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis; mplsfarmersmarket.com.
Minneapolis Parks Markets: Minnehaha Regional Park
Grocery shop right by a giant waterfall. 4–8 p.m. Fri. through Aug. 21. 4801 S. Minnehaha Dr., Minneapolis; more info here.
Signal Hills Farmers Market
Featuring fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables sold direct from producer to consumer, located in the lot of West St. Paul’s Signal Hills Mall. 8 a.m. to noon Fri. through Oct. 30. 1225 S. Robert St., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
St. Paul Indoor Farmers Market
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tue.–Sun. through Nov. 22. 308 Prince St. E., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
SATURDAY
Educator Appreciation & Guest Artist Pop-Up
Featuring original paintings by local artist Adam Johnson (@MrJohnsonPaints), free poster prints for educators, a free table of school supplies and gifts for educators. Posters for non-educators are a $5 suggested donation, which will be used to print more posters for educators. 1–5 p.m. ColorWheel Gallery, 319 W. 46th St., Minneapolis.
Midwest Black Book Fair
Celebrate Black histories, futures, and the written word at the inaugural Midwest Black Book Fair. This free, daylong event, organized by BIPOC-focused Black Garnet Books in St. Paul, will feature a variety of booksellers and organizations, including Griot Arts, Uhuru Bookstore, Mind’s Eye Comics, Saint Paul Almanac, Amistad HarperCollins, and Hennepin County Library’s Black History and Culture Team. Minneapolis Poet Laureate Junauda Petrus, African-American lit scholar Davu Seru, prolific U of M prof Shannon Gibney, and poet Danez Smith are just a few of the talents who will be participating in panels talks and readings exploring Minnesota’s Black literary history and how the Midwest shapes their writing. The schedule also includes sessions on how to improve your own writing as well as publishing tips. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. U of M Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis; find more info here.—Jessica Armbruster
St. Paul DJ Ride
Join Joyful Riders Club, DJ Eve, and Jen Symmetry on this friendly-paced, 10-mile (round trip) bike ride with two stops for dancin’. 7–10 p.m. Lowertown Bike Shop, Union Depot Lot A, 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul.
Twin Cities Music & Movement Festival
Featuring live music, DJ sets, line and salsa dancing, kids’ activities, and food trucks. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Western Sculpture Park, 387 Marion St., St. Paul.
Nut Roll V
Perhaps you’ve already heard the devastating news: At the end of September, Pearson's Candy Company will close its St. Paul factory and lay off 80 workers. The confectionery biz, which opened in Minneapolis in 1909 and moved to St. Paul in 1950 (its current factory opened in 1959), cited rising costs and lack of investment in the closure. Bid farewell to a local legend on this bike ride, which starts at Bang Brewing, heads to gates of the Pearson factory, and returns to Bang for pizza and beer. And fear not: Promise Confections, Pearson’s parent company, allegedly plans to keep producing Salted Nut Rolls—just not in St. Paul. Free. 1 p.m. Bang Brewing, 2320 Capp Rd., St. Paul; find more info here.—Em Cassel
SESAY
R&B. 7:30 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
Caitlin Robertson
6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Grand Lilac
Indie rock/alt-country tunes. With Embahn, Plot. 9 p.m. to midnight. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Doug Collins & the Receptionists
7 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Francis Emil Johnson
With Cody James, The Weeping Covenant. 1–4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
32nd Street Jazz
Jazz. 7 p.m. Water Works Park and Pavilion, 333 First St. S., Minneapolis.
Social Cues, Rhino Shrine
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Summer Bangers Live
Featuring Al Church & Friends. 3–5 p.m. Graze, 520 N. Fourth St., Minneapolis.
The Dead Century
7 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
Lochtune
7:30 p.m. Merlin’s Rest Pub, 3601 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Jiggs Lee Invasion
8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Yacht Rock IV
With DJ Jake Rudh. 7–10 p.m. Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
Fern Gully
Rescheduled from July 31. 8:40 p.m. The Trailhead 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis.
Yang Phou Pheng MN Family Picnic
With food, volleyball and cornhole tournaments, and activities for kids and adults. Long Lake Regional Park, Main Pavilion, 900 Park Dr., St. Paul.
Late Night Comedy at the Ox
Every fourth Saturday of the month. 10 p.m. Indeed Brewing Co., 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Free Yoga
Bring a mat. 9 a.m. through Aug. Gold Medal Park, Second Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis.
Ballroom in the Park
Free dance lessons in parks around St. Paul. Register here. Sat. through Aug. 9:30 a.m. Mears Park, 221 Fifth St. E., St. Paul.
Yoga Reflect
Free yoga in the cemetery. Hosted by Yoga Sanctuary. Find more info here. 8 a.m. Sat. through Aug. Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Fitness at the Green: Barre3
It’s a free workout. 10 a.m. through Aug. North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
Free Yoga
Studio 9-to-5 hosts free yoga sessions Mon., Wed., and Sat. Sign up here. 9 a.m. Union Depot, 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul.
Yoga in the Park Saint Paul
Also with a sound bath. Donations accepted; sign up here. 10 a.m. Sat. through Sep. 5. Swede Hollow Park, 665 Greenbrier St., St. Paul.
Twin Cities Vintage Flea
The Totally Rad Vintage peeps host this roving pop-up. Noon to 5 p.m. Big Wood Brewery, 3429 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights.
Stillwater Flea Market
Featuring nearly 200 vendors and crafters every month. Other dates: Sep. 27-28. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater.
Strange Times Market
The freak mall is back with over 55 strange and unusual local makers, artists, DIY aficionados, and creatives. Noon to 5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. The Annex, 2626 28th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Vendorfest
Featuring about a dozen guest vendors, grilled meats, and Hamms. 3 p.m. to evening. 316 Vintage, 316 S. 42nd St., Minneapolis.
The Early Set: Art Show & Sale
Featuring receptions, sales, and open galleries in the building. Live music includes Kathryn Goetz, Arianna Huss, and Jon Loo and the Breakers. Noon to 7 p.m. Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Grunge Unplugged
6–9 p.m. Steel Toe Brewing, 4848 35th St. W., St. Louis Park.
The Wreck
7:30–10:30 p.m. Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 Third St., Excelsior.
Picklefest
Are you a fermentation fan? A pickle person? A brine buff? Do you wish you could join in community with other people who love pickled goods just as much as you? Or alternatively, do you have nothing really going on this Saturday? If so, we’ve got good news. PickleFest is returning for a second year of pickling fun. The now-annual happening features an outdoor market full of local vendors and “pickle purveyors galore” plus a pickling contest, a pickle eating contest, and a pickle toss. When the competitions are over, winners and losers alike can lay down their pickle spears and enjoy pickletinis or a host of other “wildly creative pickle-inspired eats” available at the fest. There will be non-pickled food available, but definitely expect a lot of pickle-forward items. Also expect a line-up of live vinyl DJs to keep the pickle vibes going. Free. Noon to 6 p.m. Forgotten Star Brewing Co., 38 Northern Stacks Dr. NE, Minneapolis; find more info here.—Clare O’Connor
FARMERS MARKETS
38th Street Market
Healthy food, fresh produce, and community growth. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Sat. through Oct. 3808 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis; find more info here.
Apple Valley Farmers Market at the Government Center
Located right by the Dakota County Center and Library. EBT, cash, card, and Market Bucks accepted. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. 7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Blaine Farmer's Market
3–6 p.m. Tue. and 8 a.m. to noon Sat. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine; find more info here.
Burnsville Farmers Market at the Senior Center
With food trucks and live music. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. Burnsville Senior Center, 200 Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Lakeville Farmers’ Market at the Arts Center
EBT and Market Bucks accepted here. Noon to 5 p.m. Wed. through Oct. 28; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. No market on Sep. 19). 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Lowertown St. Paul Farmers Markets
Lowertown’s pride and one of the state’s largest markets. Find free parking on Prince Street. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. 290 Fifth St. E., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Midtown Farmers Market
Urban market serving produce and more to Powderhorn, Phillips, and Longfellow. Featuring an electronics recycling program, live music, fitness classes, puppet theater, and more. The first hour of each event is quiet for special needs shoppers. EBT and Market Bucks accepted. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. Be sure to park in the Hennepin County lot, not the B-side parking (follow the signs). Free Metro Transit rides available some weekends, check online for dates. 2225 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; facebook.com/MidtownFarmersMarket.
Mill City Farmers’ Market
This year-round, long running market moves outdoors for the summer, and features local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce. SNAP, EBT, sun bucks, and more are accepted here. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Sep.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct.. 750 Second St. S., Minneapolis; millcityfarmersmarket.org.
Northeast Farmers Market
Seasonal market featuring food vendors, local produce, and artisanal goods. EBT, SNAP, and Market Bucks accepted here. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 10. St. Boniface Church parking lot, 629 Second St. NE (corner of University and Seventh Ave. NE), Minneapolis; northeastmarket.org.
Richfield Farmers Market
Fresh produce, music, and weekly activities. 7 a.m. to noon Sat. through Aug.; 8 a.m. to noon Sep. through Oct. Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave., Richfield; find more info here.
Southwest Farmers Market
Formerly known as the Fulton Farmers Market, the gang has moved to a new location with traditional and heirloom vegetables, fruits, breads, and pastries. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. 5025 Knox Ave., Minneapolis; neighborhoodrootsmn.org.
St. Luke’s Farmers Market
Locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, pickles, and more. EBT, debit, credit cards, and Market Bucks accepted. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 3. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave., St. Paul; saintlukechurch.org/farmers-market.
SUNDAY
Girls’ Day Out
Featuring 30 woman-owned vendors, plus live tattooing, ear piercings, and permanent jewelry. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jenny in the City at Vandalia Tower, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul.
Baker’s Field 10th Anniversary Celebration
With baking competitions, tours, a pop-up sale, food and drink from other restaurants in the building, and prizes. 2–6 p.m. FOOD Building, 1401 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis; RSVP here.
Local Love Market
Shop over 45 local makers and vintage sellers. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Honour Coffee, 451 Stinson Blvd. NE, Minneapolis.
Markets on Main
It’s back for a second year! This weekly event includes locally sourced foodstuffs, goods from farmers and florists, vintage shopping, and Minnesota makers on the plaza. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. through mid-Oct. Riverplace, 1 SE Main St., Minneapolis; find more info at marketsonmainmpls.com.
Metaphysical Market
Art Juice hosts this pop-up featuring tarot, crystals, art, and more from local artists. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Station 10, 754 Randolph Ave., St. Paul.
Mill District Art Walk 2026
This three-building art walk features 20 local artists, info on Mississippi River restoration with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, and food trucks. 3–6 p.m. 1100 S. Second St., Minneapolis.
Thai Sunday Market
Food, vendors, entertainment. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. through Sep. 13. Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 Hwy. 100 S., St. Louis Park.
ROBOS
Rock. 2 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
Mary K and the Realistix CD-Release Show
1–4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Phil Berbig
Acoustic guitar tunes. 6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Aeris & the Piggies
With Annie Schultz & Goth Cowboy. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Matty Harris Quintet
7 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Doyle Turner
3–5 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
The Fairlanes
Tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s. 3–5 p.m. Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Parkway N., St. Paul.
Church of Cornbread
Cornbread Harris jams. 5–7 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Music Jam
A rotating group of local and traveling musicians stop by weekly to jam. 7:30–10:30 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Al Church’s Sunday Service
A monthly mass of sing alongs. 3 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Island Vibes
Caribbean tunes. Noon to 3 p.m. Pimento on the Lake, 3000 Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis.
Homeward Bound
Midwestern tunes. 5:30 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
Kinderfest: Back to School Fiesta
With story time, a bouncy castle, games, and kids’ activities. Noon to 4 p.m. Arbeiter Brewing Co., 3038 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.
Central Honors Philando
With DJ Huh?What??, Ken-C, Lt. Sunnie, Charles Foster, Se’Anna, Brandyn Lee Tulloch & the Poetic Roots, and host Tish Jones. 1–5 p.m. Toni Stone Field, 1221 Marshall Ave., St. Paul.
Space Between's Southside Wellness Expo
With all kinds of wellness workshops (sound baths, yoga, breath work), cannabis education, art vendors, and tunes from Caballo Cósmico, YFM 'Your Favorite Music', Joe Dunn, Brady Perl, and Johanna Mathews. Find more info here. Free; $10 donation welcome. Noon to 6 p.m. The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.
Insomnia Salon Vol. 3
Things are getting a little weird again over on Raspberry Island. This Sunday, over 45 artists, performers, actors, aerialists, and dancers will convene for one night only. There will be interactive performances, including one from the Perfume Woman, who will mix something up just for you. Free-roaming musicians will abound, free Tarot readings will be offered, and 18-foot-tall river spirits from In the Heart of the Beast will roam free, providing summertime whimsy. A sunset show at the bandshell will feature cabaret-style sets from Vox Medusa, musician Eddie Estrin, and belly dancers, followed by a luminescent ceremony down by the river. This party is no nightmare, as event organizers aim to allay our fears in “loving response to the problems of our time.” Sweet dreams, then. Free. 7–9 p.m. Raspberry Island, 2 Wabasha St., St. Paul; find more info here.—Jessica Armbruster
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Free movie and popcorn. 7 p.m. Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
Midwest Ski Otters
6 p.m. Little Goose Lake, Intersection of Hwy. 61 & County Road F, White Bear Lake.
MojoKickball
According to the website, this is an open-to-all, 6-ball kickball game that adds elements of tag, dodgeball, and hot potato into one sport. 1–3 p.m. Kenwood Park Field #2, 2101 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis.
Minnesota Makers Market
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. OMNI Brewing Co., 9462 Deerwood Ln., Maple Grove.
Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
Featuring hundreds of vendors selling all kinds of weird stuff. 6 a.m. to noon through Sep. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina.
Live Harness Racing
6 p.m. through Sep. 19. Find more info here. Running Aces, 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus.
Weekly Food Truck Gathering
Around 30 food trucks in a parking lot. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St., St. Paul.
Drag Discovery Night
An open stage night for drag, hosted by Luna Muse and mentored by Rose Nylon. Sign up here. 7 p.m. LUSH Lounge & Theater, 990 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Free Antifascist Yoga
9 a.m. every Sunday. More info here. Recovery Bike Shop, 2504 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Sunday Open Mic
Family-friendly music and poetry welcome. Sign up at 4:45 p.m. 5–8 p.m. every Sunday. The Finnish Bistro Cafe & Coffee, 2264 Como Ave., St. Paul.
FARMERS MARKETS
The Big Red Barn Farmers Market
Hosted by the Maplewood Area Historical Society. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Sep. (closed Jul. 5 and Sep. 6). Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 Cty. Rd. D E., Maplewood; find more info here.
Inver Grove Heights Farmers Market
Located just outside the community center. EBT, cash, card, and Market Bucks accepted. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Kingfield Farmers Market
Featuring a large selection of local produce, artisanal crafts, and prepared foods. Read Racket’s guide to this market here. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. Kingfield Farmers Market, MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S. (in the parking lot off of 40th Street), Minneapolis; neighborhoodrootsmn.org.
Linden Hills Farmers Market
Featuring ethical meats, baked goods, ready-to-eat items, locally grown veggies and fruits, and live musical entertainment. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., through Oct. 25. Settergrens of Linden Hills, 2813 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis; lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org.
Market in the Valley
Find fresh foods under the water tower. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 7800 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley; marketinthevalley.org.
Minneapolis Parks Markets: Lake Harriet
Find it right by the bandshell. 2–7 p.m. Sun. through Aug. 23. Lake Harriet, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis; more info here.
Savage Farmers Market
SNAP/EBT options accepted here. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. 4800 W. 123rd St., Savage; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Stevens Square Farmers Market Sundays
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. Stevens Square Park, 1820 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Woodbury Farmers Market
SNAP/EBT accepted here. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25 (no market Aug. 30). Red Rock Elementary, 3311 Commonwealth Ave., Woodbury; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
