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FRIDAY
Wicked: For Good
9:05 p.m. Armatage Park, 2500 W. 57th St., Minneapolis.
Outdoor Pride Patio
Featuring an outdoor TV, yard games, and a beer truck all weekend long. 5–10 p.m. Fri.; 11a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. A Bar of Their Own, 2207 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis.
Free Coffee with City Cast
Put your coffee on City Cast’s tab until they hit their budget each day. 7 a.m. Fri.; 8 a.m. Sat.-Sun. Pilllar Forum, 2300 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Pride Youth Night
Kids and teens can celebrate Pride in the park early with this fun event geared toward the 10 to 20 crowd. With entertainment, activities, resources, and more. 5–8 p.m. Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis.
From the Sediment
An experimental dance work by choreographer and transdisciplinary artist Elizabeth Flinsch. Part of Pride month. 7 p.m. Gold Medal Park, Second Street and 11th Avenue, Minneapolis.
Free on Friday for Femmes: Exxxotica
OK, now this is the correct use of multiple Xs. This weekend, 20-year-old “sexpo” Exxxotica hits the Twin Cities for the first time. Like any expo hosted at the Convention Center, it will offer the usual happenings (only, you know, smuttier). A sellers floor (sorry, the “sex dungeon”) will shill sex toys, sexy services, and, probably, Sleep Number beds, because those guys are always at conventions. Workshops and expert talks include sessions on consent play, polycule living, and sex magic, and there will also be a variety of performances on stages throughout the event. If you identify as a woman, you can register to get in for free on Friday, otherwise find more info and tickets here. 18+; VIP 21+. $44.99 one-day admission; $84.99 VIP; multi-day and couples packages available. 5–11 p.m. Fri. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis.—Jessica Armbruster
Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story
This play by Rose McGee follows the historical events leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation. Sweet Potato Comfort Pie celebrates its 30th anniversary with this free performance. 2 p.m. The O’Shaughnessy, St. Catherine’s University, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul; find more info here.
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.
David M. Perry
We’re fans of David Perry’s Strib column here at Racket, which, as you might suspect, is not something we say about a lot of Strib columns. A University of Minnesota history professor with a knack for reaching out to non-specialized audiences, Perry is now nudging his fellow academics in the public sphere with his latest book, a how-to on communicating with the world at large called The Public Scholar: A Practical Handbook. Tonight Perry will be in conversation with longtime Strib journalist James Eli Shiffer, who is now at work on a history of the American swamp, which sounds crazy interesting. Free. 7 p.m. Moon Palace Books, 3032 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis: find more info here.—Keith Harris
The Tempest
Last year, Classical Actors Ensemble kept it light with the raunchy (for its time) comedy All’s Well That Ends Well. This year they’re going darker with The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s final works. You might know it as the one that gave us the (unfortunately timely) banger, "Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” It’s one of the Bard’s more bonkers works, featuring a shipwreck (Shakespeare loved a shipwreck), a vengeful magician, an angry spirit creature, and a drunk butler and jester who team up with an enslaved islander in hopes of murdering their way to freedom (I know who I’m rooting for). This summer you can see it in the parks of the Twin Cities and surrounding ‘burbs. This week's schedule: 7 p.m. Fri.–Sun. Fri. Como Park Lakeside Pavilion in St. Paul; Sat. Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis; Sun. Normandale Lake Bandshell in Bloomington. Find times and other locations here. Through July 12—Jessica Armbruster
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.
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. (closed July 4). IDS Center, 747 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
World Cup on Lake Street
There are no matches in Minnesota, but the World Cup is here in many other ways. Screenings, parties, street fests, and pop-up plaza events abound, including this ongoing get-together held, fittingly, on a soccer field. You’ll be able to watch games daily on a big screen set up outdoor movie-style (note that games that go over 10 p.m. will be aired with the sound off—pesky noise ordinances!). Each day a beer garden will serve up brews from Arbeiter, while a mix of food trucks, educational installations, local media outlets, and music acts will be stopping by each day. Games are at 2 and 7 p.m. on Fri. and 1, 6:30, and 9 p.m. on Sat. (the beer garden runs 4–9 p.m. each night; other events scheduled earlier). El Nuevo Campo, 2709 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; find times and more info here. Through Saturday—Jessica Armbruster
World Cup: Spain vs. Uruguay
7 p.m. North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
World Cup Viewings
Watch the games on Brit’s grassy rooftop lawn. Find the full schedule here. Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
World Cup Viewings
Drink $5 Classico beer here during the games. La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
World Cup Watch Parties
Merlin’s is screening as many games as possible during open hours. Find more info on times here. Merlin’s Rest Pub, 3601 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
World Cup Fever
See all the games here till the end. Black Hart of Saint Paul, 1415 University Ave. W., St. Paul.
World Cup Viewings
Oh yeah, they’re screening all the games here. Find the complete schedule online. The Local, 931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,
World Cup Watch Parties
Yep, another brewery screening as many games as possible. Find the schedule here. Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Minnesota United’s World Cup Soccer Celebration
Watch all the World Cup games on the patio. Tickets are required; RSVP here. This weekend’s hours: 1 p.m. to midnight Fri.; 3–11:30 p.m. Sat. Peavey Plaza, 1101 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
Summer Plaza on Payne
Featuring lawn games, World Cup game viewings, 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.
B & the Sting
Rock and reggae. 7:30 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
Love Band
Rock covers. 7–10 p.m. Inbound BrewCo., 701 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
Charlie Doesn’t Surf, Templs
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Fat Chance Jug Band
7–9 p.m. Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Hot Pastrami!
With the Alleged Blues Band. 8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
The Federales
7 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Tommy Miles
Rock blues. 7 p.m. Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.
The NightCaps
7–9:30 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
The Mary Cutrufello Band
Rock ‘n’ roll. 6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
MLLT
With the Envies & Fishing. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Jordan Johnston & the Elevation
5–7 p.m. North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
“Summer Exhibition”
Featuring three different bodies of work from Minnesota artists Jim Geisinger, Andy Iverson, and Kim Matthews. 4–7 p.m. Douglas Flanders & Associates, 5025 France Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Mississippi Riverfront Craft & Sculpture Expo
Explore the work of artists, makers, and artisans with art installations and family fun. Find more info here. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.–Sun. Harriet Island Regional Park, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd., St. Paul.
The Great Midwest Rib Fest
Featuring a BBQ competition with pitmasters from across the country, a competitive ribs eating contest, plus music from Gabby Barrett and Parmalee (Fri.) and Cheap Trick (Sat.). 4–10 p.m. Fri.; 1–10 p.m. Sat. Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino, Prior Lake, Minnesota, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake
Dan Israel
6:30–9:30 p.m. Wicked Wort Brewing Co., 4265 W. Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale.
Artful Arches Fraser Pop-up
Featuring live performances from neurodiverse musicians Bernadette Spray (jazz vocals, 11 a.m.) and Sean Healy (guitar, 2 p.m.). 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mall of America, Huntington Bank Rotunda, 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington.
Mark Miller Band
Rock covers. 7:30–10:30 p.m. Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 Third St., Excelsior.
Lawn Game Fridays
Learn how to play Kubb and Mölkky. 3–8 p.m. through Aug. Water Works Park, 425 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis.
Dilly Dally Alley
With the Beta Version. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Plaza at Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St., Edina.
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.
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.
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.
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 (no market Jul. 3). 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
54th Annual Twin Cities Pride
Pride isn’t just a big-ass parade and a weekend in the park—it’s a monthlong celebration as varied and diverse as the LGBTQ+ community. Take a look at TC Pride’s calendar and you’ll find a schedule stacked with events: comedy nights, cabarets, teen meetups, and even a queer crop-art class (hell yeah). The biggest event, of course, is the fest in Loring Park. There will be over 650 (?!) vendors, organizations, and activists setting up booths; four food courts filled with eats from trashy to classy; two beer gardens; an author mart; and a pet zone that is sure to be adorable. The world’s largest rubber duck, a 61-foot-tall, 11-ton inflatable that proclaims “the world is her bathtub,” will also be in attendance. (But is she queer? Who can say.) The giant parade is on Sunday, and if you want to start the celebration early there’s a Beer Dabbler on Friday (see above). Free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis; find more info here. Through Sunday—Jessica Armbruster
Power Drag Revue
Featuring drag, comedy, and chaos from nine queens. 21+. 7–9 p.m. Fōwling Warehouse Minneapolis, 401 Royalston Ave., Minneapolis.
Queer Makers Market
Noon to 5 p.m. Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Ste. 100, Minneapolis.
The Slap Happy Sticker Show
Featuring multiple sticker makers and artists. 2–10 p.m. The Otherworldly Arts Collective, 451 Taft St. NE #22, Minneapolis.
Goodbye Bauhaus Brew Labs
Bauhaus Brew Labs, a staple of the Minnesota craft beer scene for a dozen years, is headed to the big beer bash in the sky… which is to say the northeast Minneapolis brewery will close forever after last call tonight. The impending closure announcement came this past May, with ownership citing “substantial cost increases in our supply chain, shifts in consumer preferences away from craft beer, a global pandemic, and most recently, a surge in federal immigration enforcement.” Tonight’s Irish wake will bring live music (She’s All That, Ander Other, Threads Electric, Radiochurch), food trucks (Red Rocket Pizza Company), and clear-eyed instructions for mournful/thirsty attendees: "ALL THE BEER. LITERALLY DRINK ALL OF OUR BEER!" Bye-bye, Bauhaus; your Northeast taproom rocked and your beer was great. Goddamn this wretched bubble! Free. Noon to 11 p.m. Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St. NE, Minneapolis; find more info here.—Jay Boller
Toy Story Trivia Night
Hosted by Trivia Mafia. 6:30 p.m. Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Cir., St. Paul.
Summer Free Admission Day at MNHS Sites
Get in free at a variety of locations, including Mill City Museum, Oliver H. Kelley Farm, Historic Fort Snelling, Minnesota History Center, Split Rock Lighthouse, James J. Hill House, and more. Find details here.
Minneapolis People’s Pride
Or perhaps you prefer a less corporate Pride experience? This rainbow party has no cops, no conglomerates, and, ergo, less bullshit. But there’s still all the fixins you’ve come to love from a good ol’ queer fest. There’ll be live music onstage, all kinds of local makers and artists, quirky community orgs and clubs, and all kinds of other fun. This is a sober event with free food from the grill (typically with veggie and vegan options), and masks are recommended (and provided!) but not required. The event organizers’ Instagram is a good place to watch for new info as it becomes available. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis.—Jessica Armbruster
Soul Food Festival
The Twin Cities area is not particularly known for its soul food. Yes, we’ve got spots like Mama Sheila’s, Angelea’s (which just opened a second location in St. Paul), Wendy’s House of Soul, and the new Golden Thyme, but ultimately we’ve gotta agree with the folks of Reddit: It can be hard to find up here in the North. However! If you’re looking for great soul food, this weekend’s fest, presented by Black Market Events, is the place to be. They’re bringing all of the area’s finest soul-food trucks, pop-ups, and restaurants to one place, so you can sample some of the best of what the city has to offer. Plus, this family-friendly affair will have live music, retail vendors, and community orgs. Free. 4–8 p.m. Farmer’s Market Annex, 200 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis; find more info here.—Em Cassel
Somali Independence Day Festival
Featuring food, music, culture, and community. Find more info here. Noon to 8 p.m. West Lake Street, from Blaisdell to Stevens Avenues, Minneapolis.
Rees Shad
With Tim Cheesebrow. 1–4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Big Trouble
6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Death Makes Time
With Blacklighter, Duck Bomb. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Minneapolis Pops
7:30 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
No Limits the B-Sides
R&B. 7 p.m. Water Works Park and Pavilion, 333 First St. S., Minneapolis.
Slaphazard, the SERFs, Joyful Wrath
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Lili Horizon
7–9:30 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
Jeffrey Robert Larson & the Kings of Neon
7 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Emily Haavik
3 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Sunshine & the Nightwalkers
With Kashimana. 8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Late Night Comedy at the Ox
Every fourth Saturday of the month. 10 p.m. Indeed Brewing Co., 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Angels in the Outfield
9:05 p.m. McRae Park, 906 E. 47th St., Minneapolis.
Fitness at the Green: Barre3
It’s a free workout. 10 a.m. through Aug. 29. North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
Yoga Reflect
Free yoga in the cemetery. Hosted by Yoga Sanctuary. Find more info here. 8 a.m. Sat. through June 27. Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave., 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.
Artist Talk: Carl Oltvedt
The local artist discusses his current exhibition, "In Focus." 4 p.m. Lowry Hill Gallery, 1009 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis.
Triple Closing Reception
Last chance to see “Dream of Dawn” by Griffin Liu, “We All Live With Dreams” by Jay Katelansky, and “A Walk in the Night” by Savannah Tines. 6–8 p.m. Soo Visual Arts Center, 2909 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Vintage Flea
The Totally Rad Vintage folks head to the ‘burbs. Noon to 5 p.m. Big Wood Brewery, 3429 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights.
Summer Market
Check out 70 local vendors, from bakers to vintage sellers. Noon to 6 p.m. Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr., Fridley.
Stillwater Flea Market
Featuring nearly 200 vendors and crafters every month. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater.
Cars and Caves
This popular monthly indoor/outdoor auto extravaganza features 300+ antique, classics, collector, exotic, muscle, and street rod cars, as well as open house garage condos. This installment is focused on Italian cars, and donations will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chanhassen AutoPlex, 8150 Audubon Rd., Chanhassen.
Jim Lundeen
Acoustic tunes. 7–10 p.m. 10K Brewing, 2005 Second St. Anoka.
Matthew Griswold
Alt-folk, singer-songwriter tunes. 7–9:30 p.m. Boom Island Brewing, 5959 Baker Rd., Minnetonka.
Bike to Duluth
Looking for a REALLY long group ride? These people are headed to Duluth. This year’s official ride shirt reads: “It’s not that bad.” Sign up and find more info here. 6 a.m. Father Hennepin Park, 420 Main St. SE, Minneapolis.
3rd Annual Minnesota Garage Build Bike Show
Check out cool bikes, watch the competitions, meet motorcycle vendors, and eat food truck eats. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Running Aces, 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus.
Rosefest Party in the Park
Featuring inflatables, face painting, live tunes, food, a free petting zoo, and fireworks at 10 p.m. 3–10 p.m. Central Park, 2540 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville.
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.
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 Jul. 8 or 11, 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
2026 Twin Cities Pride Parade
It’s the big one. More info here. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hennepin Avenue, from Third to Spruce Streets, Minneapolis.
10th Annual Taking Back Pride March
Nop cops, no corporations, fuck ICE. Find more info here. 10 a.m. Sixth Street, between Hennepin Avenue & First Avenue, Minneapolis.
Pilllar Group Bike Ride
A friendly, casual ride around the neighborhood. 9 a.m. Pilllar Forum, 2300 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings Watch Party
1–3 p.m. A Bar of Their Own, 2207 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis.
WNBA Trivia Night
With Trivia Mafia. 6 p.m. Insight Brewing, 2821 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Disco Death Records Vintage Market
Shop dozens of vendors in the parking lot. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Disco Death Records, 721 W. 26th St., Minneapolis.
Mercado Monarca
Featuring thrifted goods, local prints, coffee, and jewelry. A portion of proceeds will benefit Smitten Kitten’s rent relief fund. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Misfit Coffee, 207 N. Humboldt Ave., Minneapolis.
Aric Bieganek
Noon. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Al Church’s Sunday Service
A monthly mass of sing-a-longs. 3 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Colonel Mustard’s Mechanical Orchestra
7 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Phil Heywood
3 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Calavrosa
With Yuca Frita & Few Decades Ago. 1–4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Katy Tessman & The Turnbuckles
6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Edith Head
With That’s What You Get & The Unnamed. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Twin Cities Vintage Flea
Part 2 for the Totally Rad Vintage peeps this weekend. Noon to 5 p.m. 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave., Minneapolis.
"Memory Against Forgetting: FotoMatter Collective"
2–5 p.m. Form+Content Gallery, 210 N. Second St., Ste. #104, Minneapolis.
Free Yoga
MPRB and the Bouldering Project hosts a free class. 10–11 a.m. Water Works at Mill Ruins Park, 425 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis.
Bring Your Kids!
A comedy variety show for kids and their grown ups. On the patio. 5 p.m. Francis Burger Joint, 3900 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
New Words: A Variety Open Mic
Send a message to @newwordsopenmic on Instagram or sign up in person after 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. The Black Forest Inn, 1 E. 26th St., Minneapolis.
The Making of America Film Premiere & Gallery Reception
This documentary explores how Enlightenment-era systems sustain things like slavery, Indigenous displacement, and other enduring horrors in America. RSVP here. Noon to 4 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis.
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar
Free movie and popcorn. 7 p.m. Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
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.
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.
Bavarian Musikmeisters
2 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Pops
5:30 p.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis.
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 (no market Jul. 5). 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.
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.
