What to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Pixies, Salsa, Taste of Minnesota and More: Twin Cities Events Sizzle This Weekend


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Minneapolis-Saint Paul is buzzing this week, and listeners, you have plenty of exciting options for fun in the Twin Cities. Tonight, July 31, head over to Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul, where the Pixies take the stage at 7 PM, promising an epic night of indie rock nostalgia according to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s latest picks. If you want something uniquely local, the free Salsa del Soul concert brings Latin dance rhythms to the Landmark Plaza in St. Paul this evening at 6:30 PM, as highlighted by Visit Saint Paul’s summer events roundup.

Looking ahead to the weekend, families will want to block off time for the Taste of Minnesota, happening August 2 and 3 along Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. According to Family Fun Twin Cities, this street party has food galore, plus a Family Fun Area packed with performers, inflatables, face painters, and yes, adorable puppies to meet. The main stage sizzles with national music headliners, with Cheap Trick and Joan Jett lighting up Saturday, and Ludacris closing out Sunday, confirmed by Axios Twin Cities and Family Fun Twin Cities.

Art lovers won’t want to miss the SoMi Art Fair, running August 2 and 3 at Bachman’s Greenhouse. Local artists transform this classic venue into a celebration of creativity, while pop-up food options and interactive workshops keep things fresh and festive, per the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine event calendar.

History buffs and families alike can enjoy Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center through July 31, giving a perfect reason to explore local exhibits after work. Meanwhile, for those who get their zen through movement, Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis continues its popular Yoga Reflect series every Saturday morning throughout summer. It’s a serene, reflective way to start your weekend as promoted by Minnesota Monthly.

Don’t forget the free yoga sessions held at Union Depot in St. Paul on Saturdays. Stretch and recharge under the station’s gorgeous architecture, guided by Studio 9-to-5 instructors, with sessions open to all levels and no registration necessary.

The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival may have wrapped up, but summer beats continue across rooftop patios and neighborhood venues. For a quirky twist, consider the ongoing Kowalski's Food Truck pop-ups traveling across the Greater Twin Cities through August, perfect for sampling gourmet street eats wherever you roam.

A vibrant mix of art, music, food, and outdoor fun waits for you in every corner of Minneapolis-Saint Paul through the weekend. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more local happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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