The MSR will publish a weekly guide to summer festivals, concerts, fireworks, and fun activities through Labor Day weekend and the fall equinox. The calendar will include events for foodies, stargazers, art and music lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy over the summer.
Celebration 2023
June 8 – 11
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen
The annual gathering of Prince fam brings together people from all over the world to honor Prince’s life, creative works, and outstanding legacy and share stories about his creative and cultural impact. This year’s musical performers include: Sounds of Blackness, The Steeles, Stokely, Shelby J, DJ Rashida, members of the New Power Generation, with special appearances by Chaka Khan, Chuck D, and Doug E. Fresh. For more info, visit paisleypark.com/celebration2023.
The Blind Boys of Alabama
June 9 | 7 pm
The Dakota
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recording Academy/Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. For more info, visit www.dakotacooks.com.
The Black Market
June 10 | 2-7 pm
The Case Building
767 North Eustis Street, St. Paul
The Black Market invites you to come eat, shop, vibe, and connect. A vibrant new monthly market highlighting Black businesses, food, and culture. Admission is free. For more info, visit bit.ly/JuneBlackMarket.
Opens Streets East Lake Street
June 10 | 11 am – 5 pm
East Lake Street from 2nd Ave S to 22nd Ave S., Minneapolis
Open Streets offers the chance to enjoy and explore car-free streets. This family-friendly event allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive. For more info, visit bit.ly/OpenStreetsEastLake2023.
IFRI LLC presents the 2nd Annual BIPOC Business Expo
June 10 – 12-6 pm
East Side Neighborhood Services
1700 NE Second Street, Minneapolis
This expo was organized to bridge the gap that BIPOC businesses face while bringing awareness to these businesses’ product(s) and service(s). For more info, visit bit.ly/BIPOCBizExpo.
A Night With The River
Saturday, June 10, 9 pm to Sunday, June 11, 1 am
Upper Landing Park, 180 Shepard Rd., Saint Paul, MN 55012
After 12 years, the all-night festival Northern Spark is coming to an end but organizers are planning “A Night With The River” as a send-off. This event is intended to be a more contemplative event compared to the raucous events people have associated with Northern Spark. For more info, visit northern.lights.mn/a-night-with-the-river.
Meshell Ndegeocello
June 13 and 14 – Two shows both nights (6:30 pm and 8:30 pm)
The Dakota
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Acclaimed Grammy-winning, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with “The Omnichord Real Book,” a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her trailblazing career. For more info, visit www.dakotacooks.com.
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