The Minnesota State Fair is officially open, and there’s plenty more happening around the Twin Cities this weekend, from Musiq Soulchild at the Dakota to Playfessionals’ Country Club Weekend.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 21 to 23
From premium spirits to old school R&B to a celebration of Black authors, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities August 21-23.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 7-9
Looking for weekend plans in the Twin Cities? MSR’s Lizzy Nyoike curates the ultimate guide to local art, street food, and vintage pop-ups happening around town.
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Renaissance Gala signals a new era for Minnesota Black businesses
The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Renaissance-inspired Gala to strengthen statewide business networks, expand entrepreneurial access, and drive lasting economic impact.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 17-19
From a BIPOC treats walk to Rondo Days, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities July 17-19.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 10-12
From a paint-and-plant self-care night to a weekend-long arts festival, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities July 10-12.
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What’s Hot: Fourth of July Weekend Events Across the Twin Cities
From Taste of Minnesota to a hands-on Ethiopian pottery workshop, here’s what’s happening across the Twin Cities this Fourth of July weekend.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | June 19–21
MSR’s What’s Hot roundup for June 19-21 features Juneteenth Freedom in Motion, Soul of the Southside on East Lake Street, a free multimedia exhibition and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival all weekend at Mears Park.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | June 5–7
MSR’s What’s Hot roundup for June 5-7 features a heels dance class, R&B slow jams night, a free Prince Celebration block party, the Edina Art Fair and Pastafest by Travail.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | May 15–17
MSR’s What’s Hot roundup for May 15-17 includes the Mainstreet Day Arts and Craft Fair in Hopkins, a 90s junk journal workshop, a llama trek with wine and morning yoga at Saint Croix Vineyards.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here and the Twin Cities has a full lineup of ways to celebrate, from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair to a Mother’s Day brunch and more.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | May 1–3
Twin Cities weekend events May 1 to 3 include the Textile Garage Sale, a Kentucky Derby party at Graze Food Hall, the Sociable Summer Market and the Nicollet Island Spring Market.
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Minneapolis to host massive Prince sing-along block party this June
Prince Celebration 2026 Minneapolis includes a free community sing-along on June 6 with 10,000 to 15,000 voices, a 100-person choir and emcee Thomasina Petrus as part of a five-day celebration marking a decade since Prince’s death.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 24–26
Twin Cities weekend events April 24 to 26 include Black Violin, Frequency Fridays Ladies Night, the BFWMN Chic in Bloom fashion show and Art in Bloom at MIA.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 17–19
Twin Cities weekend events April 17 to 19 include the Schmidt Spring Art Crawl, Melanated Meetup, Soul Session 16 and the East Side Resistance Art and Craft Market.
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Usher and Chris Brown Are Coming to Minneapolis This Summer for a Co-Headlining Stadium Tour
Usher and Chris Brown R&B Tour comes to Minneapolis on June 30 at U.S. Bank Stadium as part of a 33-date co-headlining stadium run across North America.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 10–12
Twin Cities weekend events April 10 to 12 include Afrobeats at the Cabooze, the Black Market Mpls pop-up, AFROMATIC at the Cedar and the WARM Gallery 50th anniversary exhibition.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 3–5
Twin Cities things to do April 2026 this weekend include Frequency Fridays, a free food truck festival in White Bear Lake and a paint and sip at Sociable Cider Werks.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | March 27–29
Looking for Twin Cities things to do this weekend? Catch Savion Glover, a Prince tribute, a vintage market and a sound bath event March 27 to 29.
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TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue Headline Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair has announced a major addition to its 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, bringing together three iconic groups for one night of music and legacy. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue will take the stage for “IT’S ICONIC” on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand. A night of legendary hits The […]