Summer is here!! Get out (or stay in and dry), just enjoy.
Doors Open Minneapolis will give visitors a free behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues, new, old and under construction. Don’t miss out!
If art is your jam- help marginalized youth with The Art Girls, or hit up the 2019 Art-A-Whirl. Enjoy music from the Celtic Woman, shop Arts and Crafts or join in a Bird Walk and Workshops.
May 17, Minneapolis
Art Girls For Questscope
Art Girls for Questscope will bring together art enthusiasts and philanthropists across the Twin Cities in support of refugee and marginalized youth. Hosted by The Art Girls, a local arts organization, four Minnesota artists will have beautiful works of art for sale to benefit Questscope. Le Meridien Chambers. 612-607-6476
May 17-18, Chanhassen
Almost Paradise – 1984 Prom Night
Journey back to your ’80s prom night during the time of big permed hair, loud fashion, giant bows, skinny ties, boom boxes, cassette tapes, roller skates and big puffy prom dresses! Wear your ’80s prom fashion if you’d like and be part of the radical party as the band, made up of some of your “classmates,” play your favorite hits from ’82-’84! Three dynamic female vocalists, plus incredible male vocalists along with a band of the Twin Cities’ finest will cover songs by Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, The Police, Donna Summer, Joan Jett, Huey Lewis, David Bowie, Billy Idol, Michael Jackson, Prince, Journey, Hall & Oates, The Go-Go’s, Cyndi Lauper, The J. Geils Band and many more! Sing and party along as we re-live prom night 1984! Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. 952-934-1525
May 17-19, Minneapolis
NEMAA Presents the 2019 Art-A-Whirl
Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, and it takes place all over Northeast Minneapolis. This is a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, purchase original artwork and connect with over 800 artists working in more than 20 different mediums. This event is free and open to the public. Take time to also visit Whirlygig 2019. Held in conjunction with Art-a-Whirl, Whirlgig brings you delicious brews, tasty eats and a music line-up of more than 15 acts including The Bad Man, Har Mar Superstar and Pert Near Sandstone at Indeed Brewing Company in Northeast Minneapolis. 612-788-1679; 612-843-5090
May 18, Chaska
A Day of Birding Walks and Workshops
Join birding enthusiasts and experts from around the region and celebrate the spring migration amidst spring flowers. The day is packed with featured presenters, workshops, classes, organization booths and guided walks. All must pre-register. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 952-443-1400
May 18, Minneapolis
Celtic Woman
Since its debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts continue to capture the hearts of an audience that spans the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland’s most talented singers and musicians onto the world stage. Historic State Theatre. 612-339-7007
May 18, Hopkins
Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair
The Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair is a day-long event featuring more than 150 vendors from across Minnesota and the Midwest. Visitors can shop for all styles of jewelry, home decor, wood crafts, fine art, photographs, kids’ toys and games, garden items, and much more. Entertainment will include live music, train rides, a balloon twister and face painting. There will also be a variety of delicious food vendors. Mainstreet, between 7th and 12th Avenues. 612-460-0522
May 18-19, Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give visitors a free behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues. We’re hoping to enrich experiences by presenting meaningful conversations with many of the people who make these venues the marvels that they are. Various Minneapolis locations. 612-870-1234
Event highlights around the state this week include:
May 17-19, Preston
Preston Trout Days
May 17-19, Minneapolis
NEMAA Presents the 2019 Art-A-Whirl
May 18, Zimmerman
Bird Tour & Spring Celebration
May 11-18, Thief River Falls
Norwegian Heritage Week
May 18, Ely
Ely’s Annual Citywide Rummage Sale & Business Crazy Day
Event Information provided by Explore M