6/20/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is June 20th

Here is what’s going on in the Twin Cities this weekend.

Sponsored Event: Brewery Running Series® 🍺🏃‍♂️

As a runner myself, there are few things better than going for a jog and capping it off with a delicious beer. The Brewery Running Series® makes it easy to do just that this summer. With 25+ “fun runs” taking place throughout the Twin Cities this summer and fall, you’ll have the chance to get active while trying new breweries across the metro. I will personally be attending the June 29th event at Surly Brewing.

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Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, the official day dedicated to recognizing the emancipation of slaves in the U.S., was yesterday (June 19th). But, there are still plenty of celebrations happening this weekend in the Twin Cities.

Juneteenth Breakfast featuring Bakari Sellers | June 20, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | St. Paul Event Center

Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story | June 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m |Northrop, | Come and see a 90-minute two-act play that addresses a traumatic time in our history.

28th Annual Community Peace Celebration | June 21, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. | Western Sculpture Park

Juneteenth Jubilee Black Burlesque Show | June 21, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. | LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

Screening of Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History  | June 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rondo Community Library

Woodbury for Justice and Equality Juneteenth celebration | June 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive

Juneteenth Minnesota — A Family Celebration! | June 22, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. | Minnesota State Capitol

Eagan Juneteenth Celebration  | June 23, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.  | Viking Lakes 

Weekly Featured Farmers Market: Hmongtown Farmers Market🌷🥕

Discover the vibrant cultural hub of Hmongtown Marketplace nestled in St. Paul’s Como neighborhood. Established in 2004 by Toua Xiong, this bustling market is a celebration of Hmong heritage and a melting pot of Southeast Asian cuisines, fresh produce, and traditional attire from Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. With over 200 vendors offering everything from papaya salad to intricate Hmong jewelry, it’s a treasure trove for visitors.

❯ The market is open daily from 9am to 7pm. 

❯ Check out their facebook page for the latest updates from the market.

❯ Take a look at this video from a few years ago that highlights the variety of vendors the market has to offer

Music 🎙

❯ Church of Cash: The Church of Cash is a testament to his drive to spread the gospel of one of the world’s most influential and timeless songwriters, Johnny Cash. | 6/21 | $40+ | More Info

❯ Black Pumas | Surly Festival Field | 6/21 | $50 | More Info

❯ The Menzingers | Varsity Theater | The Menzingers are an American punk  rock band from Scranton, Pennsylvania | 6/23 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Socktopus with JoJo Green and One Egg Wonder | Day Block Brewing | 6/23 |$8 | More Info

❯ Summer of Sound - Pleezer | An ear pleasing tribute to Weezer. | Surly Brewing | 6/23 | Free | More Info

❯ Chapped Lips, Total Cashed, the Denim Boys, plus more | Underground Music Cafe | 6/22 | $14 | More Info

❯ Lakeview and Austin Meade :That Ain’t Country Tour | 6/22 | First Avenue | 6/22 | $25 | More Info

❯ Royalty Of Rock Concert with Zed Leppelin and The Rolling Stoners : The Royalty of Rock : Zeppelin and Stones Tribute Bands |Bald Man Brewing |6/22 | $25 |More Info

Festivals 🎊 

❯ Twin Cities Jazz Festival | Mears Park, Lowertown, St. Paul | The festival is located in and around Mears Park in the Lowertown neighborhood of  downtown Saint Paul.  There are two outdoor stages at Mears Park as well as over 18 St. Paul venues have jazz programmed throughout the weekend | 6/21,22,23 | FREE  | More Info

🖼 The Wayzata Art Experience is this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Held in the heart of downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the festival is a celebration of art, music, and food.

🍔 The Hopkins Food Truck Festival is taking place on Saturday in downtown Hopkins and features 50+ food trucks, live music & beer! Dishes will range from Maine lobster rolls to shrimp tacos, smoked ribs, gyros & even fro-yo!

🍓 Head east for the Afton Strawberry Festival taking place in the Afton townsquare. The festival honors the long & rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s. The 2-day outdoor celebration will feature a blend of artists showcasing & selling their goods and a business expo. Great food, live music, & fun activities for the entire family.

Sports

⚽ Minnesota United vs Austin |Allianz Field | 6/22 | $33+  | More Info

⚾ St. Paul Saints v. Toledo | CHS Field | 6/21,22,23 | $5+  | More Info | Friday night features fireworks after the game and Saturday is Pickleball night

🏀 MN Lynx v. Phoenix Mercury | Target Center | 6/22 | $15 |More Info 

⚽ Minnesota Aurora FC v .Bavarin United | TCO Stadium | $17 | More Info

🏃‍♂️ MN Windchill Professional Ultimate Frisbee vs. Madison Radicals | Sea Foam Stadium | 6/22 | $10+  | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ The Great American Bake Sale: The Great Minnesota Bake Sale is a campaign where a community of partners host a week-long “bake sale” to raise much-needed funds for the life-saving work of Open Arms of Minnesota | 6/23-29 | Multiple Locations | More Info

❯ Prince Celebration 2024: Honor the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain with world class music, celebrity panels, exclusive concert footage, and multiple activations in downtown Minneapolis | 6/21-23 | State Theater | $130+ |  More Info

❯ Little Mekong Night Market | Little Mekong Night Market is the Twin Cities’ unique street market festival located in the heart of the Little Mekong District. Inspired by the night markets in Southeast Asia, the mission of our Night Market is to offer unique products, services, and arts & crafts for an exciting community experience | 6/22,23 | St. Paul | FREE | More info

❯ Kumbaya The Juneteenth Store | Northrup Auditorium | 6/21 | Free but pre-registration required | More Info

❯ Twin Cities Brewvet Bike Tour | Hosted by Forgotten Star Brewery | Twin Cities Brewvet is a community DIY style bike tour that encourages folks to get on their bikes and ride to as many participating taprooms in a day as they can | More info

❯ MNmicro Film Fest: Pride | Showplace Icon Theaters | Watch five feature presentations by local filmmakers on June 23, 2024, at the Showplace ICON Theatres in St. Louis Park. | Free | More Info