6/27/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is June 27th

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

Sponsored Event: Brewery Running Series® 🍺🏃‍♂️ — Surly Brewing on June 29th!

Join the Brewery Running Series for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Surly Brewing Co!

They’ve mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at Surly's iconic Taproom. Run, walk or jog before enjoying a locally-made craft beverage at the finish line.

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Paris in Minneapolis

In honor of the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials taking place in downtown Minneapolis, Nicollet Mall will transform into Promenade du Nord, a Parisian street fair featuring a market with over 60 local vendors, outdoor dining, street performers, gymnastics demonstrations, music, and more.

A spectacular stage with the water basin of Peavey Plaza will host appearances by artistic gymnastics from Sweden, Switzerland, and Minnesota’s own Circus Juventas.

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Where: Nicollet Mall between 7th Street & 12th Street

When: June 27 - 30

Cost: FREE

Music 🎙

❯ Breakaway Music Festival | Allianz Field Festival Grounds | 6/29, 30 | $100+  More Info

❯ Jasper String Quartet SPCM Chamber Music Festival 2024 | Metronome Brewery | 6/29 |Free | More Info

❯ The Dandy Warhols | Varsity Theater | 6/28 | $48+ | More Info

❯ The Bryson Tiller Tour | The Armory | 6/28 | $140+| More Info

❯ Summer of Sound: Private Oats | Surly Brewing Company | 6/30 | Free | More Info

❯ An Evening with Steeling Dan | A Steely Dan Tribute | Hook and Ladder Theater | 6/28 | $24+ | More Info

❯ Little Feat with Duane Betts | Fitzgerald Theater | 6/29 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Killed By Kiwi’s: EP Album Release | First Avenue | 6/29 | $12 | More Info

Twin Cities Pride 🌈 

The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on 4 stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses. 

When: Saturday, June 29th 10am – 7pm & Sunday, June 30th 10am – 6pm
Location: Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The main Twin Cities Pride parade takes place on Sunday at 11am. The parade starts at 3rd & Hennepin and proceeds down Hennepin to Spruce.

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Food 🍗 

🍖 Soul Food Festival | Farmers Market Annex: Minneapolis | Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering celebration of soulful flavors, vibrant music, and good vibes. Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with the aroma of sizzling barbecues, savory fried chicken, smoky collard greens, and plant based options that are soul food favorites. | 6/29 | FREE | More Info

🍰 Crepes in Linden Hills: Oh Crêpe! has opened in what used to be the original Caribou Coffee on 44th and France Avenue. The new shop features a variety of crepes, both savory and sweet, as well as other cakes and desserts.

Sports

U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials 🤸‍♀️

The United State’s best gymnasts take to the Target Center this weekend to try and solidify their spot on the Olympic team.

When: June 27 - 30

Where: Target Center

Tickets: All session passes are still on sale here. You can also buy individual session on the secondary market at sites like SeatGeek or StubHub.

Who To Watch: All eyes will be on Simone Biles and St. Paul native Suni Lee. Five women will make the Olympic team which will be announced on Sunday.

Watch on TV: If you can’t make it in-person, the Olympic Trials will be streamed live on NBC and Peacock.

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ 42nd Annual Hmong International Freedom Festival | Como Park, St. Paul | Free More Info

❯ Pride Beer Dabbler | Minneapolis Sculpture Garden | The biggest and best Pride beer festival in Minnesota will make its triumphant return to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on June 28, 2024! | 6/28 | $55+ +More Info

❯ Rocky Horror Drag Celebration | Pryes Brewery |6/29 | It's Pride Weekend! This show is for all the Rocky Horror LOVERS! Join a talented cast as they perform all the hits from Rocky Horror Picture. Costumes are encouraged. | $18 | More Info

❯ Night Market | The summer Night Market is back and better than ever! June 29th will be a night of vintage, vinyl, beer, food and more! | Forgotten Star Brewing | 6/29 | Free |More Info

❯ The Eyes of Laura Mars : Screening at the Walker Art Center | 6/28,29 |$15+ |More Info

❯ Shakespeare in our Parks | Twelfth Night or What You Will | Different park venues each day | 6/28,29,30 | Free |More Info