8/15/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is August 15th

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

Uptown Porch Fest 🎙

About: The Uptown prochfest is a summer staple featuring 68 bands performing on 33 different porches, yards, and stages. This free festival is a perfect way to explore Uptown's unique blend of historic charm and contemporary culture.

Date & Time: August 17, 2024, 1pm - 5pm

Location: Porches and yards throughout Uptown, Minneapolis (view the map here)

Admission: Free

What to Expect:

- Music Galore: From local indie bands to jazz ensembles, there’s a genre for everyone. Wander through the neighborhood to discover your new favorite artists. Explore the full music line-up here.

- Family-Friendly Fun: Kids can enjoy music-themed activities at Mueller Park from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, making it a great outing for families.

- Local Eats: Grab a bite from food vendors stationed throughout the festival area, starting at noon.

- Easy Access: Don’t worry about parking—free bus passes are available to help you get to and from the event with ease. Public transportation is encouraged.

- BYOB: While no alcohol will be sold on-site, attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages to enjoy responsibly.

Official Event Website

Minnesota Craft Beer Festival 🍻

Unlimited Pours of the Country's Best Beers at the Summer Minnesota Craft Beer Festival

Head to CHS Field on Saturday for the Summer Minnesota Craft Beer Festival, a perfect way to spend a summer day with great music, games, and unlimited pours of the nation’s best craft beverages. The event will feature more than 100 craft beverage companies offering 400+ beers, ciders, craft cocktails, seltzers, and even NA beers.

Other Activities: The festival will also have many activities on the baseball field including Saints Speed Pitch game, cornhole, ladder golf, Connect 4, and music rom a live DJ.

Tickets

- General Admission: $49 – Includes entry at 2:00 p.m. and unlimited pours from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

- Designated Driver Ticket: $25 – Entry for non-drinkers, allowing access to all the fun minus the alcohol. (21+ only)

Key information

- Date: August 17, 2024

- Location: CHS Field, St. Paul

- Time: Early Access: 1:00 p.m., General Admission: 2:00 p.m.

- Tickets: Purchase here.

Official Event Website

Festivals and Fairs 🎠

❯ Pryes Summer — A Weekend Music Festival: performances by Lotus, Badfish, The Ries Brothers, Dizgo, and Mikel Wright and the Wrongs on the Pryes outdoor stage | Pryes Brewing | 8/16 - 8/17 | $12 | More Info

❯ Butcher and the Boar Backyard Bash: At this free event, enjoy bratwursts, footlongs, ribs, pulled pork sammies, burgers, fries and cheese curds while rocking along to live music. | Butcher and the Boar | 8/17 | Free | More Info

❯ Anoka Food Truck Festival: 8th annual event features more than 50 food trucks, live music and beer | Downtown Anoka | 8/17 | Free | More Info

❯ India Fest: Highlights include diverse Indian cuisine, vibrant music and dance performances, engaging exhibits, traditional games and entertainment for children, cultural displays and an Indian Bazaar with handicrafts, jewelry and clothing for sale | Minnesota State Capitol Grounds | 8/17 | Free | More Info

❯ Summer Sizzle Indoor Art Fair | Drop by Northrup to connect with artists, engage in lively conversations, admire stunning artwork, and perhaps even discover a piece to bring home with you!  | Northrup King Building | 8/17 | Free | More Info

Music 🎙

❯ Back to School Bash with Paul Russell | Huntington Bank Rotunda - MOA | 8/18 | Free | More Info❯

❯ Surly Summer of Sound - PUNX | Surly Brewing | 8/18 | Free | More Info

❯ Craig Morgan | Canterbury Park | 8/16 | $60+ | More Info

❯ Metallica: M72 World Tour | US Bank Stadium | August 16 and 18 | $54+ | More Info

❯ Jearlyn Steele & Fred Steele Live Jazz: The Pianist Knows Best: Jearlyn Steele and Fred Steele will perform an acoustic duet, bringing you up close to the magic of music and storytelling. | Rockstoria Studios | 8/16 | $40+ | More Info

❯ Green Day: The Saviors Tour | Target Field | 8/17 | $69+ | More Info

❯ Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs and Stories. Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. | Pantages Theater | 8/16 | $61 | More Info

❯ Hozier | Xcel Center | 8/17 | $125 + | More Info

❯ The Struts - The Pretty Vicious Tour with Special Guest Barnes Courney | The Fillmore Minneapolis | 8/18 | $38+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ Canned Laughter: A Stand Up Comedy Showcase: three of the cities best and truly unique feature acts, back to back: Sam Schedler, James Stanley, and Emma Dalenberg | Dual Citizen Brewing | 8/16 | $20 | More Info

❯ Art Battle Minnesota State Championship: Watch as talented artists battle it out in three rounds of 20-minute masterpieces, all created with open materials. | Glass House MN | 8/16 | $35 | More Info

❯ Minnesota Children’s Museum Summer Block Party: live DJ, two giant blow-up slides, and lots of fun activities for the whole family. | Minnesota Children’s Museum | 8/17 | Free | More Info

❯ Lake Street Mural Day: free family-friendly event will feature a festive sidewalk atmosphere filled with art, food, music, and activities. | Lake Street | 8/17 | Free | More Info

❯ Ellen Degeneres : Ellen’s Last Stand | Orpheum Theater | 8/16, 17 | $35+ | More Info

Planning Ahead! Events coming up the next few weeks 📆

Here are some notable events to keep your eye on and add to your calendar.

❯ Minnesota State Fair | 8/22 - 9/2 | State Fairgrounds | More Info

❯ Minnesota Lynx vs Indiana Fever | 8/24 | Target Center | More Info

❯ Taste of Greece Festival | 9/6 - 9/8 | St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church | More Info