Charanga Tropical

Get ready to dance! Charanga Tropical brings the vibrant sounds of Cuba to life with a dynamic blend of violins, flute, rich vocals, and a sizzling Latin rhythm section. Their melodic repertoire features classic salsa, cha cha cha, and timba—perfect for both listening and lighting up the dance floor.

The Bond Between's 2025 Fast & The Furriest 5K

Join Us for The Bond Between's 2025 Fast & The Furriest 5K! Lace up your sneakers, leash up your pup, and get ready to walk or run to save lives at The Bond Between’s Fast & The Furriest 5K on Saturday, September 13th at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska! This event is more than just a 5K, it's a fundraising movement to help animals in need. This year, we're setting our biggest goal yet: Raise $100,000 through the power of our community- and that means you!

7th Annual #LIVIN Music Festival in Elk River

Join us for the 7th Annual #LIVIN Music Festival, a two-day event to benefit the #LIVIN Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent suicide by creating quality connections through everyday conversations about mental health, by way of programs and partnerships.

Souleye x Sauna Strong

Come find your SOUL community. This is more than a show — it’s a full-body, full-spirit experience. Join us for a transformational evening that blends movement, music, and medicine: •

Sip & Sail: Yacht Rock Wine & Cocktail Experience featuring Black Jacket Symphony

Essentia Health Presents: Sip & Sail Yacht Rock Wine & Cocktail Experience featuring Black Jacket Symphony

Sail away and set your coordinates for Bluestem. Get ready to sip, sway, and sail into a night of smooth sounds of summer. Jade Presents introduces Sip & Sail — a brand-new event that pairs yacht rock vibes with a curated tasting experience!

The Black Jacket Symphony will perform a setlist packed with the smoothest yacht rock hits from Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, and more — all played with precision and style.

Pelican Lake Bass Fishing Tournament

For the third year in a row, we will be hosting a bass fishing tourney on Pelican Lake in Orr, MN in September. Same prizes, same good times, more memories created. If you missed it last year, now is a good time to reserve your resort stay for this coming fall tourney from Sept 1-30, 2025 and ensure your entry. Participants will have a chance to win prizes of up to $1000 in cash for the biggest bass. In addition to cash prizes for the two biggest bass, we will randomly select 5 winners to receive $100 cash for any bass caught over 16 inches.

Outdoors Survival Book Event

Join Elk River author Ben Sobieck for a fun outdoor survival event, perfect for all ages. Drop in any time between noon and 2 pm to hear about survival tips, take a survival quiz, and get a FREE survival whistle. Ben is the author of "Outdoor Survival: A Guide to Staying Safe Outside," from Minnesota publisher AdventureKEEN. He's a former editor of the award-winning preparedness magazine "Living Ready," and has edited many bestselling survival books.

Memory, Momentum, and Meaning: A Personal Reflection on Fifty Years in Dance

Memory, Momentum, and Meaning: A Personal Reflection on Fifty Years in Dance brings together five dynamic works by dance maker Ray Terrill, performed by Ray Terrill Dance Group. Spanning five decades, the concert reflects a choreographic voice shaped by curiosity, precision and an openness to discovery. Audiences will experience a memorable evening of dance—at times lyrical, at times unflinching—that celebrates Terrill’s artistic journey. Tickets: https://www.minnesotadanceconsort.org/tickets