This merry band of “genre-bending eclectics” (Jazz 88) has been entertaining sold-out houses at the Dakota since 2000. The George Maurer Group takes the stage by storm with their irreverent style and sly musical humor. Here, they will bring you an evening filled with witty stage banter, clever musicianship, and surprising twists on holiday classics.
“Dress smart, act casual, look like you know what you are doing, and wait for somebody to count to four.” That’s the George Maurer Group’s motto, and it fits. The George Maurer Group mixes just the right proportions of refinement and relatability as they play straight-ahead jazz with their trademark lighthearted flair. Their music adds a note of elegance – and a nice dash of energy – to any event, and their repertoire of swinging classics by jazz legends packs the dance floor set after set.
Step into the world of fresh herbs and flavorful creations during this hands-on, garden-inspired program! Begin your experience with a guided tour through the lush herb garden at the historic farm, where you’ll explore how culinary and medicinal herbs are grown and harvested.
This high-impact community event that combines the power of gaming with a mission for social good — the “Gaming Tournament for Good”, hosted by the Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative (DYGI), taking place on August 16, 2025, from 4–8 PM at PAR 365. This dynamic esports tournament is not just about fun and competition — it’s part of a statewide initiative to raise $100,000 toward a mobile tech/gaming vehicle that will bring digital equity and opportunity to rural and Indigenous communities.
Honoring the 50th anniversary, this story centers on the mysterious sinking of “The Fitz,” lost with all hands in a raging storm on Lake Superior, November 10, 1975. Kevin Kling, Prudence Johnson, Ruth MacKenzie and Claudia Schmidt head an all-star cast that revisits the final voyage of the Great Lakes ore freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald with GALES OF NOVEMBER, a touring concert adaptation of the critically acclaimed play TEN NOVEMBER.
TICKETS:
Regular single ticket price: $33
Youth (Under 18) and Full Time Students: $15
As the world has turned upside down, two-time McKnight Choreographer's Fellow Jinza Thayer is turning herself inside out. At the impressionable age of 6, Thayer emigrated from Tokyo, Japan to Brooklyn, NY—never to speak Japanese nor see her grandparents again. Thrown into a culture she did not understand, Thayer has since lived with a dual sense of identity: internally Japanese (like her mom) and externally a funky, who-knows-what Brooklynite.
Join the Saint Paul-Nagasaki Sister City Committee in celebration of 70 years of the sister city partnership and in commemoration of 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. The Mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, is leading a delegation that includes 16 junior high students, city council members, and others. They will reflect on the last eighty years, mindful of the devastation of the atomic bombs, and the importance of peace.
The Midwest Ski Otters present a themed water ski show Sunday evenings all Summer long. The Opening Show starts at 6:00pm. The Theme Show starts around 6:40pm and lasts approximately an hour. Free to the public. DONATIONS ACCEPTED! Bring your family & friends and join us for a FREE water ski show featuring pyramids, jump, barefoot & more! Limited bleacher seating available or bring lawn chairs/blankets and sit along the shoreline. Concessions available for purchase
Beginners, intermediates and everyone in between looking for a fun way to explore your passion for skateboarding, rollerblading and more... don'y miss the Pop Up Skate Park hosted by 3rd Lair during our Summer Market on July 19!
12:00–5:00 PM - Free open skate
1:00–4:00 PM - Free skateboarding lessons
5:00 PM - Best Trick Contest: “Cash for Tricks”
6:00–8:00 PM - Open skate continues
Plus, A Little Too Short to be Storm Troopers present “Do a Kickflip” featuring covers from the Tony Hawk pro skater video game from 6-8PM!
Step into the shoes of an inmate at Folsom Prison in 1968 and participate in the electrifying Johnny Cash show. Feel the palpable tension as the watchful Warden and his guards keep a vigilant eye, while Johnny Cash, June Carter, and the Statler Brothers ignite the stage with their timeless music. Be part of the historic performance!
