St. Paul Peterson & the Mpls Funk All-Stars

St. Paul Peterson is bringing his funk all-stars to rock, playing all the hits from Prince, The Time, NPG, and more! Performed by some of the people that wrote, produced, and performed on the original tracks!

One of the best musicians to emerge from the Twin Cities, St. Paul appeared in Purple Rain as a teenage wunderkind, playing keys with The Time on hits like “Jungle Love” and “The Bird.” He was hand-picked by Prince himself to be the lead singer of The Family (best known for “Nothing Compares 2 U”) on Prince’s Paisley Park label.

Minnetonka Center for the Arts Spring Classes

Plant the Seeds of Your Artistic Side this Spring at Minnetonka Center for the Arts!

Painting, Ceramics, Jewelry, Fiber Arts, Sculpture and So Much More!

Minnetonka Center for the Arts Announces Spring 2025 Classes

WHAT: Minnetonka Center for the Arts Spring Classes

Minnesota Monthly's GrillFest

Minnesota Monthly‘s 14th annual GrillFest returns to CHS Field in St. Paul May 30 and 31, 2026! As Minnesota’s official kickoff to summer, GrillFest is a two-day celebration or grilling, sipping, sunshine, and bold flavor. Food lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, beverage experts, and summertime thrill seekers come together to taste, indulge, and enjoy the beginning of summer. From craft beer and fine wine to bold BBQ, gourmet burgers, and grill-friendly goods, this event celebrates everything summer.

The Food & Wine Experience

Raise your glass—Minnesota Monthly’s 31st Annual Food & Wine Experience, presented by J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, returns to its iconic downtown Minneapolis home at Target Field. Take in the spectacular skyline views while enjoying world-class wine and spirits, craft beer and gourmet fare. Discover new favorites, connect with fellow food lovers, and soak in the vibrant spirit of Minnesota’s culinary scene. It’s a three-day celebration of flavor, community, and the art of enjoying.

Midnight Mayhem: Leprechaun in the Hood

Saturday, March 1 at 10pm

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ABOUT THE FILM

The bloodthirsty Leprechaun returns to exact revenge on some bumbling rap artists who have unwittingly harnessed his magic to become superstars. Starring Warwick Davis and Ice-T.

ABOUT MIDNIGHT MAYHEM

Midnight Mayhem features films that play the best after dark. Presented in the fun community experience that they were always meant to be, hosted by Chaz Kangas with special surprises, giveaways, and more throughout the night.

Matt Andersen

The Big Bottle of Joy is about celebration – hard-won, overflowing, exuberant celebration. Matt Andersen’s latest long-player lives up to the grand title. Andersen finds reason to sustain this celebration of the life we share together everywhere. Here, he’s on the road, missing a lover; then, between the sheets in a southern Ontario motel room. The album is infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel.

Mankato Symphony Orchestra: The Emperor and Mozart

The Fairmont Opera House offers another choral masterpiece, Requiem in D Minor by Mozart, featuring the same fantastic soloists as last year, along with a specially selected chorus of singers from our community led by Choral Director Jon Hermanson. Pianist Clare Longendyke makes her MSO debut in the Emperor Piano Concerto to round off a spectacular pair of masterpieces. Join us on March 16th at 3pm to expierience these masterpieces performed by top local talent!

MacPhail Presents: Dakota Combo

Join us in celebration of the Dakota and MacPhail’s partnership in nurturing the next generation of great musicians! MacPhail’s elite Dakota Combo features some of the top high school talent in the state. Also, some of the extraordinary instructors that lead music education in the Twin Cities will perform.