Johnnie Brown Experience

If you love the full sound and quality of the R&B bands of the 70s, 80s, and 90s you will love The Johnnie Brown Experience. Johnnie Brown brings the excitement, musicianship, and lyrics all alive again. His raspy baritone voice and showmanship will take you back to the pinnacle of R&B music. During The Johnnie Brown Experience, you will hear songs from some of your favorite artists such as The O’Jays, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and many more. This is a musical experience you will never forget!

John Morgan - Ram Trucks Rodeo Friday Night After Party

Keep the energy alive after the Ram Trucks Rodeo with a powerhouse performance from country sensation, John Morgan! With his gritty melodies, songwriting, and guitar skills, he’s bringing a high-energy show packed with fan-favorite hits, including his breakout single “Friends Like That.” Don’t miss your chance to see this rising star light up the stage—grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and let’s close out the night country-style!

Joey Alexander

Joey has been widely regarded as one of the most highly skilled pianists and thoughtful improvisers in jazz. On his seventh album, 2023’s Continuance, Indonesia-born pianist, composer, and bandleader Joey Alexander has far surpassed his earlier incarnations. Here, he’s now comfortable in his new identity as a composer-pianist of fertile imagination and emotional depth.

GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show

Join us for the 67th Annual GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show – April 12 and 13, 2025. Presented by Brainerd International Raceway, this year’s show shifts into high gear at its new location: Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN!

Get ready for more horsepower than Canterbury Park has ever seen at Minnesota’s oldest indoor motorized extravaganza. Known as the unofficial kickoff to the car show season, this event is a must-see for enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves incredible rods, customs, and classics.

Great American Kites & Events Mega Flag Show

This year’s event will feature the awe-inspiring “Old Glory”, the world’s largest American flag kite, weighing nearly 600 lbs. Weather permitting, you’ll witness this colossal symbol of freedom soaring gracefully above the Minnesota landscape.

Giacomo Turra

Giacomo Turra is an Italian artist and poly-instrumentalist born in 1997. During the pandemic, Giacomo started posting videos on his social media pages. Then, he began collaborating with artists and influencers such as Charles Berthoud, Vincen Garcia and Blu DeTiger. He soon gained hundreds of thousands of followers from all over the world.

Family Affair The Wenso Ashby Reunion

“Wenso Ashby” Featuring Zsamé, after a decade have reunited in bringing their smooth sound to the main stage at The Hopkins Center for the Arts. A Wenso Ashby concert is an intimate and soulful affair, blending elements of contemporary jazz, neo-soul, and pop, with a focus on smooth melodies, intricate improvisation, and heartfelt vocals, often creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere for the audience, where the music feels both sophisticated and accessible.