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| Hairspray |
Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Start Date: August 5, 2011
End Date: May 26, 2012
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It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power and the help of a crazy cast of characters MORE INFORMATION 
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| Diana: A Celebration |
Location: Mall of America
Start Date: February 4, 2012
End Date: June 10, 2012
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An award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. Direct from England, experience nine galleries with over 150 objects including Diana’s royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, family heirlooms, personal mementos, priceless jewels and rare home movies. MORE INFORMATION
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| Real Pirates |
Location: Science Museum of Minnesota
Start Date: February 18, 2012
End Date: September 3, 2012
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Hollywood's glamorous and adventure-packed portrayal of pirates has captured our imaginations for generations. But what was life on the high seas really like during the Golden Age of Piracy? You'll find out on February 18, 2012, when Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship opens at the Science Museum of Minnesota. MORE INFORMATION
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| The Art of Music |
Location: Maple Grove Arts Center
Start Date: April 1, 2012
End Date: May 31, 2012
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FREE- Join the Maple Grove Arts Center for a celebrating music - with the remarkable art of seven local artists whose inspiring work portrays or is influenced by music. MORE INFORMATION
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| Exhibit: U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights |
Location: Minnesota History Center
Start Date: April 3, 2012
End Date: July 4, 2012
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View the first official printing of the U.S. Constitution dated 1787 and the House version of what would become the Bill of Rights, dated 1789. These two rare documents will be on display, alongside the original editions of the two State of Minnesota Constitutions. On view through July 4, 2012. This exhibit is included with History Center admission. MORE INFORMATION
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| Time Stands Still |
Location: Guthrie Theater
Start Date: April 7, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Donald Margulies comes a moving and often hilarious story of relationships, mid-life crisis and the ties of friendship. MORE INFORMATION
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| Mark Twain's Mississippi |
Location: Padelford Riverboats
Start Date: April 11, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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A New Musical based on Mark Twain's Classic Book, "Life on the Mississippi" MORE INFORMATION
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| Pippi Longstockings |
Location: Children's Theatre Company
Start Date: April 24, 2012
End Date: June 10, 2012
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Bending iron bars as easily as she bends rules, Pippi Longstockings rallies friends Tommy and Annika into tormenting civilized adults and teaching less-civilized ones a lesson or two. Uproarious and glorious, it’s a musical production is filled with joy, rabblerousing and adventure. MORE INFORMATION
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| Summer Flower Show |
Location: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Start Date: April 28, 2012
End Date: September 30, 2012
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FREE- The Summer Flower Show displays the greatest plant diversity of any of the Sunken Garden Flower Shows, as well as the longest season. Roses, Statice, Geraniums, Oriental Lilies, Heliotrope, Kangaroo Paws, Petunias and Caladiums are some of the floral features, representing a rainbow of colors, bloom sequence, form and fragrance. MORE INFORMATION
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| Minneapolis Farmers Market |
Location: Minneapolis Farmers Market
Start Date: April 28, 2012 7:00 am
End Date: November 10, 2012 1:00 pm
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Calling all local food lovers/buyers - the Minneapolis Farmers Market is open for the season! MORE INFORMATION
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| Are You Now or Have You Ever Been ... |
Location: Guthrie Theater
Start Date: May 4, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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The year is 1953 in the Harlem apartment of Negro writer Langston Hughes. Unable to sleep he gets up and begins to write a poem, but finds his living space somehow inhabited by his readers. Exposed, guilt-ridden and fearful of the coming day he confesses how he intends to answer McCarthy's accusations on being a communist. MORE INFORMATION
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| The Addams Family |
Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Start Date: May 8, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. MORE INFORMATION
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| The War Within/All's Fair |
Location: Southern Theater
Start Date: May 10, 2012
End Date: May 27, 2012
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THE WAR WITHIN/ALL'S FAIR is a theatrical mayhem inspired by "war"- not the war we typically think of, far away in another country, but the war within ourselves, the everyday wars we all battle, all the little wars we create or find around and in between us. MORE INFORMATION
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| The Amen Corner |
Location: Guthrie Theater
Start Date: May 11, 2012
End Date: June 17, 2012
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As the pastor of her church, Sister Margaret Alexander has devoted her life to the Lord and given up on earthly love. However, when her son's search for his father uncovers a secret from her past, Sister Margaret faces a reckoning. Featuring gospel music by Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, The Amen Corner questions the price of salvation. MORE INFORMATION
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| Saint Paul Saints vs. Gary Southshore RailCats |
Location: Midway Stadium
Start Date: May 17, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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Cheer on the Saint Paul Saints as they take on the Gary Southshore Railcats at Midway Stadium! MORE INFORMATION
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| Art On A Line |
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Start Date: May 18, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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FREE- The 10th annual original art show and sale will feature over 2,500 pieces of original art at a variety of prices. MORE INFORMATION
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| Major Appliance Liquidation Event |
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Start Date: May 18, 2012 11:00 am
End Date: June 3, 2012 7:00 pm
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FREE- Thousands of appliances by major manufacturers. Refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, wall ovens, cook tops, wine coolers, microwaves and more. MORE INFORMATION
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| St. Paul Women’s Expo Shopping Event & Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo |
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Start Date: May 19, 2012
End Date: May 20, 2012
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The ideal show for paper crafting enthusiasts! Over 35 vendors from around the country under one roof specializing in the art of rubber-stamping and scrapbooking. Free demonstrations, make & take projects and more. This show will also feature the St. Paul Women's Expo Shopping Event. Enjoy savvy shopping, beauty tips, cool jewelry, women's accessories, health screenings and a weekend filled with fun. MORE INFORMATION
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| MN Comic Book Association’s Springcon |
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Start Date: May 19, 2012 10:00 am
End Date: May 20, 2012 5:00 pm
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An old-fashioned, family friendly comic book convention! Featuring a virtual galaxy of comic book creators and dealers from all over the USA. Something for everyone and everyone is welcome! MORE INFORMATION
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| First Fifty Auto Parts Sale & Swap Meet |
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Start Date: May 20, 2012 7:00 am
End Date: May 20, 2012 3:00 pm
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The First Fifty Auto Parts Sale and Swap Meet features all types of cars including, antique, collector, street rods, customs, muscle cars, imports, tuners, trucks and specialty interest vehicles. MORE INFORMATION
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| 2012 Minnesota AIDS Walk |
Location: Minnehaha Park
Start Date: May 20, 2012 7:30 am
End Date: May 20, 2012 3:00 pm
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On Sunday, May 20, please head on over to Minnehaha Park for the 25th Year of the Minnesota AIDS Walk. Donations to the AIDS Walk help the Minnesota AIDS Project prevent new HIV infections and keep people living with HIV healthy. MORE INFORMATION
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| Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 20, 2012 11:30 am
End Date: May 20, 2012 2:30 am
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Cheer on the 2011 World Champion Minnesota Lynx as they take on the Phoenix Mercury at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION
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| ART-A-WHIRL |
Location: Various Minneapolis Locations
Start Date: May 20, 2012 12:00 pm
End Date: May 20, 2012 5:00 pm
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Art-A-Whirl, presented by Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), is one of the largest open studio tours in the country. During Art-A-Whirl, private artist studios and galleries are open to the public, creating a unique atmosphere to connect with artists and purchase original artwork. MORE INFORMATION
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| Lyn Lake Street Festival |
Location: Various Minneapolis Locations
Start Date: May 20, 2012 12:00 pm
End Date: May 20, 2012 7:00 pm
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FREE- It’s time to celebrate spring (or will it be summer) with biking, music, artists, craft persons, art cars and businesses welcoming each other in Lyn Lake style. It’ll be the 4th year for the rebirth of a Lyn Lake tradition. MORE INFORMATION
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| TU Dance |
Location: Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts
Start Date: May 20, 2012 2:00 pm
End Date: May 20, 2012 3:30 pm
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Founded in 2004 by Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands, TU Dance has become Twin Cities favorite, featuring Uri's signature choreography, which reaches across modern, ballet, and traditional dance forms. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: The Fairlanes |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 20, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 20, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Fairlanes will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: 7 Cats Swing Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 21, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 21, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The 7 Cats Swing Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Open Mic Night |
Location: Acme Comedy Club
Start Date: May 21, 2012 7:30 pm
End Date: May 21, 2012 10:00 pm
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Acme's "Caught In The Act" Open Mic Night has become an industry legend! MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: The Dirty Shorts Brass Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 22, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 22, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Dirty Shorts Brass Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Nickelback |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 23, 2012 6:00 pm
End Date: May 23, 2012 9:00 pm
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Nickelback, one of the biggest rock bands of the past decade known for their extraordinary live performances, have announced their first North American arena tour in two years. Special guests Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days join them on May 23rd at Target Center! MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Earthtones Women's Chorus |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 23, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 23, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Earthtones Women's Chorus will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Nicollet Mall Farmers Market |
Location: Nicollet Mall
Start Date: May 24, 2012 6:00 am
End Date: May 24, 2012 6:00 pm
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If you live or work downtown, or just enjoy visiting the heart of the city, our Nicollet Mall Market is the one for you. They’re a popular midday destination for busy downtown professionals looking for a quick lunch or fresh produce to bring home after work. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: The Wilcox-Hildreth Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 24, 2012 12:30 pm
End Date: May 24, 2012 2:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Wilcox-Hildreth Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Northland Inn Open House |
Location: Northland Inn
Start Date: May 24, 2012 4:00 pm
End Date: May 24, 2012 6:00 pm
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FREE- Northland Inn is now conducting weekly Open Houses so the public can see its major renovation project come together. MORE INFORMATION
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| Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 24, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 24, 2012 10:00 pm
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Cheer on the 2011 World Champion Minnesota Lynx as they take on the Los Angeles Sparks at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Northeast Community Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 24, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 24, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Northeast Community Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Hun Yuckers |
Location: Lookout Bar and Grill
Start Date: May 24, 2012 9:00 pm
End Date: May 24, 2012 11:00 pm
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The Lookout features live bands every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from the Twin Cities area. There is never a cover charge at The Lookout! MORE INFORMATION
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| Twins vs Tigers Series |
Location: Target Field
Start Date: May 25, 2012
End Date: May 27, 2012
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Cheer on the Twins during their series against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field! MORE INFORMATION
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| Saint Paul Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers |
Location: Midway Stadium
Start Date: May 25, 2012
End Date: May 27, 2012
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Cheer on the Saint Pauls Saints as they take on the Sioux City Explorers at Midway Stadium! MORE INFORMATION
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| The Hollow |
Location: Theatre in the Round
Start Date: May 25, 2012
End Date: June 24, 2012
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When Lord and Lady Angkatell host a reunion at their country estate, the hostess mischievously invites Dr. John Cristow, a notorious womanizer, and his wife Gerda. The unexpected appearance of movie star Veronica Craye, his ex-mistress, gives the evening an interesting turn -- as does the murder of the good doctor. Enter the local inspector, who must deduce his way through the thicket of motives, secret love triangles, surprise twists, and the usual suspects of a fun Agatha Christie thriller. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Sorry for Party Rocking Tour Featuring LMFAO |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 25, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 25, 2012 10:00 pm
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They shared the stage with Madonna at the Bridgestone Super Bowl halftime show, now LMFAO is ready to take their party rock anthems on the road as Redfoo and Cherrytree Present: Sorry for Party Rocking Tour Featuring LMFAO and the Party Rock Crew and Special Guests Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simmons and Natalia Kills. They arrive at Target Center on May 25! MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Electric Almighty |
Location: Lookout Bar and Grill
Start Date: May 25, 2012 9:00 pm
End Date: May 25, 2012 11:00 pm
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The Lookout features live bands every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from the Twin Cities area. There is never a cover charge at The Lookout! MORE INFORMATION
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| Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 26, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 26, 2012 10:00 pm
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Cheer on the 2011 World Champion Minnesota Lynx as they take on the Seattle Storm at the Target Center! MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Avicii |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 26, 2012 8:00 pm
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Grammy-nominated DJ and producer AVICII is ready to bring his club anthems on the road with the AVICII - LE7ELS tour. In what is sure to be the biggest dance party of the summer, AVICII will be playing a set with his smash hits in a can’t-miss night out. After selling out headlining shows around the world, AVICII is set to become the first electronic artist to headline an all arena tour of North America. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Urban Myth |
Location: Lookout Bar and Grill
Start Date: May 26, 2012 9:00 pm
End Date: May 26, 2012 11:00 pm
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The Lookout features live bands every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from the Twin Cities area. There is never a cover charge at The Lookout! MORE INFORMATION
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| Classic Car Show |
Location: Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
Start Date: May 27, 2012 1:00 pm
End Date: May 27, 2012 4:00 pm
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FREE- Dozens of antique and classic cars line Queen Avenue. Past events have attracted historic fire trucks, rare and unusual sports cars, and one-of-a-kind customs. Stroll through automotive history, meet the owners, ask questions and talk shop. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Good Timin' |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 27, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 27, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! Good Timin' will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Twins vs Athletics |
Location: Target Field
Start Date: May 28, 2012
End Date: May 30, 2012
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Cheer on the Twins during their series against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field! MORE INFORMATION
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| Flint Hills 2012 International Children's Festival |
Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Start Date: May 28, 2012
End Date: June 3, 2012
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Inside Ordway, performing artists from around the world take to the stage for two full days of shows for only $5 a person! During the Family Weekend, downtown Saint Paul comes alive! The parks around Ordway Center fill with free arts activities, arts exhibitions, and, of course, performances! Ordway proudly presents a startling array of Minnesota favorites on the Festival’s two stages, Target Alley and the World Stage, and walking around the parks... all for free. MORE INFORMATION
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| Memorial Day Memorial Service |
Location: Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
Start Date: May 28, 2012 9:00 am
End Date: May 28, 2012 8:30 pm
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Beautiful Lakewood Cemetery is the perfect setting to honor our nation’s veterans. There’s a special memorial service along with tours and educational programs throughout the afternoon. Ride the streetcar to right to the Lake Calhoun gate, open for this special event only. Stay as long as you like before catching the trolley back to Linden Hills. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Roseville Community Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 28, 2012 3:00 pm
End Date: May 28, 2012 4:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Roseville Community Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Capital City Wind Ensemble |
Location: Mears Park
Start Date: May 29, 2012 12:00 pm
End Date: May 29, 2012 1:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Capital City Wind Ensemble will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Roseville Big Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 29, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 29, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Roseville Big Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Summer Gamelan and Dance Ensemble |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 30, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 30, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Summer Gamelan and Dance Ensemble will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Joyce Meyer Conference 2012 |
Location: Target Center
Start Date: May 31, 2012
End Date: June 2, 2012
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FREE- Each session is unique and will include a powerful message from Joyce as well as worship with Matt Redman and Christy Nockels. MORE INFORMATION
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| Nicollet Mall Farmers Market |
Location: Nicollet Mall
Start Date: May 31, 2012 6:00 am
End Date: May 31, 2012 6:00 pm
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If you live or work downtown, or just enjoy visiting the heart of the city, our Nicollet Mall Market is the one for you. They’re a popular midday destination for busy downtown professionals looking for a quick lunch or fresh produce to bring home after work. MORE INFORMATION
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| Northland Inn Open House |
Location: Northland Inn
Start Date: May 31, 2012 4:00 pm
End Date: May 30, 2012 6:00 pm
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FREE- Northland Inn is now conducting weekly Open Houses so the public can see its major renovation project come together. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: Minneapolis Police Band |
Location: Como Park Lakeside Pavilion
Start Date: May 31, 2012 7:00 pm
End Date: May 31, 2012 8:00 pm
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FREE- Enjoy music outside in Saint Paul this summer during the 2012 Music in the Park program! The Minneapolis Police Band will be performing. MORE INFORMATION
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| Concert: The Hell Country Truckers |
Location: Lookout Bar and Grill
Start Date: May 31, 2012 9:00 pm
End Date: May 31, 2012 11:00 pm
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The Lookout features live bands every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from the Twin Cities area. There is never a cover charge at The Lookout! MORE INFORMATION
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