Looney Lutherans
→ The Maplewood Area Historical Society will present this family-friendly improvisational variety show, featuring three wacky gals, promoting their new (fictional) cookbook with music, comedy and audience interaction. Chef Mickey Michlitsch will offer Minnesota comfort foods in a pre-show picnic. Guests will be encouraged to browse the grounds before stepping into the barn to see the 75-minute show, cooked up by one of the writers from the Church Basement Ladies musicals. When: July 14–16, 21–23
Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, Maplewood
Cost: $15–$40
Info: maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org
July 4
July 8–16
Red, White and Boom
Raspberry Festival
→ Celebrate Independence Day on the downtown Minneapolis riverfront with morning races, live music, food, family-friendly activities and a grand finale of fireworks at 10 p.m.
→ Going on its 83rd year, this nineday event kicks off with a first-ever Running of the Bulls race on July 8. Family Day on July 15 includes an arts and crafts fair, a soapbox derby, Big Wheel races, kids’ activities and fireworks. On July 16, see the Grande Day Parade at 1 p.m. on Mainstreet.
When: July 4 Where: Minneapolis Cost: FREE Info: mplsredwhiteboom.com
July 6–9
Hamel Rodeo → Watch professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls compete in this 37th-annual event. When: July 6–9 with a special family matinee at 1 p.m. July 8 Where: Corcoran Lions Park, west of Maple Grove Cost: $9–$18; family Day (July 8) matinee tickets are $10. Info: hamelrodeo.org
July 6–Oct. 22
Heartsongs → This tribute to “the legendary ladies of country music” — from the theater company behind the Church Basement Ladies — features jukebox songs of love, heartbreak, family and faith, celebrating the power and resilience of women. When: July 6–Oct. 22 Where: Plymouth Playhouse Cost: $29 Info: plymouthplayhouse.com
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When: July 8–16 Where: Hopkins Cost: Most events are FREE. Info: raspberrycapital.com
July 11–15
Rondo Days → Celebrate the best and brightest of Minnesota’s African-American histories, achievements and culture with live music, a senior dinner, 5K walk/run, grand parade, family-friendly festival (July 15) and more. When: July 11–15 Where: Venues throughout St. Paul Cost: FREE Info: rondoavenueinc.org
Photo by Tammy Brice Photography
July
Can’t-Miss Calendar