Summer Guide

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer—with long weekends, festivals, concerts, and fireworks through Labor Day. The MSR has compiled a weekly list of fun activities for foodies, stargazers, art and music lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy over the summer.

The Last Dragon

June 1 – 7:00 p.m.

The Capri Theater - 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis

Be at The Capri to relive Berry Gordy’s 1985 martial arts fantasy, where a young New York City man (Taimak) tries to reach the final level of kung fu mastery, while fighting to overcome his evil foe (Julius Carry, III) and attempting to save a beautiful singer. Featuring the late Minneapolis Sound legend Vanity. Northside residents get in for free. Others can buy tickets at bit.ly/LastDragonScreening.

Tune into Summer with Walker|West

June 1 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Walker|West Music Academy | 650 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul

Tune in for a virtual reality tour of the future Walker|West Music Academy. Thanks to a partnerships that includes Wilder Foundation and Model Cities, Walker|West has secured a new home for its music learning community. Have some fun and explore the beautiful areas that will become Walker|West studios, practice rooms, and more. This is a free, in-person event for all ages. For more info, visit bit.ly/WalkerWestSummer.

Ain’t Misbehavin’

Through June 4

The Capri Theater - 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis

Under local legends Austene Van and Sanford Moore as director and music director respectively, “Ain’t Misbehavin’” brings the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s to life. Join five of the Twin Cities’ hottest vocalists on a journey through the timeless music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. For more info, visit stagenorthmpls.org.

Edina Art Fair

June 2 – 4

50th and France, Edina

Launched in 1966, the Edina Art Fair has been rated among the top 50 best art fairs in the nation by Sunshine Artist and ranked 1st in MN and 32nd out of the Top 100 Fine Art Fairs by the “Art Fair Source Book.” It was awarded Best Community Event by Edina Magazine in 2014 and 2017, received the Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Community Involvement in 2013, and voted best community event by Minnesota Monthly Magazine in 2016. For more info, visit www.50thandfrance.com/ art-fair.

Art in the Hollow

Train Days