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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: May 29 ~ 31, 2026 Edition

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (May 29, 2026) The Twin Cities head into the final weekend of May with a calendar packed with family festivals, major concerts, theater productions, food events, community celebrations, outdoor activities, comedy, sports, art exhibitions, and nightlife stretching from downtown Minneapolis and Lowertown St. Paul to Bloomington, Plymouth, Apple Valley, Shakopee, and communities throughout the metro.

This weekend marks several significant seasonal milestones. Downtown Saint Paul officially unveils its new Riverwalk along the Mississippi River. The Flint Hills Family Festival returns to the Ordway with one of the state's premier family arts celebrations. GrillFest transforms CHS Field into a gathering place for food lovers. Riverdance celebrates its 30th anniversary at the State Theatre. Families can choose from TurtleFest, the Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship, the Minnesota Zoo, Children's Theatre Company's The Wizard of Oz, and dozens of outdoor attractions throughout the metro.

Music fans have no shortage of options. Brit Floyd brings a large-scale Pink Floyd tribute production to Allianz Field. Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper returns to the Dakota. First Avenue hosts The Black Angels and L.A. Witch. The Turf Club welcomes Joshua Ray Walker. The Varsity Theater features Hemlocke Springs and Between the Buried and Me. Comedy audiences can catch Bobby Lee at the Orpheum Theatre.

For residents and visitors alike, this weekend offers a strong reminder of why the Twin Cities remain one of the Midwest's most active cultural and entertainment destinations.

Here is MinneapoliMedia's expanded guide to some of the major entertainment, cultural, family, sports, nightlife, and visitor-friendly events happening across the Twin Cities this weekend.

Major Weekend Highlights

Flint Hills Family Festival 2026

Venue: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Rice Park and Landmark Plaza
Address: 345 Washington St., Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-224-4222
Dates: Friday, May 29, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Website/Tickets: Ordway.org
Best for: Families, children, performing arts lovers
One of the Twin Cities’ signature family arts weekends, with performances, outdoor activities and family-centered programming in downtown Saint Paul.

Downtown Riverwalk Inauguration

Venue: Kellogg Mall Park
Address: Kellogg Mall Park, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 612-868-7541
Date: Saturday, May 30
Website: saintpaulparksconservancy.org
Best for: Outdoor visitors, families, civic life, downtown Saint Paul
Saint Paul celebrates the opening of its new Downtown Riverwalk, with riverfront activities, walking opportunities and public programming.

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

Venue: State Theatre
Address: 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-339-7007
Dates: May 29–31
Website/Tickets: HennepinArts.org, Ticketmaster, AXS
Best for: Dance, theater, families, visitors
The 30th anniversary production brings new choreography, costumes, lighting, projections and motion graphics to the classic Irish dance phenomenon.

GrillFest

Venue: CHS Field
Address: 360 N. Broadway St., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-644-3517
Dates: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31
Website/Tickets: MinnesotaMonthly.com; CHSField.com
Best for: Food lovers, grilling, beverages, summer kickoff
Minnesota Monthly’s major food and grilling event returns to CHS Field for a weekend of tastings, beverages and outdoor food culture.

Theater, Dance and Performing Arts

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Children’s Theatre Company, UnitedHealth Group Stage
Address: 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Dates: Running April 21 through June 14; weekend performances include May 29–31
Tickets: Listed at $69 to $129 on the CTC performance page
Website: childrenstheatre.org
Best for: Families, children, musical theater
Weekend performances include Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m.

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

Venue: Guthrie Theater
Address: 818 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Dates: May 28 through June 21
Website/Tickets: guthrietheater.org
Best for: Theater audiences, literary drama, families with older children
Meet Minneapolis lists the Guthrie production as underway for the weekend.

In Full Bloom! from St. Paul Ballet

Venue: St. Paul Ballet
Address: 2004 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-690-6700
Dates: May 29 and May 30
Website/Tickets: spballet.org
Best for: Dance audiences, ballet, local arts supporters
A weekend ballet program from St. Paul Ballet in the Highland Park area.

Live Music, Concerts and Nightlife

Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Venue: Allianz Field
Address: 400 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN 55104
Date: Friday, May 29
Website/Tickets: allianzfield.com
Best for: Pink Floyd fans, arena-scale rock tribute
Visit Saint Paul lists Brit Floyd at Allianz Field for Friday night.

The Black Angels

Venue: First Avenue
Address: 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Date: Friday, May 29, 8 p.m.
Website/Tickets: first-avenue.com; AXS
Best for: Rock, psych rock, nightlife
First Avenue and AXS list The Black Angels for Friday night.

Robert Glasper OG Acoustic Piano Trio

Venue: Dakota
Address: 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Date: Friday, May 29; listed performances include 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Website/Tickets: dakotacooks.com; AXS
Best for: Jazz, R&B, piano, serious music listeners
Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper closes out a Dakota run with acoustic trio performances.

Minnesota Orchestra: Hindoyan and Rieppel

Venue: Orchestra Hall
Address: 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Date: Friday, May 29, 8 p.m.
Website/Tickets: minnesotaorchestra.org
Best for: Classical music, orchestral audiences
Minnesota Orchestra lists concerts on May 28 and 29, with program notes for Hindoyan and Rieppel.

Joshua Ray Walker

Venue: Turf Club
Address: 1601 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55104
Date: Friday, May 29, 8 p.m.
Website/Tickets: first-avenue.com
Best for: Americana, country, singer-songwriter audiences
Listed among Friday night Twin Cities concerts.

Hemlocke Springs

Venue: Varsity Theater
Address: 1308 SE 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Date: Friday, May 29, 8 p.m.
Website/Tickets: varsitytheater.com; Ticketmaster
Best for: Indie pop, college-area nightlife
Listed on Minneapolis event and ticket calendars for Friday night.

Between the Buried and Me

Venue: Varsity Theater
Address: 1308 SE 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Date: Saturday, May 30, listed at 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. depending on ticket source
Website/Tickets: Ticketmaster; Varsity Theater
Best for: Progressive metal, heavy music fans
Ticketmaster lists the show as part of The Blue Nowhere U.S. Tour.

Amelia Day

Venue: 7th St Entry
Address: 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Date: Saturday, May 30, 7:30 p.m.
Website/Tickets: first-avenue.com
Best for: Singer-songwriter, indie audiences
Listed for Saturday night at First Avenue’s 7th St Entry.

Trio Zenia

Venue: MetroNOME Brewery
Address: 385 Broadway St., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Date: Friday, May 29
Website: metronomebrewery.com
Best for: Local live music, casual night out
Visit Saint Paul lists Trio Zenia at MetroNOME Brewery.

32nd Street Jazz: Miles Cinematic Universe, a Tribute to Miles Davis

Venue: MetroNOME Brewery
Address: 385 Broadway St., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Date: Saturday, May 30
Website: metronomebrewery.com
Best for: Jazz audiences, casual brewery music
A Saturday jazz tribute event listed by Visit Saint Paul.

Comedy

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026

Venue: Orpheum Theatre
Address: 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Date: Friday, May 29, 7 p.m.
Website/Tickets: HennepinArts.org; Ticketmaster
Best for: Comedy audiences
Ticketing calendars list Bobby Lee at the Orpheum on Friday night.

Mike Lester with Lily Meyer

Venue: Laugh Camp Comedy Club at Camp Bar
Address: 490 N. Robert St., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 866-687-8525
Dates: Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m.
Website/Tickets: camp-bar.net
Best for: Stand-up comedy, downtown Saint Paul nightlife
Visit Saint Paul lists both Friday and Saturday performances.

Mike Goodwin

Venue: Parkway Theater
Address: 4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417
Date: Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m.
Website/Tickets: theparkwaytheater.com
Best for: Comedy, neighborhood theater audiences
Listed on Twin Cities event calendars for Saturday night.

Festivals, Community Events and Family Activities

WaterFest

Venue: Lake Phalen Park
Address: 1530 Phalen Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55106
Date: Saturday, May 30
Website: rwmwd.org
Best for: Families, environmental education, outdoor learning
Kids Out and About lists WaterFest 2026 for Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free family activities focused on clean water, wildlife and conservation.

TurtleFest

Venue: French Regional Park
Address: 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441
Date: Sunday, May 31
Website: threeriversparks.org
Best for: Families, nature lovers, children
A family-friendly nature event focused on turtles and local wildlife.

Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship

Venue: Mall of America
Address: 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 952-883-8800
Date: Weekend event
Website: mallofamerica.com
Best for: Families, youth, novelty competition
A regional yo-yo competition with demonstrations and competitive divisions.

Crow Picnic

Location: Minneapolis, event location should be verified through organizer listing
Date: Weekend event
Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, quirky community events, families
Axios lists the inaugural Crow Picnic as one of the weekend’s distinctive Minneapolis events, with crow-themed activities and gathering space for urban wildlife enthusiasts.

2nd Annual Downtown Block Party

Venue: Mears Park
Address: 221 5th St. E., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 612-599-9255
Date: Friday, May 29
Website: downtownstpaul.com
Best for: Downtown workers, families, community gathering
A Lowertown block party listed on the Visit Saint Paul weekend calendar.

Waite Park Carnival

Venue: Waite Park
Address: Minneapolis, MN
Date: Friday, May 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
Website: minneapolisparks.org
Best for: Families, neighborhood activities
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board lists Waite Park Carnival for Friday evening.

Bike Help Days

Venue: Minneapolis park system event
Date: Friday, May 29, 4 to 8 p.m.
Website: minneapolisparks.org
Best for: Cyclists, families, practical community help
MPRB lists Bike Help Days as a free bike maintenance and tips event.

Bde Maka Ska Gathering of Canoes

Venue: Bde Maka Ska
Address: Minneapolis, MN
Date: Friday, May 29, listed at 9 a.m.
Website: minneapolisparks.org
Best for: Outdoor culture, water, community gathering
Listed by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board for May 29.

Salsa at Bde Maka Ska Pavilion

Venue: Bde Maka Ska Pavilion
Address: 3000 E. Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Date: Weekend event
Best for: Dance, salsa, bachata, social nightlife
Axios lists a salsa gathering at Bde Maka Ska Pavilion with bachata and timba music, no partner required.

Food, Drink and Tours

Burgertopia

Venue: Modist Brewing Co.
Address: 505 N. 3rd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-454-0258
Date: Sunday, May 31
Website: modistbrewing.com
Best for: Burger lovers, local food, craft beer
A Sunday burger event featuring local chefs and all-you-can-eat burger offerings, with proceeds supporting a charitable cause.

Cathedral Hill Walking Food Tour

Starting Venue: The Gnome Craft Pub
Address: 498 Selby Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 612-750-9898
Date: Friday, May 29
Website: tastetwincities.com
Best for: Food visitors, walking tours, Cathedral Hill
A recurring Friday walking food tour in Saint Paul’s Cathedral Hill area.

The Art of Taste: Taste of España

Venue: The Saint Paul Hotel
Address: 350 Market St., Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-228-3886
Date: Friday, May 29
Website: saintpaulhotel.com
Best for: Food and wine, date night, downtown Saint Paul
A culinary event listed at The Saint Paul Hotel.

Date Night: Pasta Perfection

Venue: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Address: 877 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55105
Date: Saturday, May 30
Website: cooksofcrocushill.com
Best for: Couples, cooking classes, food lovers
A hands-on Saturday cooking event on Grand Avenue.

Summit Brewery Tour

Venue: Summit Brewing
Address: 910 Montreal Circle, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-265-7800
Date: Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Website: summitbrewing.com / signupgenius listing
Best for: Beer lovers, visitors, casual tours
Visit Saint Paul lists Summit tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Historic Brewery Tours

Venue: Saint Paul Brewing
Address: 688 Minnehaha Ave. E., Saint Paul, MN 55106
Phone: 651-698-1945
Date: Sunday, May 31
Website: exploretock.com
Best for: Beer history, tours, East Side Saint Paul
A recurring Sunday brewery tour listed by Visit Saint Paul.

Minneapolis Farmers Market

Venue: Minneapolis Farmers Market
Address: 312 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN
Dates: Friday, May 29, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, May 30, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Website: mplsfarmersmarket.com
Best for: Produce, flowers, local vendors, morning visitors
Twin Cities Family lists the market for both Friday and Saturday.

Museums, Galleries and Exhibitions

Queering Indigeneity Art Exhibition

Venue: Minnesota Museum of American Art
Address: 350 Robert St. N., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 612-990-6962
Dates: May 29 through Aug. 16; museum hours Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: mmaa.org
Best for: Visual art, Indigenous art, museum audiences
A major exhibition listed by Visit Saint Paul.

Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love

Venue: Walker Art Center
Address: 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-375-7600
Dates: May 28 through Aug. 23
Website: walkerart.org
Best for: Contemporary art, museum visitors
Meet Minneapolis lists the exhibition as underway during the weekend.

Skyline Mini Golf

Venue: Walker Art Center
Address: 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Dates: May 28 through Oct. 4
Website: walkerart.org
Best for: Families, date outings, outdoor art
Artist-designed rooftop mini golf returns for the summer season.

Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest

Venue: Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Address: 2213 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
Dates: May 22 through July 22; reception Saturday, May 30, 1 to 3 p.m.
Website: mnglassart.org
Best for: Visual art, glass art, local makers
Meet Minneapolis lists the exhibition and Saturday reception.

Artist Meet and Greet: Cole Redhorse Taylor

Venue: Minnesota History Center
Address: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102
Date: Saturday, May 30
Website: mnhs.org
Best for: Art, history, cultural programming
Listed as a Saturday program at the Minnesota History Center.

Sports and Racing

Canterbury Park Live Racing

Venue: Canterbury Park
Address: 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-445-7223
Date: Saturday, May 30, listed at 5 p.m.
Website/Tickets: canterburypark.com
Best for: Horse racing, families, date night, outdoor sports
Event calendars list Canterbury Park live racing for Saturday.

TC Gemini

Venue: TCO Stadium at Viking Lakes
Address: 2645 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN 55121
Date: Saturday, May 30, 5 p.m.
Best for: Soccer/sports audiences
Listed on Minneapolis-area event calendars for Saturday.

Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky

Venue: Away game, Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Date: Friday, May 29, 6:30 p.m.
TV: ION, according to Lynx broadcast schedule
Website: lynx.wnba.com
Note: Not a local in-person Twin Cities event, but relevant for sports viewing and bars.

Minnesota Twins at Pittsburgh Pirates

Venue: Away series
Dates: Friday, May 29; Saturday, May 30; Sunday, May 31
Website: mlb.com/twins
Note: Not a local in-person Twin Cities event, but relevant for local sports viewing.

Visitor Intelligence

Downtown Minneapolis will experience heavier traffic around Hennepin Avenue due to Riverdance, Bobby Lee, First Avenue concerts, and weekend theater activity.

Saint Paul visitors should anticipate increased activity around Lowertown because of GrillFest, the Riverwalk inauguration, Mears Park programming, and weekend tourism.

For families, the strongest daytime combinations include Flint Hills Family Festival and the Science Museum of Minnesota, The Wizard of Oz and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, TurtleFest and French Regional Park, or the Minnesota Zoo with nearby Apple Valley dining.

For date night, top pairings include Robert Glasper and downtown dining, Riverdance and Nicollet Mall restaurants, Brit Floyd and Lowertown Saint Paul nightlife, or Little Women followed by a walk along the Mississippi riverfront.

The Weekend Takeaway

The final weekend of May delivers one of the strongest entertainment calendars of the spring season. Families can spend entire days moving between festivals, theater, zoos, parks, and community events. Music fans have a deep lineup ranging from jazz and rock to Americana and classical performances. Food lovers can choose from GrillFest, Burgertopia, and neighborhood dining events. Visitors looking for outdoor experiences will find new reasons to explore Saint Paul's Riverwalk, regional parks, farmers markets, and the Mississippi riverfront.

The weekend reflects the Twin Cities at one of its best moments of the year as arts, culture, food, sports, entertainment, and community life come together across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding metro.

Event Links and Tickets

Flint Hills Family Festival / Ordway Center:
https://ordway.org

Downtown Riverwalk Inauguration:
https://saintpaulparksconservancy.org

Riverdance 30: The New Generation:
https://hennepinarts.org

Ticketmaster:
https://www.ticketmaster.com

AXS:
https://www.axs.com

GrillFest:
https://www.minnesotamonthly.com

CHS Field:
https://www.chsfield.com

Theater, Dance and Performing Arts

Children's Theatre Company / The Wizard of Oz:
https://childrenstheatre.org

Guthrie Theater / Little Women:
https://www.guthrietheater.org

St. Paul Ballet / In Full Bloom!:
https://spballet.org