![]() ![]() May 17-19: Artists will open their studio doors in funky old warehouses, galleries, homes and shops in Northeast Minneapolis for the 24th year. The parade begins at noon in South Minneapolis and travels on Bloomington Avenue. For more information or to donate time or money, got to. But In the Heart of the Beast, the organization behind the huge puppets, thumping drums and spirited dancing at the event, says it needs help raising money for the festivities to continue beyond this year. More than 60,000 people are expected to come together on the streets of Powderhorn neighborhood in Minneapolis to celebrate. May 5: The annual MayDay parade, ceremony and festival marks the unofficial first day of spring for many Minnesotans. ![]() There’s a jalapenos-eating competition, a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. This year’s event will feature two stages of live entertainment, food vendors and enhanced family-friendly activities in the Sports, History and Family Zones. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival is billed as the largest Hispanic/Latino event in Minnesota. Paul $13.50-$8 at the door, with kids under 5 free with a paying adult Cinco de Mayo - West Side St. In addition to performances by more than 300 music and dance groups on three stages, the cafe has more than 30 food stands (Colombian, Cambodian, Lebanese, Sudanese, Taiwanese and more) and the bazaar features gifts from more than 40 cultures. May 2-5: This massive multicultural celebration features two days of student-only events that wrap with a weekend open to the public. There are free Metro Transit rides Saturday and Sunday with a pass downloaded from. Paul from downtown and Lowertown to Midway, West Seventh, Como and St. Events, exhibits, classes, live music and loads and loads of art can be found all over St. Paul artists across the city show off their wares during this twice-a-year event (April and October) that originated in Lowertown more than 30 years ago. Paul no reservations needed 651-224- 4222 or St. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. There will be shows and concerts inside the Ordway, too. Make or try an instrument, learn a new dance move and more. Paul Chamber Orchestra) has a morning of free family festivities at the Ordway, promising a chance for kids of all ages to grab some hands-on interaction with music, dance, theater and more. free admission to view floral arrangements, prices for ticketed events vary 612- 870-3000 or /art-in-bloom Family Arts BlastĪpril 20: The Arts Partnership (the Ordway, Schubert Club, Minnesota Opera and St. For some outdoor summertime fun, Mia has free Third Thursday night events. Highlights this year include speakers, parties, a spring-themed fashion show, hands-on floral workshops, family activities, and mixology classes. Art in Bloom is Mia’s most popular fundraiser, last year drawing a record-breaking 52,000 visitors. ![]() The four-day festival will showcase more than 160 fresh floral arrangements as well as impressive commercial florist installations. Twin Cities floral artists create pieces inspired by works of art in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection. Art in BloomĪpril 11-14: In its 36th year, this festival certainly qualifies as a perennial. With all the fab festivals and artsy events that blossom with the warm weather in the Twin Cities, there’s no need to gas up the car or pack your bags. ![]()
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