Live music in Oakdale, MN

St. Paul Park hosts a monthly farmers market at St. Paul Park City Hall featuring food trucks, music, and a variety of vendors offering specialty goods. Salty Dog Sea Salts will be there with flavorful blends to elevate everyday cooking, including Mesquite BBQ, Hickory Smoked, Rosemary, Sriracha/Habanero, Hot! Hot! Habanero, and two new options, Black Garlic and Truffle.

Karaoke Night at Ziggy’s on Main offers a chance to sing beloved songs on stage. Food and drinks are available, and the atmosphere is lighthearted and energetic for an evening filled with music.

The New Feral Cats bring a blend of blues, rock, and R&B to Tally's Dock Side in White Bear Lake. Take in lakeside scenery and a laid-back marina vibe while the band performs. The show is free to attend, and food and drinks are available.

Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Donohue leads a live music showcase with a rotating cast of friends, making each performance unique. A different guest joins him for every show, ranging from accomplished local musicians to touring professionals, bringing new energy and interplay each time. Expect virtuoso guitar, engaging stories, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Admission is free and the event is family-friendly.

Traditional Irish music takes center stage in this installment of Waldmann’s Late Night Irish series, a summertime celebration of the Twin Cities’ lively Irish scene rooted in institutions like the Center for Irish Music and Celtic Junction and energized by devoted session players across town. The evening’s lineup is shaped with the help of Brian Miller, a guitarist, bouzouki player, and singer who has toured in North America and Ireland with Bua, Danny Diamond, and other traditional groups. He performs with Northern Shores and Two Tap Trio, teaches at the Center for Irish Music, and has received Minnesota State Arts Board grants for research on Irish-influenced songs of Midwestern lumberjacks. He also curates the Northwoods Songs blog and hosts the weekly Shamrock Shore program on Jazz88.fm. Drawing on a wide pool of regional talent, each performance brings a fresh mix of skilled traditional musicians for a lively night of tunes in the taproom.

Thursday nights turn the Legion into a country and western two-step and line-dance honky tonk, except the second Thursday in April and May. Food and drinks come with friendly service, and there is a dance floor suited for boot scootin'. Admission is $5.

A circle of friends gathers at Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub for a biweekly acoustic jam. The music spans Classic Rock, Country, R&B, Jazz, and Latin, delivered unplugged with the sole exception of the bass. Audience song requests are welcomed, and fellow musicians can contribute to the set. The vibe is warm and inviting, and the mix of styles keeps the room lively.

Ziggys in Stillwater hosts live music, with drinks and food available.

James Dahl appears at Tally's Dockside, located on White Bear Lake.

Set out on a blues-filled river outing aboard the Magnolia Blossom departing from Watergate Marina, where passengers can enjoy light, refreshing snacks and a cash bar during a smooth ride on the Mississippi. The cruise is booked and hosted by emcee Lady J Griot (Jacquie Maddix) of KFAI’s Songs of the Soul, recipient of the 2026 Jo McMullen Boyer Broadcaster of the Year. Featured performers include award-winning saxophonist Steve Clarke and professional jazz vocalist Dorothy Doring. Clarke is a Minnesota musician, entertainer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist with 11 Minnesota Music Awards, three Grammy nominations, and induction into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, known around the Twin Cities for projects such as The Working Stiffs, Other Country Ensemble, Edmonds Station, and Louis & Clarke, and for solo sets that have greeted travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Doring is a versatile vocalist and songwriter across jazz, rock, R&B, swing, and blues, lead singer for the swing band Swingin’ on a Star, and a familiar voice on stages including the Dakota Jazz Club, Crooners Supper Club, MN Music Cafe, the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, and Snug Harbor in New Orleans. This KFAI Board of Directors fundraiser directs 100 percent of proceeds to KFAI to help keep communities connected. Tickets are $70 in advance and $75 during the week of the event. For questions, email board@kfai.org.

At The Freight House, the Jeff Gavin Band brings an energetic cover set filled with pop, rock, funk, country, and alternative favorites. The group has performed across the Twin Cities for roughly five years and has been featured at the Minnesota State Fair multiple years in a row. Fronted by vocalist Jeff Gavin, whose background includes Free & Easy Band and Six Appeal Vocal Band, the show blends creative arrangements, dynamic vocals, and solid musicianship to get the crowd moving.

Learn how to create live musical underscoring for improvised scenes at a collaborative jam that blends guidance with immediate practice. Designed for musicians interested in supporting improv in the moment, it focuses on real-time scene scoring and then putting those skills to work together. Musicians, improvisers, and newcomers are welcome. Participants can bring an instrument or take part without one. Open to the public and free. Hosted by Karyn Wilson and Paulie Hendrickson, inspired by Paulie Hendrickson's vision, at Showtime Studio and Coffee.

Warm up with a swing dance lesson to kick things off, then dance to live music by Mill City Six while DJ Terry Gardner keeps the floor moving during band breaks. The event is hosted at St. Mark’s Event Center. Admission is $16 for general entry, $14 for students and military with a valid ID, or $45 for a family package that includes two parents and any number of children age 12 and under. Each ticket includes both the lesson and the dance, and payment is accepted by cash or credit card.

CeCe Winans performs live in concert at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Monday Blues with Moses Oakland spotlights a live blues jam led by Hall of Fame musician Moses Oakland. This city-centered session leans into soulful melodies and the timeless feel of the blues, offering a performance-driven experience that keeps the focus on the music.