This weekend in Shoreview, MN

Neighborhood Roots' Southwest Farmers Market brings South Minneapolis together on Saturdays with a wide array of goods from local farmers and makers. Shop seasonal produce, meats, fish, eggs, artisan cheeses, baked goods, flowers, handmade crafts, natural body and hygiene products, pantry staples, and more. There is a wide range of ready-to-eat options, fresh coffee, and refreshing beverages to enjoy while you browse. Each market features live music from a rotating lineup of local musicians and artists, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Kids can participate in the Power of Produce Club, where they engage with local food through fun activities and receive a $2 market token to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.

The 27th season of the Northeast Farmers Market brings a lively mix of farm-fresh produce, artisan goods, delicious food, live music, and fun for all ages. Set in the St Boniface Church parking lot, this community hub highlights local farmers and small businesses and offers a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. The market runs rain or shine, accepts EBT and Market Bucks, provides free parking, and does not allow pets.

At the Minnesota State Fair, an immersive aerospace-themed exhibit spotlights how Minnesota manufacturers fuel innovation on Earth and in space. Set up like a mission hub of the future, it leads visitors through interactive stations centered on engineering, technology, problem solving, and hands-on exploration. Activities include assembling and launching rockets, experimenting with aerospace materials, getting a close look at precision manufacturing, and stepping into virtual reality. Along the way, guests of all ages can learn about career paths in advanced manufacturing and see how products made in Minnesota support fields such as aerospace, transportation, healthcare, automation, and consumer technology. The experience also offers opportunities to connect with industry professionals and to see how creativity, innovation, and manufacturing come together to shape the future.

Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights hosts a friendly meet and greet with Safe Hands Rescue, featuring adoptable puppies and adult dogs eager to meet potential families. Visitors will be welcomed once foster caregivers are set up, so please allow them time to get ready before the event begins. To help protect young, unvaccinated pups, hand sanitizing is required upon entry and between visiting different litters. For updates on which dogs will be there, check Safe Hands Rescue on Facebook or Instagram. By attending, you acknowledge that photos and video may be taken for Safe Hands Rescue marketing.

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.

Picturegoer Film Club presents a special screening of Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction film Metropolis at the Howard Conn Fine Arts Center. The program features a pre-show of vintage materials along with a special introduction. Admission is $10, with tickets available online. The Picturegoer Film Club curates screenings of classic and contemporary films around the Twin Cities, each paired with archival pre-show content and an introductory presentation.

MNUFC2 meets Colorado Rapids 2 at the National Sports Center Stadium in Blaine. These matchdays feature fan-friendly perks, including complimentary parking, tailgating, autograph alley, and postgame PKs, along with the opportunity to watch future MLS standouts early in their careers. Free parking is available in Lots F and G, which remain open all day and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Tailgating is allowed, with Lot F suggested for pre-match gatherings, and guests are asked to skip glass and charcoal, avoid feeding wildlife, dispose of trash and recycling properly, and keep alcoholic beverages within Lots F and G. Please enter through the North Gate, the only entrance in use on matchday, which opens one hour before kickoff.

TLC and Salt N Pepa appear together at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in Saint Paul, MN. The event brings both acts to a shared bill on the Grandstand stage.

An upbeat night of contra dancing unfolds in the Large Studio at Tapestry Folkdance Center, beginning with a beginner-friendly lesson followed by a full evening of social dancing. A caller leads a welcoming walk-through to teach the figures, then continues to guide the floor once the music starts. The movements echo elements of old-time square dance, but are danced in long lines with partners facing one another down the hall. No partner is necessary since partners change throughout the event, and every dance is taught. Music draws on traditional acoustic styles and often features fiddles, with influences from New England, French Canadian, Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton traditions alongside modern compositions. Admission for live music nights is $15 for general admission, $12 for Tapestry members, $8 for young adults ages 18 to 30, $4 for youth ages 10 to 17, and free for children under 10. On recorded music nights, admission is $12 for general admission, $10 for members, and $7 for ages 10 to 21. Pay What You Choose pricing is available from the 1st through the 7th of each month. No prior experience is required, and comfortable shoes, curiosity, and a readiness to move are encouraged.

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.

Take the mic for a lively karaoke session at Boulevard, open to every kind of voice and song choice. Specials include 2-for-1 single pours across rail, call, or top-shelf liquors, along with $4.75 domestic 20 oz drafts and $5 house wines.

At the Minnesota State Fair, a duck-themed meetup aims to gather as many people as possible wearing duck shirts or outfits for a large group photo on the bridge near the Grandstand. Duck-themed apparel is available from vendors around the fair. Everyone present will receive a mini duck along with other free items from the duck crew.

The Boulevard patio sets the scene for live acoustic favorites with nationally recognized vocalist and guitarist Glen Everhart. Known for skilled guitar work and creative looping, he reimagines hits from the 70s through today and keeps the crowd involved from start to finish. With more than 3,000 performances in 33 states and four countries, he brings seasoned showmanship to a patio setting at Boulevard Bar & Grille that welcomes listeners of all ages.

Rebel Queens brings free shows to the Summit Stage at the Bazaar at the Minnesota State Fair. This Minneapolis-based, all-women rock band salutes the roots of rock while pushing it forward, blending high-energy takes on classic songs with explosive original material. The show features blazing guitars, big sing-along hooks, and a playful stage presence. The group has performed at hundreds of events and released multiple EPs, sharing bills with Tom Keifer, Stephen Pearcy, Night Ranger, and Jackyl, maintaining a regular slot at the Full Throttle Saloon during the Sturgis Bike Rally, and making a Hollywood debut at the Whisky a Go-Go. The lineup primarily features Tiffany Xtine on lead vocals, Katie Wyrd on guitar and vocals, Natalie Fideler on guitar, Lou Block on bass and vocals, Beth Varela on drums, and Erica Bisbey on keys.