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For jazz lovers, June is a special time in the Twin Cities because that's when venues on both sides of the Mississippi...

For jazz lovers, June is a special time in the Twin Cities because that's when venues on both sides of the Mississippi participate in the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Spanning several days at the end of the month, this festival is a great time to get acquainted with some of the country's top jazz musicians. Indeed, folks like Chic Corea, Percy Strother and the Duke Ellington Orchestra have performed in the festival over the years, and many of the shows are free.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 27, 2013 Fri, Jun 28, 2013 Sat, Jun 29, 2013

Held near the end of July, Highland Fest gives the Highland Park section of St. Paul a chance to strut its stuff. With a...

Held near the end of July, Highland Fest gives the Highland Park section of St. Paul a chance to strut its stuff. With a 5-K run, an expansive art fair, and a wide range of musical entertainment, Highland Fest certainly appeals to folks from all walks of life. Come with an appetite, too, as local restaurants and food vendors are on-hand to serve up everything from kettle corn to fresh fruit smoothies.

Hours: July 2013

Held in the middle of July, the Rondo Days Festival celebrates the values and heritage of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood....

Held in the middle of July, the Rondo Days Festival celebrates the values and heritage of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. Long considered the heart and soul of the city's African-American community, Rondo suffered a hard below when the I-94 was constructed through the center of town in the 1960s. Today, though, the family spirit of Rondo Avenue shines through thanks to this annual "family" reunion, which includes great food, music, art, family fun, a golf tournament and even a 5-K run.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Jul 20, 2013

Pints o' stout, great music, and Celtic music compose the core activities of this fun, family-friendly festival held at...

Pints o' stout, great music, and Celtic music compose the core activities of this fun, family-friendly festival held at the end of the summer in Harriet Island Regional Park. Three days of craic bring in folks from all over the Twin Cities, and best of all, admission is free! Associated events include a great live music and an Irish Idol contest.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Aug 9, 2013 Sat, Aug 10, 2013 Sun, Aug 11, 2013

Bring the kids and your lawn chairs to this "down home" summer festival, which pays tribute to the days when...

Bring the kids and your lawn chairs to this "down home" summer festival, which pays tribute to the days when Minnesota was part of the Wild West. Good, old-fashioned folk songs, Western games, costumed entertainers, and even riverboat rides provide plenty of fun alternatives for the whole family.

Hours: October 2013

If you've got an eye, ear and mind for things equine, don't miss the well-attended Minnesota Horse Expo, held annually...

If you've got an eye, ear and mind for things equine, don't miss the well-attended Minnesota Horse Expo, held annually at the State Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Minnesota Horse Council, this event features rodeo competitions, riding demonstrations, lectures, horse shoe pitching competitions, a children's area, and plenty of things to buy, eat and drink. Bring the whole fam, and make sure you're wearing your "play clothes"!

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Apr 26, 2013 Sat, Apr 27, 2013 Sun, Apr 28, 2013

St. Paul's Latino community enjoys the spotlight each year during the city's Cinco de Mayo festivities, which include a...

St. Paul's Latino community enjoys the spotlight each year during the city's Cinco de Mayo festivities, which include a parade, street vendors, and loads of great music. Fittingly enough, these events are celebrated in St. Paul's District del Sol, one of the city's most vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhoods.

Hours: Sat, May 4, 2013 Sun, May 5, 2013

Put on by the University of Minnesota Showboat Players, this fun theatrical event runs all summer long and offers...

Put on by the University of Minnesota Showboat Players, this fun theatrical event runs all summer long and offers patrons a creative brush with the tradition of showboat productions. Started in 1958 to celebrate Minnesota's 100 years of statehood, the showboat season is now one of the Twin Cities most beloved annual events. Past shows have included Count of Monte Cristo, Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway, and Importance of Being Earnest.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 13, 2013 Fri, Jun 14, 2013 Sat, Jun 15, 2013 Sun, Jun 16, 2013 Mon, Jun 17, 2013 Tue, Jun 18, 2013 Wed, Jun 19, 2013 Thu, Jun 20, 2013 Fri, Jun 21, 2013 Sat, Jun 22, 2013 Sun, Jun 23, 2013 Mon, Jun 24, 2013 Tue, Jun 25, 2013 Wed, Jun 26, 2013 Thu, Jun 27, 2013 Fri, Jun 28, 2013 Sat, Jun 29, 2013 Sun, Jun 30, 2013 Mon, Jul 1, 2013 Tue, Jul 2, 2013 Wed, Jul 3, 2013 Thu, Jul 4, 2013 Fri, Jul 5, 2013 Sat, Jul 6, 2013 Sun, Jul 7, 2013 Mon, Jul 8, 2013 Tue, Jul 9, 2013 Wed, Jul 10, 2013 Thu, Jul 11, 2013 Fri, Jul 12, 2013 Sat, Jul 13, 2013 Sun, Jul 14, 2013 Mon, Jul 15, 2013 Tue, Jul 16, 2013 Wed, Jul 17, 2013 Thu, Jul 18, 2013 Fri, Jul 19, 2013 Sat, Jul 20, 2013 Sun, Jul 21, 2013 Mon, Jul 22, 2013 Tue, Jul 23, 2013 Wed, Jul 24, 2013 Thu, Jul 25, 2013 Fri, Jul 26, 2013 Sat, Jul 27, 2013 Sun, Jul 28, 2013 Mon, Jul 29, 2013 Tue, Jul 30, 2013 Wed, Jul 31, 2013 Thu, Aug 1, 2013 Fri, Aug 2, 2013 Sat, Aug 3, 2013 Sun, Aug 4, 2013 Mon, Aug 5, 2013 Tue, Aug 6, 2013 Wed, Aug 7, 2013 Thu, Aug 8, 2013 Fri, Aug 9, 2013 Sat, Aug 10, 2013 Sun, Aug 11, 2013 Mon, Aug 12, 2013 Tue, Aug 13, 2013 Wed, Aug 14, 2013 Thu, Aug 15, 2013 Fri, Aug 16, 2013 Sat, Aug 17, 2013 Sun, Aug 18, 2013 Mon, Aug 19, 2013 Tue, Aug 20, 2013 Wed, Aug 21, 2013 Thu, Aug 22, 2013 Fri, Aug 23, 2013 Sat, Aug 24, 2013

Galleries and artists associated with the Saint Paul Art Collective participate each year in the three-day Art Crawl, an...

Galleries and artists associated with the Saint Paul Art Collective participate each year in the three-day Art Crawl, an event designed to promote the local art scene, primarily in Lowertown and Downtown St. Paul. In addition to the open galleries, Art Crawl also features a variety of music and entertainers and highlights some of the city's most architecturally significant buildings.

Hours: Fri, Apr 26, 2013: 6pm - 10pm Sat, Apr 27, 2013: Noon - 8pm Sun, Apr 28, 2013: Noon - 5pm Fri, Oct 4, 2013: 6pm - 10pm Sat, Oct 5, 2013: Noon - 8pm Sun, Oct 6, 2013: Noon - 5pm

There are few better ways to spend a Thursday night in St. Paul than gathering with your friends at Mears Park and...

There are few better ways to spend a Thursday night in St. Paul than gathering with your friends at Mears Park and taking in a free outdoor concert. Food and beverage stands are on hand, and the music ranges from jazz to world to classic rock standards. A good, clean scene for the whole family.

Hours: Sun, May 12, 2013 Mon, May 13, 2013 Tue, May 14, 2013 Wed, May 15, 2013 Thu, May 16, 2013 Sun, May 19, 2013 Mon, May 20, 2013 Tue, May 21, 2013 Wed, May 22, 2013 Thu, May 23, 2013 Sun, May 26, 2013 Mon, May 27, 2013 Tue, May 28, 2013 Wed, May 29, 2013 Thu, May 30, 2013 Sun, Jun 2, 2013 Mon, Jun 3, 2013 Tue, Jun 4, 2013 Wed, Jun 5, 2013 Thu, Jun 6, 2013 Sun, Jun 9, 2013 Mon, Jun 10, 2013 Tue, Jun 11, 2013 Wed, Jun 12, 2013 Thu, Jun 13, 2013 Sun, Jun 16, 2013 Mon, Jun 17, 2013 Tue, Jun 18, 2013 Wed, Jun 19, 2013 Thu, Jun 20, 2013 Sun, Jun 23, 2013 Mon, Jun 24, 2013 Tue, Jun 25, 2013 Wed, Jun 26, 2013 Thu, Jun 27, 2013 Sun, Jun 30, 2013 Mon, Jul 1, 2013 Tue, Jul 2, 2013 Wed, Jul 3, 2013 Thu, Jul 4, 2013 Sun, Jul 7, 2013 Mon, Jul 8, 2013 Tue, Jul 9, 2013 Wed, Jul 10, 2013 Thu, Jul 11, 2013 Sun, Jul 14, 2013 Mon, Jul 15, 2013 Tue, Jul 16, 2013 Wed, Jul 17, 2013 Thu, Jul 18, 2013 Sun, Jul 21, 2013 Mon, Jul 22, 2013 Tue, Jul 23, 2013 Wed, Jul 24, 2013 Thu, Jul 25, 2013 Sun, Jul 28, 2013 Mon, Jul 29, 2013 Tue, Jul 30, 2013 Wed, Jul 31, 2013 Sun, Aug 4, 2013 Mon, Aug 5, 2013 Tue, Aug 6, 2013 Wed, Aug 7, 2013 Thu, Aug 8, 2013