PhenoMNal twin cities https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/ phenoMNal twin cities is a budget oriented blog to getting the most out of living in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:58:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 2024 4th of July Fireworks Guide https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/4th-of-july-fireworks-guide/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:23:35 +0000 https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=34913 Here are my top picks for 4th of July fireworks shows and events in the Twin Cities metro area. Minneapolis/West Red, White and …Boom July 2, 2025. (Water Works and Stone Arch Bridge parking lot, West side of the Mississippi River). Activities start at 10am. Yoga Shopping vendors Dance lessons Open pickleball Fireworks at 10pm […]

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]]> Cabaret at the Guthrie https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/cabaret-at-the-guthrie/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:25:03 +0000 https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=38382 There is a point in the arc of a artistic work when it crosses the zenith of cultural relevance from iconic to parody and ultimately into cliche.  Take the story of a seedy nightclub located in the outskirts of a major city.  It’s the late 1930s and fascism is on the rise, but it’s just […]

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]]> Twin Cities Jazz Festival https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/twin-cities-jazz-festival/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:15:18 +0000 http://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=25414 The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a free family-friendly event attracting over 40,000 people to the vibrant, joyful sounds of jazz. Festival events are held in and around beautiful Mears Park in the heart of downtown Saint Paul’s historic Lowertown neighborhood.  Click here for a performance schedule. June 20-23, 2025 Locations around St. Paul Free!

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]]> The Stone Arch Bridge Festival of the Arts https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/the-stone-arch-bridge-festival-of-the-arts-2/ Fri, 30 May 2025 12:53:01 +0000 http://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=20518 My favorite art festival of the year is back Father’s Day Weekend.  The Stone Arch Bridge Festival features over 200 artists booths and other activities. June 14, 2025 (10am-7pm) June 15, 2025 10am-5pm) West River Parkway across from St. Anthony Main Downtown Minneapolis FREE!

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]]> Groovin’ in the Garden https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/groovin-gardens-3/ Fri, 30 May 2025 11:33:32 +0000 http://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=25377 Groovin’ in the Gardens is a free concert series at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory featuring activities, food & drink as well as MUSIC. June 11 – Innocent Reggae Band – Roots Reggae June 18 – Maria & The Coins – Singer-Songwriter Driven Pop Hooks June 25 – Flamin’ Oh’s – Minnesota Music Legends July […]

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]]> WaterFest https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/waterfestlp/ Sun, 25 May 2025 12:22:28 +0000 https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=33800 WaterFest will take place at Lake Phalen Park in St. Paul on May 31, 2025 from 11m-4pm. Join us for a fun-filled day at WaterFest 2022. This free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.   Experience activities on and […]

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]]> Free yoga mornings at Lake Harriet https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/free-yoga-mornings-at-lake-harriet/ Sat, 24 May 2025 12:59:00 +0000 http://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=20354 Enjoy free yoga classes at the Lake Harriet Bandshell every morning at 6:30am M-F and 8am S&S Memorial Day through Labor Day courtesy of the Lake Harriet Yoga Project. *Cancellation Policy: classes will be held on the lawn in front of bandshell, except in case of thunder and lightning, or temperatures below 55 degrees.

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]]> Grand Old Day https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/grand-old-day-2/ Sun, 18 May 2025 17:37:42 +0000 http://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=23153 Grand Old Day is one of the best Minnesota festivals for people of all ages and interests. The only requirement is that you like having fun! Whether you’re looking for the best summer parades in Minnesota (complete with candy, of course!), Minnesota music festivals to jam out to, some of the best fair foods Minnesota […]

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]]> REVIEW: & Juliet https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/review-juliet/ Wed, 14 May 2025 18:59:55 +0000 https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=38355 & Juliet opened Tuesday, May 13th at the Orpheum Theater among a sold out audience. This outstanding musical exceeded any of my expectations. I was first introduced to this musical from the Macy’s Day Parade in 2023 when I was recovering from foot surgery. That year I watched the parade from beginning to end and […]

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]]> Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/minneapolis-sculpture-garden-art-fair/ Sat, 10 May 2025 16:46:41 +0000 https://www.phenomnaltwincities.com/?p=38252 Visit 180 artists in the gorgeous Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden. There’ll be food, music and plant merchants along with a national slate of artists selling their creations. Saturday, May 10: 10am-7pm Sunday, May 11: 10am-5pm Walker Art Center Minneapolis Free

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