What’s Going On – Week of June 20th 2016

Twin Cities Jazz Fest — June 23 through June 25

Get jazzed up this weekend in St. Paul at the 17^th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival. This free event features over 100 Jazz groups from across the country. 2016 Headliners include the Ellis MarsalaTrio, 13 year old piano phenom Joey Alexander, the John Pizzarelli Quartet, Michael Franti and Spearhead and many other nationally acclaimed musicians.

Twin Cities Pride Festival – Saturday June 24^th and Sunday June 25^th

Pride week is underway in the Twin Cities and the Twin Cities Pride Festival is expected to draw upwards of 500,000 attendees this weekend. Celebrating it’s 44^th year the weekend is full of activities including a parade, art shows, comedy from Kathy Griffin live music from the Pointer Sisters and much more.

Wayzata Art Experience – Saturday June 25^th and Sunday June 26^th

Head down to Wayzata this weekend for a two-day celebration of art, music, food, and fun for all ages all on the beautiful shores of Lake Minnetonka. I personally am looking forward to the inaugural classic and antique boat show. I’ve always been a fan of boats, particularly because boat ownership might just be the one thing more expensive than a classic car hobby. You know the expression — bring out another thousand (B.O.A.T.).

Northern Thunder Motorcycle Rally – Sunday, June 26

Get your motor running for a good cause this weekend at the Northern Thunder Motorcycle Rally. This charity ride benefits the Minnesota Military Family Foundation and brings together hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts. Hey and if you don’t have a motorcycle to participate with I know a guy on the MHCC team who probably has two or three for sale…

Twin Cities Caffeine Crawl – Saturday June 24^th and Sunday June 25^th

There’s a lot going on this weekend so it’s best to start it off with a little pick me up. I’m a big fan of a good jolt of caffeine and the Twin Cities Caffeine Crawl appears to be bringing some of the best coffee bean brew together.

Free Bike Helmet Giveaway – Saturday, June 24^th

If you or your children don’t wear a bike helmet what’s stopping you? I can tell you that after taking a colossal spill and knocking out my front teeth years ago that a bike helmet is a good idea. This weekend it can’t be easier to get one – and for free at that. Simply stop down to the Mill City Farmer’s Market this Saturday from 8am to 1pm to pick up one of the 1,000 helmets that are being given away.