Performance in the Park is a free event held in the summers at Tom Ryan Park and Aquatore Park. The performances are free to the public and fun for everyone in the family. Bring your own picnic to enjoy a bite to eat as you're listening to music and basking in the summer sun. Past […]

The Robbinsdale City Band has been around for over a century, and it's served a musical purpose in the city for that long. There are two bands that were formed half a century ago: The Robbinsdale City Marching Band and The Robbinsdale Concert Band. The former is a marching band for students and adults whereas […]

Myth Live is a popular music venue that has an intimate feel to it. It's close to both Downtown St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis, and it showcases a wide variety of music, ranging from electronic to hip hop to rock. Some of the concerts they've hosted are with musical acts such as Dropkick Murphys, The […]

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is an annual arts and music festival that takes place in June at the Stone Art Bridge, of course. It's been happening for a quarter of a century, and it's a way to celebrate arts and music at a historic landmark. It is a two-day festival, usually held on Father's […]

Dakota was founded as the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant in St. Paul in 1985. It moved to Downtown Minneapolis in 2003 and updated its name to Dakota. It can hold 250 - 350 people, and the mezzanine can hold an additional 60 (seated) to 90 (standing) people. In addition to the live performances seven […]

Concert in the Commons are free concerts in the park, in the summer of course, arranged by the City. The concerts are held in the Shoreview Commons next to the Shoreview Community Center. It's a great way for the members of the community to gather, chat with some friends, and listen to a variety of […]

The Cabooze (917 Cedar Ave, 612-338-6425) is a live music venue that is very well known in the Twin Cites. They are all about the live music, and they have a wide diversity of groups performing. Examples: Christmas hip hop jam, a '90s throwback party, and a tribute to Jimi Hendrix. They serve drinks and […]

This is a free outdoor music series open to the public. Nothing says summer like listening to music with the sun on your face and a breeze ruffling your hair. There are performances nearly every day at one of the parks. Don’t miss out!

hearkens back to the days of jazz-filled speakeasies in the heart of New Orleans. Their menu is Creole inspired, including gumbo and fried catfish po'boys, and their cocktails are lovingly crafted in the spirit of Prohibition masters who practiced their art behind closed doors. And, of course, they are passionate about music, especially jazz, soul, […]

Creative Lounge on Lyndale is an open mic for musicians every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month. The equipment is provided, and it's top notched. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and it's a great way to make connections with other musicians and music lovers. There is no food or drinks, but you can […]