Past Events

Food, fun, fashion: It’s Meals on Heels. This summer party, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Meals on Wheels, returns for an evening of gourmet bites from top local restaurants, live music, a raffle, and the Swank Soles Competition—buff up your kicks and strut your stuff, for the men’s and women’s contest champions each take home a rad prize. Tickets: $75 VIP $35 GA Learn more at www.mealsonheelsevent.org.

Join the Midwest Makers for an exclusive intro to some of the most-wanted wines around -- 4 Fugitives, from the upcoming 2019 RJS Restricted Quantities program. Embark upon an evening of discovery and adventure, as special guest Robert Ivankovic of RJS Craft Winemaking guides you through delicious food pairings and a tasting of four notorious and nuanced wines. Each one is inspired by an infamous outlaw and crafted with grapes sourced from their homeland. A reservation fee of $25 is…

Custom questions found nowhere else slung by Jeff and Luke. Topics include the literature of JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien, Minnesota geography and history, scientific plant names, classic Disney movies, and existentialist philosophy. Free round of drinks for the winning team.

Hennepin County Library is excited to host a screening of "Knife Skills," an Oscar-nominated documentary by director Thomas Lennon about re-entry from prison, second chances, and the healing power of good food. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute.

Come taste some agave spirits with a local connection.

If you love Girl Scout cookies and you love beer---then Cookies on Tap is the place to be. Join Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines as we partner with local breweries to present Cookies on Tap! From Thin Mints to Lemonades, we've challenged local brewers to craft specialty cookie-inspired brews showcasing some of your favorite cookie flavors. Paired with some delicious appetizers, great live music, and a silent auction, Cookies on Tap promises to be an evening of fun to support…

Come taste some local brews.

Minnesota’s favorite comic son is having a banner year! And he’s coming home for a string of shows in intimate rooms with limited seating later this month. Louie Anderson, who went from often telling jokes about his real mom to becoming one on a popular, award-winning TV show, has already delivered a mega burst of creativity before the year is even half over with projects ranging from TV to DVD to books. Not to mention a busy schedule of stand-up performance across the country.

The St. Paul Food Truck Festival will be rolling into Mears Park for a day of delicious eats and treats. In fact, more than 40 trucks will surround the park, selling dishes with global cuisines, from India to Japanese. Plus, fill up on the live music, games, and Goose Island will be on site with plenty of craft beers. Learn more at www.uptownfoodtruckfestival.com/st-paul.

We wouldn't be where we are today without loyal beer drinkers like you! In honor of our tenth year in business, we’re going all out on August 18th for the Lift Bridge Brewery Ten Year Anniversary Bash. We want this event to celebrate all of the love and support that Minnesota has given Lift Bridge throughout the years. Music Lineup: 3pm-4pm: Six Day Lane 4:30pm-6pm: Christopher Snyder 6:30pm-8pm: Ruben 8:30pm-10pm: Erik Koskinen Tickets are $7 on Eventbrite and $10 at the door. Reserve your…

Ashby Brewing Company and Maltwerks of Detroit Lakes, Minn. are excited to announce a harvesting event that explores the historical process of making beer, from field to glass. Beginning on August 18, families are invited to Battle Lake, Minnesota to experience grain harvesting the way the beer making process began more than a century ago. The public is invited to help cut, bundle, and chock barley to prepare for the brewing. After the harvest, each participant is invited to share…

The crews from Travail Kitchen & Amusements, Pig Ate My Pizza, and Minnesota BBQ Co. are back to host their fifth annual Travail Lakeside Party. Similar to previous years, party goers can expect a food menu crafted by the Travail team, beer and beverage collaborations from local libation legends, and other fun and games set up around the park. Live music and two shows by F1rst Wrestling will provide entertainment for the whole family. Surly, Bent Paddle, and Bauhaus will…

Come taste some beers from Duluth, Minnesota.

Saturday, August 18th 4-8 PM Tasting over 40 Craft Beers from 20+ Local Breweries Celebrity Emcee: Osceola's own Alicia Lewis of KARE 11 TV Live Music: Tim Howe, 4- 6 PM Live Blues Music: John Iwaskzo & Jim Kirby, 6-8 PM Street Faire-Local Food Trucks: Sir Smoke Alot (BBQ) A Wondering Fire (Artisan Wood Fired Pizza) ​Wisconsin Cheese Curds from the Lions Club Full Pub menu at PY's Bar & Grill. Amateur Home Brew Contest, Bike Raffle, 99 Beers on…

Featuring artists under the age of 30, "Generation Z Project" presents different manifestations of hip-hop culture on stage, including rap, DJing, break dance, graffiti art, and street fashion, showcasing the talented young stars around the state. Learn more here.