Community Corner
Get Out: Weekend Events Outside Of The State Fair
Patch's weekly picks for weekend fun in the west metro.
Southwest Minneapolis
Music and a Movie in the Park
When: Friday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell
Why Go: Enjoy a live performance from 4onthefloor and the movie Strange Brew will follow at sunset, approximately 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: Sunday, Aug. 28 from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Martin Luther King Park and Recreation Center
Why Go: Community members are invited to an afternoon at the park to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with speakers, musical entertainment, refreshments and the opportunity to meet the sculptor of Freedom Form #2.
Price: Free
Elsewhere
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When: Friday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: , Edina
Why Go: Take the kids over for one last summer hurrah. The hands-on museum will be moving to Bloomington later this fall.
Price: $5
When: Fridays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays 12 to 5 p.m.
Where:
Why Go: Explore the work of over 400 Minnesota Artists.
Price: Free
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When: Saturday, Aug. 27 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: , St Louis Park
Why Go: Live country music with national act Sunny Sweeney. Lost Highway will then take the stage at 11:30 p.m.
Price: $10
When: Saturday, Aug. 27 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: , Richfield
Why Go: Canine Castaways will have dogs, cats and kittens available for adoption.
Price: Free admission
