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THURSDAY, JUN 29

Water Carnival - Waseca-- 11 a.m., Trowbridge Park, Waseca. Bring the whole family to Trowbridge Park for a free event, full of water games, backyard games, and lots of fun. Events will include an Inflatable Water Slide, Water Balloon Games, a Dunk Tank, a Water Wall, Face Painting, Art Projects, Fire Truck and Police Car Tours, a Water Safety Station and more.

Ace in the Whole - New Ulm-- 7-9 p.m., Grand Center for Arts & Culture, 210 N Minnesota St, New Ulm. Ace in the Whole plays American music and original tunes that range from bluegrass, blues, jazz, folk and western. Members include Tim Waters on guitar/banjo/ pedal steel, Mike Pengra on percussion, Dave Pengra on bass, and Kit Kildahl on guitar/harmonica.

Ginger Bones - Dundas-- 4-7 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. Ginger Bones is the talented trio of musicians hailing from both the North Shore and the Twin Cities.

SUNDAY, JUL 02

Blooming Prairie 4th of July-- 12 a.m., Saturday features a 5k and a night-time street dance with Smokescreen. Sunday includes a tractor pull, volleyball tournament and more, with the beer gardens open at noon. Monday offers an antique tractor show, a fine arts fair, a youth dance and more. Tuesday includes all of that, plus pony rides, and the parade at 2:30 p.m., with music at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dusk.

Homegrown Variety Show - Faribault-4-8 p.m., American Legion, 112 NE Fifth St., Faribault. A night of comedy, music, and fun as RCHS presents the “Homegrown Variety Show”. Community members, volunteers, and staff on stage all to help raise funds for the Historical Society.

Paradise Community Theatre’s 35thFaribault-- 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault. Come celebrate 35 years of wonderful theater including over 30 musical numbers by talented PCT actors. Shows 7:30 p.m. June 30 and July 1, plus 2 p.m. July 2. Tickets $14-$20.

SATURDAY, JUL 01

Ben Scruggs - Waseca-- 5 p.m., Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca. Good acoustic vibes with your pizza.

FRIDAY, JUN 30

Paradise Gallery Opening - Faribauilt-5-7 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault. The Carlandar Gallery will feature Janell Hammer and Michael Finch; Eric Zuccola shows in the Vranesh Gallery; Karen Peters: Creative Placemaking in the K&M Gallery; Trevor Gieseke in the Creger Gallery. Shows through Aug. 5.

Patrick’s 35th Birthday - St. Peter-- 11 a.m.1 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., St. Peter. Thirty-five years ago on July 1, Patrick’s opened its doors. To celebrate three and a half decades, the establishment is offering all kinds of specials and fun.

The Zillionaires - Northfield-- 6 p.m., Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street South Unit 2. One of Imminent’s favorite hometown “house bands” is back at Imminent for a rousing good time, performing Wendy’s original music along with blues, country, roots, rock, and R&B.

July 4th Celebration - Elysian-- 12 a.m., The events runs over multiple days, starting with a pageant on June 29, medallion hunts on June 30, and a kids fishing content and Chamber street dance on Saturday. There are plenty more events Sunday, including a car show, flea market, live music and night-time fireworks. Monday features the fireman’s street dance with Smokescreen. And Tuesday includes a boat parade, kids activities and the grand parade.

Tyler Herwig - Owatonna-- 1-3 p.m., Foremost Brewing Cooperative, 131 W. Broadway St, Owatonna. One voice and six strings in the back of his truck is all it took to launch Tyler Herwig into one of the MidWest’s favorite acoustic artists.

A Sip of Whiskey - Kasota-- 6 p.m., The Blue Moon Bar & Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. Enjoy some acoustic rock.

Gary West - Kilkenny-- 2-5 p.m., Toy Box Saloon, 216 Kilkenny Rd., Kilkenny. Gary West is an American singer/songwriter who produces his own original music. He is an accomplished musician who was the drummer for multiple legendary country music icons.

TUESDAY, JUL 04

Old Fashioned Fourth - St. Peter-- 12 a.m., Minnesota Square Park, 1000 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. One of the biggest Fourth of

July celebrations in the region, it includes a parade at 10 a.m. with entertainment in the park throughout the afternoon, including, food and drinks, a beet tent, and of course reworks at dusk.

WEDNESDAY, JUL 05

Owatonna Patriots Skies Fireworks Display-- 12 a.m., Free reworks day to celebrate Independence Day.

Lakefest - Waseca-- 12 a.m., Music all day and into the evening, a freedom run for humans and dogs, a bean bag tournament, food vendors, drinks, a boat parade, kids activities, and of course, reworks.

Wanamingo 4th of July-- 12 a.m., Don’t miss the Fire Department dance Monday night with The Dads Band, but the majority of the activity is Tuesday, including bounce houses, yard games, face painting, good vendors, drinks, a horseshoe tournament, music, the grand parade, a water ght, bean bags and keg throws, and the reworks at dusk.

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Faribault Fireworks-- 10 p.m., Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 Second Ave., Faribault. Free reworks display to celebrate Independence Day.

Cole Diamond - North eld-- 5:30-8 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., North eld. Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. $5 entrance fee.

Branded - West Concord-- 6:30 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West Concord. Great pizza, country music, friends, and sunshine. Pizzas can be purchased upon arrival or in advance on Eventbrite.

THURSDAY, JUL 06

North eld Fireworks Display-- 10 p.m., Free reworks display to celebrated Independence Day.

Mark Joseph - North eld-- 6-7 p.m., Way Park, 720 1st St. West, North eld. A Minnesotabased guitarist who performs solo and with numerous groups. The blues is front and center, and Joseph explores both his expansive songwriting skills, and his explosive ability to make the guitar sing, cry, or challenge fans to question what is possible with a pick and some strings.

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SoMinn Scene Farmers Markets-- 12 a.m., Southern Minn Scene Region. The Cannon Valley Farmers Market in Faribault runs 4-7 p.m. Thursdays in Central Park; the Faribault Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays in Central Park.The Owatonna Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays in Central Park. Riverwalk Market Fair in North eld takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in Bridge Square; North eld Farmers Market takes place 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, plus 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, at Riverside Park.The Waseca County Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to noon at the Waseca County Fairgrounds.The Le Sueur Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays on N. Second Street.The St. Peter Farmers Market runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the Co-op parking lot.

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Artistic Elements - Northfield-- 12-5 p.m., Arts Center of Saint Peter, 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. A collaborative invitational featuring the work of Jennie Autonoe, Patsy Dew, Gail Gates, Lucy Lemay and Becky Jokela. On view through July 8.

58 Belvedere + The Nunnery - Northfield-6:30 p.m., Northfield Train Depot, 204 Third St. W. 58 Belvedere features guitarist Dean Granros, hailed by the New York Times as “a visionary oddball,” along with musical chameleons Dave Power on drums and Pat Keen on bass. Sarah Elstran makes music under the name The Nunnery that bridges the gap between bright-eyed pop composition and hands-on atmospheric live layering of voice.

SATURDAY, JUL 08

Kenyon Farmers Market-- 4-7 p.m., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 309 Forest St., Kenyon. Homegrown, homemade and handcrafted items shared by vendors around the church parking lot. Occurs the first and third Thursdays June-September.

Pride in the Park - Owatonna-- 12-5 p.m., Morehouse Park, 350 School Street, Owatonna. A number of activities celebrate and honor pride in the local community.

Bruce Springsteen Tribute - Waseca-- 6-8 p.m., Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca. Covering all your favorite Springsteen songs. You won’t want to miss out on this fun evening full of high energy. $10 suggested donation.

SUNDAY, JUL 09

Extravaganza - Owatonna-- 12-4 p.m., Village of Yesteryear, 1431 Austin Rd, Owatonna. The Steele County Historical Society Extravaganza is an annual event that celebrates the heritage and history of Steele County’s past. Started in 1987, the Extravaganza features a wide variety crafts, demonstrations, performances, games, delicious food and so much more.

Yoga on the Prairie - Faribault-- 5:30-6:30 p.m., River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault. Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of yoga and nature with Yoga Reset outside at River Bend Nature Center. Sign up for one class, or register for all three for a discount. In the event of rain, class will be held inside.

FRIDAY, JUL 07

Siama’s Congo Roots - Faribault-- 10-11 a.m., Central Park, 430 2nd Ave NW, Faribault. For this very special morning concert, Siama Matuzungidi will be joined by his full band - singer Dallas Johnson, bassist Jim Anton, drummer Greg Schutte and keyboardist Thomas West.

Pioneer Games and Chores - Faribault-12-1 p.m., Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2nd Ave., Faribault. Games the way pioneers played them. This program is geared toward children 6 and up. They will have a chance to play old games and try out chores and equipment from Yesteryear.

Shasta Kings - Owatonna-- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 111 N Walnut Ave, Owatonna. The Shasta Kings are Scott Rogness (guitar/lead vocals) and Bruce Watts (guitars/vocals) playing a wide variety of songs from classic rock to new country.

Bill McGrath & The Singers - Dundas-- 4-7 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. Some banjo and acoustic tunes at the cidery.

Rain Kings - Janesville-- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. Enjoy live music with your wine.

Wade Snake - Owatonna-- 7-9 p.m., Foremost Brewing Cooperative, 131 W. Broadway St, Owatonna. Acoustic rock, country, alternative and original music.

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The Frothy Band - Northfield-- 6 p.m., Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street South Unit 2. Imminent is thrilled to invite back its favorite local Irish musicians - Frothy Band - playing lively, unscripted Irish tunes.

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Chris Holm - Faribault-- 7-10 p.m., 10,000 Drops, 28 4th St NE, Faribault. Chris Holm is a country blues musician based in Minneapolis. A fingerstyle guitar picker and harmonica player, Chris channels the high-spirited liveliness of Charley Patton, thumping on his suitcase drum, attacking his guitar strings with abandon, and shouting along in a gravelly howl, later to channel the lonesome sounds of a weeping slide guitar and a blue yodel.

Bruce

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-- 2-5 p.m., Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard, 8950 Dodd Rd., Kilkenny. Bruce’s shows feature a huge list of classic hits where everyone attending knows every song. Many styles of music are included, and by trading off on guitar and piano, he is able to offer a very diverse evening of entertainment.

MONDAY, JUL 10

Farm to Table - Kasota-- 6 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. Chankaska proudly source ingredients from local farms into our kitchen to create unique, in-season menu items. The Chankaska executive chef has curated a menu for this event to showcase Cedar Crate Farms.

TUESDAY, JUL 11

Classic Car Roll In - Henderson-- 5-8 p.m., Fire up that classic car and roll in to Henderson for one of the biggest shows in the region in a beautiful downtown. Takes place weekly on Tuesdays through September.

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WEDNESDAY, JUL 12

Joshua Schmidt - Northfield-- 3:30-8 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. Joshua Schmidt hails from the small town of Lutsen, where he had plenty of time to teach himself how to play the guitar at a young age. Since the beginning, Joshua has worked hard to fulfill his dreams as a nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter earning over 12 million streams as the frontman of his bands Step Rockets and Cryote. $5 entrance fee.

Fred the Bear - Owatonna-- 6-8 p.m., Mineral Springs Brewery, 111 N Walnut Ave, Owatonna. Fred the Bear is a classic rock/alternative band known for their rich harmonies, emotive dynamics and original songs. FTB’s music reflects on life’s promises and disappointments through personal crafted lyrics and driving rhythms. Mixed within their originals is a blend of music from other Midwest artists, currently touring groups and classic bands.

Collective Unconscious - West Concord--

6:30 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West Concord. Formed in the year 2000, Collective Unconscious has become one of Minnesota’s premiere groups. Singer/ songwriters Jeff Engholm, Nathan “Nature” Nesje, and Muggsy Lauer make up the core of the group with their vocal harmonies and are joined by composer/keyboardist George Maurer and drummer Scott Chabot.

THURSDAY, JUL 13

Waseca County Free Fair-- Waseca County Fairgrounds. All the usual fixings of a county fair, including food and drinks, live music, a carnival, animals, kids activities, races, car shows, and much more. Runs through the weekend.

FRIDAY, JUL 14

Dueling Pianos - New Prague-- 6-9 p.m., Next Chapter Winery, 16945 320th St., New Prague. High energy mix of comedy, music and extensive audience participation makes this a show unlike any other. Clap along, laugh along and sing along with Dave & Ted, Deuces Wild. Proceeds benefit LS-H Little Giants Preschool.

Tim Goodwin - Faribault-- 7-10 p.m., 10,000 Drops, 28 4th St NE, Faribault. Tim Goodwin is a singer/songwriter from Northfield. He plays original songs and some signature covers. His musical roots are in folk and Americana.

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Mixed Nuts - Faribault-- 10-11 a.m., Central Park, 430 2nd Ave NW, Faribault. Mixed Nuts (aka Mark & Lori) have tickled funny bones throughout the region with their special blend of hilarious hijinks, guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter in ages 4-94. This performance will be ASL interpreted.

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The Lone Canary - New Ulm-- 7-9 p.m., Grand Center for Arts & Culture, 210 N Minnesota St, New Ulm. The Lone Canary is a Folk/Americana duo comprised of Rockford, IL musicians Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho. They have an acoustic, rootsy sound echoing the styles of legendary folk artists.

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WEDNESDAY, unWINED - Kasota-- 4-8 p.m., Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. Music by Tyler Herwig in the creekside tent. Food available to purchase from S&B BBQ and On Every Corner Dessert. Bar also available at tent.

Hot Jazz for Decent People - St. Peter-- 7-8:30 p.m., Minnesota Square Park, 1000 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. A series of performances in the park starts with the Masa Ishikawa Trio. Ishikawa is a visiting professor of music at Gustavus and is an expert on the keys.

Louis and Dan & the Invisible Band - Dundas-- 4-7 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. The duo makes clever, cathy music for kids and their families. College students also seem to like them.

Secret Garden Tour - Owatonna-- 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Owatonna Art Center, 435 Garden View Ln, Owatonna. Gardners have ordered their seeds and are off to the nurseries to put the finishing touches on the 2023 garden. This could be the year that you want to show off your garden or know of a garden. Floral gardens, vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, etc. are all to be included.

Trevor & Mary with Dan LowingerNorthfield-- 3:30-8 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. From parking lots to patios, breweries to barrooms, the duo lay down a mighty groove, embraced by music lovers across Minnesota who can’t help but love this potent combo of roots rock and country crooning.

Walker Hayes - Mankato-- 7 p.m., Vetter Stone Amphitheater, 309 W. Rock St., Mankato. A major country act brings his show to Southern Minnesota. Tickets from $33-$73. Purchase online.

Midwest Farewell and Fred the BearWaseca-- 1:30-7 p.m., Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca. A couple of great bands to enjoy with your pizza.

Russell Franek - Kilkenny-- 2-5 p.m., Toy Box Saloon, 216 Kilkenny Rd., Kilkenny. Acoustic and full band music.

Helen Forsythe & Alissa Jacobsen - Northfield-- 5:30-7:30 p.m., Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street South Unit 2. Local bluegrass and folk artists Helen Forsythe and Alissa Jacobsen are back for their third-Wednesdays residency at Imminent. Join for a chill evening of beautiful tunes by this talented duo.

Super Duos - Faribault-- 7:30 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault. Super Duos stars two veteran musicians, Pat Balder and Glen Everhart, bring their one-ofa-kind vocal blend — along with superb guitars, their bandmates, a good dose of comedy, and over 1,000 shows together — to deliver the greatest songs by the greatest musical duos of all time. Tickets $15-$25.

SATURDAY, JUL 15

Gus’ Station Car Show - Owatonna-- 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Village of Yesteryear, 1431 Austin Rd, Owatonna. Gus’ Station Car Show is an annual event that brings the automobile to center stage. Featuring classic cars of all ages, new and old, domestics and imports.

Member Show

Reception - St. Peter-- 3-5 p.m., Arts Center of Saint Peter, 315 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. Most of the work is for sale, and your purchase supports the artist and the Arts Center. And as if that isn’t enough, there will be pie.

TUESDAY, JUL 18

The Jamboyz - Janesville-- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. Live music by Jamboyz performing upbeat music acoustically.

Ocho & Friends - Owatonna-- 7-9 p.m., Foremost Brewing Cooperative, 131 W. Broadway St, Owatonna. A versatile music group sure to entertain.

Houston and Beulah RueNorth Mankato-8 p.m.-12 a.m., NaKato, 253 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato. From Minneapolis, Houston brings their huge rock sounds to the Mankato area. Opening act Beulah Rue are a shoegaze/dream pop outfit from Southern Minnesota. Come out for an evening of beautiful noise. No cover charge.

Comedian DonB - Montgomery-- 9:15 a.m., Tri-City United Montgomery PK-8, 101 Second St. NE, Montgomery. DonB mixes comedy with unicycles, juggling and the art of illusion. He is a two-time national unicycling champion who has worked with The Variety II Review, Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as Disneyland Corporation.

Minnesota Original Music Fest KickoffSt. Peter-- 6 p.m., Patrick’s on Third, 125 S. Third St., St. Peter. Music on the patio from The Cousins, Soul Folk Union and Bee Balm Fields.

Patchouli & Terra Guitarra - Northfield-- 6-7 p.m., Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington St., Northfield. Patchouli & Terra Guitarra is master guitarist Bruce Hecksel and singer-songwriter, guitarist Julie Patchouli. With 22 albums recorded and appearances on TV, film and radio programs around the world, the duo’s sound is a soulful fusion of blazing Spanish and World guitar instrumentals, heartstring tugging lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, and epic folk-rock anthems.

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Third Thursdays Downtown - Northfield-- 5-8 p.m., Northfield. An all ages event downtown. Each month we will feature live music, specials from the downtown shops & restaurants, family fun activities, and the carefully curated mix of fine art, crafts, cottage foods, and farmers market that Riverwalk Market Fair is known for.

Outdoor Oasis Yoga - Henderson-- 7-8 p.m., Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Ln, Henderson. Experience the calming of the mind and body with the gentle practice of hatha yoga. We will specifically be practicing a joints and glands series aimed at giving mobility to all parts of our body and paying particular attention to the immune system.

THURSDAY, JUL 20

Bavarian Blast - New Ulm-- Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. Four days of music, four days of food and fun. New Ulm’s largest festival. Come see over 20 bands and performances in four days.For details on parking, lodging, camping on the grounds, parade, band information, visit bavarianblast.com. The events runs July 20-23. Tickets online.

Songwriters in the Round - Northfield-7-11 p.m., Grand Event Center, 316 Washington St., Northfield. Come enjoy a variety of local artists showcasing their original work, and sharing stories of how those songs came to be. Free | All Ages.

FRIDAY, JUL 21

Dazzling Dave YoYo Master - Faribault-- 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Central Park, 430 2nd Ave NW, Faribault. Dazzling

The Dan Duffy Orchestra - New Ulm-- 7-9 p.m., Grand Center for Arts & Culture, 210 N Minnesota St, New Ulm. The Dan Duffy Orchestra is an exciting new group from Mankato, Minnesota performing swing and Hot Club music from the 20s on up to today. A large part of their repertoire consists of original tunes which blend in nicely with their style.

YuWish Presents

Bipolxr & Friends

- Kasota-- 8 p.m.12 a.m., The Blue Moon Bar & Grill, 300 S. Webster St., Kasota. The name “BIPOLXR” alludes to the variety of genres and sounds contained in his discography as he attempts to blend influences from R&B, House, Hyperpop and Alternative Rap into his own style of music.

SATURDAY, JUL 22

Waseca Garden Club. Pick up the program at The Bailey Lewer House. Lemonade and cookies also available there. Free program, but donations are appreciated.

Rice County Fair - Faribault-- Rice County Fairgrounds, 1814 Second Ave., Faribault. All the usual fixings of a county fair, including food and drinks, live music, a carnival, animals, kids activities, races, car shows, and much more. Runs through the weekend.

Gem Days - Owatonna-- 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Owatonna. Join for a weekend full of music, food, shopping, entertainment, kids activities and more.

Dave Schulte is a professional yo-yo performer and highly acclaimed champion who has circled the globe since 1998, thrilling audiences everywhere with his tricks and tips, all designed to entertain, educate, and illuminate the beauty of the growing sport of professional yo-yo. This performance will be ASL interpreted.

Summer Craft Show - Waseca-- 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Starfire Event Center, 206 2nd Ave SW, Waseca. Come see all the handcrafted, homemade items.

Goat Yoga - Waseca-- 5-8 p.m., Farmamerica, 7367 360th Ave, Waseca. A yoga instructor will lead you through a 45-minute yoga practice accompanied by our friendly guest goat herd visiting from LR Acres. When you’re finished, enjoy a 15-minute goat meet-and-greet followed by an optional tour of Farmamerica’s historic sites. All levels welcome.

Kenyon Farmers Market-- 4-7 p.m., First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 309 Forest St., Kenyon. Homegrown, homemade and handcrafted items shared by vendors around the church parking lot. Occurs the first and third Thursdays June-September.

3 Wheels & Ab - Dundas-- 4-9 p.m., Keepsake Cidery, 135th St. East, Dundas. A group of musicians who have fun playing several types of mostly Americana music.

TJ Brown - New Prague-- 5-8 p.m., Next Chapter Winery, 16945 320th St., New Prague.

TJ Brown provides easy listening music with some country, classic rock, and some oldies.

Minnesota Original Music Fest - St. Peter-11 a.m.-11 p.m., Minnesota Square Park, 1000 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter. The second annual festival will bring performers from across the state to rock the pavilion stage. Music goes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Musicians include Saturday headliner Silver Summer (indie rock) and Sunday headliner Ian Hilmer’s Drivestation (folk/ rock). You can bring your own drinks and food or go to the vendors on site. See the full lineup at mnomf.org.

Garden WalkWaseca-1-5 p.m., Bailey Lewer House, 315 Second Ave. NE, Waseca. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon strolling through the participating gardens in the 2023 Waseca Garden Walk sponsored by the

Generation Gap - Janesville-- 5:30-8:30 p.m., Indian Island Winery, 18010 631st Ave, Janesville. Some acoustic music to go with your wine and food.

Joe & Vicki Price - Northfield-- 6 p.m., Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street South Unit 2. The legendary Joe & Vicki Price join us once again to share their particular brand of joyous, rhythmic delta blues.

Street Talk - West Concord-- 6-8 p.m., Berne Wood-Fired Pizza, 23148 County Hwy. 24, West Concord. Conceived with one goal in mind: to entertain. Street Talk is a six-piece 80s, 90s and 2000s.

Nathan GrinerFaribault-7-9:55 p.m., 10,000 Drops, 28 4th St NE, Faribault. Toe tapping, foot stomping, hand clapping, songwriter. You got to just see this to believe this.

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Prairie Potluck and Ron & Steve - Waseca-- 1:30 p.m., Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca. A musical band and duo to enjoy with your pizza.

MONDAY, JUL 24

Louis and Dan and the Invisible BandMontgomery-- 10 a.m., Montgomery Public Library. With their one-or-a-kind Invisible Band backing them up. Louis & Dan’s style of humor, clever word play, and musical talents deliver songs you’ll be humming all summer.

WEDNESDAY, JUL 26

Karibuni

African Music - St. Peter-10:30 a.m., St. Peter Library. All Ages. African music consists of much more than just African drumming!

Karibuni performers demonstrate music, drumming, songs, dance, storytelling, and the unique Congolese guitar style developed for Soukous (dance) music. Free event.

Kash and Khary - Northfield-- 6-7 p.m., Northfield Public Library, 210 Washington St., Northfield. Kashimana is a mother, musician, vocalist, composer, producer and teaching artist with a rich soulful blues voice that soars through their original compositions. The name Kashimana means ‘that’s their heart,’ and you can hear Kashimana’s heart beating in the compelling sound of their music, which is an exploration of Soul, R&B, Folk, Afro-funk and more.

Miss Myra Trio - Northfield-- 3:30-8 p.m., The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave., Northfield. Miss Myra is a threat on every level. Her golden voice will bring you from rock bottom to ecstasy and back while her driving guitar rhythm holds the Moonshiners together. Her style of hard-hitting swing guitar is reminiscent of Django Reinhardt.

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