Minneapolis Institute of Art

Celebrate Minnesota as a melting pot for our third year of the Meet at Mia Summer Series. Experience different aspects of Minnesota each week, from state pastimes like cornhole and the State Fair, to local artist collectives and celebration of identity. Each week features music, art making, and unique food and drinks.
August 6 | Dog Day Who let the dogs out? Mia, for the second year in a row! Bring your furry friend to the courtyard (on a leash!) and take a picture with The Traveling Photobooth. Laura Wennstrom helps you create a frame for your portrait. Have a pooch with no patience? Grab a pup cup for the road from the Sota Fountain.
Move with Nina Luna, 6 p.m. Pose with The Traveling Photobooth Frame your furry friend with Laura Wennstrom Tour Dogs in Mia’s collection, 6 and 7:15 p.m. Play with Cornchip Dog Collective Dine on Las Twins, 5–8 p.m.
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Local Event: Meet at Mia: Summer Series - August 6

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Minneapolis

Minnesota

Meet at Mia: Summer Series - August 6

Celebrate Minnesota as a melting pot for our third year of the Meet at Mia Summer Series. Experience different aspects of...

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317

This joyous and popular performance features a full band and wonderful vocalists, all taking turns to interpret the rich and varied musical catalog of this legendary duo.Happens on the following Dates: Aug 7, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada) Aug 8, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144283/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Forever Everly

Forever Everly

This joyous and popular performance features a full band and wonderful vocalists, all taking turns to interpret the rich and...

Minneapolis Central Library

The community is invited to the Minneapolis Central Library plaza for a work-in-progress showing of MY BODY MY HOME.
MY BODY MY HOME is a unique collaboration between zAmya Theater Project and acclaimed choreographer Lelis Brito. This movement-based project brings together housed and unhoused community members to explore the profound experience of displacement, and how individuals find a sense of "home" within their own bodies and environments.
Participants have collaborated with Brito to develop and rehearse movement patterns—focusing on the physical gestures, routines, and expressions people engage in to manage emotions and cultivate a sense of safety and belonging.
Come support the performers, witness the creative process in the heart of downtown, and experience how movement can build understanding across our community.
Lelis Brito is a Venezuelan-American theater director, choreographer, educator, performer, writer, and director of the Center for Moving Cultures (CMC). The core of Brito’s work is the human body’s potential and activation—clarifying choice-making through the knowledge gained within the direct experience of a moving, sensing body.
This activity is made possible by the Bridge Fund for Dance program through the City of Minneapolis Arts &amp; Cultural Affairs Department.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156710/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: MY BODY MY HOME: A Shareformance

MY BODY MY HOME: A Shareformance

The community is invited to the Minneapolis Central Library plaza for a work-in-progress showing of MY BODY MY HOME.
MY BODY MY...

Granada Theater

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at Granada Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Granada Theater Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Minneapolis To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
I Want To Hold Your Hand Penny Lane Strawberry Fields Come Together Here Comes the Sun With A Little Help From My Friends Help! Eleanor Rigby While My Guitar Gently Weeps Helter Skelter Blackbird A Day in the Life Yesterday Let It Be Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Fine Line

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway dance party celebrating the best in show tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154224/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Broadway Rave

Broadway Rave

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Granada Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.General Info Venue: Granada Theater Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Minneapolis To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program I Want You Back Rock With You Human Nature Billie Jean Say Say Say We Are the World Man in the Mirror Smooth Criminal Black or White Heal the World Remember the Time Bad Earth Song They Don't Really Care About Us Thriller Performers String Quartet - Listeso - Minneapolis Seating Map <a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154776/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Cascade Lake Park

Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE Kona Ice at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 &amp; Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Run your race, your way.
5K/10K/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147124/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Summer Sizzler- Rochester

Summer Sizzler- Rochester

Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the...

Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours, and more—all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.
August 9 | Express Yourself Beat the heat and stop by Mia to get inspired. Make unique accessories in our studios with teaching artist Maya O’Reilly. Akiko Ostlund leads a puppet show, then helps you create your own puppet. Participate in a movement activity and enjoy story time with The Children’s Theatre Company.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/149419/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Family Day - August

Family Day - August

Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum...

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Come relive the memories of some of the most romantic songs ever written and recorded! Hit songs will weave a tapestry that will bring you back to a time when music was melodic and easy.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144284/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Bread Alone - Music & Memories of the Band Bread

Bread Alone - Music & Memories of the Band Bread

Come relive the memories of some of the most romantic songs ever written and recorded! Hit songs will weave a tapestry that...

Bell Museum

In an expedition-style set up outside of the museum, a team of students and scientists will work together to demonstrate how scientific collections are created. Visitors will watch the team work together to process collected organisms and take various data, preserve different types of samples, and produce specimens for the Bell’s natural history collections. The Bell Museum is an active research institution utilized by scientists around the world! Visitors to natural history museums encounter biodiversity specimens that offer close-up views of nature. Their awe is often followed by questions about where and how specimens were obtained. Even more shocking to visitors is that the specimens on display are a small percentage of the holdings of a museum collection. The Bell aims to address some of these questions of why museums have specimens and how they are obtained, preserved, and used.

Local Event: Bell Expeditions

Bell Expeditions

In an expedition-style set up outside of the museum, a team of students and scientists will work together to demonstrate how...

Celebrate Minnesota as a melting pot for our third year of the Meet at Mia Summer Series. Experience different aspects of Minnesota each week, from state pastimes like cornhole and the State Fair, to local artist collectives and celebration of identity. Each week features music, art making, and unique food and drinks.
August 13 | Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes The rhyme might be for kids, but the exhibition is for everyone. Experience photographs of the human body before collaging your own. Cast adornments with WOW Mobile Metal Lab, and fill your stomach with ParraLily. Enjoy a live performance from Chutes at 6 p.m.
Jam with Chutes, 6 p.m. Make with Akiko Ostlund Cast with WOW Mobile Metal Lab Eat ParraLily, 5–8 p.m. Tour “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” 6 and 7:15 p.m.
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Local Event: Meet at Mia: Summer Series - August 13

Meet at Mia: Summer Series - August 13

Funky, Electrifying and Soulful – Under the visionary musical direction of Michael Bland, Urban Classic is proud to present PURE FUNK, a high-energy celebration of the legendary sounds that shaped funk music and genre. Paying homage to icons like Ohio Players, Sly Stone, James Brown, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic, and many more, this show promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. Michael has carefully handpicked a dynamic ensemble of national and international touring musicians to join the band, ensuring a performance that’s as electrifying as it is soulful. Get ready for a night of pure rhythm, groove, and passion—PUREFUNK is a show you definitely won’t want to miss.
Featuring:
Michael Bland: Drums, Musical Director (from New Power Generation, Soul Asylum, Sounds of Blackness)
Tommy Barbarella: Keys (New Power Generation, Greazy Meal)
Ron Long, bass (Urban Classic)
Homer O’Dell, guitar (Mint Condition)
Ashley Commodore, vocals (Stokley)
G Sharp: Vocals (Mazarati)
Jay Bee: Vocals (Westside, The Routine)
Scott Agster: Trombone
John Bertsch: Sax
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Local Event: Pure Funk

Pure Funk

Funky, Electrifying and Soulful – Under the visionary musical direction of Michael Bland, Urban Classic is proud to present...

JJHOF is back with their hit tribute to Zeppelin featuring tunes including “Black Dog,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Immigrant Song” and, of course, “Stairway to Heaven.” A must-see!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144289/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: The Song Remains the Same - JJHOF Does Zeppelin

The Song Remains the Same - JJHOF Does Zeppelin

JJHOF is back with their hit tribute to Zeppelin featuring tunes including “Black Dog,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Immigrant Song”...

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s &amp; 80's like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, &amp; so much more. So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, put on your best disco attire, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153724/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Gimme Gimme Disco

Gimme Gimme Disco

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! We are a DJ dance party playing all your favorite ABBA...

Luce Line Brewing

Big eats and massive riffs are taking over Luce Line Brewing! Join us for a summer block party featuring four food trucks starting at 1:00 PM: Brown Chicken Brown Cow, Safeside BBQ, R-Frida, and SaiGon Delicious. From 6:00 to 8:30 PM, rock out under the tent with free live 90s tributes to Weezer (Say It Ain’t Faux) and Green Day (Longview). Free admission and all ages welcome! Grab a fresh craft pint and join us on the patio for the ultimate pairing of street food, craft beer, and 90s rock.

Local Event: Food Truck Rally at Luce Line Brewing

Food Truck Rally at Luce Line Brewing

Big eats and massive riffs are taking over Luce Line Brewing! Join us for a summer block party featuring four food trucks...

Troubadour Wine Bar

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Minneapolis!
Looking for a fun activity in Minneapolis? Picture this: you grab a drink, pick up a brush and suddenly you’re laughing way too hard at how your sunset looks more like a potato (in a good way). Your local instructor keeps things easy, the vibe stays chill and before you know it, you’re relaxed, inspired and genuinely proud of what you made. It’s a night that reminds you how good it feels to play again! Perfect for a date, a night with friends or just some much-needed me-time. Book your spot today and make your next night out unforgettable!
What’s Included: A fun, hands-on paint and sip experience guided by a friendly local artist. An upbeat, social event hosted at a trendy public venue such as a distillery, brewery, cocktail bar or sake bar in Minneapolis (location varies by date). All painting materials provided: canvas, brushes, paints and apron. Step-by-step instruction, creative freedom and plenty of laughs. A canvas you can take home.
What to Expect: A fun, upbeat atmosphere with music, drinks and creativity. Easy, beginner-friendly guidance from an instructor who keeps things light and easy. Ideal for: a casual date, girls’ night, team hangout or solo reset.
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at: <a href="https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51507/paint-night-done-right-minneapolis" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.classpop.com/painting-classes/51507/paint-night-done-right-minneapolis</a>
Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>May 23, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jun 13, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jun 27, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jul 11, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jul 25, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 15, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 29, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 12, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 26, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 17, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Oct 31, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Nov 14, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Nov 28, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 12, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 26, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Local Event: Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Minneapolis

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right -...

Turn your next night out into something creative with this paint and sip experience in Minneapolis!
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Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Minneapolis

Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Granada Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Granada Theater Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Minneapolis To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Kaze no Tani Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Kimi wo Nosete My Neighbour Totoro - Kaze no Toori Michi My Neighbour Totoro - Main Theme Kiki's Delivery Service - Umi no Mieru Machi Princess Mononoke - Main Theme Spirited Away - Inochi no Namae Spirited Away - Chihiro's Waltz The Tale of Princess Kaguya - When I Remember This Life Ponyo - Gake no Ue no Ponyo The Wind Rises - A Journey (A Dream of Flight) Howl's Moving Castle - Merry Go Round of Life Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Come along on an unforgettable musical journey through the career of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Aug 15, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Aug 16, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/144291/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: My Way with Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra

My Way with Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra

Come along on an unforgettable musical journey through the career of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.Happens on the...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Drake at Granada Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Granada Theater Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Minneapolis To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Passionfruit Marvins Room Teenage Fever Headlines Take Care Laugh Now Cry Later God's Plan Controlla Fair Trade Crew Love Over In My Feelings One Dance Hold On, We're Going Home
Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Drake

Candlelight: Tribute to Drake

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Granada Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info Venue: Granada Theater Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Minneapolis To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Dancing Queen - ABBA SOS - ABBA Money, Money, Money - ABBA Voulez Vous - ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen I Want to Break Free - Queen Killer Queen - Queen Waterloo - ABBA Super Trouper - ABBA Mamma Mia - ABBA Don't Stop Me Now - Queen We Will Rock You - Queen We Are the Champions - Queen Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

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Are You Ready To Pine Tree ‘26!
The Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic returns August 6–9, 2026, for its 41st year — a four‑day celebration of elite tennis, great food, and a community united for a powerful cause. The tournament will once again take place at Life Time White Bear Lake in White Bear Lake, Minn., with the junior tournament held August 7–8 at Life Time Bloomington South. Hosted by the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund, a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the event continues its longstanding mission of supporting targeted pediatric oncology research and rehabilitation efforts at Children’s Minnesota and more than 600 hospitals across 66 countries.&nbsp;
A Legacy of Impact Founded in 1986 by Ron and Mary Ann Peterson in honor of their daughter Julieann, the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic began as a grassroots effort to help medical professionals at Children’s Minnesota advance critical cancer research while caring for young patients and now has raised over $8.6 million for the cause.
Tournament Highlights The 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic has its largest field in history and will showcase 200 top mixed‑doubles players from Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and across the country. Competition spans four adult divisions — Open, Masters (35+), Grand Masters (50+) — and six junior divisions ranging from Green Ball to young adult. Many adult competitors are current or former collegiate athletes, while junior players represent the next generation of tennis talent. All players are encouraged to fundraise, with many raising thousands of dollars individually.
Additional highlights include:
<ul><li>FREE admission for all spectators (donations encouraged).</li><li>Match schedule:</li></ul>
<ul><li>Thursday, August 6: First serve at 1:00 p.m.</li><li>Friday &amp; Saturday: Matches begin at 8:00 a.m.</li><li>Championships Sunday: Matches begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Open semifinals and junior finals, followed by the Masters and Grand Masters finals at 12 Noon and the Open finals at 2 p.m. There will also be a brief program featuring our 2026 Honored Patients and their families at 11:45 a.m.&nbsp;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Opening‑day festivities featuring Happy Hour and Food Tent specials from 1-5 p.m.</li><li>Junior tournament finals on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon at Life Time White Bear Lake.</li><li>300+ volunteers from the community and local tennis programs powering the event.</li><li>Volunteer Give Back Program with USTA Northern — now in its fifth year — providing financial support to high school and college tennis teams. For every hour worked, high school programs receive $10 from an anonymous donor which is then matched by USTA Northern. Another $10 goes directly to the cause. The program has generated over $55,000 for teams and the cause.</li><li>Player fundraising leadership: In 2025, players contributed 75% of all funds raised, totaling more than $350,000, including $50,000 from junior players.</li><li>Proceeds Benefit Children’s Minnesota: Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund presented a $435,000 check to Children’s Minnesota.</li></ul>
More Than Tennis Spectators can enjoy:
<ul><li>The beloved Food Tent, featuring fresh apple treats from Pine Tree Apple Orchard and the NEW Apple Cider Aperol Spritz served in a souvenir glass.</li><li>A Silent Auction with exclusive items and experiences including a Meet &amp; Greet with Golden Bachelorette and Bachelor In Paradise star Gary Levinson; a day at the All-Iowa Lawn Tennis Club; an exclusive concert and dinner experience at First Avenue; a private dining experience for 8 at Margaux's Table and more!!!</li><li>The US Open Labor Day Tennis Experience raffle = 3 days of matches and a behind the scenes tour of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY.</li><li>A kids craft area, tournament merchandise, and a Children’s Minnesota‑led kids research initiative — all supporting the mission.</li></ul>
Get Involved Volunteer and donation opportunities remain open for the 2026 tournament. To learn more, visit<a href="https://www.ptacf.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.ptacf.org</a> or contact Lisa Mushett at <a href="mailto:lisa@ptacf.org">lisa@ptacf.org</a>. We look forward to seeing you August 6-9 at the 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic! 
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Local Event: 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic

White Bear Lake

2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic

Are You Ready To Pine Tree ‘26!
The Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic returns August 6–9, 2026, for its 41st year — a four‑day...

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8

8:45 PM

Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Summer Sizzler- Rochester

AUG

9

7:00 AM

Cascade Lake Park, 88 23rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN

Family Day - August

AUG

9

10:00 AM

Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Bread Alone - Music & Memories of the Band Bread

AUG

9

7:00 PM

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN

Bell Expeditions

AUG

11

10:00 AM

Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN

Meet at Mia: Summer Series - August 13

AUG

13

5:00 PM

Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Pure Funk

AUG

13

7:30 PM

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN

The Song Remains the Same - JJHOF Does Zeppelin

AUG

14

7:30 PM

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN

Gimme Gimme Disco

AUG

14

8:30 PM

Fine Line, 318 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Food Truck Rally at Luce Line Brewing

AUG

15

1:00 PM

Luce Line Brewing, 12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth, MN

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Minneapolis