AUGUST "ALL IN ST. PAUL" EVENT CALENDAR

August 3-7 National Poetry Slam http://www.nps2010.com/

Tuesday, August 3 National Night Out, Mears Park, 6-8pm.

9 Nights of Music, Vic Volare and the Fabulous Volare Lounge Orchestra (Swing), Minnesota History Center, FREE. Music starts at 6:30; free activities and museum admission. www.mnhs.org/9night

Wednesday, August 4th

Music in the Cafe, Anita's at the Landmark, 12pm FREE; Lauren Redpath

History Pub Crawl, Summit Hill Special, MN History Center, 7-9pm. Discover the stories behind the epic rise, fall, and rise again of the city’s most fashionable historical address. Trolley tour with two bar stops; $35; www.mnhs.org/pubcrawls  or 651-259-3015

Chris Isaak, O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, 7:30pm.

Sample Night Live, Minnesota History Theatre, 30 10th St. E., 7pm. Act One 7pm, G-rated; Act Two 8:15, unrated $20, $5 off a full-price ticket by typing the code word “members” when you order tickets online. You can also get up to four free tickets by reserving online using your St. Paul Public Library card number. http://www.samplenightlive.com/  Theater, dance, music, puppetry, improv, and poetry
slammers.

August 5-15th Minnesota Fringe Festival  http://www.fringefestival.org/

Thursday, August 5

Gospel at Colonus opens, thru August 11, The Steeles, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sophocles' classical tragedy.  I'll be there!

Music in Mears, 6pm Minor Kingdom, 7:30pm Zoo Animal; food by The Black Dog Café and Wine Bar
Movies in Mears, Birds

Ballroom Dance, Ordway Summer Dance, Landmark Outdoor Stage, 6pm dance instruction, 7:30-10 live music for practice! Rain or shine!

Friday, August 6

First Friday, Black Dog Cafe. 4-6pm.  From 6-9pm, many lowertown artist's studios in will be open in conjunction with the event.

Melissa Etheridge, O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, 8pm.

“Mad Hot Ballroom”, Central Library Kellogg Courtyard, Fridays at dusk. FREE! Bring your folding chair and bug spray.

Saturday, August 7

Hunter Marionettes, Central Library, 11:15am

Poetry Slam Finals, Rivercentre, 8pm. http://www.nps2010.com/

Sunday, August 8

National Poetry Slam Finals, Rivercentre, 8pm. http://www.nps2010.com/

DFL Gubernatorial Debate, Fitzgerald Theatre, 7-8pm. Open to the public.

Monday, August 9

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 7:05pm.
 

Tuesday, August 10

9 Nights of Music, Mi Terra (Mariachi), Minnesota History Center, FREE. Music starts at 6:30; free activities and museum admission. www.mnhs.org/9night

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 7:05pm.

Wednesday, August 11

Music in the Cafe, Anita's at the Landmark, 12pm FREE; Jennifer Grimm

History Pub Crawl, Summit Hill Special, MN History Center, 7-9pm. Discover the stories behind the epic rise, fall, and rise again of the city’s most fashionable historical address. Trolley tour with two bar stops; $35; www.mnhs.org/pubcrawls  or 651-259-3015

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 12:05pm.


Thursday, August 12

“Buck O’Neil and Louis White” at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri, film & discussion, Landmark Courtroom 317; 6:30pm; FREE  Learn more about the Legacy of Minnesota Black Baseball by attending these engaging panel discussions. Negro Leagues film & discussion led by Exhibit Curator, Frank White

Music in Mears, 6pm The Spectaculars, 7:30pm Unknown Prophets; food by The Bulldog
Movies in Mears, Jailhouse Rocks

Reggae/Worldbeat Dance, Ordway Summer Dance, Landmark Outdoor Stage, 6pm dance instruction, 7:30-10 live music for practice! Rain or shine!

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 7:05pm.

August 13-15 Irish Fair, Harriet Island www.irishfair.com  

Friday, August 13

“Sabar”, Ordway Summer Dance, Landmark Outdoor Stage, 6pm dance instruction, 7:30-10 live music for practice! Rain or shine!

Stone Temple Pilots, Rivercentre, 7pm.

Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs, 7:05pm.

Saturday, August 14

Remarkable Reptiles, Central Library, 11:15pm.

Downtown Beat Classics Car Show, Kellogg Blvd., 5-10pm.

Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs, 7:05pm


Sunday, August 15

Como Park Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival; Celebration of Japanese culture that showcases the Como Memorial Japanese Garden http://www.comozooconservatory.org/

Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs, 1:05pm.


Tuesday, August 17

9 Nights of Music, The Butanes Soul Revue (Rhythm & Blues/Soul), Minnesota History Center, FREE. Music starts at 6:30; free activities and museum admission. www.mnhs.org/9night

Wednesday, August 18

Music in the Cafe, Anita's at the Landmark, 12pm FREE; Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota

History Pub Crawl, Summit Hill Special, MN History Center, 7-9pm. Discover the stories behind the epic rise, fall, and rise again of the city’s most fashionable historical address. Trolley tour with two bar stops; $35; www.mnhs.org/pubcrawls  or 651-259-3015

Women's City Cabaret, Fitzgerald Theatre, 7:30pm. The story of a woman’s right to vote is the story of a woman fighting to be heard.  Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 19th amendment with host Jearlyn Steele leading you through an evening of outspoken music and uppity stories that our suffragette ancestors would be proud to hear. $20

Thursday, August 19

Music in Mears, 6pm Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps, 7:30pm Halloween, Alaska; food by Station 4
Movies in Mears Park, Grey Gardens

Meals on Heels, Harriet Island Pavilion, 6-9pm.  Premier food, beer, and wine tasting from local restaurants around St. Paul. This event will provide a unique look at Meals on Wheels in our community, and provide opportunities to get involved. $30, $20 for MOW volunteers. www.mealsonheelsevent.org 

Friday, August 20

Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs, 7:05pm.

Saturday, August 21

Magician Matt Dunn, Central Library, 11:15pm.

Megadeth and Slayer, Rivercentre, 7pm.

“The Eddies,” Hat Trick Lounge

Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs, 7:05pm.

Sunday, August 22

Saints vs. Lincoln Saltdogs, 1:05pm.

Monday, August 23

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 7:05pm.


Tuesday, August 24

9 Nights of Music, Kevin Anthony and the Twin City Playboys (Cajun/Country), Minnesota History Center, FREE. Music starts at 6:30; free activities and museum admission. www.mnhs.org/9night

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 7:05pm.
 
Wednesday, August 25

Music in the Cafe, Anita's at the Landmark, 12pm FREE; Darren Jackson

Saints vs. Sioux City Explorers, 7:05pm. 

August 26-Sept. 6 Minnesota State Fair

Thursday, August 26

Music in Mears, TBA; food by Station 4
Movies in Mears, O Brother Where Art Thou

Saturday, August 28

Dazzling Dave's Yo-yos, Central Library, 11:15pm

Monday, August 30

Lady Gaga, Xcel Energy Center, 8pm. Monster Ball Tour

Tuesday, August 31

9 Nights of Music, High 48s (Traditional Bluegrass), Minnesota History Center, FREE. Music starts at 6:30; free activities and museum admission. www.mnhs.org/9night

Lady Gaga, Xcel Energy Center, 8pm. Monster Ball Tour