AUGUST "All in St. Paul" Event Calendar

August is coming in like a breaking wave...Stop!  We aren't ready yet for the State Fair.  More patio please!

Thursday, August 1

Circus Juventas: OZ! opens, Wed thru Sun, thru August 18.  1270 Montreal Ave; $14-35.

Social Science, Science Museum, 6-11pm. Lose yourself in Maya food, culture and ancient art.  Guatemalan-American chef, Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, will demonstrate on the hour with healthy Latin cuisine.  Buy your tickets early at 651-221-9444. $15-20.

The Killers, Rivercentre, 8pm.

Saints vs. Fargo, 7:05pm.

Music in Mears, Mears Park, 6-9pm.  Sleep Study, Rogue Valley, and a debut of MN made Short Films.

Friday, August 2

The Postal Service, Rivercentre, 7:30pm.

Midnight in Paris, Central Library, 9:30, Kellogg courtyard. Outdoor summer movie – bring your lawn chair and bug spray!

Saturday, August 3

Faith and Freedom in the Civil War, MNHC, 10am, FREE. Barbara Franco, talking about the transformation of a seminary into a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Sunday, August 4

Paws on Grand, Grand Ave, 11am-4pm.  Pampering and celebrating four-legged friends on the Avenue.  Pose for the popular pet photo contest!

Tuesday, August 6

Nine Nights of Music, MN History Center, Live music and dance 6:30-8:30pm.  Jewish Jazz with Klezmeric.

The National, Rivercentre, 7:30pm.

Wednesday, August 7

River City Revue, Paddleford, 7-9pm.  Focus on the “work” of the river – art, science, music and adventure.  www.missriverfund.org

Groovin in the Garden, Como, 6-8pm, FREE. Crankshaft & the Gear Grinders.

Thursday, August 8

Music in Mears, Mears Park, 6-9pm.  Time & Temperature, Dark, Dark Dark and the MN Made feature film, The Giant Spider.

Friday, August 9

Irish Fair, Harriet Island, 3-11pm.  The nation’s largest free celebration of Irish culture.

Saints vs. Sioux City, 7:05pm.  Fireworks nite!

Saturday, August 10

Irish Fair, Harriet Island, 9am-11pm.  The nation’s largest free celebration of Irish culture.

Lowertown Guitar Festival, Mears Park.  Hosting 10 guitarists 

Saints vs. Sioux City, 7:05pm.

Sunday, August 11

Irish Fair, Harriet Island, 9am-7pm.  The nation’s largest free celebration of Irish culture.

pipJazz Sundays, Landmark, 4pm, $20. Guest artist, Barbara LeShoure.

Saints vs. Sioux City, 1:05pm.

Monday, August 12

Saints vs. Sioux Falls, 7:05pm.

Tuesday, August 13

Saints vs. Sioux Falls, 12:05pm.

Nine Nights of Music, MN History Center, Live music and dance 6:30-8:30pm. Old-time Appalachian with Petticoat Rustlers.

Wednesday, August 14

Back-to-school Party, Union Depot, 10am-noon. Sing and dance the morning away with The Choo Choo Bob Show, make fun crafts, or play at the "Thomas the Train" train tables. 2nd floor Red Cap Room.

Saints vs. Sioux Falls, 7:05pm.

Groovin in the Garden, Como, 6-9pm, FREE. Steve Sullivan and the Factory.

Thursday, August 15

Music in Mears, Mears Park, 6-9pm. Kristoff Krane, Heiruspecs, and MN Made Music Videos.

Saints vs. Sioux Falls, 7:05pm.

Saturday, August 17

St. George Greek Festival, 11am-8pm.  Greek food, singing, dancing, children's activities and bazaar.

Sunday, August 18

Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival, Como, 3:30 til dusk, $3-5.  Traditional dance, taiko drumming, sushi, crafts, martial arts, lanterns.

St. George Greek Festival, 11am-6pm.  Greek food, singing, dancing, children's activities and bazaar.

Monday, August 19

Saints vs. Winnipeg, 7:05pm.

Tuesday, August 20

Nine Nights of Music, MN History Center, Live music and dance 6:30-8:30pm. Balkan Party Music with Orkestar Bez Ime.

Saints vs. Winnipeg, 7:05pm.

Wednesday, August 21

Saints vs. Winnipeg, 7:05pm.

Groovin in the Garden, Como, 6-9pm, FREE. Chastity Brown Trio.

Thursday, August 22

Minnesota State Fair opens!  Thru Sept. 2^nd.

Saints vs. Winnipeg, 7:05pm.

Music in Mears, Mears Park, 6-9pm.  Barbara Jean, Chastity Brown an MN Made Feature Film, Profile of a Killer.

Friday, August 23

River City Revue, Paddleford, 7-9pm.  Focus on the “play” of the river – art, science, music and adventure.  

Saints vs. Gary, 7:05pm. Fireworks nite!

Saturday, August 24

Saints vs. Gary, 7:05pm.

The Great Mac-Groveland Garage Sale, 8am-3pm.  Maps available at www.macgrove.org on Aug. 19.

Sunday, August 25

Saints vs. Gary, 1:05pm.

Tuesday, August 27

Nine Nights of Music, MN History Center, Live music and dance 6:30-8:30pm. Finnish Tango with Tango Pohjan Tahden.

Wednesday, August 28

Walker Art Center’s2nd Annual Internet Cat Video Fest, State Fairgrounds Grandstand, $10

Groovin the the Garden, Como, 6-9pm, FREE.  i like you.

Thursday, August 29

Music in Mears, Mears Park, 6-9pm.  Falcon Heights, Chemistry Set, Little Man and MN Made short films.

Friday, August 30

"Maltese Falcon" movie, Raspberry Island, dusk.  Comcast movies in the park.