September "All in St. Paul" Event Calendar

State Fair and back-to-school mixed with music festivals, baseball, hockey, and theater openings! We'll take it all!

Sunday, September 1

Saints vs. Sioux City, 7:05pm.  Fan Appreciation Day with fireworks super show!

Monday, September 2

Saints vs. Sioux City, 1:05pm.

Tuesday, September 3

Science Museum’s exhibit galleries will be closed for annual maintenance Sept.3-13.

Wednesday, September 4

Mumford and Sons, Xcel, 7pm.

Groovin’ in the Gardens, Como, 6-9pm, FREE.  Barbara Jean Band.

Thursday, September 5

Concrete and Grass Music Festival, Mears Park, 7pm St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, 8:30pm Moore by Four.

Friday, September 6

Concrete and Grass Music Festival, Mears Park, 5pm Alison Scott, 6:30pm Marimba Africa (presented by Ordway), 8:30pm Lucy Michelle (Chan Poling and John Munson)

"Casablanca" the Movie, Raspberry Island, dusk.  Comcast Movies in the Park.

"Minnesota Original" film, Minnesota Museum of American Art, 6:30-7:30pm.  Featuring five local artists, produced by TPT.

First Friday, Golden's Deli, 4-6pm.  CapitolRiver's Downtown Happy Hour.

Saturday, September 7

Concrete and Grass Music Festival, Mears Park, 4pm Copper Street Brass Quintet, 5:30pm Minnesota Opera, 7pm The Sphericals (McNally Smith), 8:30pm Halloween Alaska. 

Summit Brewing Company Backyard Bash, 910 Montreal Circle, noon-8pm.  Minnesota music, food, and beer.

Taylor Swift, Xcel, 7pm.

Sunday, September 8

St. Paul Classic Bike Tour and King of the Hill Bike Race, mostly traffic-free bicycling, ride support, live music and a bounty of food and beverages. Traditionally, more than 6,000 cyclists participate each year.

Taylor Swift, Excel, 7pm.

pipJazz Sunday, Landmark, 4pm.  Guest artist, Rob Juice, $20.

Second City Happily Ever After, Fitzgerald, 8pm.

Wednesday, September 11

Hike it!, Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, 10-11am. Cultural History themed hike, 651-632-2455 for reservations.

Michael Buble, Xcel, 8pm.

Groovin’ in the Gardens, Como, 6-9pm, FREE.  The Melvilles.

Thursday, September 12

Blake Shelton, Excel, 7:30pm.

St. Paul Almanac 2014 Publication Party, Black Dog Cafe, 7pm. Author readings, art and photography.

Station to Station, Union Depot, 6:30-10:30pm, $25.  Traveling exhibit with music by Patti Smith.

A Brown Tale opens, Penumbra, thru Sept. 22

Friday, September 13

Good People opens, Park Square, thru Oct. 6.  “A tough and tender play about the insurmountable class divide.”

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Ordway, 10:30am & 8pm. SPCO.

"The Big Sleep" movie, Raspberry Island, dusk.  Comcast Movies in the Park.

Saturday, September 14

Great River Race Saturday, 8:30am start.  Watch giant canoes race down the Mississippi River. Organized by Wilderness Inquiry, the Great River Race is a fundraiser for UWCA (Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventures), an outdoor education program that organizes paddling field trips on the Mississippi River for Minneapolis and St. Paul public school students. Nearly 30 voyageur canoes, each paddled by 9 people, will set off in waves from Hidden Falls Regional Park.

Model Railroad Fair, State Fair Education Building, 9am-3pm. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum event is for hardcore model railroaders, but also fun for families. Lots of layouts to ogle and a Thomas the Tank Engine layout that kids can operate.  The cast from the Choo Choo Bob television show will also perform. $8 (free four and younger) 

Selby AvenueJazz Fest, Selby and Milton Avenues,11am-8pm.  A full day of neighborhood, regional, national and international jazz, soul food and family activities.

Prairie Home Companion, Fitzgerald, 4:45pm.  Followed by the Annual Meatloaf Supper and Street Dance.

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Ordway, 10:30am & 8pm. SPCO.

Sunday, September 15

Loud at the Library "Farewell to Summer" Block Party, Central Library Courtyard, 1-5pm. Live music by Charlie Parr, The Brass Messengers, and The Poor Nobodys. Cash bar, food trucks and good friends in a fabulous outdoor setting. Show your library card for a free beer sponsored by Summit Brewing Company (with valid 21+ ID). Music starts at 2 p.m.

St. Paul Open Streets, University btwn Hamline & Marion Streets, 11am-6pm. Participants can explore the street that is open only to foot, bicycle and skate traffic. In addition to bicycling, walking and skating, there are programmed recreational activities for all ages along the street. Some of these activities might include yoga, zumba, games and dance lessons. There will also be musical performances and classes on bike safety and repair.

Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963, Steppingstone Theatre, 3-5pm.  Dramatic reading commemorating the 50th anniversary.

Bark and Rec Day, Harriet Island, 1-4pm.

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Landmark, 4-6pm, FREE.  Crafts, activities, food, line dancing, lantern making and more!

Tuesday, September 17

Wild vs. ColumbusBlue Jackets, Xcel, 7pm.

Thursday, September 19

Ramsey Hill House Tour, 4-9pm. Self-guided, candle-let walk through some of the oldest and best-preserved Victorian-era homes in the Summit Neighborhood.  The Nicholson family home (formerly Louis Hill) at 260 Summit, rarely open, is on the tour.  $25 adv; $30 same day.  Tickets at local stores or www.ramseyhill.org 

The Commercial Art Gallery Scene: Then and Now, MMAA, 6:30-7:30pm.  Panel discussion.

Friday, September 20

Red House Live, Landmark, 7pm cocktails, 8pm concert, $15-18.  Award-winning songwriter, Meg Hutchinson.

Saturday, September 21

Hike It! Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, 10-11am. A cultural history hike of the area.

Prairie Home Companion, Fitzgerald, 4:45.

MN Opera: Manon Lescaut opens, Ordway, thru Sept. 29. The irresistible lure of money seduces the beautiful Manon, triggering her downfall, but true love is her redemption.

Wild vs. WinnipegJets, 7pm.

Tuesday, September 24

Kate DiCamillo, Fitzgerald, 7pm.  Kate talks with Cathy Wurzer about her new book, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.

Wednesday, September 25

Wild vs. St. LouisBlues, Xcel, 7pm.

Talking Volumes, Fitgerald, 7pm.  Edwidge Danticat, Claire of the Sea Light

Thursday, September 26

Ladies Night Out, Grand Avenue, 5-9pm. A night of food, shopping, indulgence and fun! 

Saturday, September 28

National Public Land Day planting, Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, 8:30am-1pm. www.bravelybe.com 

www.wildernessinquiry.org Introductory half-day canoe experience on the Mighty Mississippi River. They're a great way for you and your family to experience our community and its wild places from a whole new vantage point. Voyageur canoes, safety and paddling equipment, experienced staff, and a shuttle are provided.

Antique Spectacular Show & Flea Market, State Fairgrounds, 8am-6pm.  300-400 dealers indoors and out.

Open Cockpit Weekend, MSP Airport, 9am-3pm.  Climb into the cockpit of C130 cargo plane during open house at the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum. The aviation museum houses about twenty historic aircraft in several hangars at the Air Guard base Kids can get close to aircraft ranging from a World War II P-51 Mustang to an early F16 fighter jet.  Minnesota Air National Guard Museum, 670 General Miller Drive (building 670), St. Paul; free; 612- 713-2523 or mnangmuseum.org

Prairie Home Companion, Fitzgerald, 4:45pm.

Nine Inch Nails, Xcel, 8pm.

Sunday, September 29

Antique Spectacular Show & Flea Market, State Fairgrounds, 10am-4pm.  300-400 dealers indoors and out.

www.wildernessinquiry.org. Paddle the Mighty Mississippi River with special guest Lucia Watson and sample fabulous picnic fare from Lucia’s To Go (www.lucias.com/to-go). Sip selected beverages in the setting sun. Beautiful cedar strip Voyageur canoes are built for comfort and ease. You’ll see eagles, heron, turtles with guide Lark Weller of the National Park Service .

September 30

Imagine Dragons, Rivercentre, 7:30pm.