Ongoing Events, Festivals & Fairs

• Centennial Lakes Farmers Market (Edina, MN) 3- 7 p.m. each Thursday ongoing until September 30th  - Shop local meats, freshly cut flowers, fruit, vegetables, honey and more.
• Movies in Centennial Lakes Park (Edina, MN) 9 p.m. each Thursday evening until August 26th you can catch a free movie. Pack a picnic, a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the show. Schedule as follows:
  • Thursday, Aug 19th: New Moon
  • Thursday, Aug 26th: The Bucket
• Minnesota State Fair - August 26th - September 6th
• Renaissance Festival - August 21st - October 23rd

Sports

• Detroit Red Wings - August 31st, September 1st & 2nd
• Minnesota Vikings
  • Miami Dolphins Pre-Season Game - September 19th
  • Detroit Lions Pre-Season Game - September 26th

Entertainment

• Wicked - Orpheum Theatre - August 11th - 29th - 8 pm shows Tuesday through Sunday each week with an additional 2 pm show every Sunday.
• American Idols Live Tour 2010 - Target Center - Friday, August 27th - 7:30pm - Tour 2010 will feature the American Idol Season 9 top 10 contestants Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Katie Stevens, and Tim Urban.
• Cities97 Acoustic Sunrise Live on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 - 11am-1pm at
  The Good Earth Restaurant in Galleria Shopping Center - enjoy a delicious brunch and listen to Shelly Miller host... all live!
  o Plus, spend $100 in any Galleria restaurant during Acoustic Sunrise Live and bring receipts to Guest Services for a chance to win a $250 Galleria Gift Card or an overnight weekend stay at The Westin Edina Galleria. Shop, Dine and Enjoy!)
• Lady Gaga - August 30th & 31st - Xcel Energy Center - 8:00 pm show time
• KISS -  September 4th - MN State Fair
• Jonas Brothers in Concert with Demi Lovato & Friends from Camp Rock - September 8th  - Excel Center - 7 pm
• Dave Matthews Band - September 15th - Xcel Energy Center - 7:00pm
• Lisa Lampanelli - September 25th - State Theater - 7:30pm
  Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean. Heralded as "more than a standup - a standout," by comedy legend Jim Carrey, Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. She even won accolades from The King of All Media Howard Stern, who called her "a true original and a brilliant comedy mind who'll steal the show every time."

Other

• Zuhrah Shrine Circus - September 30th - Target Center - 7:00pm
  (Don't miss all of the action! Presenting the ultimate in exciting entertainment, the 2010 MINNEAPOLIS ZUHRAH SHRINE CIRCUS will return to Target Center with an all new show! From the moment the lights go down you'll thrill to the finest in aerial tricks, performing elephants, tigers and more. From the delightful antics of the Shriner clowns to the spellbinding feats of the acrobats, you won't want to miss one exciting moment of this magical family show.