Local musical talent takes the stage at this showcase event. The Sunburst Music Festival has grown in popularity over the years, making two separate events necessary, with August as the final opportunity to attend this summer. Each performance will last approximately 20 minutes, and attendees will enjoy a wide variety of music genres. Free. 5-9 p.m. Ojibway Park Bandshell, 2695 Ojibway Drive; 651.714.3500; ci.woodbury.mn.us Read more about Sunburst Music Festival
The Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis is the winner of more than 115 International Festivals and Events Association Awards, and it isn’t hard to see why. The Art Fair is three days of creative fun, from art activities to wine tasting to a Culinary Arts competition. There is non-stop entertainment ranging from reggae to magic on the performance stage, and festival food galore. The main star of the show, however, is the art: ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind treasures from more than 350 talented artists from around the world. Free. Times vary; check website for details. Read more about Uptown Art Fair
This summer, the Merrill Community Arts Center presents the classic musical, Bye Bye Birdie. The play tells the story of fictional rock and roll singer Conrad Birdie, who is about to be inducted into the Army. Expect to hear iconic songs What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy and many others. $12-18. July 25, 26, August 1, 2 at 7 p.m.; July 27 and August 3 at 3 p.m. The Loft Stage, East Ridge High School, 4200 Pioneer Drive; 651.200.4610; merrillartscenter.org Read more about Bye Bye Birdie
The Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial will be the site for a special one-night community concert event to raise funds and awareness for their project in the week leading up to Flag Day. The Memorial recognizes the contributions of those citizens who have served in military duty to honor and protect this great nation and is the result of a joint collaboration between the Woodbury Lions Club, Woodbury American Legion Post 501, Woodbury VFW Post 9024, and the City of Woodbury. Read more about Woodbury natives perform at Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial
We’ve all had those moments during the long frigid winter where we closed our eyes and pictured a balmy evening spent listening to strands of live music melt into the warm summer breeze. It helped us survive the cold (and yes, despite our moments of doubt, we did), and now the fun is finally beginning. Read more about Gary Louris Live at the Hilde
Watoto is thrilled to present a brand new choir tour Beautiful Africa: A New Generation. With vibrant, original African music; dance routines; life-transforming stories, the tour is indicative of the new generation of leaders emerging out of Watoto. Read more about Watoto Children's Choir Performance
Take in dinner and a show, courtesy of the Woodbury High School choir. This talented group of teens will perform their annual cabaret dinner and stage show. This year’s theme is Totally 80s. Dinner show $15/person, stage show $5 students, $7 adults. 6 p.m. dinner show May 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m. stage show May 20-22. Woodbury High School, 2665 Woodlane Drive; 651.768.4400; sowashco.k12.mn.us Read more about Woodbury High School Cabaret Totally ‘80s
The MacPhail Center for Music presents “Water Makes Music,” an opportunity for tots to learn through musical play. The theme of the program is water: oceans, rivers, lakes and even water creatures. Guide your tot’s imagination and explore water and rhythm together. Limit 20 people. Registration required. For kids ages 0-5. Free. 1 p.m. R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place; 651.731.1320 co.washington.mn.us
A dream is a wish your heart makes. Make the dreams of the devoted princess fan in your life come true in early May at the Loft Stage. The East Ridge High School’s finest performers put on a show sure to delight with a sense of wonder and pluck. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. 651.768.2334. Read more about The Glass Slipper
In 2006, South Washington County Schools founded its orchestra program with 225 fourth and fifth grade students, which has since expanded. The fall of 2010 marked the first year the program was offered in all three high schools. The first orchestra students will graduate in June 2014, and the orchestra program is celebrating with a districtwide festival. Celebrate the program’s success. 651.458.6300. Read more about South Washington County Schools District Orchestra Festival
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