Saint Paul Summer Events Preview
Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:07PM Three one-act murder mysteries by the most-read mystery writer of all time – Dame Agatha Christie
This last April snow storm has us day dreaming of warm weather, outdoor music, and air-conditioned theatres. Here's what we have to look forward to this summer!
Grand Old Day (June 2) and Twin Cities Jazz Fest (June 20-22) bring summer fun for the whole family!
Saint Paul rings in the (unofficial) start of summer on Sunday, June 2, with the 46th Annual Grand Old Day. Featuring "the first parade of the summer," over 150 food vendors, a family fun area, art district, and entertainment district with live music from dozens of the Twin Cities’ favorite bands, there is plenty of fun to go around.
A few weekends later on June 20-22, the 21st Annual Twin Cities Jazz Fest returns to Lowertown, Saint Paul. The largest free, live jazz event in the midwest, Jazz Fest hosts hundreds of artists including this year's headliners: James Carter, José James, Nnenna Freelon, Grace Kelly, Yogev Shetrit, Aurora Nealand with Tom McDermott, Mayito Rivera with Charanga Tropical, Jorge Luis Pacheco, and more.
Also in Mears Park, the Lowertown Blues and Funk Fest returns for the sixth year July 19-20. Friday’s Funk Day features the sounds of Sumo Seven, Boogie Wonderland and a founding member of the Commodores Thomas McClary. Saturday’s Blues Day includes the Craig Clark Band, Bridget Kelly Band, Joyann Parker, Carolyn Wonderland, Popa Chubby and Jon Cleary.
And if it's that cool, dark theatre in the summer heat that you're after, Park Square Theatre has you covered. Theatre in Residence Flying Foot Forum brings its moving dance production, Heavan, about life and love during the Bosnian War to the Proscenium stage May 31 - June 23. On the Andy Boss Thrust Stage, Park Square presents the world premiere of the new musical by Keith Hovis, Jefferson Township Sparkling Junior Talent Pageant, June 14 - July 28. And Agatha Christie – Rule of Thumb brings to life three one-act murder mysteries by the most-read mystery writer of all time on the Proscenium Stage, July 12 - Aug 25.
