Twin Cities weekend guide: Benson Boone, reality TV trivia, dog pool party
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Benson Boone performing his signature stage flip. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
The Grandstand may be the hottest venue in town right now, but it's not the only spot to catch live music this weekend. Here are four shows you won't have to battle fair traffic for — and one that will be worth the fight.
🤸♂️ Benson Boone: The chart-topping, stage-flipping singer-songwriter who rose to fame on TikTok will perform his new album at Xcel Energy Center Friday night. Official resale tickets start at $183
🇺🇸 Charley Crockett: This Grammy-nominated neotraditional country singer will perform a rain-or-shine outdoor show Saturday at Surly Brewing Festival Field. $63.10
🎤 Atmosphere & Friends: Music lovers in search of a Grandstand show can check out the well-established Minnesota hip-hop duo Saturday night alongside fellow artists Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, The Pharcyde and DJ Abilities. $53.75+
🎻 Strings Attached: An Indie Orchestra Experience: This Sunday matinee at the Parkway Theater mashes up the music of Mississippi Valley Orchestra's 16-piece string group with four Twin Cities indie artists. $26.55
🎹 Audrey's pick: If you've ever wanted to hear how modern jazz can successfully blend with hip-hop beats, Minneapolis-born pianist/producer Javier Santiago is playing the Dakota Sunday night with local jazz fusion group Room3. $29+
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👋 Make a new friend at Break the Bubble, a Friday night meetup of soon-to-be-pals on the patio at Dual Citizen Brewing. Just show up, put on a name tag and introduce yourself to someone new. Free
🦐 Demolish a full crayfish dinner at American Swedish Institute's kräftskiva, an outdoor Friday night party devoted to the delicious crustaceans.
- A ticket includes a traditional Swedish crayfish dinner (with breads, cheese, salads and paj), party hat, songbook, shot of Aquavit and a much-needed bib. $80
💦 Bring your pup and a towel to summer's last Doggy Pool Party in Plymouth on Saturday afternoon, featuring toys, multiple pools and sprinklers to ensure maximum fun (and wet dog smell). Included with $12 venue admission
📺 Do you know too much about "Survivor"? Local charity organization Live to Give is hosting a reality TV show trivia night/fundraiser Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis, featuring questions about reality classics and new shows.
- For fans who want to meet the stars, cast members from the Minneapolis season of "Love is Blind" will also be in attendance. $50 donation per six-person team, RSVP requested
🧰 Repair your broken stuff at the Community Fix-In Clinic Sunday afternoon. Skilled volunteers will be at Fulton Taproom with their tools and talent to teach you how to fix your household items, toys and textiles — all at no charge. Free, registrations appreciated