Get Out Minnetonka: Tour de Tonka and More

Minnetonka
 
Anything Goes
When: Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Arts Center on 7
Why Go: Cool down this weekend on a theatrical trip to the sea with Cole Porter. 
Price: Adults $17, Seniors $14, Youth $12
 
Tour de Tonka
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Minnetonka High School
Why Go: Whether you’re up for the ride or simply the sight, scope out the annual ride through the Lake Minnetonka communities. Distances vary from 17 to 100 mile
Price: Free spectating; to ride Adults $45, Youth $25
 

Lake Minnetonka

Bug Safari
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Lowry Nature Center (7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria)
Why Go: Head over to the Carver Park Reserve to explore the world of bugs. A naturalist will lead the insect safari to a variety of observation sites with a handful of
catch and release activities.
Price: Free
 
Everett Smithson Band
When: Friday, Aug. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Narrows Saloon
Why Go: Start your weekend off with a musical tour to New Orleans with Zydeco,
Blues, Rockin Roots, Hillbilly Hoedowns and more.

Southwest Minneapolis
 
Minnesota Fringe 2011
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Bryant Lake Bowl (810 W Lake Street) and several other Minneapolis/St. Paul locations
Why Go: Minnesota's annual performing arts festival has arrived with 168 shows to entertain. For a full schedule of show dates, times and locations visit the Fringe website 
Price: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors/Students, $5 Kids (12 and under)

Yoga at the Lake
When: Sunday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: The grassy knoll at Lake Harriet’s Rose Garden.
Why Go: Head behind the Turtle foundation for an hour of outdoor Yoga to start your week out right.
Price: Free will donations
   
 
Golden Valley
 
Paws to Read
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Golden Valley Public Library
Why Go: Elementary school aged kids can get their back-to-school reading-out-loud voices confident ready with a furry friend.
Price: Free
 
Minnesota Community Garden Day
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Victory Peace Garden (4735 Bassett Creek Drive), Find a garden near you.
Why Go: Community gardeners around Minnesota invite the public to check out a community garden near you to see what it is all about. Some locations will have live music, refreshments or other planned activities.
Price: Free
  
 
St. Louis Park
 
Saana Ensemble Concert
When: Sunday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.

Why Go: This vocal quintet of local Finns now living in the Twin Cities will perform a range of Finnish music, including hymns, folk and dance music. The performance will followed by a reception with the group and a tour of the Finish and Jewish Galler exhibit.
Price: $13 General Admission, $10 Students & Community and Premium Members
 
Metropolitan Mutts
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bubbly Paws
Why Go: Head over to the local dog spa to scope out all of the adoptable dogs in the care of Metropolitan Mutts, a pet rescue organization.
Price: Free
  
 
Hopkins
 
Critical Mass
When: Friday, Aug. 5 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Where: Mainstreet Bar & Grill
Why Go: Get your weekend started with a high energy rock band performance.
Price: $5 cover charge
 
Hopkins Farmers Market
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 16 9th Avenue S (half a block south of the Main Street clock tower)
Why Go: Stock up fresh local produce for the week and check out the local artisan displays.
Price: Free
  
  
Edina
 
Bowling & Bocce
When: Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: Pinstripes
Why Go: If you're looking for a new weekend evening outing, try a round of bowling indoor bocce with your friends and perhaps a few drinks.
Price: Bowling $7 per game, Bocce $10 per game
 
Honeywell Concert Band
When: Sunday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.
Where: Centennial Lakes Park
Why Go: Enjoy a live performance in the park.
Price: Free
  
 
Richfield
  
Cooking Demos
When: Friday, Aug. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Assumption Catholic Church on Friday and the Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday
Why Go: Head over to the farmers market this weekend for a few cooking tips on how to use the local produce available at the market to make healthy Mexican and Vietna
food.
Price: Free
 
Meet Denard Span
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Sports Authority
Why Go: Minnesota Twin Denard Span will be making a player appearance. 
 
Plymouth
 
Branson on the Road
When: Sunday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m.
Where: Best Western Kelly Inn
Why Go: The Plymouth Playhouse is hosting an evening of comedy, costumes and fantastic classic country, bluegrass, rocka-billy and gospel music.
Price: $28 - $41
 
Movie in the Park
When: Saturday, Aug. 6 at dusk (8:30 p.m.’ish)
Where: Hilde Performance Center (3450 Plymouth Boulevard)
Why Go: Meander over to the park with a blanket and enjoy Monsters, Inc. on the big screen.
Price: Free