Northern Minnesota weekly planner July 29-Aug. 3

Published July 29, 2024 at 10:15 AM CDT

a band made up of four men and one woman stand in an alley in front of a brick wall with a no parking sign attached. the woman, with long blond hair, a wide brimmed hat and glasses stands in front of four men, all five have their hands in their pockets — Adessa and the Beat stand together in an alley at the backstage door of a theater.

From Bemidji, Brainerd and Grand Rapids to Hackensack and Hibbing, small towns across Northern Minnesota are chock-full of events.

Summer is in full swing in Northern Minnesota. Here are some ideas for what to do:

Bemidji

Bemidji Community Children's Theater and Starbridge Academy presents "15 Reasons Not To Be In A Play" at the Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater. This production is about a group of students protesting being in a play and with reasons from having to hold someone's hand to being stuck in a tree costume. Performances are Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

Brainerd

Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center presents the musical “The Prom,” Tuesday through Thursday at the Chalberg Theater in Brainerd. Find tickets and schedule here. “The Prom” is about four eccentric Broadway stars in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves!

Grand Rapids

Great Tails Animal Rescue hosts an indoor rummage sale Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Klockow Brewing. All proceeds benefit animals in need.

Hackensack

Northwoods Arts Council presents the Lakeside Concert Series on Friday evenings in August, 5-7 p.m. at Birch Lake Park pavilion in Hackensack. Bring your own chairs. In case of rain, the concerts will be at the Hackensack Community Center. This Friday, Aug. 2, they welcome Adessa and the Beat.

Hibbing

The grand finale for "Hibbing on Howard" is Monday, July 29, 5-7 p.m. on Howard Street. The event features food trucks, games and activities for all ages. There is an extra "teen hour" starting at 7 p.m.

What's going on in your community this summer? Let us know!