Twin Cities Jazz Fest, Idea Jam, Flea Market, and more!

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June 20, 2025

Jazz in the Heart of St. Paul Since 1999

TWIN CITIES JAZZ FEST

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is one of the region’s premier summer music events, drawing over 40,000 attendees to St. Paul’s Lowertown district. Centered around the Main Stage in Mears Park, the festival also hosts performances at clubs and venues throughout the neighborhood.

Experience world-class jazz from local and international artists, youth ensembles, and master classes—plus free outdoor concerts, dancing, and community vibes all weekend long.

The best part? It’s completely free and open to all.


Unique Finds

UNDER THE RADAR

You might not have heard about these events happening in the Twin Cities yet.

WORLD REFUGEE DAY CONCERT

World Refugee Day Concert at Pilllar FORUM with live music, refugee solidarity, and community celebration.

TWIN CITIES VINTAGE FLEA

Twin Cities Vintage Flea at North Loop Green with retro fashion, collectibles, music, and vintage arcade vibes.

Where the hood at?

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Ice Cream Social Idea Jam

Join Innovate MN for an Ice Cream Social and collaborative idea jam, where creative minds connect over sweet treats and shared purpose. The evening begins with casual networking and ice cream, then shifts into a lively group session focused on solving a real-world challenge faced by a local business.

You’ll get a chance to contribute your insights, explore bold ideas, and help shape solutions with real impact. It’s a fun, engaging space for innovation, collaboration, and community building.

Hosted by: Innovate MN

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Unlimited Arts Apparel & Apparel (Follow)
Join this vibrant market with food trucks, local artisans, and fun all day long! (June 21)

St. Paul Farmers Market (Follow)
Find them in Lowertown bright and early with local produce and goods. (June 21–22)

All That Glitters (Follow)
Offering local and handmade goods to kick off your summer weekend. (June 21)

Northeast Farmers Market (Follow)
Catch the Northeast Farmers Market with fresh vendors including Mogi Bagel, X2 Pastries, Afro Grind Coffee, and Parralily LLC! (June 21)

Chubby Cookie by Smari Cakes (Follow)
Smari Cakes pops up with their Chubby Cookies—don’t miss these sweets at caphinmn. (June 21)

Audrey's Cookbooks (Follow)
Audrey’s Cookbooks is joining Fat Flea with vintage finds and baked goods. (June 21)

Tried & True Confections (Follow)
Odd Mart Market returns with a special bakery pop-up—find unique treats from Tried & True, as well as other vendors! (June 22)

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Talk of the Town

ON THE RADAR

What’s everybody doing this weekend?

JUNETEENTH MINNESOTA - A FAMILY CELEBRATION!

Juneteenth – A Family Celebration brings live music, food, arts, and community awards to the Minnesota State Capitol for a day of Black cultural pride and empowerment.

EAGAN ART FEST

Eagan Art Festival returns to Central Park with 100+ artists, live performances, demos, and hands-on fun for all ages.

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AMBIT MARKETS

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Ambit Community Meet-Up

LOUD & LOCAL

Join us for Loud + Local on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4–6 PM at Queermunity MN in Minneapolis. Co-hosted by Ambit Media, Heyven, and MK Consulting, this free event celebrates small businesses, local journalism, and community collaboration.

Connect with entrepreneurs, media, and community members to build relationships that strengthen the Twin Cities business community. Share your business story, discover new opportunities, and support local initiatives.

Whether you're a business owner, journalist, or passionate community member, this gathering is for you!

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