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June 27, 2025

Let’s Party!

TWIN CITIES PRIDE

The Twin Cities Pride Festival is one of Minnesota’s largest and most inclusive celebrations, drawing tens of thousands to Loring Park in Minneapolis for a joyful weekend of LGBTQIA+ pride and visibility.

The 2025 festival, held June 28–29, will feature four entertainment stages, over 650 vendors, and special zones like the Cannabis Garden, Artist Alley, Youth Hideaway, and Pet Central—all designed to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

After cutting ties with Target over dropped DEI initiatives, Pride organizers raised $50,000 to uphold their mission—showing that community solidarity is stronger than ever.


Unique Finds

UNDER THE RADAR

If you don’t know, now you know!

SUMMER PARTY ON THE ROOFTOP

Mara Summer Party at Four Seasons Rooftop with Italian bites, live art, poolside fun, and festive vibes.

CLIMB TO THE TOP

Climb to the Top at Landmark Center for stunning rooftop views of downtown St. Paul—no reservation needed.

SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL

Soul Food Festival at the Farmers Market Annex with local eats, live music, and family-friendly community vibes.

MIDWEST BOOKISH FEST

Midwest Bookish Fest brings authors, readers, panels, and parties together for a weekend of literary celebration in Minneapolis.

Where the hood at?

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Follow businesses on Ambit, then find them out in the community at these upcoming events.

MN Pride Beer Dabbler 2025

Join Pairs for Pours in celebrating craft beer, community, and Pride with their special multi-brewery pairing packs, curated just for the event with 14 flavors!

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Follow these businesses on Ambit, then support them out in the community.

Cakejam (Follow)
Cakejam Weekly Edina Popup returns with fresh-baked sweets and treats. (June 27)

St. Paul Farmers Market (Follow)
Bright and early in Lowertown with fresh produce and local favorites. (June 28 & 29)

Coffeewomple (Follow)
Morning market magic at Southwest with seasonal goods and local vendors. (June 28)

Eat Me Bakery (Follow)
Catch Eat Me Bakery at Northeast Farmers Market with baked delights. (June 28)

Mogi Bagel (Follow)
Catch Mogi Bagel at Northeast Farmers Market with fresh bagels (June 28)

Caphin MPLS (Follow)
Caphin is hosting Cafe Verte for a pop up and Vietnamese coffee collab (June 28)

Audrey’s Cookbooks (Follow)
Find Audrey’s Cookbooks at Bench Pressed with vintage finds and small-batch bakes. (June 28)

All That Glitters (Follow)
Frosted & Glittered at Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe for sparkly weekend treats. (June 28)
Jewels & Jazz event blends handmade goods with music and good vibes. (June 28)
Linked & Lit mixes books and baubles for a relaxing literary hang. (June 29)
Brews & Bracelets returns with jewelry, sips, and sparkle. (June 30)

Owls Eye Art Collective (Follow)
Printmaking Workshop: Drypoint Intaglio on Acrylic—hands-on class in St. Paul using traditional etching techniques. (June 28)

Yan Chen for Mayor (Follow)
Meet Yan Chen, candidate for Saint Paul Mayor, at the George Latimer Library. (June 27)

Aliyas Jewelry Collection (Follow)
Open House with South Asian fashion, decor, and street food. (June 28)

Sunmi Kimchi (Follow)
Homemade vegan kimchi at Minnetonka Farmers Market. (July 1)

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Talk of the Town

ON THE RADAR

What’s everybody doing this weekend?

AMERICAN CRAFT FEST ST. PAUL 2025

American Craft Fest St. Paul 2025 returns to Union Depot for its second year June 28–29, featuring 50+ regional artists, hands-on demos, food trucks, and family-friendly fun—all free to attend.

LITTLE MEKONG NIGHT MARKET

Little Mekong Night Market returns to University Avenue June 28–29 with Southeast Asian street food, art, live music, K-pop dance battles, and 80+ Asian and BIPOC vendors.

Tryna sell?

AMBIT MARKETS

Looking to make some money? 🤑 Apply to these markets accepting vendors on Ambit!

UNLIMITED ARTS

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