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Five Fun Things to Do This Weekend

Patch helps you plan with great events in and around St. Louis Park.

It should once again be a fairly nice weekend, so there's no excuse to be sitting on the couch. Here are a few fun, local events worth checking out:

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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Where: Bryant Lake Bowl (810 W Lake St.) and several other Minneapolis/St. Paul locations

Why Go: Minnesota's annual performing arts festival has arrived with 168 shows bound to entertain. For a full schedule of show dates, times and locations visit the Fringe website.

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Price: $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 kids (12 and under)

 

When: Saturday, Aug. 6, starting at 7:30 a.m.

Where: 

Why Go: Whether you’re up for the ride or simply the sight, scope out the annual bike ride through the Lake Minnetonka communities. Distances vary from 17 to 100 miles.

Price: Free spectating; to ride: adults $45, youth $25

 

When: Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:  St. Louis Park

Why Go: Head over to the local dog spa to scope out all of the adoptable dogs currently in the care of Metropolitan Mutts, a pet rescue organization.

Price: Free   

 

When: Sunday, Aug. 7, 5-6 p.m.

Where: The grassy knoll at Lake Harriet’s

Why Go: Head behind the turtle fountain for an hour of outdoor yoga to start your week out right.

Price: Free will donations

 

Saana Ensemble Concert

When: Sunday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.

Where:  St. Louis Park

Why Go: This vocal quintet of local Finns now living in the Twin Cities will perform a range of Finnish music, including hymns and folk. The performance will be followed by a reception with the group and a tour of the Finish and Jewish Gallery exhibit.

Price: $13 general admission, $10 students and Community and Premium members

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