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Friday, September 18

Buck Hill's Local Market

11:00 AMMarkets & FairsBuck Hill Ski & Snowboard AreaBurnsvilleOutdoor market of local farms, makers, and small businesses.

Chalk Fest 2026 — Friday

4:00 PMArts & CultureFreeDowntown Prior LakePrior LakeCity chalk-art festival on Main Avenue. Festival admission not ticketed.

LFA 242 at Mystic Showroom

4:45 PMCommunityMystic Lake ShowroomPrior LakeLFA MMA card at the Mystic Showroom. Tickets from $50 box office / $62.10 Ticketmaster.

35th Pastoral Anniversary Gala

6:00 PMCommunityOmni Viking Lakes HotelEaganTicketed anniversary gala honoring Shiloh’s pastor and first lady.

Beastly Bash 2026

6:00 PMMarkets & FairsMinnesota ZooApple ValleyMinnesota Zoo Foundation’s Beastly Bash gala. Tickets benefit wildlife care; pricing is listed on the Foundation ticket page.

Dan Ferstenou at Crystal Lake Golf Club

6:00 PMLive MusicCrystal Lake Golf & BanquetLakevilleAcoustic patio music with Dan Ferstenou.

Forged Spirits: Bourbon

6:00 PMFood & DrinkViking LakesEaganGuided Buffalo Trace bourbon cocktail class at Viking Lakes.

Live Music w/ James Whatton

6:00 PMLive MusicFreeBuck Hill Ski & Snowboard AreaBurnsvilleFree Friday live music with James Whatton.

Old-Time Blues and Good-Time Folk with Jack Norton

6:00 PMLive MusicBrianno's Chart HouseLakevilleJack Norton: vaudeville blues and old-time folk at Brianno's.

Friday Night Acoustics on the Patio with the Vicky Mountain Trio

6:30 PMLive MusicFreeBogart's Entertainment CenterApple ValleyFree patio set. Pop, rock, and country with a jazz twist; moves inside if weather turns.

Chris Bertrand at Badger Hill

7:00 PMLive MusicBadger Hill BrewingShakopeeLive set from Chris Bertrand. Cover not posted.

Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II

7:00 PMLive MusicMystic Lake AmphitheaterShakopeeLogic and G-Eazy Endless Summer Tour Part II. Tickets on Live Nation.

SAM 12 September Assembly Meeting

7:00 PMCommunityEagle Magic and Joke StoreBurnsvilleSAM Assembly #12 club meeting at Eagle Magic. Virtual link sent to members.

Trent Shaw at OMNI Rosemount

7:00 PMLive MusicFreeApple Valley American LegionRosemountFree Friday live music: Trent Shaw on OMNI Rosemount’s official series.

Just4Kix at Neisen's Sports Bar and Grill

8:30 PMLive MusicNeisen's Sports Bar and GrillSavageLive set from Just4Kix. Cover unconfirmed.