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Join the art enthusiasts for the nation's largest open studio and gallery tour festival, Art-A-Whirl, in Northeast Minneapolis. This festival is organized by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, which has more than 1,400 members and is responsible for the most extensive annual open studio tour of artists in the country. Art-A-Whirl is a signature event that brings together an estimated 70,000 people each May to engage directly with art and artists. This festival offers a fun, welcoming, and accessible atmosphere for art lovers to view and purchase artwork directly from local artists. It's a unique opportunity to experience the best art in Northeast Minneapolis.

Welcome aboard the Minneapolis Queen, a steamboat accommodating up to 125 passengers. It offers public and private cruises on the Mississippi River and provides breathtaking views of downtown Minneapolis. Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen offer sightseeing boat cruises and private charters on Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River. You can choose from events such as wedding boat cruises, corporate events, birthday parties, and more. You can also take a narrated sightseeing cruise along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, passing under the stunning 35W Bridge.

The Guthrie Theater is a renowned venue where talented actors bring classic and contemporary plays to life. Since the 1960s, the theater has entertained audiences with various performances, including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Crucible, Of Mice and Men, Macbeth, Sweeney Todd, and many more. The Guthrie Theater is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and culture through the power of transformative theater experiences. Its exceptional artists, staff, and facility have made the Guthrie a leading 21st-century arts organization that influences the field from its roots in the Twin Cities. Join them at the Guthrie to experience the compelling power of theater and discover how it can bring people together, inspire learning, and encourage personal growth.