Laugh until your sides ache at the Joke Joint Comedy Club. Get your giggle on for free on Wednesday with Open Mic Night, or find deals and specials online for any other day of the week. At this intimate nightlife hang out and showroom, there’s not a bad seat in the house. Enjoy food and drink while you listen, but be careful not to choke when you start laughing!
See everything from Broadway productions to classic opera performances at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The home of several cultural and arts organizations, including the Minnesota Opera and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, this European-style concert hall is the place to go for live entertainment—from plays and musicals to ballets and the Russian circus.
Head over to Saint Paul’s West Side for "La Fiesta Mas Caliente de Minnesota"—Minnesota’s Spiciest Celebration—Cinco de Mayo! Mexican and other Latino organizations celebrate their culture by hosting a variety of performances. Aside from delicious food, you can expect to see a colorful parade, a lowrider car show and music to keep the party going all day (and evening) long.