Midtown Global Music Festival

Start with a dash of African drumming, add a bit of Scandinavian fiddling and finish with a salsa band to make a spicy music festival. Live music and dance from around the world will be performed by the Tropics Steel Drum Band, Ancestor Energy, Duniya Drum and Dance and others. Also children's activities, art vendors and health screenings. (2-8 p.m. Sat. Free. Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Mpls. 612-872-4041, www.midtownglobalmarket.org.)

Rice Street Festival

Many festivals have some sort of walk or run, but few ask the racers to take on the added challenge of wearing heels and a costume while sprinting down the street. Beer garden, movie in the park, fashion show, kickball tournament and more. Other events include a parade, teen zone and kickball tournament. (Thu.-next Sun. Various times and locations along Rice Street, see website for details. www.ricestreetfestival.org.)

MELISSA WALKER