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Tim Mahoney performed first at the annual Aquatennial Block Party on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis on Friday. Crowds filtered in slowly despite light rain.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the weekend.

SATURDAY

10 Best Days of the Bakken: Electrifying activities with the theme “Green Energy Day: Wind.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Av. S.

Riverfront Quest Family Tour: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St. (Contact the museum to make sure the event is not canceled by government shutdown. Phone: 612-341-7555. Online: www.millcitymuseum.org.)

Memorial Exhibit: A mini-exhibit of festival memorabilia from the past 72 years. 1 to 5 p.m. Hennepin History Museum, 2303 3rd Av. S.

Twin Cities River Rats: Water ski show: 3 & 7 p.m. Mississippi River, between the Broadway and Plymouth Avenue bridges.
 

SUNDAY

Beach Bash: Milk carton boat races, canoeing and paddling instruction, kids’ activities and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun, William Berry and E. Calhoun Pkwys.

10 Best Days of the Bakken: Electrifying activities with “Backyard Discovery” theme. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Av. S.

Historic Main Street Walking Tour: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St. (Contact the museum to make sure the event is not canceled by government shutdown. Phone: 612-341-7555. Online: www.millcitymuseum.org.)

Memorial Exhibit: A mini-exhibit of festival memorabilia from the past 72 years. 1 to 5 p.m. Hennepin History Museum, 2303 3rd Av. S.

Minneapolis Sister Cities Day Celebration: An event highlighting the culture and music of Minneapolis’ 10 sister cities internationally. Ice cream and beverages served. Free. 1 to 5 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St.

Twin Cities River Rats: Water ski show: 3 & 7 p.m. Mississippi River, between the Broadway and Plymouth Avenue bridges.