WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
10 Best Days of the Bakken: Themed days with exhibits and activities include "Minnesota Makers" "Garden Variety Day," "Sunergy" and more. Also, the Green Energy Art Garden, a green rooftop where artists work with visitors to create science-inspired, eco-electronic art and music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Av. S., Mpls. Free
Aquatennial Tennis Classic: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. One Financial Plaza, 2nd Av. S. and S. 5th St., Mpls. Free
Aquatennial Pre-Parade Party: Family activities. 5-7:30 p.m. Loring Park, Oak Grove St. and Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.
Aquatennial Torchlight Parade: 8:30 p.m. Hennepin Av., downtown Mpls., Hennepin Av. Acts include Mexican cowboys representing Cuernavaca, Mexico, and dragon dancers from Harbin, China, two of
Minneapolis' sister cities.
Senior Alumni Association Ballroom Dance: 12 p.m. Ukrainian Event Center, 301 NE. Main St., Mpls.
THURSDAY, JULY 19
10 Best Days of the Bakken: Themed days with exhibits and activities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Av. S., Mpls. Free
Aquatennial Tennis Classic: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. One Financial Plaza, 2nd Av. S. and S. 5th St., Mpls. Free
Twin Cities River Rats: Waterski show. 7 p.m. Mississippi River, between Broadway Av. Bridge &
Plymouth Av. Bridge, Mpls. FRIDAY, JULY 20
10 Best Days of the Bakken: Themed days with exhibits and activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Av. S., Mpls. Free
Aquatennial Tennis Classic: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. One Financial Plaza, 2nd Av. S. and S. 5th St., Mpls. Free
Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Coronation: 7 p.m. Ted Mann Concert Hall, University of Minnesota, 2128 S. 4th St., Mpls. $29