1. Music and Movies
Pop-rock band Yam Haus opens before a screening of “Remember the Titans” starring Denzel Washington. (5:30 p.m. Fri. Lake Harriet Band Shell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy., Mpls. minneapolisparks.org)
2. ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Watch Party
Catch up on the romance and drama with other fans of the reality dating show. Join the Bracketology league to compete for prizes and sip on paradise-themed cocktails. (7 p.m. Mon. Rabbit Hole, 411 N. Washington Av., Mpls. facebook.com)
3. Larger Than Life
The largest outdoor exhibit in southern Minnesota features sculptures and 4-by-8-foot artworks by 28 local artists. (Dawn to dusk daily through Sept. 1. Riverside Park, 320 N. Main St., Mantorville, Minn. largerthanlifemn.com)
4. Woofstock
Underdog Rescue invites pooches and their owners out for an afternoon of giveaways, doggie treats, adoptions, a charity raffle and tail wags. Mark Stary performs and the pups will receive free bandanas. (Noon-4 p.m. Sun. Pub 42, 7600 42nd Av. N., New Hope. pub42.com)
5. Sounds of Africa
Bring a chair or blanket for performances by Afrocontigbo, Driving to Drum and Gifted Handz. The event includes lawn games and the Blue Tin Cup Kafe food truck. (11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Community Activity Center Gazebo, 5600 85th Av. N., Brooklyn Park. brooklynpark.org)
6. Disco Energy Infusion
Join in an outdoor, global music dance party with DJs Sci Fi, Ch!sme, Dory Kahalé, Dub Minus and Jazzy Jax. (2-9 p.m. Sat. Dutch Bar, 2512 Central Av. NE., Mpls. mplsartsandculture.org)
7. Rondo Block Party
Get into the groove with live music and performances that reflect the diversity of the Rondo community. The third annual party also will feature vendors, food trucks and resource booths. (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Rondo Commemorative Plaza, 820 Rondo Av., St. Paul. rondoblockparty.com)
8. Sunday Music in the Park
The Westwind Swing Band kicks off the August music series. (4:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 24. The Great Lawn, 851 Lake St. E., Wayzata. wayzata.org)
