Outlaw Music Festival

This should be titled WillieFest as Willie Nelson leads an ever-changing bill of kindred spirits. We're this annual trek's kickoff date, featuring the must-see heavenly duo of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Duluth's spirited bluegrassers Trampled by Turtles, gifted guitar picker Molly Tuttle and Particle Kid, the future folkie also known as Micah Nelson. As for Willie, he just turned 90, but he's still pickin' and grinnin' like the legend he is. He just dropped his 73^rd solo studio album, "I Don't Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard." Definitely worth the drive to western Wisconsin. (4 p.m. Fri., Somerset Amphitheater, 495 Main St., Somerset, Wis., $39 and up, livenation.com)

JON BREAM

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

While downtown Minneapolis will be packed this weekend with Swifties paying big bucks to see Taylor, downtown St. Paul has a plethora of free musical attractions at the 25^th edition of this wonderful festival (and the final one organized by co-founder Steve Heckler). Once again, the lineup is strong and deep, with international stars and local favorites spread over 14 outdoor and indoor stages. Headlining on Friday is Cuban saxophonist/clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera, a 14-time Grammy winner, with the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience. Topping Saturday's bill is Christian McBride, the monster jazz bassist and eight-time Grammy winner. The fest starts on Thursday in a handful of venues with the likes of Nur-D, Lucia Sarmiento and Jon Weber. (Thu.-Sat., Mears Park and elsewhere, St. Paul, free, twincitiesjazzfestival.com)

J.B.

Hippo Campus at Bayfront

CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER

Santa Fe Klan

One of the biggest young pop stars to come out of Mexico in recent years is this rapper from the Santa Fe neighborhood of Guanajuato, aka Ángel Quezada, age 23. He's been making music since he was 12 and of late collaborated with such stateside stars as Snoop Dogg and Steve Aoki. The way he blends cumbia rhythms and reggaeton influences into hit songs such as "Tú y Tú" and "Así Soy" promises a lively live performance. Snow Tha Product and Tornillo open. (7:30 p.m. Sun., Target Center, 600 1^st Av. N., Mpls., $40-$120, axs.com)

C.R.

Minnesota Orchestra

ROB HUBBARD

'Roots: Vol. 1'

The city of Minneapolis asked a range of artists to help foster community healing after the death of George Floyd. For her offering, singer and actor Greta Oglesby put together a journey of African American music. In a concert this weekend, she sings field hollers and spirituals as well as standards from jazz, blues and gospel. Arranger and composer Sanford Moore serves as music director of the one-hour show, which has a special appearance by the Kingdom Life Ensemble. (2 p.m. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., Capri Theater, 2027 W. Broadway, Mpls. $10-$25. thecapri.org)

ROHAN PRESTON

'Bull-Jean/We Wake'

R.P.

'Stories in Wood'

Swedish woodcraftsman and artist Claes Larsson, aka ClaesKamp, has a punk rock soul. He frequently employs deep texture in his wood works and finds that he's just as inspired by a Clash song and graffiti on a train as he is a well-made pot. He shows works alongside local artist Liesl Chatman, whose carvings reflect on lived experiences from the pandemic to the killing of George Floyd. (Through Oct. 29, American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thu., $6-$13, free for kids 5 and under. asimn.org or 612-871-4907)

ALICIA ELER

'Dance Around Minnesota'

SHEILA REGAN

Grand Carnivale

Valleyfair's international festival highlights the cultures of China, Italy, Germany and Spain. The spectacle is a feast of color, crafts, games and international entertainment. A royal procession travels the grounds with ornate floats and jolly street performers. Special curated menus feature foods from around the world like sauerbraten sliders, bang bang chicken and panzerotti. There also are signature cocktails and mocktails. Channeling their inner royalty, kids can design their own Carnivale Crown and take challenges in "Mardi's QR Passport to Adventure." (Park hours on select dates June 24-July 9. $34.99-$60. One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, valleyfair.com)