The Amazing Acro-Cats bring their talents to Minneapolis
The Heart of the Beast Theatre is hosting a troupe of domestic cats that can ride skateboards, play instruments and charm audiences. The Acro-Cats were created by animal trainer, Samantha Martin. The group has been on tour for 28 weeks and roll around the country in a giant tour bus equipped with a Cat-io fort for the 13 traveling felines. The show runs through Sunday, Aug. 13, at the theater on Lake Street in Minneapolis. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit, Ruff Start Rescue.
Remote-controlled powerboats hit the waterways of Edina
Line up the boats, it’s time for a parade. The Edina Model Yacht Club will have their boats out patrolling the waters of Centennial Lakes Park Sunday evening in Edina. The nonprofit club has been in existence since 1991. Today they have 80 members who operate remote-controlled vessels that range from battleships to sail boats, powerboats and even a Minion tug boat. Lighthouse Night and Torchlight Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13. It is free to attend. The boats will be out starting around 5 p.m. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. with the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band. The night concludes with fireworks.
Jagged Little Pill at Orpheum this week
Heidi Blickenstaff, also known as Mary Jane Healy in Jagged Little Pill at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this week, sits down with the Good Day crew to discuss her role, and the inspiration behind the play itself.
Back to school schedule tips
Dr. Michael Howell, a sleep medicine physician, offers tips for acclimating your kids to their new sleep schedule during the school year.
All About Dogs Day at the Arboretum
Dogs will take over the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this weekend for a dog-friendly event that includes dog yoga, competitions, and pet vendors.
Pet tips from Dr. Eric
Dr. Eric Ruhland of St. Paul Pet Hospital answers viewers' questions and offers some tips on your pets.
Soke BBQ & Hotpot now open in Brooklyn Park
It’s a concept filled with all sorts of flavors. Soke combines Korean BBQ and Japanese-originated ‘hot pot’ to give people the option of eating both in one sitting, rather than choosing one over the other.
Dino Fest at the Science Museum of Minnesota
This weekend, it's all about dinos at the Science Museum of Minnesota. All month long, they're putting the focus on ancient fossils every Saturday. And on Aug. 5, the museum kicks things off with a "roar" at Dino Fest.
Luxury Home Tour is this weekend in Twin Cities
The Luxury Home Tour, featuring 10 luxury homes, runs this weekend and next week, on Fridays-Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Summer on Peavey Plaza: Free concerts
Free summer concerts: From now through September, Green Minneapolis is hosting "Summer at Peavey Plaza." It's a free outdoor concert series, featuring over 100 performances including Phil Thompson.
Skincare tips from The Skin Sisters
The order of your skincare routine matters. From cleansers to sunscreen, The Skin Sisters walk us through the six steps to building a simple morning skincare routine.
No-churn ice cream by Sweet Girl Treats
On a hot summer day, we could all cool down with a delicious frozen treat. Jackie from Sweet Girl Treats shares her recipes for no-churn ice cream that you can make yourself.
Easy summer meal: Kabobs on the grill
Twin Cities food blogger 2 Hungry Daughters joined FOX 9 Good Day to share a recipe for chicken kabobs on the grill.
Open Eye Theatre brings theater to park near you
This summer, you can let the theater come to you. The award-winning crew behind Open Eye Theatre has brought back the Driveway Tour series and added a new show. Molly and the Magic Boot is the newest story utilizing puppets. Open Eye Theatre has dozens of shows lined up all over the metro. Many of the performances are free and will take place in public parks, libraries and city centers. The dates and locations for those shows can be found on the Open Eye Theatre website.
Cat lovers unite for Cat Video Festival
This week is all about the cats. The Cat Video Festival is back and bigger than ever. It will take place on August 3rd at CHS Field in St. Paul. This year’s charity partner is Caring for Cats, a North St. Paul no-kill shelter and foster network. The non-profit started in 2001. In 2021 the organization opened the doors to a new a state-of-the-art cat shelter. One dollar of every ticket sold will benefit Caring for Cats.
Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail opens Friday
The Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo opens Friday. The aerial trail through the zoo is on the old monorail track. FOX 9's Cody Matz checks it out.
Corgi races coming to Canterbury Park
Watch out for the wiggle butts! That’s a commonly-used nickname for corgis and they’re taking over Canterbury Park on Sunday, July 30. The Dog Race Days series continues with corgi races in between the horse races. There will be six heats with 72 corgis competing to move on to the “Best of Beed’ races on Sept. 3. Horseracing begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, and $7 for kids between 6 and 17 years old. Kids 5 and under are free. The day will also include free facepainting and pony rides from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail opens Friday
The Minnesota Zoo has repurposed its former monorail track into a treetop trail, and the trail opens on Friday. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
Corgi races at Canterbury Park this weekend
Canterbury Park in Shakopee will host its annual corgi races, featuring more than 70 corgis, on Sunday, July 30. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Tour Twin Cities most spectacular water gardens
The term backyard oasis definitely applies to the homes featured on this years’ Minnesota Water Garden Society Tour. The homes feature ponds, waterfalls and streams. The tour takes place on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. There are 10 homes across the metro to visit. The gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Ticket prices are $15 for advanced sales, $20 day of the tours and $5 for a single site. The tour is self-guided and the tickets are good for both days.