Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Ray Erick & Terri Traen @ Capt. Jack's (Station Event)
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Prior Lake, MN

Join KQ's Ray Erick & Terri Traen at Captain Jack's in Prior Lake for one of 14 Leinie Patio Parties this summer. Ray will be broadcasting live from 2-7pm with Terri joining him from 5-7pm to hand out TONS OF LEINE'S and KQ prizes... including 5 pairs of tickets to see RUSH in concert given away at EACH Promotion! Make sure you stop in and sign up for the free stuff, plus enjoy specials on Leinie's!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Terri @ Tires Plus (Station Event)
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Columbia Heights

Join KQ's Terri Traen at the brand new Tires Plus in Columbia Heights! She'll have the tunes crankin as you get your tires rotated! Make sure you stop by and get registered for some free KQ stuff!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Midwest Mopars (Station Event)
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington

The 26th Annual Midwest Mopars in the Park National Car Show and Swap Meet will be taking place at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington June 5th-6th! This is the LARGEST all Mopar car show in the Midwest!

KQ's Terri Traen will be on-site on Saturday, June 5th from 11a-1pm. Make sure you stop by the KQ table!

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City Pages Beerfest! (Station Event)
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Minneapolis

Join KQRS for the 18th Annual City Pages Beerfest taking place in downtown Minneapolis at 10th and Hennepin! Stop by the KQ tent to play Bags and register to win some awesome prizes! The event runs from 5-9pm. Click here to purchase your tickets!

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Midwest Mopars (Station Event)
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington

The 26th Annual Midwest Mopars in the Park National Car Show and Swap Meet will be taking place at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington June 5th-6th! This is the LARGEST all Mopar car show in the Midwest!

KQ's Terri Traen will be on-site on Saturday, June 5th from 11a-1pm. Make sure you stop by the KQ table!

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Art and All that Jazz Festival (Arts/Entertainment)

For a great couple of days of Art and great Live Music, stop out to the 7th Annual Art and All that Jazz Festival in Burnsville. The Larry Carlton Trio (Carlton formerly of Steely Dan) kick things off on Friday night with a concert in the beautiful Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

For more info and for tickets, go to www.burnsvilleartjazz.com

Sam Adams @ TGI Friday's (Station Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Maple Grove

Join KQ & Sam Adams at TGI Friday's in Maple Grove! We'll have plent of KQ swag on hand to give away, PLUS you can register for a chance to win Twins tickets!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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92cent Pints w/Terri (Station Event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Green Mill on Hennepin

Join KQ's Terri Traen at the Green Mill on Hennepin! She'll be giving away awesome KQ and Grain Belt prizes while you enjoy a 92cent pint of Grain Belt!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Ray Erick & Terri Traen @ PD Pappy's (Station Event)
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: PD Pappy's in Stillwater

Join KQ's Ray Erick & Terri Traen at PD Pappy's in Stillwater for one of 14 Leinie Patio Parties this summer. Ray will be broadcasting live from 2-7pm with Terri joining him from 5-7pm to hand out TONS OF LEINE'S and KQ prizes... including 5 pairs of tickets to see RUSH in concert given away at EACH Promotion! Make sure you stop in and sign up for the free stuff, plus enjoy specials on Leinie's!

Sam Adams @ TGI Friday's (Station Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Mall of America

Join KQ & Sam Adams at TGI Friday's in Maple Grove! We'll have plent of KQ swag on hand to give away, PLUS you can register for a chance to win Twins tickets!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Terri @ Sumaritan Tire (Station Event)
Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Minnetonka, MN

Join KQ's Terri Traen at the car show at Samaritan Tire. She'll be hanging out and giving away KQ prizes! Stop by!

Brian Zepp at the Forest Laker (Station Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Forest Lake, MN

Join KQ's Brian Zepp at the Forest Laker Benefit Concert for the VFW & American Legion of Forest Lake! He'll be giving away KQ prizes while you enjoy Corey Stevens!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Hastings Music Festival (Musical Performances)
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Hastings, MN

Get out your lawn chairs, your sunscreen and sandals. The Second Annual Hastings Music Festival is officially on. This year's festival will be from 11 a.m. To 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at the Little Log House Pioneer Village south of Hastings. The musical acts have been booked, and fans of Twin Cities music will no doubt recognize many of the names. The headliner is Martin Zellar, who helped start the band The Gear Daddies. Tim Mahoney, the Midlife Chryslers and Select 3 are also on the bill. Click the link below for more information.

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Hard Rock Cafe Celebrates Founders Day (Station Event)
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: The Hard Rock Cafe in Minneapolis

Join KQ for the 2nd Annual Guns & Hoses Legendary Burger Eating Contest from 3-6PM. Four Minneapolis Police Officers and four Minneapolis Firefighters will be participating in the contest, going head to head to see how many burgers they can eat in 3 minutes. The winning team will receive the Fender Guitar Trophy to display in their offices with bragging right for the year!! In addition, each team will choose a charity to donate to and the winning team will direct the funds collected to the charity of their choice.

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Grill Out for the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund (Community)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Plymouth, MN

Come to the afternoon grill-out taking place at the Plymouth Holiday Stationstore (16825 Co Road 24, Plymouth, MN) from 11am-1pm. All proceeds from the food and car washes will benefit the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund.

KQ @ St. Paul Saints (Station Event)
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Midway Stadium, St. Paul

Join KQ at Midway Stadium for the St. Paul Saints game! We'll be rockin and rollin in the parking lot with all of tailgaters! Make sure you stop by our table and register to win prizes! It's also Thomas Crapper night, so bring your toilet paper for the TP drive!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Ray Erick & Terri Traen @ Bayside (Station Event)
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Bayside Grille in Excelsior

Join KQ's Ray Erick & Terri Traen at Bayside in Excelsior for one of 14 Leinie Patio Parties this summer. Ray will be broadcasting live from 2-7pm with Terri joining him from 5-7pm to hand out TONS OF LEINE'S and KQ prizes... including 5 pairs of tickets to see RUSH in concert given away at EACH Promotion! Make sure you stop in and sign up for the free stuff, plus enjoy specials on Leinie's!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Laughter on the Lake - Funny Four Fathers (Comedy)
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Bayview in Excelsior

Four Dads-Almost 8 Children-3 Grandchildren-A Million Laughs
Join Comedians Scott Hansen, Jeff Gerbino, Pete Borchers, and Bob DeMaris on Lake Minnetonka for a once in a lifetime Father's Day comedy cruise!
The show runs from 7-10pm and tickets are $54.95 per person and includes dinner. To purchase tickets please visit www.bayviewevent.com.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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St. Louis Park Parktacular Parade (Parade)
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Park, MN

Join KQ at the St. Louis Park Parktacular Parade! We'll be rockin out to the tunes and passing out candy! Make sure you grab a spot and wave to your favorite station, KQ!

Dew Days Parade (Parade)
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Farmington, MN

Head down to Farmington and join KQ at the Dew Days Parade! We'll be rockin' and handing out candy to our fans, so make sure you wave to your favorite station, KQ!

Zepp @ The 5th Annual Patriot Ride (Station Event)
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ham Lake

Join KQRS Morning show’s Brian Zepp at the 5th Annual Patriot Ride to benefit the Patriot Guard and the Military Appreciation Fund beginning and ending at Lion’s Park, in Ham Lake off Hwy 65.  The charity 75 mile motorcycle run includes a Blackhawk helicopter flyover, Bikini Bike Wash, Live Bands, Red Letter Racing Cars, Military Display vehicles, food & drink specials, and a new  2010 Harley Davidson to be given away!

Lions Park
1220 157th Ave. NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304

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Zepp @ The Freight House (Station Event)
Time: 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Stillwater, MN

Join Brian Zepp at the Freight House in Stillwater! He'll be giving away KQ prizes while you get crazy on the dance floor. Make sure you stop in to enjoy specials on Grain Belt! PLUS if you sign up you have a chance at winning a trip to Vegas with the Morning Show!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Brian Zepp @ Verizon (Station Event)
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Hudson, WI

Join KQ Morning Show's Brian Zepp at Verizon in Hudson! He'll be giving away KQ prizes while you shop for a new phone! Stop in and say hi!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Sting Concert Pre-Party (Station Event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Tom Reid's - St. Paul

Join KQ at Tom Reid's in St. Paul before the Sting concert. We'll be crankin the tunes and giving away KQ prizes so make sure you stop in for a pre-concert beer and sign up!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Tom Petty Concert Pre-Party (Station Event)
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Tom Reid's - St. Paul

Join KQ at Tom Reid's for a party before Tom Petty! We'll be giving away KQ prizes, so make sure you stop in for a few beers before the show and sign up!

92cent Pints w/Terri (Station Event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Green Mill in Shoreview

Join KQ's Terri Traen at the Green Mill in Shoreview! She'll be giving away awesome KQ and Grain Belt prizes while you enjoy a 92cent pint of Grain Belt!

Northeast Parade (Parade)
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Join KQ as we make our way through Nordeast Minneapolis! We'll have the tunes cranked and we'll be passing out candy, so make sure you line up at those curbs at we pass by!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Terri @ Running Aces Harness Park & Card Room (Station Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Forest Lake

Join KQ's Terri Traen at Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus. It's not only Ladies Night...it's 80's night...featuring $6 Raspberry Berets and $4 Thriller drinks. You hve a chance to win an electric guitar from UV Vodka for the best dressed 80's outfit. Every Wednesday is Ladies night at the races featuring $3 Martinis in light-up glasses...vendor specials and giveaways. Running Aces is located north of St.Paul on I-35, exit 129 near Forest Lake.

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Ray Erick & Terri Traen @ Maynard's (Station Event)
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Maynard's in Excelsior

Join KQ's Ray Erick & Terri Traen on Lake Minnetonka at Maynard's in Excelsior for one of 14 Leinie Patio Parties this summer. Ray will be broadcasting live from 2-7pm with Terri joining him from 5-7pm to hand out TONS OF LEINE'S and KQ prizes... including 5 pairs of tickets to see RUSH in concert given away at EACH Promotion! Make sure you stop in and sign up for the free stuff, plus enjoy specials on Leinie's!

Earle Brown Days Parade (Station Event)
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN

Join KQ at the Earle Brown Days Parade! We'll be crankin' the tunes and passing out candy!

Fridley '49ers Parade (Parade)
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Fridley, MN

Join KQ at the Fridley '49ers Parade! It'll be starting and ending at the Fridley High School! Make sure you grab a seat early and wave to your favorite station KQ!

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Sam Adams @ TGI Friday's (Station Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Woodbury

Join KQ & Sam Adams at TGI Friday's in Maple Grove! We'll have plent of KQ swag on hand to give away, PLUS you can register for a chance to win Twins tickets!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Bryce @ Verizon Wireless (Station Event)
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Woodbury

Join Morning Show's Bryce at Verizon Wireless in Woodbury! He'll be giving away awesome KQ prizes, so stop in and hang out!

Blaine's Blazin 4th Parade (Station Event)
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Blaine, MN

Join KQ at Blaine's Blazin 4th Parade! We'll be cruisin through Blaine in our KQ vehicle, crankin the tunes. Make sure you find a seat and wave to your favorite station, KQ!

Zepp @ Valley Motor Sports (Sports)
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Eagan, MN

Join KQ's Brian Zepp at Valley Motor Sports' Grand Opening in Eagan! There will be live music and food out in the parking lot. PLUS Zepp will be giving away awesome KQ prizes! Make sure you stop by and sign up!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

Additional Information

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Sam Adams @ TGI Friday's (Station Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Roseville

Join KQ & Sam Adams at TGI Friday's in Maple Grove! We'll have plent of KQ swag on hand to give away, PLUS you can register for a chance to win Twins tickets!

Wicked (Arts/Entertainment)

Location: Orpheum Theatre

Back by popular demand, Entertainment Weekly calls Wicked “the best musical of the decade” and when it played Minneapolis in 2006 and 2008 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Wicked will return to Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) August 11-September 19th. Click here for tickets or call 1-800-982-2787.

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Santana Concert Pre-Party (Station Event)
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Tom Reid's - St. Paul

Join KQ at Tom Reid's for a Santana concert pre-party! We'll be giving away some KQ swag, so make sure you stop in before the show and get signed up!

Fundraiser for Rocket Bob (Charity)
Time: 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Location: Hugo, MN

This Event is being held to assist in the costs related to 'Rocket' Bob Gullickson in reaching his goal of a Guinness World Landspeed record in a hydrogen peroxide powered rocket wheelchair. The event will take place at the Hugo American Legion (140th St N, Hugo, MN 55038). Their will be raffles, a silent auction and live music from three bands.

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1st Annual Jim Hayes Scholarship Fishing Contest (Charity)
Time: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Lakeview Supper Club in Pine City, MN

The tournament goes from 7am-2pm and is $10 per person. The contest will be held rain or shine and is open to anyone. 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Prizes will be awarded by 1st thru 3rd heaviest single weigh in. No entry fee refunds after 7am. Winners receive Visa gift cards and trophy bragging rights at the Lakeview Supper Club.

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk (Charity)
Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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East Calhoun Community Organization 38th Annual Super Sale (Charity)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: ECCO Neighborhood

The East Calhoun Community Organization (ECCO) is sponsoring their 38th Annual Super Sale. Over 60 garage and yard sales will be held on the same day in the ECCO neighborhood.
The ECCO neighborhood is bordered by Lake St to 36th St and Hennepin Ave to East Calhoun Pkwy. The sale will be held on Saturday, June 5th, 9am-4pm. Look for yard signs and maps at each sale location. If you have any questions please call 612-824-9200.

Blainbrook 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Special Olympics Minnesota (Charity)
Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Blaine, MN

Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota wil be held at Hidden Haven Golf Club located at the Blainbrook Entertainment Center. Registration opens at 8:00am, with a shotgun start at 8:30am. Cost is $85 per person or $340 per team of four. Cost includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch/dinner, and a chance to win prizes. 100% of proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. For more info, contact Glen Zimmerman at (763)234-0826.

2nd Annual Ride for the Kids (Charity)
Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Northfield, MN

160 mile motorcycle ride begins & ends at Castle Rock & Roll Bar and Grill (27998 Hwy 3, Northfield, MN 55057 507-645-0676). Registration opens at 9am and ride leaves at 11am sharp! Cost is $20 per rider and $30 per couple, which includes breakfast, dinner and a raffle ticket. All proceeds will be donated to Lionsgate Academy, a charter school that focuses on educating autistic students. For more info, contact Randy (651)207-3085.

14th Annual Golf Classic "Fore" Diabetes Research (Charity)
Location: St. Paul, MN

The Golf Classic “Fore” Diabetes Research benefits work at the University of Minnesota’s Schulze Diabetes Institute to advance a cure for diabetes. The 14th annual Golf Classic takes place Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Town and Country Club in St. Paul, Minn. The tournament consists of morning and afternoon rounds, an exceptional auction, and a lunch and dinner program. Join in the fun and help support a tournament that has raised almost $4 million for diabetes research. Click the link below to register for the event.

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Plymouth Fire Department 1st Annual Golf Tournament (Charity)
Time: 1:00 PMLocation: Rogers, MN

The 1st Annual Plymouth Fire Department's 1st Annual Golf Tournament will be taking place Friday, June 25th at Pheasant Acres Golf Course (10705 County Road 116, Rogers, MN 55374). Registration is $100 per golfer (tax deductible), and also includes dinner and door prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund. For more info, contact Lisa Lindquist: (612)670-1753 or llindquist@ci.plymouth.mn.us

Tour de Vail 9 (Charity)
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Vail Place, a leading provider of community-based recovery services for people with long-term mental illnesses, will hold its annual summer event, Tour de Vail, Roll & Stroll for Mental Health, on Saturday, June 26. The Tour is a non-competitive event that includes a family-friendly bike, blade, walk or run around Lake Calhoun, followed by food and festivities at nearby Minneapolis Vail Place.

The goal of Tour de Vail 9 is to raise funds and awareness of the critical need for ongoing support and services that help people with serious mental illnesses live independent, productive lives in the community.

Registration is $30 in advance and $35 day of event. Children 11 & under can participate for free with a paid registrant. The event will take place from 9am-2pm at Minneapolis Vali Place (36th St & Hennepin). For more info, click the link below.

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Angel's Attic Benefit (Charity)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Park, MN

A sale with a touch of flair benefitting the Angel Foundation.
Something for everyone! Women's, men's and children's clothing and accessories; fine estate antiques and collectibles; housewares and furniture.
The event runs from Saturday, June 26th thru Tuesday, June 29th. The event will be held at 1820 Quentin Ave S in St. Louis Park (former Westside Volkswagen building).

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Melissa Freiberg Motorcycle Ride (Charity)
Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Elk River, MN

100 mile motorcycle ride for Melissa Freiberg Larson who is in need of a kidney donor. Registration is $25 starting at 11:00am from Zylstra Harley Davidson (19600 Evans St NW, Elk River, MN). The ride will have multiple stops at selected bars with drink specials. All proceeds from the event will go to Melissa and her family for medical expenses. For more info, contact Paula at (612)718-2404 or click the link below.

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Angel's Attic Benefit (Charity)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Park, MN

A sale with a touch of flair benefitting the Angel Foundation.
Something for everyone! Women's, men's and children's clothing and accessories; fine estate antiques and collectibles; housewares and furniture.
The event runs from Saturday, June 26th thru Tuesday, June 29th. The event will be held at 1820 Quentin Ave S in St. Louis Park (former Westside Volkswagen building).

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Angel's Attic Benefit (Charity)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Park, MN

A sale with a touch of flair benefitting the Angel Foundation.
Something for everyone! Women's, men's and children's clothing and accessories; fine estate antiques and collectibles; housewares and furniture.
The event runs from Saturday, June 26th thru Tuesday, June 29th. The event will be held at 1820 Quentin Ave S in St. Louis Park (former Westside Volkswagen building).

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Angel's Attic Benefit (Charity)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Park, MN

A sale with a touch of flair benefitting the Angel Foundation.
Something for everyone! Women's, men's and children's clothing and accessories; fine estate antiques and collectibles; housewares and furniture.
The event runs from Saturday, June 26th thru Tuesday, June 29th. The event will be held at 1820 Quentin Ave S in St. Louis Park (former Westside Volkswagen building).

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