Game ChangeHER Creator Shootout
2024-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Mall of America
Top female basketball influencers and creators will be coming together to compete in the first Game ChangeHER Creator Basketball Shootout! Game ChangeHER, founded by creator Jenna Bandy, a brand that empowers females to be fearlessly authentic and change the game in their chosen passion. On Friday, August 9, Strictly Bball is teaming up with top basketball creator Jenna Bandy and Game ChangeHER for a creator shootout exclusively at Mall of America! Hosted by Jenna Bandy and Bree Green, this shootout will include four teams of three, featuring a mix of top female sports creators. Some of the creators included are Carson Roney, Mariah Linney, Never Miss Allie, Hannah White, and others. The winning team will receive a prize of $20K for this event!

Salsa Dance Night featuring Salsa del Soul
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00
Get ready to spice up your night with the hottest salsa dance party in town! The perfect place to let loose and dance the night away.
Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose of providing great dance music for Twin Cities salsa fans. They perform Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Merengue, Timba, and of course Salsa!

Minnesota Musician Spotlight: Brother Jon
2024-07-11 17:00 - 18:00
Featured at the Mall of America: Brother Jon is a staple of the Twin Cities music scene. Either fronting Brother Jon Band or doing solo gigs, Brother Jon shares his music wherever the wind takes him. You can hear his stories in his songs. Free for all in the Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America.

Reign: Celebrating Minnesota Music Royalty
2024-06-25 17:00 - 22:00
Dive into an electrifying homage of a Minnesota Music Legend! This immersive experience honors the creativity, passion, and innovation that defined a musical generation and celebrates a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. This unforgettable evening will be hosted by KFAN’s Maxx Fuller and will feature lively performances by Cassandra Cole, Jojo Green, Nur-D, and Chase & Ovation, known as “the world’s premier Prince tribute band!” The iconic sound and artistry of Minneapolis speaks for itself. Nothing compares to this! This is an all-ages, ticketed event; purchase tickets here.

Swing Dance Night: Court's in Session
2024-06-21 18:30 - 20:30
Grab your boogie shoes and get ready to swing the night away! Swing Dance Night returns to the Huntington Bank Rotunda, featuring Court’s In Session. The night’s festivities will kick off with a dance class led by Terry & Cindy of TC Swing. Following the lesson, live music hits; the perfect opportunity to test out your brand-new skills! With plenty of space on the dance floor and some of the best musical talent in town, this is a night out at the Mall you won’t want to miss!
Created by Courtney Burton, the creative director and vocalist, Court’s In Session brings together the best jazz musicians in the Twin Cities to play the songs you know and love to dance to. Their music captures the heart of the classic American Songbook with a dash of blues and a ton of soul, sure to both stir your emotions and relax your mind.

2024 Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship
2024-06-15 10:00 - 16:00
Each year, the best players in the Midwest have the opportunity to throw at the Huntington Bank Rotunda at Mall of America for the Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship. This yo-yo contest is for everyone from beginners to professional-level players. The MWR contest features amazing yo-yo tricks that transform the traditional toy into a high-tech piece of sporting equipment sure to amaze everyone. Awesome entertainment for all ages! Free

MDVA Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program
2024-06-14 11:00 - 12:00
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is hosting the Commemoration Program of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with speakers, music, and storytelling. The event will highlight the service of the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, recognize the crucial contributions and deep sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War, and provide an opportunity for healing, thanking, and honoring Minnesota Vietnam Veterans, in whatever branch or capacity they served. Free; Huntington Bank Rotunda of the Mall of America.

Author Talk and Book Signing with Penn and Kim Holderness
2024-05-31 16:00 - 18:00
Join award-winning content creators Penn and Kim Holderness for an enlightening book event as they celebrate the release of their latest book, “ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD,” published by Harper Horizon on April 30, 2024. Renowned for their humorous online videos, Penn and Kim share personal insights and practical tools for living with or supporting someone with ADHD. From Penn’s own journey to quizzes and ADHD Bingo, this event offers an entertaining yet informative exploration of ADHD’s challenges and strengths. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how ADHD can be both daunting and awesome, and learn valuable strategies for embracing its upsides. Event includes a discussion, Q&A, and book-signing with Penn and Kim.

Live Music: Pullstring
2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:00
Pullstring is the modern, everyman rock band, putting to words what it’s like to be a young adult. Hailing from the Twin Cities, their brand of alternative rock is influenced by many artists throughout the decades, and brings what fans call “nostalgic vibes” to listeners. Pullstring’s palette of sounds ranges from bittersweet melancholy to upbeat anthems. Pullstring has played to packed venues and festival lineups all around the Midwest.

Live Music: Samantha Grimes
2024-05-23 17:00 - 18:00
Samantha Grimes, bless with a mesmerizing voice and a remarkable songwriting ability, was born and raised in Minnesota. Her natural inclination towards melodies and storytelling set her apart from her peers early on…that and the happy accident that became her signature style: Left-handed and upside-down guitar playing! Her exceptional vocal range and poignant songwriting have earned the following accolades: She is a 2022 and 2023 Josie Music Award Nominee in the category of “Rising Star.” She is also a multiple-time nominee for Entertainer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year from ISSA organization, winning Entertainer of the Year in 2023! Currently, you can catch her single “Wendy Darling” on 97.1fm Cities97, and also her single “Cherry” on 93.7fm 93X Loud and Local.

Swing Dance Night: Mississippi Hot Club
2024-05-17 18:30 - 20:30
Grab your boogie shoes and get ready to swing the night away! Swing Dance Night, featuring the Mississippi Hot Club, returns to the Huntington Bank Rotunda. The night’s festivities will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with a dance class led by Terry and Cindy of TC Swing. Following the lesson, live music hits from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the perfect opportunity to test out your brand-new skills! With plenty of space on the dance floor and some of the best musical talent in town, this is a night out at the Mall you won’t want to miss!

Live Music: The Aftergreens
2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:00
Fusing punchy rhythms, heartfelt harmonies, and sincere songwriting, the Aftergreens have carved a place for themselves within the Minneapolis music community. Born from a childhood friendship and a love for indie rock, they emerged from the booming Midwest house show scene in the late 2010s drawing influence from The Beach Boys, Death Cab for Cutie, and The Vaccines.

Live Music: Amanda Grace
2024-05-09 17:00 - 18:00
Amanda is a Minnesota native singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, releasing music drifting between folk, alt-pop/rock & Americana. With roots as a pianist, her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front of the Line Pass from The Voice, and her seventh album “Please Dear Sun” was nominated for Blues & Roots Radio Album of the Year. Amanda just released her eighth album, “Give Me Away.”

Minnesota Musician Spotlight at MOA: Emmy Woods
2024-04-25 17:00 - 18:00
Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range + ability. When asked to summarize her music in three words, Dr. Kyle Smith replied, “Queer Farm Vibes.” While Emmy has been writing songs for over 20 years, her first collection of songs, tristia bella, as well as her albums The Manifold and Delirium were not released until 2020. Since then, she’s formed a band, Emmy Woods & The Red Pine Ramblers, and continues to gain momentum with her genre bending sound.

Minnesota Musician Spotlight at MOA: Of the Orchard
2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:00
Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Of The Orchard proudly defines themselves as “not, not a boy band.” Marked by a tinge of youthful angst, Of The Orchard pairs a nostalgic sound of 90s and early 2000s rock (Third Eye Blind, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World) with narrative, sentimental lyrics (Dawes, Ruston Kelly, John Mayer). This combination gives listeners thoughtful lyricism supported with upbeat, hook-driven rock. Their songs tell stories familiar to anyone who’s ever endured the transition into adulthood: finding purpose, coming to terms with identities you’ve outgrown, and falling in + out of love.

Minnesota Musician Spotlight at MOA: Clayton Ryan
2024-04-11 17:00 - 18:00
Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound + powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV + film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed + recorded with artists like Cristina Vane, Liam St. John, Humbletown, Jalan Crossland, Drew Peterson, and Chad Elliott. Clayton is set to release his forthcoming record, “Ghost Town” Summer 2024, which is being recorded + produced by Isaac Levy (Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez, Anderson Daniels, Yam Haus, Ryan Lewis.)

Spring Music Festival at MOA: Adam Bohanan
2024-04-07 18:00 - 19:00
Adam Bohanan is a Twin Cities based musician who frequently performs in NYC and tours around the country. He writes and performs Soul, Funk, Jazz, and R’n’B music. His influences include: Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye and many others. Adam has played on bills with George Porter Jr., Craig Robinson, Papa John Gros, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Michael Franti, Pete Francis (Dispatch), Caleb Hawley, Keaton Simons, Akie Bermiss (Lake Street Dive), and James Brown Dance Party to name a few.
Today, Adam is working on a solo career, continues to play with On The Sun, tours nation-wide, and is building a band in the Twin Cities. Look out for him in a town near you!

Spring Music Festival at the MOA: Mavy
2024-04-06 18:00 - 19:00
At 20 years old, Mavy Ho-Le is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with in the instrumental world. Inspired by Lindsey Stirling, Vanessa Mae, + the all female string quartet, BOND, Mavy features an eclectic mix of music during her sets (classical crossover, ethnic, dubstep, rock), alongside with provocative fashion that has raised the eyebrows of the classical community. Originally from the small town of Gorham, Maine, Mavy started off her classical endeavors by playing in the Osher School of Music Youth Ensembles. From there, she ventured into the non-classical realm of music, experimenting with distortion pedals and purchasing an electric violin at 11 years old. She started performing solo professionally at 17 years old, where her first ever headlining gig was a sold-out phenomenon at Mayo Street Arts in Portland, Maine. After the success of her first show, she won the 2022 Young Stars of Maine Prize as a part of Bay Chamber Music at the Rockport Opera House. She has also performed at the Camden Opera House Blue Cafe, the Carnaval Maine Festival, and the Mall of America. Alongside with her solo shows, she also performs in the Syrian band Bilad El Sham, featuring renowned Syrian rapper Assasi. Mavy is currently in the process of putting together her first record while balancing a pre-med track and neuroscience major at Bates College.

Spring Music Festival at the MOA: Jordan Johnston
2024-04-05 18:00 - 19:00
Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis-based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including Michael Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam + Terry Lewis, Usher, and Prince. Jordan is focused on crafting songs with strong hooks and catchy melodies. Jordan’s energy and stage presence is undeniable. He has opened the R&B superstar Stokley, former frontman of Mint Condition. He has also graced the stage at Paisley Park.

Corda Mor Irish Dancers
2024-03-10 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-09 12:00 - 18:00
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with performances from Corda Mor Irish Dance! Corda Mor Irish dancers, ranging in age from 5 to 20, provide stellar entertainment in a variety of venues throughout the Midwest, and participate in competitions all over the world. Join us for these energetic and fun performances!

Book Launch: The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang
2024-03-05 17:00 - 19:00
Join local Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang for the launch of her newest book, The Rock in My Throat. In this moving true story, Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee in the United States, navigating two cultures and two languages. She sees what happens as her parents enter the English-speaking world and are met with rudeness and disrespect. And in a silent act of rebellion, Kalia stops speaking at school.
Books will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble at 3 p.m. Program begins at 5 p.m. with a reading, music, and more! Meet-and-greet with the author and illustrator following the program.

Prep. Primp. Prom.
2024-03-03 12:00 - 15:00
Unveil the latest trends and styles that will make your prom night unforgettable! Join us for an exclusive preview of stunning dresses, elegant accessories, and expert beauty tips. Be among the first 50 high-school students to check in with a valid student ID and walk away with an MOA prom beauty kit.

Spice Up Your Life: 90s Music & Drag Tribute
2024-03-02 19:00 - 20:30
It’s time to spice up your life! Step into the nostalgia as we transport you back in time with a ’90s Dance Party and Drag Show, headlined by none other than Wannabe, the sensational Spice Girls cover band. This showstopping event will be hosted by Minneapolis drag legend Sasha Cassadine; Twin Cities-based DJ Izzie P will kick off the night with energetic beats to get you ready to dance the night away. Grab your friends, dust off those platform shoes, and join us for a night of nostalgia, glamour, and pure entertainment! Purchase tickets here!

Live Music: Autumn Soul
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
Join us Sunday, October 15 as The Avant Garde presents Autumn Soul, an afternoon of classic R+B and Soul Covers to match the vibe of the fall season! The performance will feature local Twin Cities vocalists Krishawna, Traiveon, Monique Blakey + Jackson Hurst, backed by a live band. Hosted by The Avant Garde’s founder, Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, this event is sure to bring a little festive soul to the Huntington® Bank Rotunda!
The Avant Garde is a Twin Cities music + entertainment production company dedicated to uplifting urban music of the Minnesota scene.​They specialize in creating outings that infuse multiple forms of art into one event (music concerts, visual art showings, dance performances, poetic readings, theater, etc.), along with producing music projects for the world to enjoy.

Live Music: David Harland
2023-10-05 17:00 - 18:00
David is an explorer of beauty, darkness, light, + mystery. His music has been described as innovative, introspective, lyrical, + expressive. David is a singer/songwriter + fingerstyle guitarist who believes that music, at its best, holds the power to reach the deepest parts of our lives and makes the world a better place. See him live at the Mall of America; just 5 minutes from Richfield.
