Melissa Walker
News Assistant
CalendarsA self-proclaimed "List Maker to the Stars," Melissa spends her days coordinating calendars, sorting through press releases and combing the internet for a variety of events for Twin Citians to occupy themselves in their free time for the Minnesota Star Tribune and Vita.mn entertainment calendars. In rare, spare moments, she writes stories and book reviews.
Latest from Melissa Walker
Explore Doors Open Minneapolis — and 8 more free events this week
Other options include an inaugural arts and music fest, a tail-wagging event and a Loons watch party.
May 12, 2025
9 Twin Cities events to celebrate Mom — and they’re all free
Activities include a bonsai show, art festival, Asian Phoenix Fest, Funky Mystic gig and symphony concert.
May 5, 2025
Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo celebrations among the free things to do this week
Other events include a citywide garage sale, Bard African night and cherry tree commemoration.
April 29, 2025
These 5 Twin Cities area fashion shows celebrate spring
From Kentucky Derby to Shakespeare-themed shows, see and find ways to update your style.
April 23, 2025
Eat smashburgers and hear all 1,789 of Emily Dickinson’s poems among free things to do this week
Also, celebrate Merlin Rest’s 18th year, tour indie bookstores and join an Indian dance-off.
April 22, 2025
Free egg hunts for adults, concerts and other no-cost Twin Cities events to check out
Thrifty activities this week include a cannabis celebration and woodturning demonstration.
April 15, 2025
Not everything is closed on Easter Sunday. Here are 21 events to check out after your holiday brunch.
Head to “Frozen” the musical, the Paul Simon concert or dance off those jellybeans and chocolate eggs.
April 14, 2025
Minneapolis-St. Paul film festival offers a free screening, plus 8 other things to do at no cost
Other events include spirit samples, birthday bash concert and spring seed giveaway.
April 8, 2025
Eat smashburgers and hear all 1,789 of Emily Dickinson’s poems among free things to do this week
Also, celebrate Merlin Rest’s 18th year, tour indie bookstores and join an Indian dance-off.
April 22, 2025
Free egg hunts for adults, concerts and other no-cost Twin Cities events to check out
Thrifty activities this week include a cannabis celebration and woodturning demonstration.
April 15, 2025
Not everything is closed on Easter Sunday. Here are 21 events to check out after your holiday brunch.
Head to “Frozen” the musical, the Paul Simon concert or dance off those jellybeans and chocolate eggs.
April 14, 2025
Minneapolis-St. Paul film festival offers a free screening, plus 8 other things to do at no cost
Other events include spirit samples, birthday bash concert and spring seed giveaway.
April 8, 2025