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
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
Check out spring flings with food trucks and romance books, and 7 other free things to do this week
Also, attend a watch party for “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” and catch the best of Minnesota’s stand-up comics.
April 1, 2025
Say goodbye to winter hibernation with these 15 Twin Cities spring events
Check out farm babies and festivals celebrating beer, wool and Thai culture.
April 1, 2025
Welcome spring with cool hats and 8 other free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Other events are a Wolves pregame pop-up, open mic for amateurs and exhibits celebrating flowers.
March 25, 2025
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
It’s a week of music appreciation with concerts by Capital Brass, Jason Gray and Woven Voices.
March 17, 2025
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Celebrate Pi Day with puzzles and St. Patrick’s Day with parades and all things green, including beer.
March 10, 2025
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Learn useful tips from gardeners, get into a spring state of mind and celebrate women’s day.
March 3, 2025
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Laugh heartily midweek, view art and meet local authors.
February 24, 2025
Tickets go on sale this week for Samantha Bee, Halsey and Alessia Cara
Other shows include Sturgill Simpson, Dark Star Orchestra and “Cocomelon.”
February 18, 2025
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Take the family for a symphonic concert, winter fest and Black History Month programming.
February 17, 2025
