Starts: 10:00 am

Ends: May 19, 2013 - 5:00 pm

Location: MInnesota State Fairgrounds - Grandstand

Description: For the 24th consecutive year, a celebration of epic proportions will take place here in the Twin Cities. The Midwest Comic Book Association (MCBA) SpringCon Comic Book Celebration is scheduled for May 18 & 19, 2013, 10AM to 5PM both days. SpringCon will take place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, in the Grandstand, at 1265 Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 SpringCon is the Midwest’s largest celebration that is all about comic books, all of the time!

For more information, go to http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/5037-MCBA-SpringCon-Comic-Carnival

Starts: 9:30 pm

Ends: June 23, 2013 - 1:00 am

Location: Dowling Studio - Guthrie Theater - 818 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55415

Description: Kick up your heels to live music in the Guthrie's Dowling Studio, as one of the most dramatic event spaces in the Twin Cities is transformed from top to bottom for what's bound to be the hottest dance party of the year.

$25 per person. Tickets are limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Anniversary Line at 612.225.6350.

Do note that this dance party is replacing the Costume Party for this coming year.

Starts: 10:00 am

Ends: June 23, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Location: In and Around the Guthrie Theater - 818 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55415

Description: Gather friends and family for this neighborhood-wide event, featuring free activities for all ages. Kick off the day outside with an invigorating 5K run throughout our historic district, then come inside to get behind the scenes by taking a backstage tour, sampling classes, experiencing Open Eye Figure Theatre's family-friendly show Milly and Tillie, and more. All events are FREE. No tickets required.

For more information, call the Anniversary Line at 612.225.6350.

The 5K run will open for early registration on March 1, 2013, through active.com. Early registration will be $25.