News Assistant | Calendars

A 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 Citian's to occupy themselves in their free time for Star Tribune and Vita.mn entertainment calendars. In rare, spare moments, she writes stories and book reviews.


9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

The celebration of nature continues with Arbor and Earth Day events.


Tickets go on sale this week for Ben Platt, Ludacris, T-Pain, Lalah Hathaway and Whitney Cummings

Other shows include Dosh, Dungeons and Daddies, Future and Metro Boomin, Nate Smith and Emily Nenni.


9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Celebrate Earth Day and the coming of spring with a variety of events.


Tickets go on sale this week for Shakey Graves, the Struts, Goose and Little Big Town.

Other shows include Aaron Chen, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Lo Moon and more


9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

It's a week full of expos with Frozen Fest, Geekend, gems and sports cards.


Tickets go on sale this week for The High Kings, Koe Wetzel, The Black Keys and Over the Rhine.

Other shows include Sheng Wang, Twenty One Pilots, Dashboard Confessional and more.


9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Food trucks and a yoga magazine make their debuts this week along with karaoke and singing sergeants.


Tickets go on sale this week for Korn, Mike Birbiglia, the Kid Laroi and Laura Ramoso

Other shows include Qveen Herby, Charlie Mars, Nourished By Time, Sawyer Hill and more.


9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Egg hunts are the activity of the week, along with a flower show and juried art exhibition.


Tickets go on sale this week for Lindsey Stirling, the Avett Brothers and Trampled By Turtles

Other events include WWE Monday Night Raw, Blake Shelton, Ruthie Foster, Fletcher and more.