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1. See "My Fair Lady" at the Guthrie Theater

D'Arcy Smith is the resident voice coach at the Guthrie Theater and a lecturer at the University of Minnesota. He taught the show's actors the various dialects that are so essential to "My Fair Lady." 


He and Helen Anker, who plays Eliza Doolittle, 

 this week to talk about preparing for the production. 

The New Belgium Brewery hosts a traveling celebration of bikes, beer and community in 12 cities across the United States. 

The Tour de Fat features a parade, bike ride and hefty craft beer list. 

Reading history books may not be your idea of a fun weekend, but 

 and cooler temperatures — especially on Sunday. 

 from a Nelson Mandela autobiography to a book about World War II.

If you really can't bring yourself to read about history on a summer weekend, we also have a 

You may have already had a chance to ride the new light rail Green Line that opened last month, linking downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. But have you had the opportunity to dine the Green Line?

Rachel Hutton, food editor of Minnesota Monthly, spoke to MPR's Tom Crann about some of her favorite restaurants along the route between the downtowns.

5. Check out the Lumberjack World Championships

 get underway Thursday in Hayward, Wisconsin, with log rolling, pole climbing and chopping events.

Hayward hosts Lumberjack World Championships

The championships started in 1960. Organizers say it's a way to acknowledge the rich history of the logging industry across the United States.

You might remember the Hoeschler siblings from MPR's log rolling video early this month. 

Log rolling with -- and against -- the family

Now you can see them compete in real life. They'll be at the Lumberjack World Championships this weekend. 

6. See Native American music at the Pipestone Pow Wow

 Friday through Sunday. You can see handcrafted American Indian art, eat buffalo burgers and learn about the history of Pipestone. 

The festival also has a native food cook off Friday night, followed by a Native American music concert.

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Plays, pow wows and lots of food and drink opportunities await you this weekend across Minnesota.

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