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Things to Do in Minneapolis

Concierge reviews local sources and social media and sends you a weekly digest of the best events and things to do in Minneapolis.

This week in Minneapolis · July 9–12, 2026

Wicked lights up the Orpheum through July 31, McKnight Artists open their studios at Northern Clay Center on Saturday, and Rell Battle brings sharp stand-up to the House of Comedy all weekend — Minneapolis is stacked.

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Past Digests

Browse past digests for Minneapolis. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

Minneapolis — July 02, 2026
The Current's Happy Hours land at Surly Brewing with Girl Tones on July 16, and the Minnesota ArtCars + ArtBikes Parade rolls July 25 — plus the Slow Fashion Sale at Textile Center keeps the weekend stacked.
Minneapolis — June 25, 2026
Pride week peaks with Manitou Studios' Pride Night at the Underground and Chris Estrada's multi-night run at House of Comedy, while the Freak When Sees album release show Saturday makes for one of the most exciting local music moments of the month.
Minneapolis — June 18, 2026
Juneteenth celebrations spread across Minneapolis parks this week, while the Stone Arch Bridge Fest anchors the waterfront and the Hot 8 Brass Band brings New Orleans heat to the Cedar Cultural Center.
Minneapolis — June 11, 2026
The grand opening of Mikwanedun Audisookon's Indigenous wellness center on June 24 and The Function Block Party at Public Functionary this Saturday anchor a stacked week, with Malik B's comedy special and multiple art openings rounding things out.
Minneapolis — June 04, 2026
The MPLS Showcase at Hook & Ladder stacks Davina & the Vagabonds alongside DJ Shannon Blowtorch for a can't-miss Tuesday night, while The People's Museum for Prince opens this weekend and Queermunity's POWER All-Ages Showcase brings Pride energy on June 14.
Minneapolis — May 28, 2026
Roots, Rock & Deep Blues XIII anchors a stacked weekend on Lake Street, while Highpoint's Print Fest brings three days of printmaking magic and Turtle Island Voices Rising offers a free hip-hop showcase Friday night.
Minneapolis — May 21, 2026
Island Summer Splash brings reggae and soca outdoors at The Hook on Saturday, while Roots, Rock & Deep Blues XIII returns to Lake Street for its award-winning 13th run. Goth Prom XIX hits Granada Theater Friday for a night that's anything but ordinary.
Minneapolis — May 14, 2026
Art-A-Whirl takes over Northeast this weekend with open studios across 60+ locations, while the Fret Rattles drop their new LP under The Hook's outdoor canopy and the Morel Feast fundraiser brings wild mushroom magic on May 28.
Minneapolis — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Minneapolis this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Ryan Long Special Presentations, Cornell
Minneapolis — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Minneapolis this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Art-A-Whirl, Pride and Prejudice, and Dylan Carlino at House of Comedy, plus 6 more curated events.

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