11 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Minnesota Fringe Festival

Watch hundreds of performances spanning almost 20 genres at over a dozen venues in Cedar Riverside and Central Avenue through August 16.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Cedar Riverside & Central Avenue, Minneapolis

Minnesota Public Radio at the State Fair

Join MPR at their State Fair Station for live broadcasts, performances, and community programming throughout the Minnesota State Fair.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 9:00 AM · Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul

Music & Nightlife

The Current's Happy Hours: Castle Danger Brewery with Alex Lambert

Catch a DJ set by The Current's Bill DeVille plus a live performance from Alex Lambert at Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:00 PM · Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, MN

Soul Trouvere at Dubliner

Soul Trouvere performs a free early evening set at the Dubliner pub in Minneapolis.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00 PM · Dubliner, Minneapolis

Healing Gems (CA) w/ Black Widows at Underground Music Venue

California-based Healing Gems headlines an indie rock night alongside Black Widows at the Underground Music Venue - Cafe.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Arts & Culture

Jim Hittinger: Book of Hours Artist Talk

Artist Jim Hittinger presents a talk on his 'Book of Hours' project at TOA Presents in Minneapolis.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · TOA Presents, Minneapolis

Ryan Goodcase at House of Comedy

Stand-up comedian Ryan Goodcase headlines multiple shows this weekend at House of Comedy inside the Mall of America's East Village.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy, East Village, Minneapolis

Family-Friendly

Silverwood Summer Camp Gallery Show Opening Reception

Opening reception for Silverwood Park's summer camp gallery show featuring youth artwork on display through August 23.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Silverwood Park

Free Events

YPM Monthly Membership Meeting

Young Professionals of Minneapolis gathers for their August monthly membership meeting — a great chance to network with the city's emerging leaders.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Minneapolis

Food & Drink

The Current's Happy Hours: Surly Brewing Co. with Girl Tones

The Current's Zach McCormick spins a DJ set followed by a live performance from Girl Tones at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 4:00 PM · Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis

Outdoors & Active

North Loop Girls Who Walk

A welcoming social walk through the North Loop neighborhood for women, a community fitness staple with a fun neighborhood vibe.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 AM · North Loop, Minneapolis