7 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Cameraless Gestures

A one-night-only pop-up exhibition featuring work by RJ Kern and Frank Lopez exploring photography without cameras at Veronique Wantz Gallery.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Veronique Wantz Gallery, Minneapolis

Wicked

The untold story of the Witches of Oz continues its electrifying run at the historic Orpheum Theatre through July 31.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Robert Baril

Stand-up comedian Robert Baril takes the stage at House of Comedy for two nights of laughs.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy, East Village, Minneapolis

Festivals & Special Events

Minnesota ArtCars + ArtBikes Parade

An annual celebration of wildly decorated cars and bikes parading through Minneapolis in a one-of-a-kind rolling art show.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Minneapolis

Music & Nightlife

The Squirez, Isssy, Kurt Russel's Muscles

A local indie rock multi-band bill at the Underground Music Venue - Cafe.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

The Current's Happy Hours: Utepils Brewing with Michigander

MPR's The Current presents a free happy hour concert with indie rock artist Michigander at Utepils Brewing.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 4:00 PM · Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis

Date Night

St. Croix Valley Opera: Opera on the River

St. Croix Valley Opera performs an outdoor concert at Lowell Park South in Stillwater along the riverbank.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:30 PM · Lowell Park South, Stillwater, Minnesota