8 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Fragged Out, Shot Down, Torrentia, & Bestowed Upon Us

A four-band heavy music bill hits the Underground Music Venue - Cafe for a loud Thursday night show.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Gauri B Special Presentation

Stand-up comedian Gauri B takes the House of Comedy stage for a special ticketed presentation — multiple shows running Thursday through Sunday.

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

Arts & Culture

Summer Showcase Life Drawing Session with Carl Oltvedt

Lowry Hill Gallery hosts a live figure drawing session with artist Carl Oltvedt as part of their Summer Showcase series.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Lowry Hill Gallery, Minneapolis

Gauri B Special Presentation - Friday Shows

Comedian Gauri B continues her special House of Comedy run with two Friday night shows at 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM.

Friday, July 31, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy, East Village, Minneapolis

Festivals & Special Events

Uptown Art Fair 2026

One of the Twin Cities' most beloved annual art fairs returns to the Uptown neighborhood for three days of fine art, live entertainment, and outdoor summer energy.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Uptown, Minneapolis

Free Events

Monthly Membership Meeting - Young Professionals of Minneapolis

Young Professionals of Minneapolis hosts their August monthly membership meeting — a great way to network, meet new people, and plug into the city's young professional community.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Minneapolis

Pop-up Choir at Queermunity

The Morris Park Singers host a one-night pop-up choir at Queermunity where anyone can learn and perform an arrangement of 'Light' from the musical Next to Normal — no commitment required.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Queermunity, 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Outdoors & Active

No-Sting Rubber Dodgeball Open Gym

Minnesota Dodgeball hosts a no-sting rubber dodgeball open gym session — beginner-friendly and welcoming to all skill levels.

Friday, July 31, 2026 6:30 PM · Fowling Warehouse, Minneapolis area