11 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Meldrop (WA) w/ Twin Suns

Pacific Northwest act Meldrop visits Minneapolis with local support from Twin Suns at the Underground Music Venue - Cafe.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Katherine Blanford at House of Comedy

Stand-up comedian Katherine Blanford performs a multi-night run at the House of Comedy in the East Village at Mall of America.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy, East Village

HOT 8 BRASS BAND with Brass Solidarity and DJ Tarik Thornton

New Orleans' legendary Hot 8 Brass Band brings their high-energy brass sound to the Cedar Cultural Center alongside local Brass Solidarity and DJ Tarik Thornton.

Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 PM · The Cedar Cultural Center

Festivals & Special Events

Juneteenth Celebrations in Minneapolis Parks

Join the community in commemorating the end of slavery with activities and celebrations presented across Minneapolis parks on Juneteenth.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Various Minneapolis Parks

RevellionFest #3

The third installment of RevellionFest brings a multi-act underground music festival to the Underground Music Venue - Cafe.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Arts & Culture

BLACKNIFICENT Vol. 3 | A Solo Exhibition & Retrospective by Ron Brown

Opening night reception for Ron Brown's solo exhibition and retrospective BLACKNIFICENT Vol. 3 at ArT @ 967 Payne.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · ArT @ 967 Payne

Violins of Hope: Orchestra Concert

The Minnesota Sinfonia performs with historically significant violins recovered from the Holocaust in a powerful orchestra concert at Augsburg University Chapel.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:45 PM · Augsburg University Chapel, Minneapolis

Mikwanedun Audisookon Grand Opening

Indigenous Peoples Task Force invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of Mikwanedun Audisookon, a new center for Indigenous wellness through culture and arts.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Minneapolis

Free Events

Mad Mike's Open Mic

A long-running open mic night offering performers of all kinds a stage to share their work.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Minneapolis

Music & Movies in the Parks

Sit back and enjoy free live music or outdoor movie screenings at parks throughout Minneapolis all summer long.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Various Minneapolis Parks

Date Night

The Bistro Showcase

An intimate live music showcase at a bistro setting, perfect for a relaxed Thursday evening out.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:30 PM · Minneapolis