12 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Arts & Culture

What Holds and What Breaks: 2024 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows Opening Reception

Opening reception for the exhibition showcasing 2024 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows at the Minnesota Museum of American Art.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Minnesota Museum of American Art

Taylor Baggott

Stand-up comedian Taylor Baggott performs a special show at the House of Comedy Minneapolis.

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

Doing 90 Down Memory Lane

Brave New Workshop's high-energy sketch comedy show featuring a curated mix of their funniest sketches and songs from the past three years, plus classic favorites.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Dudley Riggs Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Comedia Mexicana

Spanish-language Mexican comedy night at Sisyphus Brewing & Comedy, bringing stand-up to Minneapolis's vibrant Latino community.

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Sisyphus Brewing & Comedy, Minneapolis

Music & Nightlife

GMO, JusQ, nu nova, Stxrgxd, o.c nick, & Morrow 2.0

A multi-act hip-hop and rap showcase at the Underground Music Venue - Cafe.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Thursday Terror w/ Blodwar, Pain Portal, Psychodelic, Inaforethought

A heavy metal and hardcore showcase featuring four bands on the Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00 PM · Zen Arcade Stage, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

CARSIE BLANTON with Nathan Evans Fox

Singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton performs with Nathan Evans Fox at The Cedar Cultural Center — almost sold out.

Friday, May 15, 2026 8:00 PM · The Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis

Food & Drink

Record Night at Fulton

Bring your favorite vinyl on a monthly theme to Fulton Taproom — if they play yours, your first beer is on the house.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 PM · Fulton Taproom, 414 6th Ave N, Minneapolis

Family-Friendly

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The acclaimed two-part stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues its run at the Orpheum Theatre through May 17.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Festivals & Special Events

Zaagibagaa Giizis Spring Market

A spring vendor, artisan, and local maker market hosted by Mashkiki Studios at Queermunity, centering Black and Brown communities and marginalized identities.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:00 PM · Queermunity, 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Date Night

YourClassical MPR Happy Hour with The OK Factor

YourClassical MPR hosts a happy hour featuring The OK Factor performing live at Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:00 PM · Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop, Minneapolis

Outdoors & Active

(Cloth) Open Gym & Free WTNB Foam Mini Tournament

Minnesota Dodgeball hosts an open gym with a free women, trans, and non-binary foam mini dodgeball tournament — 6 seats remaining.

Friday, May 8, 2026 6:30 PM · Minneapolis