12 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Free Events

Turtle Island Voices Rising: Hip Hop, R&B, Spoken Word Showcase

A free showcase celebrating Indigenous hip-hop, R&B, and spoken word artists at The Hook and Ladder Theater.

Friday, May 29, 2026 6:30 PM · The Hook and Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Festivals & Special Events

Print Fest

Highpoint Center for Printmaking hosts its annual Print Fest, a three-day celebration of printmaking with demos, exhibits, and art for sale.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Highpoint, Minneapolis

ROOTS, ROCK, & DEEP BLUES XIII – Music & Art Festival

The award-winning annual Lake Street Roots, Rock & Deep Blues Festival returns for its 13th year with live music and art at The Hook and Ladder.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 3:00 PM · The Hook and Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Arts & Culture

MEGA CO-OP SHOW Opening Reception

Opening reception for Highpoint's sprawling MEGA CO-OP SHOW, celebrating the center's 25th anniversary with works from its printmaking co-op community.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Highpoint, Minneapolis

A Loveless Fashion Show: Season 3

Season 3 of the locally beloved Loveless Fashion Show brings an afternoon of bold, independent design to The Hook and Ladder stage.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 4:00 PM · The Hook and Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Perfect Arrangement

The Crane Theater presents Perfect Arrangement, a sharp theatrical production exploring identity, conformity, and the Cold War era.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 7:30 PM · The Crane Theater, Minneapolis

Music & Nightlife

Comrade Tripp

Stand-up comedian Comrade Tripp headlines multiple shows at the House of Comedy Minneapolis over the weekend.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy, Mall of America area, Minneapolis

R&B Night in the Dome

A late-night R&B party experience at the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center's dome space.

Friday, May 29, 2026 9:00 PM · Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center, Minneapolis

Good Vibes Highway Tour

The Good Vibes Highway Tour rolls into the Underground Music Venue & Cafe for a night of feel-good live music.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Outdoors & Active

North Loop Girls Who Walk

Join the North Loop Girls Who Walk group for a social Saturday morning stroll through the neighborhood.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 AM · North Loop, Minneapolis

Stroke and Stride Series

The Stroke and Stride Series returns at Turtle Lake Park for a sprint triathlon and 5K combining open water swimming and running.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Turtle Lake Park

Food & Drink

Queermunity Happy Hour

Queermunity café hosts its weekly Friday happy hour with 10% off drinks, a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community in Uptown.

Friday, May 29, 2026 4:00 PM · Queermunity, 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis