8 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Arts & Culture

Lowertown First Fridays 2026

The November First Friday art walk in Lowertown, St. Paul.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Lowertown, St. Paul

Talking Volumes with Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead joins Minnesota Public Radio's Talking Volumes literary series for a discussion at the O'Shaughnessy.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 7:00 PM · The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN

Jiaoying Summers Special Presentation

A special comedy presentation from Jiaoying Summers at House of Comedy Minneapolis.

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30 PM · East Village

Music & Nightlife

Rell Battle

A Rell Battle show at House of Comedy Minneapolis in the East Village.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:30 PM · East Village

Keenan TreVon: Flowers After Dark Tour

Keenan TreVon brings his Flowers After Dark Tour to Underground Music Venue in North Loop.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, Minneapolis

Festivals & Special Events

Art Attack! 2026

A multi-day open studios event at the Northrup King Building.

Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Northrup King Building

Food & Drink

Winter Exhibition (Pottery & Prosecco)

A Winter Exhibition at Northern Clay Center paired with a Pottery & Prosecco event.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Northern Clay Center

Sports

Thursday Foam Dodgeball

A co-ed foam dodgeball night hosted by Twin Cities Dodgeball at Sabathani Community Center for $7.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:30 PM · Sabathani Community Center