12 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Sonic Sea Turtles, Bad Plans (TN), & Bonder

A live music bill at Underground Music Venue - Cafe featuring Sonic Sea Turtles, Bad Plans from Tennessee, and Bonder.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, 408 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis

Punching Up! Comedy Showcase

A comedy showcase featuring women, queer, and BIPOC comedians, with national headliner Maggie Faris, featured comics Pearl Rose and Eleonore Olivia, and hosting by Victoria Jocko.

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Queermunity, Uptown

Free Events

Queermunity Blood Drive with American Red Cross

A community blood drive with snacks provided for donors and a free original Curlworks sticker. Register using Sponsor Code: queermunitymn.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Date Night

Drew Dunn

A stand-up comedy show at House of Comedy's East Village room.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy Minneapolis, East Village

Arts & Culture

Echoes: Finding Hope After Loss Through Memory and Nature's Renewal | Sarah Boyle Carmack

An opening reception for Sarah Boyle Carmack's exhibition exploring hope after loss through memory and nature's renewal, with an oboe and ukulele performance at the gallery on Saturday, October 17.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · Calendula Gallery

Todd Barry Special Presentation

A special stand-up presentation by comedian Todd Barry at House of Comedy's East Village room.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:30 PM · House of Comedy Minneapolis, East Village

Festivals & Special Events

Politics Friday: U.S. Senate Debate

DFL nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya debate on MPR News' Politics Friday.

Friday, October 16, 2026 12:00 PM

Halloween Pre-Party

A Halloween pre-party at Underground Music Venue - Cafe in North Loop.

Friday, October 23, 2026 · Underground Music Venue - Cafe, 408 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis

Outdoors & Active

Run For The Apples

A fun run and trail run held at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard

North Loop Girls Who Walk Social

A social walk hosted by North Loop Girls Who Walk, held every two weeks on Saturdays.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 AM CDT

Sports

Foam Dodgeball Thursday at Sabathani

A co-ed foam dodgeball session hosted by Twin Cities Dodgeball, costing $7.00.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:30 PM CDT · Sabathani Community Center

Food & Drink

YPM Monthly Membership Meeting

Young Professionals of Minneapolis' monthly networking meetup for young professionals at Surly Brewing Co.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Surly Brewing Co., 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis