Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this October
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell
A potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico), Jody Folwell has revolutionized Pueblo pottery—and Native art more broadly—over the past five decades. While pushing the boundaries of form, content, and…
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody FolwellMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in Japan
Living on an archipelago, surrounded by water on all sides, the Japanese have always had a close relationship with the sea. The marine life depicted in Japanese art, however, is often more…
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in JapanMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
At the Moulin Rouge
An aristocratic transplant to the bohemian haunts of Paris, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the nightclubs and cabarets of Montmartre in the 1880s and ’90s, setting to canvas and paper their glittering lights…
At the Moulin RougeMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain
An artful exploration of evil. Shakespeare’s greatest villains — Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Claudius and more — have captivated and tormented audiences for centuries. After decades of embodying the likes of Hades…
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the VillainGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Bruce Nygren: Flights of Fantasy
Bruce Nygren (American, b. 1947, Minneapolis, MN) has been living and working in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. A graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he initially…
Boos & Booze Tours
Our #Hallowhiskey week just got spookier... Introducing Boo’s & Booze Tours!Dare to explore the eerie, enchanting world of whiskey with us. As we tour the distillery at dusk and after dark, you’ll…
Twin Cities Art Week
Twin Cities Art Week is a celebration of the vibrant local contemporary art scene in multiple venues across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our third edition will take place October 16 - 20…
Twin Cities Art WeekMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Chef’s Dinner: FIKA Café & FACIT
Join ASI for a special 5-course Chef’s Dinner co-curated by Fika Café’s Executive Chef, Amalia Obermeier-Smith and internationally acclaimed bartender and author, Emil Åreng. Guests at this unique culinary event will embark…
Chef's Dinner: FIKA Café & FACITAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Grey’s Anatomy Trivia
Registration Fee: $5.00 Wed, Oct 16, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Let the night get a little McSteamy with some Grey's Anatomy Trivia. Grab your exclusive Grey's themed cocktail, gather your team…
Twin Cities Film Fest
Each year, the Twin Cities Film Fest presents national and world premiere films to its fans. TCFF features the best of American independent films along with studio films, offering thought-provoking documentaries…
Twin Cities Film Fest1625 West End Blvd
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
A Gathering of Friends Fall Market
Gathering Of Friends is a twice a year antique and vintage market hosted by some of the best vintage and antique dealers in the Twin Cities. Free parking, free admission, and daily…
(this is) the play
"(this is) the play" Whitney Fine Arts Theater, 1424 Yale Place, Minneapolis Oct. 18, 19, 24, & 25 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Metro State and Theater…