Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this January
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.
Sam Morril: The Errors Tour
Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and one of the best joke writers in the scene today. He was a regular on Comedy Central’s This Week…
Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will take over 19 stadiums across North America for the Grand National Tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang and Top Dawg Entertainment.
Live Music
Details
Kendrick Lamar's Grand National TourU.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Art in Bloom
Join the Friends of the Institute and celebrate spring at Mia during Art in Bloom! Free and open to everyone, Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art…
Get in Gear 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Celebrate Minnesota’s Annual Rite of Spring Where fitness journeys begin, major strides are made, lifetime goals come true—and kids run free!
Community
Family Fun
Fitness
Outdoor and Recreation
Sports Events
Details
Get in Gear 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon1 Southeast Main Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
The famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show…
TULIPA — Play Reading
April 28 & 29 By Kate Douglas There was a brief moment in the 17th century when a plant could ruin your life. The tulip nearly toppled its economy and turned a…
An American in Paris
Sway through the streets of 1950s Paris with Peter Davison's An American in Paris. This ballet is inspired by the musical starring Gene Kelly and set to memorable George Gershwin melodies, such…
Arts & Theater
Dance
Details
An American in ParisEM Pearson Theatre
312 Hamline Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55104
Post Malone’s ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’
9x diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar Post Malone is set to embark on his biggest headlining tour to date with Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour, kicking off in April…
Live Music
Details
Post Malone's 'Big Ass Stadium Tour'U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For lovers of the strange, unusual, and bizarre...The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find…
Fairs & Festivals
Shopping
Details
The Oddities & Curiosities ExpoMinneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
FAST FWD MOTIONS
By Katie Ka Vang May 31 - June 29, 2025 This world premiere follows a team of working-class Hmong-American women practicing and competing in their ferocious Volleyball League here in Minnesota. This…
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Named one of the best art festivals in the country The Stone Arch Bridge Festival features over 200 artists, musicians, culinary artists, a car show, a vintage market, and a family activities…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Free
Outdoor and Recreation
Details
Stone Arch Bridge FestivalWest River Pkwy to N. 4th Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Twin Cities Pride Festival
The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on 4 stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ &…
