
Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this May
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.
First Avenue and Jam present DISPATCH W/ JOHN BUTLER (WITH BAND) - SUMMER TOUR 2025 with Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light
Surly Brewing Festival Field
Sunday, June 22, 2025
18+ show
4:00 PM Doors
4:30 PM Showtime
https://first-avenue.com/event/2025-06-dispatch-w-john-butler-with-band/
DISPATCH W/ JOHN BUTLER (WITH BAND)520 Malcolm Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55414
Minneapolis City hosts River Light in USL League Two. It's the first time the Mighty Crows will host Aurora, IL's River Light FC. See you at Edor Nelson Stadium! Students may be asked to show a student ID at entry. Youth 14 years and under must have an accompanying adult. Kids 6 and under are free.
Minneapolis City vs River Light2324 Butler Place S, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55454
Key Glock is bringing his “Glockaveli Tour” to Fillmore Minneapolis on June 22nd! Get your tickets now!
The Twins host the Seattle Mariners June 23-26 at Target Field.
June 23-25 at 6:40 pm
June 26 at 12:10 pm
Support the 4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow! New Native Theatre’s Two Spirit Powwow is Minnesota’s only powwow honoring our Native Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ relatives — and it’s happening June 24, 2025 at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
This free, family-friendly event brings together over 500 people for a full day of dancing, drumming, regalia, craft vendors, and a community feast. It’s more than a celebration — it’s a sacred space for visibility, culture, and love.
New Native Theatre's Two Spirit PowwowMinneapolis American Indian Center
1530 East Franklin Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
We are thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual BIPOC Business Lunch & Learn, hosted by IFRI-TRYV under the theme “Unity in Diversity, Pathway to Prosperity.” Join us on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Mosaic Event Center in Minneapolis for a day dedicated to enhancing productivity and providing stability for underprivileged and underserved BIPOC businesses across the globe. Our mission is to create opportunities that foster economic growth, promote equity, and build a sustainable future for the communities we serve. Expo Agenda:
10-10:15 AM: Doors Open
10:15-11:45 AM: Unity in Diversity Expert Panel
11:45-12:00 PM: IFRI-TRYV’s Year in Review
12:00-1 PM: Lunch
1:00-1:45 PM: Pathway to Prosperity Expert Panel
1:45-2:00 PM: Uniting Distant Stars Live/Silent Auction
2:00-3:00 PM: Closing and Network
4th Annual BIPOC Business Expo817 5th Avenue South #300 Minneapolis, MN 55404
Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota 55401
Join the Twin Cities River Rats as we perform a FREE water ski show for you! Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, the show includes music, costumes, skits, dancing, and of course: water skiing! Arrive early for better parking and spots. Concessions available.
Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show1758 W River Rd. N
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
Midwest Bookish Fest 2025 is a 2.5 day Bookish Festival featuring 40+ authors and 15+ vendors from all over the world. We will have author signings, vendor shopping, bookish trivia, panels, a Masquerade, Tea Party, and more!
Pride is a celebration -and- pride is resistance, protecting one another, and building community. Let’s come together in solidarity to amplify queer joy while raising funds for grassroots mutual aid networks! Proceeds will be donated to Community Aid Network and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid. #solidaritynotcharity
Get L(AID) - with a night of scintillating burlesque, drag, and pole performances, a DJ dance party, supply drive and raffle.
The show will be ASL interpreted.
Provide proof of a negative Covid test at the door or wear a mask (we will have them available at the door if you need one) and stay home if you have respiratory symptoms.
Come enjoy an evening of R&B, hip hop, and jazz on the patio!
Doors at 6pm, music from 7-10pm
Day Block Brewing opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Goon Tribune | Jazicality | Bakkwooddrift @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415
Grab your friends and family, and join us for the 13th Annual Pride Beer Dabbler on Friday, June 27th, 2025, at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm (5:00 pm for Early Access). Experience over 70 breweries and cideries providing samples, gourmet food trucks, live music, and an array of exciting activities!
Pride Beer DabblerMinneapolis Sculpture Garden
1600 S Lyndale Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Mighty Crows host Rochester FC. The southern Minnesotans make the trip north in what is sure to be a massive USL League Two match. Proximity absolutely drives rivalry. See you Edor Nelson Field! Students may be asked to show a student ID at entry. Youth 14 years and under must have an accompanying adult. Kids 6 and under are free.
Minneapolis City vs Rochester2324 Butler Place S, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55454
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