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.

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Post PRIDE Parade Drag Brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret

Welcome to the **Post PRIDE Parade Drag Brunch** at **Roxy's Cabaret**! Join us on **Sunday, June 29, 2025** at **3:00 PM** for a fabulous afternoon filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and amazing drag performances. Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion in style at one of the hottest spots in town. Don't miss out on this epic event where you can mingle with friends, enjoy great entertainment, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Come dressed to impress and get ready for a day full of fun and laughter. See you there!

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Bach Society of Minnesota’s Summer Party

Celebrate the season with the Bach Society of Minnesota at our Summer Party!

Join us for an evening of live music, delicious bites, and festive fun as we toast the close of a fantastic season. The celebration takes place in the Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Company—a vibrant venue perfect for summer revelry.

Tickets include hearty hors d’oeuvres, with beverages available for purchase.

Reserve your spot by June 19—we’d love to see you there!

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The St. Joseph’s School of Music-St. Paul Conservatory Faculty Concert Series

Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center. Each concert features a unique program performed by members of the recently-merged music school’s faculty. For many years, Saint Paul Conservatory of Music has presented their daytime monthly Coffee Concerts. Don’t miss this chance to hear the series in the beautiful History Center Museum on select Thursday nights!

Each summer, students travel from throughout the country to study with the Jasper String Quartet, who leads the Saint Paul Chamber Music Institute at SJSM-SPCM. Enjoy this opportunity to hear this award-winning string quartet in performance! Celebrated as one of the preeminent American string quartets of the twenty-first century, the prizewinning Jasper String Quartet is highly regarded for its programming savvy which strives to evocatively connect the music of underrepresented and living composers to the canonical repertoire through thoughtful programs that appeal to a wide variety of audiences.

Free Minnesota History Center admission and parking is available every Thursday from 4-8 pm. Learn more about St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music at https://thespcm.org/.

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Twins vs. Rays

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Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field

July 4 at 3:10 pm
July 5-6 at 1:10 pm

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Taste of Minnesota

This two-day smorgasbord of food and fun celebrates everything we love about Minnesota: great music, fabulous food, outdoor family fun, a few surprises and really great people-watching!

Come for the food and stay to play!

It’s the mid-summer celebration of Minnesota, returning to downtown Minneapolis, creating a vibrant “Mainstreet,” and staying easily accessible by public transit.

The Minnesota Star Tribune Main Stage Headliners:

Saturday July 5th: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick

Sunday July 6th: Ludacris and NUR-D

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Native American Food Truck Festival

Celebrate Minnesota’s First Native American Food Truck Festival on Saturday July 5th 2025 at the beautiful Harriet Island Regional Park! More details to come.

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Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day

Magic comes to Westwood Hills Nature Center! For the fifth enchanting year, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts in collaboration with the Westwood Hills Nature Center hosts the third Opening Day Festival for the Trail of Small Wonders on Monday, July 7, 4:30 to 8 pm.

The grand unveiling of the Trail of Small Wonders features a miniature world of tiny handmade dwellings for fairies, elves, gnomes and perhaps a few trolls, as well as butterfly stilt walkers, live music, storytelling, face painting, hands-on art stations, and magic and puppet shows.

Come dressed as your favorite woodland character and meander along the ADA accessible trails to explore the enchanting abodes created by people of all ages in the community. You might discover a little home on top of a tree stump, nestled among stones and moss, or hanging from branches.

Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at 8300 West Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park.

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Twins vs. Cubs

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The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago Cubs July 8-10 at Target Field.

July 8 & 9 at 6:40 pm
July 10 at 12:10 pm

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Christone ​“Kingfish” Ingram & Samantha Fish — Gone Fishin’ Tour

Get ready for the Blues Guitar event of the year! Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish, two of the most electrifying talents in contemporary blues, are teaming up for the 2025 Gone Fishin' Tour. Handpicked by Eric Clapton for his prestigious 2023 Crossroads Festival and invited by Slash to join the 2024 S.E.R.P.A.N.T. traveling blues festival, Kingfish and Samantha Fish will each deliver their own unforgettable sets bringing their signature styles and unparalleled guitar skills to stages across the country.

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Wayne Anthony and the Marquette Big Band Concert Series

An Evening of Elegance, Music, and Dance!

Step into the golden age of swing and romance with Wayne Anthony and the legendary Marquette Big Band!

Join us for an unforgettable concert experience as Wayne Anthony leads this 16-piece ensemble through an enchanting musical journey. With a repertoire featuring the iconic crooners—Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Vic Damone, Nat King Cole, and Michael Bublé—prepare for a night of timeless classics that will have you dancing and reminiscing.

Event Highlights: Live Music from Wayne Anthony and the Marquette Big Band Elegant Atmosphere for Socializing, Dancing, and Dining Cash Bar with Spirits & Cocktails

General Admission: $65 per person enjoying the full concert experience with access to dancing and socializing.

Premium Seating (includes Dinner): $165 per person Indulging in a delicious pre-fix dinner while enjoying the best seats in the house.

VIP Seating (includes Bottle Service): $300 per person ultimate experience, featuring premium seating, a bottle of champagne, red wine, or white wine, and an exclusive VIP atmosphere.

Special Room Rates at the Marquette Hotel: https://shorturl.at/ju9pE

$5 parking in the IDS ramp

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