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.
Yung Gravy ‘Grits & Gravy’ Tour
Yung Gravy is bringing the Grits & Gravy tour to Minneapolis! With support from Carter Vail Doors at 6:30pm // Show at 8:00pm
Back to the Future in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
Recharge your flux capacitor...and get ready to celebrate this unforgettable movie classic! Back to the Future is the 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that topped the 1985 box office chart, spawned two wildly successful sequels…
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
Live Music
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Back to the Future in Concert with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
DINNER FOR ONE
Directed By Christina Baldwin Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl Music Direction by Emilia Mettenbrink Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and…
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Come cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the LA Lakers at Target Center.
Sports Events
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cyndi Lauper
Iconic singer, songwriter Cyndi Lauper is coming to Minneapolis at Target Center on December 4 with her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour".
Bach Reimagined
Mandolin superstar Avi Avital says that “there’s something about the music of Bach that is so absolute, so universal, that the instrument you play doesn’t really matter.” He drives that point home…
Arts & Theater
Live Music
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Bach ReimaginedOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Lemon Bucket Orkestra with Ukrainian Village Band
LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA WITH UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND Lemon Bucket Orkestra are Toronto's original Slavic-Balkan-Klezmer-Party-Punks. The multi-award-winning ensemble has been heralded as a groundbreaking, genre-bending phenomenon by media and fans alike, and over…
Arts & Theater
Live Music
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Lemon Bucket Orkestra with Ukrainian Village BandThe Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
The sights and sounds of the Scandinavian marketplace returns the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop handmade goods from more than 60 regional…
Holiday
Shopping
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Julmarknad Handcraft Market & FestivalAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus’ Holiday Concert
“Jingle spurs, jingle spurs! Jingle in the hay!” Grab your boots and plaid, and two-step on over to TCGMC’s holiday hootenanny, “Wranglers and Refrains: A Holiday Hoedown!” This shindig is a feast…
Arts & Theater
Holiday
LGBTQ
Live Music
Multicultural
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Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus’ Holiday Concert2128 S 4th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
J‑Mo on the Beat and the J‑Lighters with The Rowdy Gents @ Day Block Brewing
J-Mo and the J Lighters and The Rowdy Gents are hosting an evening of 50s and 60s rock!Doors at 8pm, music at 9pmDay Block Brewing opens at 4pm, so come early for…
Dance
Food & Drink
LGBTQ
Live Music
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J-Mo on the Beat and the J-Lighters with The Rowdy Gents @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415
Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy
Comfort & Joy is a testament to Jim Brickman’s ability to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level. His heartfelt compositions and soulful piano melodies have touched the lives of…
