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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.
Ghost Quartet is a song cycle about love, death and whiskey from Dave Malloy, the Tony-nominated creator of the Broadway hit “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.” A camera breaks and four friends drink in an interwoven tale spanning seven centuries, with a murderous sister, a treehouse astronomer, a bear, a subway, and the ghost of Thelonious Monk. The story draws from several fairy tales and "ghost stories", including Snow White and Rose Red, Edgar Allen Poe's Fall of the House of Usher, and One Thousand and One Nights (commonly known as Arabian Nights). There may also be some Legend of Zelda references you might recognize. Cast members present the story and music as a "concept album" and accompany themselves on a wide variety of instruments, including keyboard, ukulele, guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, dulcimer and more percussion instruments than you can count.
This year, we have a new twist coming to our old favorite. We will be inviting all cast members from all years of Ghost Quartet to a one-weekend-only reunion event! Get ready to hear all your favorites, sung by all the players throughout the years!
Theatre Elision presents: Ghost Quartet6105 42nd Ave N
Crystal, Minnesota 55422
Ashley Gavin is a comedian, writer, and host of the podcast "We're Having Gay Sex." She also hosts the podcast "Chosen Family" along with online creators Alayna Joy and Mak Ingemi.
First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Charley Crockett
Surly Brewing Festival Field
Saturday, August 23, 2025
18+ show
5:30 PM Doors
7:00 PM Showtime
Texas-born maverick Charley Crockett defied the odds at every turn, releasing 14 albums independently. In addition to garnering hundreds of millions of streams, he picked up his first GRAMMY nomination for 2024's $10 Cowboy. In the last year alone, he played sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, and two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. His forthcoming album, Lonesome Drifter, is set for release on March 14 and is co-produced by Shooter Jennings.
Charley Crockett Lonesome DrifterSurly Brewing Festival Field
520 Malcolm Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
The Minnesota Twins host the San Diego Padres at Target Field August 29-31.
August 29 at 7:10 pm
August 30 at 6:10 pm
August 31 at 12:05 pm
Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox at Target Field September 1-4.
September 1 at 1:10 pm
September 2-4 at 6:40 pm
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
Wayne Anthony and the Marquette Big Band Concert Series710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota 55402
Enjoy authentic Greek food, music and cultural experiences while supporting philanthropy!
Dance & Music
Throughout the weekend, live Greek music and dancing will take place at both the indoor and outdoor stages. Catch Greek dance performances at the bottom of the hour both Saturday and Sunday. Check out the beautiful costumes, enjoy the Greek beat, and maybe take a few steps on the dance floor yourself!
Courtyard Cafe
Enjoy a glass or flight of red or white Greek wines, along with calamari, grilled halloumi cheese, and keftethes (meatballs). Take in the gorgeous view overlooking Lake Bde Maka Ska. Enter the courtyard through the Narthex, just inside the main church doors.
Friday Night at the Festival
Come early for Happy Hour food and drinks and stay for the outdoor party. Dance the night away to the great Greek tunes and Mediterranean beats by our own DJ Evie.
Taste of Greece FestivalSt. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
The Minneapolis Monarch Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly amazing 2,300 mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music, food, dance, hands-on art, native plant sales and plenty of opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies, learn about their habitats, and what you can do to make a difference.
10 am - 4 pm
Monarch Festival2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55417
The sea is calling! Join this swashbuckling adventure in which gold-hungry pirates and not-so-noblemen are repeatedly outwitted by one clever boy. Sail the open seas, explore a remote island, and search for buried treasure alongside young Jim as he navigates overheard schemes and ever-shifting alliances. Is Long John Silver an unlikely friend, or a treacherous villain? In between sword fights and rounds of live music, you can decide for yourself!
Treasure IslandChildren's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Minnesota Twins host the Arizona Diamondbacks September 12-14 at Target Field.
September 12 at 7:10 pm
September 13 at 6:10 pm
September 14 at 1:10 pm
Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to come to terms with the fragile facade of her doll-like existence. Torn between playing the part that’s been built for her or leaving behind everything she’s ever known, Nora is faced with an impossible choice. Ibsen’s seminal drama returns to the Guthrie in this thrilling adaptation by Pulitzer finalist and Tony nominee Amy Herzog.
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