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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.
Dinner Detective Minneapolis
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware... the killer is…
Arts & Theater
Comedy
Food & Drink
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Dinner Detective Minneapolis1500 Washington Ave South
Minnesota 55454
How To Save A Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour
The Fray are bringing their “How To Save A Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour” with special guest The Strike to The Fillmore Minneapolis on Saturday, August 16th! Get your tickets now!
Live Music
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How To Save A Life: The 20th Anniversary TourFillmore Minneapolis
528 N 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
A Special Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide and, in addition to his five Grammy nominations, he has won two Billboard Music Awards, a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the…
Live Music
Hennepin Arts
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A Special Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush910 Hennepin Ave.
Minnesota 55403
Open Streets Cedar Riverside
Join Our Streets Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis in a celebration of community at Open Streets Cedar Riverside in 2025. Play, eat, bike, walk, dance, sing, and more at this free…
Chris Cain
Chris Cain was born in San Jose, California in 1955. His parents were huge music fans and shared their love of blues, jazz and popular songs with Chris. Then, Chris saw B.B…
Naturally 7
Naturally 7 is unlike any vocal ensemble you’ve ever heard. No less than Quincy Jones has called them “the best a cappella group in the world”! They are known worldwide for their…
Gregory Alan Isakov
First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Special Guest Ocie ElliottSurly Brewing Festival FieldTuesday, August 19, 202518+ show5:30 PM Doors7:00 PM Showtimehttps://first-avenue.com/event/2025-08-gregory-alan-isakov/
Twins vs. Athletics
There are future dates for this event
The Twins host the Oakland Athletics August 19-21 at Target Field. August 19-20 at 6:40 pm August 21 at 12:10 pm
Summer at the Cedar #7: Ukrainian Village Band
The Summer at The Cedar series wraps up with the Twin Cities' own, UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND!
Free
Live Music
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Summer at the Cedar #7: Ukrainian Village BandThe Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Steve Kenny Quintet Album Release
The Steve Kenny Quintet celebrates the release of their latest recording, Blue Chunks. The album is a compositional concept where bite-sized jazz situations are grouped into suites and performed as a larger…
Minnesota State Fair
A cherished end-of-summer tradition, the Great Minnesota Get-Together welcomes 1.8 million guests annually. A world-class showcase of agriculture, entertainment, food, art and industry, the Minnesota State Fair is a whole lot of…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Live Music
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Minnesota State FairMN State Fairgrounds
Hoyt Ave W
Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Live at Utepils: The Jayhawks!
Live at Utepils is thrilled to announce the 4th year of this beloved summer concert series. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, in partnership with The Current, Minneapolis’ own The Jayhawks will take…
