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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Twins vs. White Sox

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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

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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 The ultimate experience, featuring premium seating, Indulge in a delicious pre-fix dinner, 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

Parking: Marquette Hotel Valet or Self Parking in the IDS Ramp for $5

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Taste of Greece Festival

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.

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Monarch Festival

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

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Open Streets West Broadway

Open Streets West Broadway is a free, family-friendly event that offers a variety of activities such as biking, walking, playing, eating, dancing, and singing. The event covers 17 blocks on West Broadway and attracts over 250 participants and vendors with over 3,000 attendees. This event is not just a street festival, but it is a celebration of community and allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive.

The event will stretch along West Broadway from Logan Avenue to Lyndale Avenue North.

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Treasure Island

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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!

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Twins vs. D‑backs

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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

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A Doll’s House

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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