Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this August
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.
Big Minneapolis Anime is the Twin Cities' premier summer anime event, returning to the Minneapolis Convention on August 8–9, 2026. The weekend features a massive artist alley, vendor hall, cosplay contests, industry…
Screenings Start August 8 at 1:00PM & August 9 at 1:00PMThe world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings at The Main Cinema!Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the…
Join us in Fridley for a community-driven fun run event at Forgotten Star Brewing. We're on the social side of running here at Brewery Running Series — this is an excuse to…
5k Fun Run x Forgotten Star BrewingForgotten Star Brewing
38 Northern Stacks Dr
Fridley, MN 55421
A strange and delicious feast of alternative comedy acts that are in the making, need experimenting, or somehow didn’t quite make it to the main event just yet. Berlin based idiot duo…
Leftovers Night: A Feast of Alternative ComedyBryant Lake Bowl and Theater
810 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Join us on Saturday, August 8 for Saxophone Day at Schmitt Music Bloomington. Experience a full day celebrating the saxophone through performances, clinic, and gear. Special guests include Pete Whitman, Mississippi, the…
Saxophone Day: Clinic & Live Performances7800 Harmony Drive
Bloomington, Minnesota 55439
FREE to patrons. James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris Sr. is a Twin Cities legend. His earliest influences were in country music, citing Hank Williams Sr. and Gene Autry among his favorites. Cornbread began…
Join us in the North Loop for a food adventure like no other in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis was a booming center for milling, manufacturing, and distribution from the 1800s into the…
Experience the Twin Cities' Saturday North Loop Food Tour900 N Washington Ave 55401
Minnesota
Cheer on the Minnesota Lynx as they take on the Las Vegas Aces at Target Center!
Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas AcesTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
NOR and Coffee Break Entertainment Presents Nice and Blue Nice and Blue is a Minnesota-based indie artist blending atmospheric pop, folk, and alternative influences into emotionally driven songs. Rooted in the Twin…
NOR & CBE Presents | Nice and Blue | Manifest Content | Egotruck | Lazarus & The Bandits | Taylor Roberts1105 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Baseball Pregame at The GreenYour Baseball Gameday DestinationGet ready for gameday at North Loop Green! Stop by Bassett Hound before the game for drinks and bites before making the short walk to…
Experience an exciting evening filled with K-pop music, community, and unforgettable memories at KPOP IN THE SUNSET! Enjoy our popular Random K-Pop Dance Play, where fans can jump into the dance circle…
K-Pop in the SunsetThe Commons
425 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:00 PM This event is 18+ with valid ID. All support acts are subject to change without notice.
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