Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this May
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.
The Gray Area: A Poetry Open Mic
Did you frantically type a few sentences into your notes app on your commute? Have a sonnet you’ve been toiling over for months? The Gray Area open mic is for you. This…
The Gray Area: A Poetry Open Mic810 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert
The Resistance is in desperate need of help when they find themselves impossibly pursued by the First Order. While Rey travels to a remote planet called Ahch-To to recruit Luke Skywalker to…
Star Wars: The Last Jedi in ConcertOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Meet at Mia: Summer Series
Connect, create, kick back! Meet at Mia is a new series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique…
Meet at Mia: Summer SeriesMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Free Live Music at Umbra: Joel Shapira
Join us for complimentary Live Music at Umbra! Located inside the Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis. Guitarist Joel shares his ease and musicality as he illuminates comfort music for trying times.
Free Live Music at Umbra: Joel Shapira708 S 3rd St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Minneapolis Premier of ‘Blackwaters’
Join filmmakers and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation for a community discussion about how BIPOC communities are reclaiming and reframing the great outdoors. For five Black men, a fly-fishing expedition into the arctic…
Minneapolis Premier of 'Blackwaters'Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
MorningBird Album Release Show with Drew Peterson
This is going to be a great evening of music at the one and only Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Americana singer-songwriter Drew Peterson will be starting off the night followed by Folk/Americana…
MorningBird Album Release Show with Drew Peterson810 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
BŪCH Gardens | Art-A-Whirl 2024
Join us for BŪCH Gardens, an Art-A-Whirl celebration at BŪCH Fermentary and Taproom! Celebrate local art, vendors, food, music and drinks!
BŪCH Gardens | Art-A-Whirl 2024BUCH Fermentary & Taproom
1121 Quincy St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Whirlygig
Despite what the meteorological calendar says, the summer season starts with Whirlygig at Indeed Brewing Company. Mark your 2024 calendars for May 17-19 to take part in the whirlwind that is Whirlygig…
WhirlygigIndeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Art-A-Whirl
Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, which happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May. This will be the 29th year! Over 1,000 NEMAA member artists…
Pryes Art & Craft
Pryes Art & Craft is Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 during Minneapolis’s Art-A-Whirl weekend. Shop over 20 local artist vendors on our outdoor patio and enjoy craft beer and wood-fired…
Pryes Art & Craft1401 West Rive Road North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411