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.
Ben Rector & Cody Fry with the Minnesota Orchestra
Introducing a one-of-a-kind musical partnership between two "Old Friends." After selling out two shows at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra, Platinum-selling indie superstar Ben Rector and singer/songwriter/composer/producer Cody Fry…
Ben Rector & Cody Fry with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Midsommar Celebration
Enjoy the longest day of the year by making fresh-flower head wreaths, singing songs, listening to live music, and dancing around the midsommar pole. You may enter any time after your ticketed…
Midsommar CelebrationAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Holi होली + Pride Party: 13th Anniversary
Chateau Frémont's 13th annual grill-out, color throwing, water party moment of *pure joy* respectfully borrows from the Indian holiday "Holi" and its celebration of the victory of good over evil. The event…
Holi होली + Pride Party: 13th Anniversary3144 S Fremont Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Radical Black Future Series, Featuring: Dr. Ruha Benjamin
Join us for the launch of The Forum's Radical Black Future Series featuring Dr. Ruha Benjamin - global speaker, Spelman grad and author of Imagination: A Manifesto, a book described as a…
Radical Black Future Series, Featuring: Dr. Ruha Benjamin818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Free Live Music at Umbra: Erica West
Join us for complimentary Live Music at Umbra! Located inside the Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis. Erica brings a beautiful fusion of soulful R&B, pop, jazz, and blues-inspired melodies to the microphone holding…
Nolen Sellwood
Cadence To The Flame is the sophomore release from Minnesota-based folk musician Nolen Sellwood. He describes his recording process as a “clumsy elegance” as everything was stripped to its bare elements and…
Minnesota Aurora vs. Chicago Dutch Lions
The Minnesota Aurora play the Chicago Dutch Lions at TCO Stadium.
Minnesota Aurora vs. Chicago Dutch LionsViking Lakes
2685 Vikings Cir
Eagan, MN 55121
Opera Under the Stars
Presented by the Overdressed Duo, Opera Under the Stars brings you the glamor of live opera in a public neighborhood park setting. Concerts feature solo and ensemble hits from favorite opera and…
Opera Under the StarsWater Works
425 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas WingsTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Twins vs. Rays
Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field June 18-19 at 6:40 pm June 20 at 12:10 pm
McKnight Artists Exhibition
In 2024, NCC’s annual exhibition McKnight Artists will provide the unique opportunity to view works by the 2023 recipients of the McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists, Chotsani Elaine Dean (Minneapolis, MN) and…
McKnight Artists Exhibition2424 Franklin Avenue East
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta DreamTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403