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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Community Roots Eid Holiday Bazaar

Join us for the Community Roots Eid Holiday Bazaar – a vibrant celebration bringing together multiple cultures and communities in one dynamic marketplace on Lake Street!

This special collaboration between Nova Pop-Up, Zolasina, Amaal Event Center, and Visit Lake Street creates an unforgettable Eid ul-Adha celebration that welcomes everyone to experience the joy, creativity, and community spirit of this important holiday.

Whether you're celebrating Eid, looking for unique gifts, hungry for delicious food, or simply wanting to connect with your community, this event offers something for everyone!

Free Holiday Live Music Multicultural Shopping Details

A Funny Thing Happened on Guy Fawkes Day

Join us at 1628 West End Blvd for a night filled with art, music and good vibes. Richard's captivating artwork will be on display for all to admire. Come mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy some refreshments, and immerse yourself in creativity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a talented local artist and maybe even take home a piece of art that speaks to you.

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Sip & Bloom: Flower Arrangement Class with Cocktails & 360° Views

Step into the Sheraton's breathtaking Dome – an elevated space with 360-degree views of downtown Minneapolis – for a hands-on flower arranging experience like no other, featuring the floral design experts at Haute House Studio.

Guided by their creative team, you’ll design your own take-home floral arrangement using fresh seasonal blooms. As you create, enjoy a complimentary drink, savor bites from our charcuterie display, and take in the beauty of both your work and the city skyline.

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FAST FWD MOTIONS

By Katie Ka Vang

May 31 - June 29, 2025

This world premiere follows a team of working-class Hmong-American women practicing and competing in their ferocious Volleyball League here in Minnesota.

This high-energy script introduces the teammates as they show up for practice—but the more time we spend with these women, what the sport and the team mean to them become clear as life circumstances pull them in different directions.

The Jungle Theater offers PAY AS YOU ARE tickets with tickets to all our mainstage productions starting at just $15. View our specific dates and times online at jungletheater.org/show-calendar.

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Chris Fleming

Chris Fleming — best known for his YouTube series as character Gayle Waters-Waters — brings his unique character comedy and "powerful, ridiculous songs" to the Pantages Theatre in June.

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Artist Talk: Meleko Mokgosi

Meleko Mokgosi is an artist, associate professor, and co-director of graduate studies at the Yale School of Art, as well as the co-director of the Interdisciplinary Art and Theory Program based in New York City. Mokgosi is renowned for his large-scale, figurative, and often text-based works that engage history painting and cinematic tropes to uncover notions of colonialism, democracy, and liberation across African history. His monumental work, Bread, Butter, and Power, is a central feature of Mia’s current special exhibition, “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.”

Please join us for a conversation regarding this work and others with Mokgosi and Casey Riley, Mia’s Chair of Global Contemporary Art, at 2 p.m. on June 1, 2025.

Tickets available May 1. Learn more at artsmia.org.

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Celebration 2025

The party of the year is calling! Prince Celebration is back this June at Paisley Park and across Downtown Minneapolis, it's time to secure your spot. Join FAMS from around the world for an unforgettable tribute to the legacy of PRINCE—filled with music, art and stories from the heart. This year, we honor the vibrant era of 1985, a monumental year for Prince with the release of Around the World in a Day, a collection of awards won and the manifestation of Paisley Park. We’re excited to share the Prince Celebration 2025 programming lineup, packed with unforgettable moments, inspiring panelists, and exclusive experiences!

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Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show

Join the Twin Cities River Rats as we perform a FREE water ski show for you! Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, the show includes music, costumes, skits, dancing, and of course: water skiing! Arrive early for better parking and spots. Concessions available.

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Capri First Thursday Films: Cotton Comes To Harlem

A disgruntled pair of Harlem cops seeks out a plan to expose the local reverend, whose scheme of selling trips to Africa is taking advantage of the poor and naïve locals. When a bale of cotton stuffed with money is discovered after the reverend's truck is hijacked, the perfect opportunity presents itself for justice to prevail.

FIRST THURSDAY FILMS @ THE CAPRI

Be @ the movies! Noteworthy films with good conversation that follows each screening on the first Thursday of every month. The series is presented by MSP Film Society, the Capri Theater, and the Minnesota Historical Society.

Tickets to First Thursday Films are free for Northside residents (zip codes 55411, 55412, 55430). Northsiders will be asked to submit their zip code information at the door or enter it as a promo code during checkout.

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Edina Art Fair

Shop from a diverse collection of local and international juried artists and enjoy entertainment, a kids’ zone, beer and wine gardens, and tasty food options.

Friday, June 6 | 3pm-8pm
Saturday, June 7 | 10am-7pm
Sunday, June 8 | 10am-5pm