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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.
Mother’s Day Picnic
Honor mom with a delightful picnic lunch and thousands of blooms on Mother’s Day at the Arboretum. Reserve a boxed lunch and follow it up with a walk through the Arboretum gardens…
Family Fun
Outdoor and Recreation
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Mother's Day Picnic3675 Arboretum Dr
Chaska, Minnesota 55318
Moms, Music & Makers at Insight Brewing
Bring your mom to the vibey-est patio in Northeast this Mother's Day, May 11th! We've got a curated market, drink specials for that mother figure in your life, food from All Square…
Food & Drink
Free
Holiday
Live Music
Shopping
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Moms, Music & Makers at Insight BrewingInsight Brewing & Taproom
2821 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Ryan Cassata Performs Live in Support of His New Short Film: Peter
Join independent filmmaker David Anderson and poet Aaron Joshua Perra as they team up with Ryan Cassata to support the upcoming film "Peter." David will share insights about the film, followed by…
Arts & Theater
Food & Drink
LGBTQ
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Ryan Cassata Performs Live in Support of His New Short Film: Peter1333 Nicollet Mall
Minnesota 55403
& Juliet
This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away…
Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes Tour”
Iconic singer, songwriter Katy Perry is bringing her "Lifetimes Tour" to Target Center on May 13, 2025. Check out the Target Center Know Before You Go for our latest policies before your…
MN Cuban Film Festival: A Night with the Rolling Stones
16th Minnesota Cuban Film Festival Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00pm Discussion follows the screening. ABOUT THE FILM March 2016: Havana is getting ready for the arrival of The Rolling Stones for an…
Arts & Theater
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MN Cuban Film Festival: A Night with the Rolling Stones115 Main St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Ready to Start Your Podcast? Let’s Go!
Are you ready to start a podcast? In this two-hour interactive workshop, learn the basics of what it takes to get your podcast started AND get feedback on your content idea and…
Community
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Ready to Start Your Podcast? Let’s Go!2909 S Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55405
Milkweed Presents: Found Ancestry hosted by K. Iver
Join K. Iver and panelists Dorothy Chan, Eli Erlick, and Danez Smith as they explore the idea of found ancestry and its impact on their literary work.
Arts & Theater
Free
LGBTQ
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Milkweed Presents: Found Ancestry hosted by K. Iver1011 S Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Friends Lecture: Transcendent Clay: Kondō Porcelains
Join Joe Earle, former head of Asian art at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for an insightful lecture on Mia’s exhibition “Transcendent Clay: The…
Arts & Theater
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Friends Lecture: Transcendent Clay: Kondō Porcelains2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Lakewood Cemetery Hosts Talk and Reception for Inaugural Artist in Residence Program
Lakewood Cemetery is launching its first-ever Artist in Residence program with a public Welcome Talk and Reception. This event offers the community an opportunity to meet the inaugural cohort of local artists…
Arts & Theater
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Lakewood Cemetery Hosts Talk and Reception for Inaugural Artist in Residence Program3600 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Whirlygig
Despite what the meteorological calendar says, the summer season starts with Whirlygig at Indeed Brewing Company. Mark your calendars for May 16-18 to take part in the whirlwind that is Whirlygig. Come…
Arts & Theater
Fairs & Festivals
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Shopping
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WhirlygigIndeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Art-A-Whirl at Sociable Cider Werks
There are future dates for this event
It's the kick off to Spring in the NE during Art-a-whirl weekend! Join us for art, shop from over 35 makers, delicious food, live music & plenty of drinks to go around…
Arts & Theater
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Details
Art-A-Whirl at Sociable Cider WerksSociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
