What's Happening in Minneapolis This Week

Looking for things to do in Minneapolis? Here are this week's Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center Staff Picks! And for more suggestions in and beyond downtown, check out the sections below our Staff Picks or stop by the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center.

Week of September 16th-September 23rd

*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up-to-date cancellations and postponements.

Monday 9/16/2024

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (Over 60 outdoor sculptures)
Time: 6am-Midnight
725 Vineland Place

Bde Maka Ska: Stand-Up PaddleBoard
Time: 2pm-7pm
3000 East Bde Maka Ska Pkwy

Minneapolis Queen: Mississippi River Margarita Fiesta
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
2150 W River Parkway

Dakota: Dave Holland New Quartet
Time: 6:30pm & 8:30pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Inbound Brew Co: Music Mayhem Trivia
Time: 7-9pm
701 N 5th Street

First Avenue: Paul Weller
Time: 8pm
701 N 1st Street

Tuesday 9/17/2024

Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center: Frankenstein's Lab presented by the Pavek Museum
Time: 10am-4pm
505 Nicollet Mall

American Swedish Institute
Time: 10am-4pm
2600 Park Avenue

Regis Center for Art: Art and Artifact: Murals From the Minneapolis Uprising
Time: 11am-5pm
405 21st Avenue S.

W Minneapolis-Foshay: Prohibition Bar (great views of Minneapolis!)
Time: 5pm-11pm
821 Marquette Ave. 27th Floor

Minneapolis Queen: Mississippi River Taco Tuesday Cruise
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
2150 W River Pkwy

Guthrie Theater: The Lehman Trilogy
Time: 7pm
818 S 2nd Street

First Avenue: Blues Traveler
Time: 8pm
701 N 1st Street

Wednesday 9/18/2024

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: Self-Guided Tour
Time: 6am-Midnight
725 Vineland Place

Hen House Eatery: Have a Cinnamon Roll and then a Healthy Veggie Omelet
Time: 7am – 3pm
114 S. 8th Street

Crooked Pint Ale House: Happy Hour
Time: 3-6pm
501 S. Washington Avenue

Uptown Theater: Sepultra Celebrating Life through Death Tour 2024
Time: 5:30pm
2900 Hennepin Avenue

Dakota: Marquis Hill: Composer’s Collective
Time: 7pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Acme Comedy Company: Jackie Kashian
Time: 8pm
708 N. 1st Street

Thursday 9/19/2024

Explore The North Loop Neighborhood! (boutique shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and more)
Time: anytime
Click on link for interactive map of the area.

Paddle Bridge Kayak Tour: Heart of Minneapolis Tour
Time: 3:30pm
724 Sibley Street NE

North Loop Green: Night Market
Time: 5-8pm
350 N 5th Street

WNBA Basketball at Target Center: MN Lynx vs Los Angeles Sparks
Time: 7pm
600 N 1st Avenue

Orpheum Theatre: Back to the Future: The Musical
Time: 7:30pm
910 Hennepin Avenue

First Avenue: Hippo Campus
Time: 8pm
701 N 1st Street

Friday 9/20/2024

Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center: Frankenstein's Lab presented by the Pavek Museum
Time: 10am-4pm
505 Nicollet Mall

Pryes Brewing: Pryesfest 2024
Time: 11am-midnight
1401 W. River Rd.

Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA): Guided Public Tour
Time: 1 pm (museum hours 10am-5pm)
2400 3rd Ave S.

Ukrainian Festival of Minnesota
Time: 6pm
301 NE Main St

Bryant Lake Bowl: Ladybrain Sketch Comedy presents Prescription Hugs
Time: 7 pm
810 W. Lake St.

Umbra: Erica West Live
Time: 7 pm
708 S. 3rd St

Orchestra Hall: Minnesota Orchestra: Søndergård, Lim and Rachmaninoff
Time: 8 pm
1111 Nicollet Mall

Icehouse: What’s Goin’ On - Marvin Gaye Tribute
Time: 8:30 pm
2528 Nicollet

Saturday 9/21/2024

Open Streets: West Broadway
Time: 11am-5pm
Lyndale Ave. N & Penn Ave. N

North Loop Green: Outdoor Yoga
Time: 9 am – 10 am
360 N 5th St.

Surly Brewing Co: Surlyfest 2024
Time: 11am – Midnight
520 Malcolm Ave. SE

Big 10 Football at Huntington Bank Stadium: MN Gophers vs Iowa
Time: 11am
420 SE 23rd Avenue

Guthrie Theater: The Lehman Trilogy
Time: 12:30pm & 7pm
818 So. 2nd St.

Orpheum Theater: Back to the Future: The Musical
Time: 2pm & 7:30pm
910 Hennepin Avenue

Target Center: Hans Zimmer Live
Time: 8 pm
600 N 1st Ave

Sunday 9/22/2024

Four Seasons: Sunday Brunch @ Mara
Time: 7 – 10:30 am
245 Hennepin Avenue

Lyndale Farmstead Park and Recreation Center: East Harriet Fall Festival 2024
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
3900 S. Bryant Avenue

NFL Football at U.S. Bank Stadium: Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans
Time: Noon
401 Chicago Avenue

American Swedish Institute: Family Foraging
Time: 1-3 pm (museum hours 10am-4pm)
2600 Park Avenue

Hewing Hotel Rooftop: Dessa
Time: 7 pm
300 N. Washington Avenue

State Theatre: Jeff Arcuri – Full of Beans Tour
Time: 8 pm
805 Hennepin Avenue

Monday 9/23/2024

It’s Monday…Where to Dine in Downtown Minneapolis
Time: breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Click on link for restaurant information

University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness Center: Rent a Bike
Time: 10am-6pm
123 E Harvard Street

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis: Club Day Monday with Lori Dokken and Dan Chouinard
Time: 5:30pm
410 Oak Grove Street

Bitter MN: Monday Evening Minneapolis Brewery Tour
Time: 6-9pm
Pick up locations: 35 S 7th Street (Royal Sonesta) or 1500 Fillmore Street NE (Sociable Cider Werks)

Off the Rails Public House: Trivia
Time: 6pm
620 S 4th Street

Berlin: Alex Frank Quartet
Time: 7pm-10pm
204 N 1st Street

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