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.

May 11th-May 18th

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

Monday 5/11/2026

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast (lunch & dinner too)
they never close!
1333 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Trolley Tours: Narrated Scenic Tour
2:15 pm
100 E 22nd St

Maison Marguax: Social Hour (Paris in the North Loop)
3-6 pm & 8-10 pm
224 N 1st St

Parkway Theater: Guitar Women
7:30 pm
4814 Chicago Ave

Tapestry Folkdance Center: Advanced International Folk Dance
7:45 pm
3748 Minnehaha Ave

7th St Entry: Red Rum Club
8 pm
N 7th St

Tuesday 5/12/2026

Best Places to Grab Breakfast in Minneapolis
click on link for more information

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
6 am-Midnight
725 Vineland Pl

Twin Town Pedicabs: Minneapolis City Tour
10 am-6:45 pm
This tour can begin and end anywhere in Downtown Minneapolis

Brit’s Pub: Monthly Pub Quiz
7-9 pm
1110 Nicollet Mall

Orpheum Theatre: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
7:30 pm
910 Hennepin Ave

7th St Entry: Lowertown
7:30 pm
N 7th St

Wednesday 5/13/2026

Muffin Top Café: Take-Out or Delivery
7 am-4 pm
1424 Nicollet Ave

W Hotel: Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
9 am-9 pm
821 S Marquette Ave (30th floor)

Lakewood Cemetery: Built to Remember – The Architecture of Lakewood Cemetery Walking Tour
5-6:30 pm
3600 Hennepin Ave

Target Field: MLB – Minnesota Twins vs Miami Marlins
6:40 pm
1 Twins Way

US Bank Stadium: Bruno Mars-The Romantic Tour
7 pm
401 Chicago Ave

The Fillmore: Qveen Herby – Isle of Qveen Tour
7 pm
525 N 5th St

Thursday 5/14/2026

Minneapolis Riverfront: Minneapolis Riverfront History Map and Self-guided Tour Anytime
Click on the link above to choose your starting point

Taste Your Way Through the Minneapolis Cultural Districts
click on link above for more information

The Melting Pot: Down to Fondue Happy Hour
4-6 pm & 8-9 pm
824 S Marquette Ave

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden: Flower Hour
5 pm
1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Dakota: Joe Pulice Big Band with Ricky Peterson
7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Acme Comedy Co: Bobcat Goldthwait
8 pm
708 N 1st St

Friday 5/15/2026

Minneapolis Farmers Market
7 am-1 pm
312 E Lyndale Ave N

Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art): Containing Multitudes Exhibition
10 am–5 pm
2400 3rd Avenue

Umbra: Minnesota Jazz Duo
6 pm
708 S Third St

Phoenix Theater: Worm Teeth
7 pm
2605 Hennepin Ave S

Target Field: MLB Baseball Minnesota Twins vs Milwaukee Brewers
7:10 pm
1 Twins Way

Cedar Cultural Center: Carsie Blanton
8 pm
416 Cedar Ave

Driftwood: Witness Trips and Compass
9 pm
4415 Nicollet Ave S

Saturday 5/16/2026

Museum of Russian Art: Stories & Crafts in the Gallery Free Family Event
10:30 am (museum hours 10 am-5 pm)
5500 Stevens Ave

Windows at Marquette: Sunna Pilates (Free)
10:30 am
710 Marquette Ave

Children’s Theatre: Wizard of Oz
11 am & 7 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Art-A-Whirl– A Celebration of Art in NE Minneapolis
Noon-8 pm
Locations vary see map on website

Guthrie Theater: Little Women
1 pm & 7:30 pm
818 S 2nd St

Walker Art Center: Rosy Simas: A:gajë:gwah dësa'nigöëwë:nye:' (i hope it will stir your mind)
2 pm & 7:30 pm
725 Vineland Pl

Milkweed Books: Literary Event: Tara Menon: Author of Under Water
5 pm
1011 S Washington Ave

The Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge: The Belfast Cowboys Anniversary Show
7 pm
3010 Minnehaha Ave

Sunday 5/17/2026

Art-A-Whirl– A Celebration of Art in NE Minneapolis
Noon-5 pm
Locations vary see map on website

Roxy’s Cabaret: Drag Brunch
Noon–2 pm
1333 Nicollet Mall

Bauhaus Brew Labs: The Liquid Zoo
Noon-6 pm
1315 Tyler St NE

Indeed Brewing: Whirlygig
2 pm
711 NE 15th Ave

Orchestra Hall: Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets in Concert
2 pm
1111 Nicollet Mall

Hewing Hotel Rooftop: The Dan Israel Band
7 pm
300 N Washington Ave

The Fillmore Minneapolis: Chelcie Lynn-Trailer Trash The Loose Lips Tour
7 pm
505 5th St N

Monday 5/18/2026

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast (lunch & dinner too)
They never close!
1333 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Queen: Miss. River Sightseeing Cruise
Noon-1:30 pm
2150 W River Pkwy

The Melting Pot: Down to Fondue Happy Hour
4-6 pm & 8-9 pm
824 S Marquette Ave

Cook of Crocus Hill: Shrimp Savvy Spring Supper (cooking class)
6-8:30 pm
208 N 1st St

Pregame Your Ball Game at These North Loop Breweries
click on link for brewery locations

Target Field: MLB-MN Twins vs Houston Astros
6:40 pm
1 Twins Way

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