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.

April 27th-May 4th

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

Monday 4/27/2026

Tapestry Folkdance Center: Joyfully Dancing
9:30-10:30 am
3748 Minnehaha Ave

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

Things To Do on a Monday in Minneapolis
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Hungry? Check out: Graze Food Hall by Travail
11am-9 pm (great spot before a MN Twins game)
520 N 4th St

Berlin: Laurels String Quartet with Aby Wolf & Eric Mayson
6:30 pm
204 N 1st St

Target Field: MN Twins vs Seattle Mariners
6:40 pm
1 Twins Way

Tuesday 4/28/2026

Minneapolis City Hall: Self-Guided Tour (Insider tip: rub the big toe of the Father of Water’s sculpture for good luck!)
7 am-6 pm
350 S 5th St

CHS Field: Saint Paul Saints vs Iowa
11:07 am
360 N Broadway St

Murray’s Restaurant: Happy Hour (before the Twins game)
4-6 pm
26 South 6th St

Open Book: Milkweed & The Loft present Ramona Ausubel
6 pm
1011 S Washington Ave

State Theatre: Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert
7 pm
805 Hennepin Ave

Fine Line: James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review
8 pm
318 N 1st Ave

Wednesday 4/29/2026

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

Target Field: MLB-Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners
12:40 pm
1 Twins Way

Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet: Chain of Lakes
Run, Walk or People Watch Daylight Hours are best
3000 E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy

Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro: Happy Hour
4-5:30 pm
1129 Washington Ave S

Northrop Auditorium: Evening of Organ and Choir Featuring University Singers & Greg Zelek
7 pm
84 Church St SE

State Theatre: Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman
7:30 pm
805 Hennepin Ave

Thursday 4/30/2026

Isles Bun and Coffee: 2024 World’s Best Cinnamon Roll
6:30 am – 5 pm daily
1424 W 28th St

Trapped: Minneapolis Escape Rooms
11:45 am-10 pm
708 N 1st St

Malcolm Yards: Paint & Sip Minnesota Presents: The Bob Ross Immersive Experience
6-8 pm
501 30th Ave SE

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

Luminary Arts Center: Ragamala Dance Company
7:30 pm
700 N 1st St

Acme Comedy Company: Julie Kim
8 pm
708 N 1st St

Friday 5/1//2026

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway: take a self-guided tour of Minneapolis’ parkways
Daylight is most delightful
Start anywhere on the 50-mile loop

Convention Grill: The Classic Diner for breakfast, lunch or dinner (Malts!)
7 am – 8 pm
3912 Sunnyside Road

Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art): Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945
10 am-5 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Phoenix Theater: Midwest Poetry Mashup
6 pm & 8 pm
2605 Hennepin Ave S

Children’s Theater Company: The Wizard of Oz
7 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Minnesota Orchestra: More to Hear – The Listening Project
8 pm
1111 Nicollet Mall

The Fine Line: The Lemon Twigs
8 pm
318 First Ave N

Saturday 5/2/2026

Mill City Farmers Market: First Day of Outdoor Market: Pearl’s Garden Family Party
10 am-1 pm (Market Hours 8 am-1 pm)
750 S 2nd St

Walker Art Center: Free First Saturday: Photo & Flow
10 am–5 pm (Activities 10am–3 pm)
745 Vineland Pl

Textile Center: Textile Garage Sale
10 am-4 pm
3000 University Ave SE

George Floyd Square: MinneHONK!
11 am – 5 pm
38th and Chicago Ave S

Owamni: “Totsa Akkhe” Cookout at Owamni The final gathering on the patio
1 pm-8 pm
420 S 1st St

O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company: 5th Annual Derby Party
2 pm
600 Malcolm Ave

The Conn Theater: Mean Girls Jr
4 pm & 7:30 pm
1900 Nicollet Ave

Dakota: Al DiMeola: Guitarchitect
6:30 pm & 9 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Pantages Theatre: Leela James 2BHonest
7:30 pm
710 Hennepin Ave

Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill: Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers
9:30 pm
761 N Washington Ave

Sunday 5/3/2026

Nicollet Island Pavillion: Spring Market
10 am-4 pm
40 Power St

Roxy’s Cabaret: Bottomless Drag Brunch
Noon-1:30 pm
1333 Nicollet Ave

Mayday Parade & Festival
Noon
Bloomington Ave and 28th to Powderhorn Park

Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz
2 & 5 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

The Fillmore Minneapolis: Calum Scott
7 pm
525 N 5th St

Green Room: Caroline Kingsburg-Shock Treatment Tour
7:30 pm
2923 Girard Ave S

Monday 5/4/2026

Self-Guided North Loop History Tour
Anytime
Click on link above for map

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

Midtown Global Market (a vibrant, internationally themed public market)
10 am-8 pm
920 E Lake S

Lakewood Cemetery: Tea with Tulips
4:30-6:30 pm
3600 Hennepin Ave

Eat Street Crossing: Old Cradley’s Comedy Open Mic
7-9 pm
2819 Nicollet Ave

First Avenue: Pub Choir
8 pm
701 N 1st Ave

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