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.

July 7th-July 14th

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

Monday 7/7/2025

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast
7 am-Midnight
1333 Nicollet Mall

Say Cheese: Best Photo Ops in Minneapolis
click on link for places and locations

Mpls Water Taxi: Mississippi River Boat Rides
11 am-8 pm
724 Sibley St NE

Dakota: Moore By Four-Twin Cities Vocal Legends
7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Lake Harriet Bandshell: Junior and The Jukes
7:30 pm
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy

Tom’s Watch Bar: Late Night Happy Hour
9 pm-Close
609 Hennepin Ave

Tuesday 7/8/2025

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

Visit an Architectural Marvel: Guthrie Theater
1 pm-8 pm
818 S 2nd St

Four Seasons Hotel: Riva Terrace-happiest hour
4-6 pm (happy hour) 11 am-6 pm (open hours)
245 Hennepin Ave

Minneapolis Queen: Mississippi River Taco Tuesday Cruise
6-8 pm
2150 W River Pkwy

Target Field: MLB Baseball-MN Twins vs Chicago Cubs (Dollar-A-Dog Day)
6:40 pm
1 Twins Way

Father Hennepin Bluff Park: Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
7 pm
420 SE Main St

Wednesday 7/9/2025

Pow Wow Grounds: Local Coffee
7 am – 5 pm
1414 E Franklin Ave

Minneapolis Institute of Art: Mary Sulley – Native Modern
10 am – 5 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Foshay Tower: Check out our 31 story Museum and Observation Deck
Noon – 6 pm
821 S. Marquette Ave

Minneapolis Manhole Covers: Look down to find our state bird, grains, flower, fish etc
Daytime hours are best
Nicollet between 12th and Washington Ave

Roxy’s Cabaret: Ultimate Game Night
7-11 pm
1333 Nicollet Mall

Orpheum Theatre: Kimberly Akimbo
7:30 pm
910 Hennepin Ave

Thursday 7/10/2025

Celebrate (& shop) Art @ Kickernick Gallery
11 am-6 pm
430 N 1st Ave

Orchestra Hall: Beethoven and Brahms
11 am
1111 Nicollet Mall

Guthrie Theater: Musical Theater Trivia Night
5:30-7 pm
818 S 2nd St

Windows at Marquette: Wayne Anthony and the Marquette Big Band
6-9 pm
710 S Marquette Ave 50th Floor

Hewing Hotel Rooftop: Thermaculture Thursdays
7-9 pm
300 N Washington Ave

First Avenue: The Music of Prince featuring former members of the New Power Generation
8 pm
701 N 1st Ave

Berlin: Late Night Lounge: Yasmeenah
9:45 pm-12:15 am
204 N 1st St

Friday 7/11/2025

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

James and Mary Laurie Booksellers: Books, Maps, Records, and more!
12-6 pm
250 N 3rd Ave

Berlin: Early Evening Jazz
4:30 pm
204 N 1st St

Fine Line: Heart Attack Man
7 pm
318 N 1st Ave

Surly Festival Field: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Ave
7 pm
520 Malcolm Ave SE

Bunkers: Belfast Cowboys play Van Morrison
9:30 pm
761 N Washington Ave

Saturday 7/12/2025

Mill City Museum: Mill City Farmers Market
8am – 1 pm
750 S 2nd St

Loring Park: Art in the Park
12 – 2 pm
1382 Willow St

Orpheum Theatre: Kimberly Akimbo
2 pm
910 Hennepin Ave

Mill City Museum: Minnesota Salsa Festival
6 pm – 11:30 pm
704 S 2nd St

Dakota: Lissie
7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Orchestra Hall: Beethoven & Brahms
7 pm
1111 Nicollet Mall

Sunday 7/13/2025

Target Field @ Gate 6: Brass at Twins
10:30 am
353 N 5th St

Roxy’s Cabaret: Bacon & Leggs Ultimate Drag Brunch
Noon – 2 pm
1333 Nicollet Mall

Sociable Cider Work: Minneapolis Vintage Market
Noon – 4 pm
1500 Fillmore St NE

Target Field: MLB – Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburg Pirates
1:10 pm
1 Twins Way

American Swedish Institute: Neighborhood Walking Tour
2:00-3:30 pm
2600 Park Ave

Lake Harriet Bandshell: Symphonic Winds
5:30 pm
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy

Monday 7/14/2025

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast
7 am-Midnight
1333 Nicollet Mall

Museum of Russian Art
10 am – 5 pm
5500 Stevens Avenue

Take a Minneapolis Tour
click on link above to find a tour that fits your style…walking, biking, skyway, river cruise, etc

Modist Brewing: Initials Game Live
6:30-8:30 pm
505 N 3rd St

Dakota: Sarah Morris
7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

The Local: Late Night Menu
9 pm-Close
931 Nicollet Mall

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