Make your way to Rock the Garden on June 11th, 2022! One day, two stages, seven bands. Overlooking the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and unbelievable view of the city skyline. Presented by Walker Art Center and 89.3 The Current, the 2022 Rock the Garden will feature artists Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Sleater-Kinney, beabadoobee, Dâm-Funk, Bombino, and Divide and Dissolve.

Keep your energy up before the festival with some delicious food and drink options nearby! Or maybe you need a pick-me-up after the music ends? Plenty of late-night spots are open for your post-festival cravings.

To make the most out of your festival experience, don't worry about driving home. Make a weekend out of it! Book your stay at Hotel Ivy and be right next to all the action at the Walker.

Cardamom at The Walker Art Center

This casual space is the new restaurant by Chefs/restaurateurs Daniel del Prado and Shawn McKenzie. Enjoy dishes from cuisine influenced by the Aegean and Mediterranean seas while overlooking the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

Sisyphus Brewing

Winding up or winding down, Sisyphus has got the beer for you. Grab some food to go (they do not serve food), come on down the Sisyphus and post up with some perfect-for-summer brews. Looking for something non-alcoholic? Try their house made kombucha or order a classic ginger beer.

Café and Bar Lurcat

Sophisticated comfort food? Sounds like a winner to us! Café and Bar Lurcat, a bright and airy joint, is open for dinner only. Grab a table on the patio for an exceptional foodie experience after the festival ends.

Lotus

This counter-order Vietnamese spot offers rice and noodle dishes as well as pho and plenty of veggie options. This family owned restaurant is perfect for a quick bite before or after the festival!

Lakes & Legends Brewing Company

A comfortable home away from home, the Lakes & Legends taproom is a prime place to kick back and relax. Try new beers, enjoy local food trucks and hang out with your friends at community tables or on the patio!

Eggy’s Minneapolis

Find a spot at Eggy’s, the all-day breakfast and lunch diner. Drop in and enjoy dishes that remind you of home cooking, but with a focus on freshness, local ingredient sourcing and seasonality.

P.S. Steak

Meat lovers, this place is for you. The menu at P.S. Steak is focused on a variety of cuts of meat, dry aged and you can even check them out in a display case. There are also plenty of seafood options if you want to mix it up a bit. The space is beautiful and elegant and is the perfect place to classy-up your evening.

The Nicollet Diner

Whenever you're feeling hungry you can pull up to the Nicollet Diner which is open 24 hours a day. Just note dine-in is until 11pm, after that takeout options are available. Get diner favorites like burgers, shakes & sandwiches or go for the all day breakfast items. Only looking for a quick pick-me-up? Head to the back and find the Muffin Top Cafe specializing in hand crafted espresso, tea, smoothies and frappes.

Sonora Mexican Kitchen + Bar

Come for the fresh takes on Northern Mexican cuisine, stay for fun relaxed space and specialty cocktails. Sonora's Mexican has made from scratch plates with fresh ingredients including delicious tacos, tapas, and platos.

Zoe's Bakery & Cafe

Get an early start and head over to Zoe's Bakery for breakfast. They also have a great selection of pastries and coffee drinks to fuel your day. Come back a little later for the lunch menu filled with specialty sandwiches, like the delightful pesto caprese with turkey.

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