11 - 17 August 2025
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Check out my weekly drop of fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro!
Minneapolis, help find love for your single friend by pitching them to the audience with a short slide set, followed by a social hour.
Free to attend. Queer friendly. $5 to pitch.
PITCH-A-FRIEND (ELDER MILLENNIAL NIGHT)
11 August, 7 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
If you’re new to Minneapolis and/or want to meet new friends, here's your chance.
Show up, throw on a name tag, and start chatting.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
13 August, 6 pm
Arbeiter Brewing, South Minneapolis
Minneapolis puzzle lovers, grab a partner who won’t flip the table under pressure.
Put your skills to the test with a partner to complete a puzzle the fastest.
Casual puzzling happy hour for the first hour, and then it's go time. Prizes are at stake, and there are door prizes as well.
PAIRS JIGSAW PUZZLE CONTEST
13 August, 6 pm
Sociable Cider Werks
90s kids in Minneapolis, need weekend plans?
Try some live music.
Alt - grunge acoustic cover band + brewery = YAS.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
15 August, 6 - 9 pm
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
Minneapolis families, gather your loose change and head to the splash pad in Mounds View for a fun carnival as part of their Festival in the Park!
Play old nostalgic games as well as some new ones!
PENNY CARNIVAL
15 August, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
City Hall Park, Mounds View
Minneapolis, follow the yellow brick road to Huset Park in Columbia Heights for a movie in the park.
Free popcorn while it lasts too!
MOVIE IN THE PARK - WIZARD OF OZ
15 August, 8:30 - 10:30 pm
Huset Park East, Columbia Heights
Minneapolis south metro folks, if you want to start your sourdough journey, there is an intro class next week!
You will leave class with dough to bake at home and a well established 105 year old starter! $75 per person, includes one drink.
SOURDOUGH 101
16 August, 9 - 11 am
Badger Hill Brewing, Shakopee
The Totally Rad Vintage Fest comes to the North Loop in Minneapolis once a month!
Browse unique vintage finds from local vendors, rare collectibles, and handmade goods.
VINTAGE MARKET
16 August, 10 am - 3 pm
North Loop Green, 350 5th St N, Minneapolis
Minneapolis north metro friends, the food truck festival is headed your way next week!
Check it out: 50+ food trucks, live music, and beer! Plus they’ll have vendors with mobile shops there too.
MPLS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
16 August, 11 am - 9 pm
Downtown, Anoka
Minneapolis book lovers, this one’s got your name written all over it.
Cream + Amber and 56 Brewing are teaming up for an all-ages book fair with books for kids, teens, and adults. Plus free activities and drinks for every taste: NA, beer, and even THC options.
ALL AGES BOOK FAIR
16 August, 12 - 5 pm
56 Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
If you live in Minneapolis and love pickles…well, boy do I have the event for you!
Pickle toss, pickle eating contest, a vinyl DJ, and 30+ vendors with pickle themed goods (what… 😂).
And if you show up in a pickle costume, your first pitcher is free.
PICKLE FEST
16 August, 12 - 8 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing
Outdoor concerts in Minneapolis but performed from your neighbor’s front porch or yard.
Let me introduce you to Porchfest…
There are 31 “venues” on the list this year, all in walking distance. Mueller Park will be staged with restrooms and food trucks.
UPTOWN PORCHFEST
16 August, 1 - 5 pm
Wedge Neighborhood, Minneapolis
Excuse me, Minneapolis…if food trucks and tattoos are your thing, I’ve got two events for you next Sunday!
Five local tattoo artists will be hosting a pop-up flash tattoo event, all with their own flash sheets!
FLASH TATTOO POP-UP
17 August, 11 am - 7 pm
Bricksworth Beer Co, North Loop
Then visit the food truck fair featuring Parlour, Revival, Lu’s, Eggroll Queen, Ipierogi, and tons more!
NORTH LOOP FOOD TRUCK FAIR
17 August, 11:30 am - 6 pm
3rd St in Front of Butcher + Boar, North Loop
Minneapolis, Half Pint Co is back with another party for kids!
Crafts, games, and surprises! Kids can personalize their own notebook, pencil case, and friendship bracelets.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
17 August, 12 - 4 pm
Arbeiter Brewing, South Minneapolis
Minneapolis, quite possibly the most fun concert for kids ever, and I laughed so hard the entire time. And danced right along with everyone else!
Let me introduce you to Koo Koo!
Two guys singing silly songs that get the kids out of their seats...l promise the dance party will not disappoint.
KOO KOO
17 August, 1 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
Celebrate the Japanese holiday of Obon next week in St Paul at the Como Conservatory!
They’ll have live music, cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, Japanese cuisine, unique vendors, and family-friendly activities. They’ll end the night with a lantern lighting ceremony at the ponds.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids and seniors. Tickets must be purchased online…no cash at the door.
COMO PARK JAPANESE OBON FESTIVAL
17 August, 3 - 9 pm
Como Conservatory, St Paul
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