15 - 21 June 2026
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events happening 15 - 21 June 2026.
If you love the Minneapolis Vintage Market pop-ups around the Twin Cities, I have great news!
They are opening a 12-week pop-up store in the IDS Center.
Local vintage vendors will showcase clothing, home goods, and collectibles. Open every day except Sundays.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE EMPORIUM
15 June - 4 September
IDS Center, Suite 0190, Downtown Minneapolis
A Monday night acoustic jam sesh to start the week in Minneapolis…
Bring your instrument and/or singing voice. When it’s your turn, choose the song or pass.
Hopefully the weather is nice, so they can host out on their patio beside Bassett Creek!
ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
15 June, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
New to Minneapolis or just want to meet some new friends here?
There are two Break the Bubble events next week where you just show up and start introducing yourself. They usually get around 100 people per event.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
16 June, 5 - 9 pm
Fulton Beer, North Loop
21 June, 5 - 9 pm
Indeed Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
A new fun event in Minneapolis this summer!
Nicollet Mall
Live music
Vintage shopping
Art
Food trucks
DOWNTOWN WEDNESDAYS BLOCK PARTY
17 June, 3 - 7 pm
9th - 10th + Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
A record show next week at a St Paul brewery…
Vinyl for sale from vendors on site, live DJ spinning classics, OG Zaza Pizza, and $6 vodka specials if that’s your thing!
Every third Wednesday!
VINYL CRATES + VODKA SHAKES
17 June, 6 - 9 pm
King Coil Spirits, St Paul
Minneapolis, if you love a good hot dog…boy, do I have the event for you!
All nine kitchen at Malcolm Yards will craft their own take on a unique dog for a people’s choice competition.
It’s 20 bucks to sample all of them, to cast your vote, and to enter to win a gift card.
WIENER WARS
18 June
Malcolm Yards Market, Minneapolis
A parade and touch a truck of Minneapolis fire trucks, garbage trucks, police cars, snow plows, concrete mixers…all the vehicles that keep the city running.
They’ll also have music, activities and local vendor market at Mich's Market. Parade starts at 5:30, and the touch a truck event is from 6 - 7:30.
BIG HONKING TRUCK PARADE
18 June, 5 - 7:30 pm
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
Brass Solidarity will be performing at the Mia Juneteenth celebration in Minneapolis next week!
Live music all night, art tours from black artists at 6 and 7:15, a DIY art station, and food truck West Indies Soul Food from 5 - 8.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
18 June, 5 - 9 pm
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis
Outdoor concerts in Minneapolis but performed from your neighbor’s front porch or front yard.
Let me introduce you to Porchfest…next up this summer is Kingfield.
In 2024, they had 80 acoustic performances on 50 “stages.” Schedule should be out soon this year.
KINGFIELD PORCHFEST
18 June, 6 - 9 pm
Kingfield Neighborhood, South Minneapolis
If you’re single in the Twin Cities and haven’t checked out Smash Park yet…here’s a fun excuse.
Friends will pitch their single friends with short slick decks with a singles mixer after presentations.
PITCH A FRIEND
18 June, 7 pm
Smash Park, Roseville
A Fleetwood Mac singalong in the Twin Cities next week…
Fifteen bucks.
GO YOUR OWN WAY
18 June, 8 pm
Turf Club, St Paul
Minneapolis, if you love karaoke, here’s a fun event with a twist.
You’re now the lead singer of a live band when you grab the mic.
I’ve heard the singers are pretty incredible too, so bring your best or just sit back and enjoy the show.
LIVE BAND KARAOKE
19 July, 7 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
A neighborhood wide garage sale in Northeast Minneapolis!
Dozens of neighbors participate. Maps will be available online and from the Northeaster next week.
NE-IGHBORS GARAGE SALE WEEKEND
19 + 20 June, 8 am - 5 pm
Northeast Minneapolis
An outdoor festival next week in the prettiest spot in Minneapolis!
Check out 200+ artists, live music and dance on multiple stages, culinary arts market, street performers, vintage + vinyl market, and a family activities hub with hands-on fun.
STONE ARCH BRIDGE FESTIVAL
20 + 21 June
West River Parkway, Minneapolis
A pop-up vintage market for plus side folks in the Twin Cities next week!
20 vendors. Rain or shine. Hosted by Back Pocket Vintage
BIG BADDIE MARKET
20 June, 10 am - 5 pm
Backstory Coffee, West Side, St Paul
A charity party in Minneapolis for cats and queers…
Queer market featuring artists and vendors, DJ sets, re-released charity beer benefitting TC Pride, food truck, and…the ever popular, kitten snuggling booth. 😻
PURRRRIDE
20 June, 1 - 6 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
A record sale for good in Minneapolis next week!
One to three dollar records, CDs, and cassettes, plus merch and vintage Ts.
All proceeds from media sales will go to Longfellow Neighborhood relief fund.
RECORDS FOR RELIEF
21 June, 12 - 5 pm
Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis
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