19 - 25 May 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!
Learn the art of calligraphy in Minneapolis next week with Sip + Script!
Class is $65, and it includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration and their beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, two letter guides, tracing paper, and straight pen holder).
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
20 May, 6:30 - 8 pm
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis, if you want to start your sourdough journey, there are two intro classes 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
20 May, 6 - 8 pm
Wooden Hill Brewing, Edina
21 May, 6 - 8 pm
BUCH Taproom, Northeast Minneapolis
90s kids in Minneapolis, you can catch acoustic versions of your favorite grunge/alt jams from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, STP, and more!
Plus the brewery serves BBQ in case you get hungry.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
22 May, 6 - 9 pm
Rail Werks Brewing, Columbia Heights
The mini version of the MN State Fair is next week! They started doing this a few years ago, and I think it’s genius if you love the fair but only in doses.
Food and brews at nearly 40 vendors, 30+ specialty Minnesota merchants, music and entertainment, free parking…and the giant slide will be open.
KICK OFF TO SUMMER AT THE FAIR
22 - 25 May
Minnesota State Fair, St Paul
Nothing screams summer in Minneapolis like yacht rock, so head to your favorite local brewery to catch a DJ playing classic rock hits on vinyl!
Plus new beer release, cash bingo from 5:30 - 7:30, and pull tabs all night.
$1 off pints if you wear a Hawaiian shirt. 😂
YACHT ROCK SUMMER KICK OFF
23 May, 5 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Cat lovers in Minneapolis, there’s a yoga session next weekend with kittens. 😻
Bring your own mat (a towel will do too), and Twin Cities Pet Rescue will bring the cats!
Pick from two morning sessions. $25 per person and part of that supports the shelter.
KITTY YOGA
24 May, 10 + 11 am
Smash Park, Roseville
Calling all Lord of the Rings nerds in Minneapolis, you’re gonna wanna read this.
A whole devoted to you at a local brewery.
Check out live music, a themed vendor market, themed drinks, trivia from 1 - 3 pm, and a costume contest.
LORD OF THE RINGS DAY
24 May, 12 - 10 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
Buy nothing friends in Minneapolis, listen up!
Back Pocket Vintage is hosting a clothing swap for the curvy girls.
Bring clothes (on hangers) and accessories, sizes 14 and up, and then “shop” the other donations.
FAT BODIES CLOTHING SWAP
24 May, 1 - 5 pm
Arbeiter Brewing, South Minneapolis
Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis is hosting their annual summer music festival next weekend!
They have one of the best spots in the Twin Cities…a massive patio right on Bassett Creek.
They’ll have live music Friday night and all day Saturday. Plus food trucks, good beers, THC sparkling water, and NA options.
UTEPALOOZA
24 May, 3 - 10 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
If you’re allergic to cats, there’s a goat yoga session in Minneapolis again next week!
$32 per person for a 45-minute yoga session and 15 minutes of goat photo ops.
GOAT YOGA
25 May, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
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