21 - 27 April 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!
Book works of Minneapolis…your attention please. They’re calling this a market, but let’s be real…it’s a book fair! Presented by Midwest Bookish Fest.
Browse local bookstores, meet authors, and shop their bookish vendor market.
Tickets are $10 until 18 April and then $15 after.
They’ll also have a donation bin for The Paperback Exchange, a bookstore that suffered a ton of damage from a water main break.
LOCAL BOOKISH MARKET
22 April, 3 - 8 pm
Community Center, Plymouth
Jazz lovers in Minneapolis, this one is for you.
Catch the Star of the North Jazz Orchestra, an 18-piece ensemble that jams out monthly on the fourth Tuesday at a local BBQ joint.
I hear they have usually have a singer as well!
JAZZ IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST
22 April, 7 - 9 pm
Beast Barbecue, Northeast Minneapolis
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Gambit Brewing is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
23 April, 6 - 9 pm
Gambit Brewing Company, St Paul
Cannabis enthusiasts of Minneapolis, a moment…
Sample the best gummies, edibles, tinctures, beverages, and more from MN businesses.
Plus food and music.
Tickets are about $47 all in and include unlimited samples, tasting glass, tote, and Photo Booth.
CANNA FEST
24 April, 6 - 9 pm
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Word nerds in Minneapolis, this one sounds like fun…an adult spelling bee with a beer in hand.
Earn a drink for each correct word. Prizes for the top three spellers.
Plus you can check out the new addition to the food hall, Tixtli by Nixta, serving up tacos and more.
BUZZED SPELLING BEE
25 April, 7 - 9 pm
Graze Food Hall, North Loop
All you cat lovers in Minneapolis, did you know there’s a cat show in town next week?
There’s not a ton of info online, but I assume there will be impressive cats and other kitty-obsessed fans to chat with.
CAT SHOW
26 + 27 April, 9 am - 4 pm
Community Center, Crystal
All my plant-loving friends in Minneapolis, I found your weekend plans.
Shop new arrivals, browse planty vendors, and check out hands-on workshops and demos.
Best of all, swap plant cuttings with others. Bring yours in a ziplock with a little water and labeled.
HOUSEPLANT POP-UP + SWAP
26 April, 10 am - 3 pm
Wagner Garden Center, South Minneapolis
Minneapolis and St Paul, get a load of this buy nothing swap!
Bring clothing (on hangers), accessories, home decor, art, cleaning supplies, useful items…and anything else you are trying to get rid of.
Then “shop” the other donations.
SPRING CLEANING SWAP
26 April, 12 - 4 pm
Back Pocket Vintage, South St Paul
Who has the best smash burger in Minneapolis?
Let’s find out with a friendly competition between Angry Line Cook, Private Sector Provisions, Burger Daddies, Garillers, and Sweet Lou’s. Two awards will be given: people’s choice and judge’s choice.
Plus live music, a Super Smash Bros tournament, two limited beer releases, and a burger-themed vendor market. 😂
SMASHFEST
26 April, 1 - 10 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis beer lovers, check this out.
Unlimited samples of beer from 80 local breweries, including taproom only pours and limited release options. They’ll also have live music!
Tickets are $58 for general admission, $80 for early admission at 1, and $41 for designated drivers.
MN CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
26 April, 2 - 5 pm
Convention Center, Downtown Minneapolis
It’s food truck season in Minneapolis!
Celebrate at the 6th annual kick-off with 30 local food trucks, including Eggroll Queen, iPierogi, and Xai the Corn Guy.
FOOD TRUCK KICK-OFF
27 April, 11 am - 6 pm
Gustavus Adolphus Church, St Paul
Minneapolis, prepare for cuteness overload at one of our beautiful wineries…
Four Seasons Farm is bringing its baby goats down for a day of fun and photos. They’ll also have a food truck and local vendors on site.
Kids are welcome, and they even have a playground!
BABY GOAT DAY
27 April, 12 - 5 pm
Next Chapter Winery, New Prague
Buy nothing friends in Minneapolis, check out this clothing swap!
Drop off gently used women’s clothing (on hangers), shoes, and accessories starting at 12:30, and then shop the selection. No need to donate in order to shop.
CLOTHING SWAP
27 April, 1 - 3 pm
Silverwood Park, St Anthony
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