23 - 29 June 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!
Get ready for Minneapolis Pride by tie dying your own shirt at a local coffee shop/brewery!
Stop by anytime Tuesday next week, and the supplies will be ready. $20 for one of their white pride tanks or $10 to tie dye your own item.
PRIDE TIE DYE PARTY
24 June, 2 - 10 pm
Brühaven Craft Co, Loring Park
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, and it’s a great time.
JAZZ IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST
24 June, 7 - 9 pm
Beast Barbecue, Northeast Minneapolis
The 8th annual Wedge LIVE Cat Tour is next week!
Meet at Mueller Park and tour the neighborhood pointing out cats and maybe even meet a few whisker to whisker.
WEDGE LIVE CAT TOUR 2025
25 June, 6 - 7:30 pm
Mueller Park, South Minneapolis
The farmers market for the non-morning people in Minneapolis…
Every last Thursday of the month all summer long, the Northeast Farmers Market will host a night market.
Plus Earl Giles is a vibe all on its own.
NORTHEAST FARMERS MARKET - NIGHT MARKET
26 June, 6 - 8 pm
Earl Giles, Northeast Minneapolis
90s kids in Minneapolis, go relive some nostalgia from your grunge/alt music phase at a local brewery…
An acoustic set of all of your favorites from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, STP, and more!
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
27 June, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
Get off the apps and try this different twist on dating in Minneapolis…
Put together a short slide deck to pitch your friend to the audience, with a singles mixer after presentations.
Free to attend, queer friendly, $5 to pitch. And you don’t have to be single to attend…they’ll have color-coded name tags, so you can support your friends without leading anyone on.
PITCH A FRIEND
27 June, 7 pm
Wild Mind Ales, South Minneapolis
If you live in Minneapolis and own a corgi…boy, do I have the event for you. 😂
Meet up with other corgi owners for a social gathering and check out all the other fluffy bottoms strolling around.
CORGI MEET-UP
28 June, 12 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Learn to grow a small herb garden in your home next week at the tool library in Northeast Minneapolis!
You’ll leave with terracotta pots, your new herbs, and a few tips to care for and harvest them.
$45 per person…$30 for tool library members and residents of North Minneapolis.
KITCHEN HERB GARDEN WORKSHOP
28 June, 3 - 5 pm
MN Tool Library, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis, quite possibly the most fun concert for kids I’ve ever watched, and I laughed so hard the entire time.
Let me introduce you to Koo Koo!
Two guys singing silly songs that get the kids out of their seats…I promise the dance party will not disappoint.
KOO KOO AT SUMMER FEST
28 June, 5:45 pm
Civic Center Park, Minnetonka
Head to the Minneapolis Farmers Market Annex next week for the
Expect food from local chefs and vendors, live music and entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL
28 June, 4 - 8 pm
Farmers Market Annex, Minneapolis
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Inbound is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
28 June, 6 - 9 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
Catch the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis next week!
They have a ton of accommodations for seating for young families, seniors, and those with accessibility needs.
Then hit the festival in Loring Park from 10 am - 6 pm with entertainment on 3 stages and over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.
TWIN CITIES PRIDE PARADE
29 June, 11 am - 2 pm
Hennepin Ave, Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis book worms, check out some of the best brewery vibes in the city right on the Mississippi and shop for a few new books too!
Broken Clock is having a book fair to raise funds for the co-ops needs! You can donate your old books to the cause on 22 June, and they will probably set up a bin the week before for more.
CO-OP BOOK FAIR
29 June, 1 - 4 pm
Broken Clock Brewing Co-Op, Northeast Minneapolis
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