26 January - 1 February 2026
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro for the week of 26 January - 1 February 2026.
Your kid can learn the basics of being a DJ next week in Northeast Minneapolis!
A group of instructors will teach kids ages 12 - 18 how to mix, beatmatch, and other performance techniques on industry standard equipment.
And it’s free! You can sign up on the Minneapolis Parks site. Classes are every other Wednesday.
LEARN TO DJ
28 January - 3 June, 6 - 8 pm
Graco Park Building, Northeast Minneapolis
Another creative way to make new friends in Minneapolis next week!
Fill out a quiz and get matched with five like-minded people for a dinner date. You’ll be matched based on interests, food preferences, and budget.
After dinner, all participants will meet up at a nearby bar for social hour.
It’s 15 bucks to register to be matched!
TWIN CITIES DINNER CLUB
28 January, 6:30 pm
Locations TBD
Got a single artist friend in Minneapolis?
Pitch them to an audience with a short slide deck, and then mingle at the social after presentations.
PITCH A FRIEND - ARTIST NIGHT
29 January, 6:30 pm
Bruhaven Craft Co, Loring Park, Minneapolis
Looking for new friends in the Twin Cities?
Try Break the Bubble. They usually get here 100 people at each event.
The concept is simple. Throw on a name tag and introduce yourself to other people looking to meet some new friends.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
30 January, 5 pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St Paul
A show for Shakespeare lovers in Minneapolis next week through mid-February!
Exploring his obsession with the worst of human behavior, nine actors will take you on a journey through pleasure, pain, sexuality, and violence using some of the Bard’s most well-known works.
General admission is only ten bucks, or you can get the best seats in the house stage side in lounge chairs and couches for about 25.
VIOLENT DELIGHTS
30 January - 14 February
Crane Theater, Minneapolis
Farmers market season doesn’t have to end because of the weather in Minneapolis!
The Northeast Farmers Market is indoors once a month, and February’s session is next weekend.
NORTHEAST FARMERS MARKET
1 February, 10 am - 2 pm
56 Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Calling all Minneapolis vintage lovers! Add this to your weekend shopping plans.
Two floors of vintage goods plus coffee, food + beverages, and a DJ.
You do need a ticket, but the event is free! Or $10 for first dibs at 11.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
1 February, 12 - 4 pm
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Learn to grow a small herb garden in your home next week at the tool library in Northeast Minneapolis!
You’ll assemble a cedar planter, plant basil and chives, and leave with care tips and new knowledge about organic practices.
$55 per person…$40 for tool library members and residents of North Minneapolis.
KITCHEN HERB GARDEN WORKSHOP
1 February, 1 - 3 pm
MN Tool Library, Northeast Minneapolis
Free line dancing lessons next weekend in Minneapolis!
Head down to Nicollet Island for a fun and active afternoon. All ages and experiences levels are welcome. Led by Line Dance with Billie! Check out her videos.
Free parking too! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase if you boogie up an appetite.
LINE DANCE WITH BILLIE
1 February, 3 - 6 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Oxytocin alert in Northeast Minneapolis! A feel good fundraiser for cats next week…
You cuddle kittens…and Rainbow Whiskers, the rescue that brings them in, earns money through donations. So simple. They’ll also have adoptable pets in case you fall in love.
KITTEN SNUGGLING
1 February, 3 - 7 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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