26 May - 1 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!
No plans for Memorial Day in Minneapolis? Check this out. Twin Cities Skaters is hosting a roller skating night!
Free entry. Free rentals of all sizes. Raffles, prizes, music, games, and food.
MEMORIAL DAY SKATE
26 May, 5 - 8 pm
The ROC, St Louis Park
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Wandering Leaf Brewing is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
26 May, 6 - 9 pm
Wandering Leaf Brewing, St Paul
A 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 May, 6 pm
Pinstripes, Edina
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
27 May, 7 - 9 pm
Beast Barbecue, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis, if you want to start your sourdough journey, there is an intro class next week hosted by Hello Simple!
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
28 May, 6 - 8 pm
Fat Pants Brewing, Eden Prairie
The Twin Cities River Rats are back in Minneapolis!
They’re an award winning waterski team, and they’re opening their season of weekly waterski shows Thursday nights on the river.
TWIN CITIES RIVER RATS OPENING SHOW
29 May, 6:30 pm
1758 W River Rd, Minneapolis
For all you farmers market lovers in Minneapolis that work mornings, here’s your shot to catch a night market.
Every last Thursday of the month all summer long, the Northeast Farmers Market will host a night market.
NORTHEAST FARMERS MARKET - NIGHT MARKET
29 May, 6 - 8 pm
Earl Giles, Northeast Minneapolis
Tour the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country right here in St Paul!
A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the architecture, history, and preservation issues of the neighborhood.
SUMMIT AVE WALKING TOUR
31 May, 10:15 - 11:45 am
James J Hill House, St Paul
If you’re into vinyl records, check out this sale by the MN Record Show!
Aside from albums, they’ll also have CDs, cassettes, VHS, and posters!
RECORD SALE
31 May, 9 am - 3 pm
Hook + Ladder, Minneapolis
Vintage lovers in Minneapolis, mark your calendar…
Join Olio, Moth Oddities, and many others for a giant vintage block party next week!
They’ll be in the back parking lot with Greek food by Gardens of Salonica, a DJ, hand drawn portraits, live denim painting, and aura photography.
NORTHEAST VINTAGE BLOCK PARTY
31 May, 11 am - 6 pm
5th St NE + Hennepin Ave, Northeast Minneapolis
Don’t miss Grand Old Day this year in St Paul!
Expect food and art vendors, live music on six stages, parade at 9:30 am, beverage gardens, 5k and kids 1/2 mile race, family fun zone, car show, weiner dog races at noon…so much going on!
You can get there for free on Metro Transit too!
GRAND OLD DAY
1 June, 8 am - 6 pm
Grand Ave, St Paul
To my buy nothing friends in Minneapolis, there’s a clothes swap every first Sunday of the month to check out!
Bring up to 10 items on hangers to donate.
CLOTHING EXCHANGE
1 June, 10 am - 2:30 pm
Pillar Forum, Northeast Minneapolis
If your Minneapolis kids are obsessed with turtles like mine, check this out!
Meet live turtles, canoe the lake where they live, and try your hand at an art project.
They’ll also have a photo booth, trivia, and food trucks.
TURTLE FEST: A SHELL-EBRATION
1 June, 11 am - 3 pm
French Regional Park, Plymouth
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