4 - 10 August 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!
Check out the monthly cabaret series in Minneapolis featuring the best local talent!
I’ve only watched videos, but I promise…the singing voices and charisma on display are phenomenal.
You can also win tickets to local performances coming up!
MUSICAL MONDAYS
4 August, 7 - 10 pm
LUSH, Northeast Minneapolis
South Twin Cities metro friends, do you have the Dakota County Fair on your radar?
I skimmed the event list…so much to do!
Carnival, dog show, bingo, lumberjack performances, tractor parade, magic shows, and of course live music!
DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR
4 - 10 August
Farmington, MN
Calling all book worms in the Twin Cities!
Steph’s Book Therapy (another Steph, not me) is hosting a book lovers meet-up along with Swoonworthy Booksellers next week!
What a fun way to meet more book friends. They’re also having a book swap at 6.
BOOK LOVERS SUMMER MEET-UP
5 August, 5 - 8 pm
Urban Growler, St Paul
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Indeed Brewing is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
6 August, 6 pm
Indeed Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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.
PITCH A FRIEND
7 August, 7 pm
Smash Park, Roseville
New Brighton Stockyard Days is coming up next week!
They’ve got it all…parade, fireworks, antique cars, New Brighton Idol 😂, local craft booths, food trucks, family fun zone, live music, beer, sweet corn, bags tournament, etc.
NEW BRIGHTON STOCKYARD DAYS
8 - 10 August
Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton
Next week’s art fair is in Downtown Minneapolis!
You know the deal…check out work by over 100 local artists, live music and performances, crafts, and food trucks!
STREET ART FESTIVAL
9 + 10 August
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis, if you’ve got a pile of your favorite items of clothing that need little fixes, check this out.
Bring your clothing by this workshop, and knowledgable helpers will be standing by to help you make the repairs!
CLOTHING REPAIR WORKSHOP
9 August, 11 am - 1 pm
Tare Market, Northeast Minneapolis
There’s a book fair just for kids next week in Minneapolis!
The Red Ballon Bookshop will have a great selection of books for children!
They’ll also have bouncy houses, coloring pages, and a meet and greet with Batman, Spiderman, and Elsa for a fun photo op.
CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR
9 August, 12 - 6 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
If you’re itching for Renaissance Festival in the Twin Cities, check this out to get you in the spirit…
Under Pressure Brewing has the renaissance look, and they’re having maypole dancing, ring jousting, belly dancing classes, kilt contests, and a themed vendor market.
Huzzah!
REN UP FEST
9 August, 12 - 6:30 pm
Under Pressure Brewing, Golden Valley
The Minneapolis Craft Market is returning to Northeast Minneapolis next week!
Shop 50+ local makers and artists, grab a cider, and enjoy the DJ!
SOCIABLE SUMMER MARKER
10 August, 11 am - 4 pm
Sociable Ciderwerks, Northeast Minneapolis
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