4 - 10 May 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 4 - 10 May 2026.
Single nerds of Minneapolis, your attention please!
There’s a Pitch A Friend event next week devoted to you. Get your friends to pitch you with a short slide deck, and hang around afterward for a singles mixer.
Free to attend. Five bucks to pitch.
PITCH A FRIEND - NERD NIGHT
4 May, 6 pm
Pinstripes, Edina
If you ride a motorcycle and you live in Minneapolis, check out this event next week!
The brewery is kicking off their bike night for the season, where riders from around the city get together on the hogs.
They’ll have a few bands playing live music and a new beer release, a Mexican lager in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
BIKE NIGHT LAUNCH PARTY
5 May, 6 - 9 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Take a tour of the most beautiful cemetery in Minneapolis next week!
Guides will lead you through an informational and fun experience that covers a wide variety of Lakewood topics including architecture, notable names, and historic monuments.
The chapel is my favorite…10,000 tile mosaic. 😍
DISCOVER LAKEWOOD - WALKING TOUR
6 May, 5 - 6:30 pm
Lakewood Cemetery, South Minneapolis
If you participated in Independent Bookstore Day in the Twin Cities, the fun doesn’t have to end!
Rain Taxi is hosting a party to close out the event where you can connect and compare notes with other readers, enjoy readings from local writers, and have a spin on their prize wheel.
POST PASSPORT PARTY
6 May, 5 - 7 pm
56 Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
How to meet new friends in Minneapolis - St Paul…
Step one, show up.
Step two, grab a name tag.
Step three, start chatting.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
6 May, 5 - 9 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
A huge plant sale next week in Minneapolis!
Annuals, perennials, pollinators, succulents, coleus, hosta, veggies, herbs…
Garden club members and Hennepin County Master Gardener will be on site to answer questions, and volunteers can help with designs!
Plus pastries and coffee from Isle Buns + Coffee from 8 - 11 and Baldy’s BBQ from 11 - 2.
PUBLIC PLANT SALE
7 May, 9 am - 7 pm
St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis
The coffee shop and cat cafe in St Paul is having a party to celebrate their new patio!
They’ll have special mocktails, music, painting, giveaways, and more!
CATZEN COFFEE PATIO RIBBON CUTTING
8 May, 2 pm
Catzen Coffee, St Paul
Romance readers of Minneapolis, a craft night you may want to check out!
Meet local romance authors, hear readings, have your book signed, and BEDAZZLE the cover!
Bring your own book or add one to your order. You'll receive it when you arrive at the event.
All supplies provided by Dabble Kit plus bedazzling instructions and tips.
BOOK BEDAZZLING
8 May, 7 - 9 pm
Yellowbird Coffee Bar, Northeast Minneapolis
Catch our local acoustic 90s cover band in Minneapolis next week!
Sing along to your favorite grunge and alternative rock hits from Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, etc.
Utepils has a pretty sweet taproom and patio too.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
8 May, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Definitely the coolest event of the year…Doors Open Minneapolis!
Dozens of our best and most historic buildings open their doors for tours to tell their story and provide a look behind the scenes.
Some of the most unique…Dayton’s, Architectural Antiques, the Federal Reserve, and the newly built Fire Station 1 downtown.
DOORS OPEN MINNEAPOLIS
9 + 10 May
Various Venues, Minneapolis
It’s art fair season in Minneapolis, and this one happens right in the heart of the city!
Visit the sculpture garden to browse 170 artist booths, botanical market, live music, kids crafts, and over 15 food trucks and vendors.
MINNEAPOLIS SCULPTURE GARDEN ART FAIR
9 + 10 May, 10 - 5 pm
Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis
Swap plants, seeds, and garden tools with your neighbors in Northeast Minneapolis next weekend!
No donation required to “shop.” All are welcome
PLANT AND GARDEN SWAP
9 May, 11 am - 1 pm
Eastside Food Co-op, Northeast Minneapolis
Another Twin Cities food truck festival next weekend, and I think this is the biggest one I’ve seen yet!
50+ food trucks, lining 9th Ave, plus other four wheeled vendors with fashion, vintage records…even a mobile photo booth.
Live music all day, yard games, henna, mechanical bull…AND drink sales benefitting Feed My Starving Children.
HOPKINS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
9 May, 11 am - 9 pm
Downtown Park, Hopkins
Vintage lovers of Minneapolis, here’s an outdoor market to add to your weekend shopping plans next week!
Shop vintage collection vendors with food, coffee, and a DJ!
It’s free, but you need a ticket. Or ten bucks for first dibs at 11.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
9 May, 12 - 4 pm
ROC, St Louis Park
Love shopping for vinyl records? Here’s a pop-up sale in the Twin Cities next week.
Six vendors will have their collections to browse of albums, CDs, cassettes, 45s, and music memorabilia.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW POP-UP
9 May, 1 - 5 pm
Boom Island Brewing, Minnetonka
Star Wars Rave in St Paul…
Galactic DJ sets, dancing, and light sabers. 😂
About 23 bucks to get in!
REVENGE OF THE SYNTH - STAR WARS RAVE
9 May, 9 - 11:30 pm
Can Can Wonderland, St Paul
Another chance to check out the iconic Hollywood Theater in Northeast Minneapolis!
There’s a makers market there with over 40 local vendors featuring handmade jewelry, art, textiles, vintage clothing and home goods, and more.
CREATIVE CORNER MAKERS MARKET
10 May, 10:30 am - 5 pm
Hollywood Theater, Northeast Minneapolis
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