Weekly Summer Events in the Twin Cities
Here’s the round-up of regularly occurring events in the Minneapolis - St Paul this summer!
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WEEKLY EVENTS
TUESDAYS
POWDERHORN SKIPPING GROUP
6 pm
Powderhorn Lake, South Minneapolis
Meet at the SE corner of the lake and literally skip around it as a group. Talk about whimsy.
FREE BEACH YOGA
7 pm
East Cedar Lake Beach, Minneapolis
Yoga on the beach?! Say less.
WEDNESDAYS
NOKOMIS FARMERS MARKET
4 - 8 pm
5167 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
RECOVERY BIKE SHOP SOCIAL RIDE
6 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
Easy, no-drop rides! They’ll even lend you a bike if you reach out ahead of time.
ROCKIN’ ON THE RUM
6 - 8 pm
Riverfront Memorial Park, Anoka
Free live music on the Rum River plus food trucks, adult beverages from the Lions Club, and their weekly farmers market.
THURSDAYS
AUDUBON FARMERS MARKET
4 - 7 pm
2800 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis
UPTOWN FARMERS MARKET
4 - 8 pm
Girard Ave S + W Lake St, Minneapolis
TAROT READINGS
5 - 10 pm
Zen Room Kava Lounge, St Paul
Reading included with first drink.
SOCIAL RUN
6 pm
Steel Toe Brewing, St Louis Park
All skill levels run with $2 off taps after.
HANDUP RACING SOCIAL BIKE RIDE
6 - 8 pm
Behind Bars Bicycle Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Meet at the shop, cruise 10 - 15 miles, end at a local establishment. No drop. Check their socials for routes.
SWING DANCE LESSONS
6 - 10 pm
Wabasha Street Caves, St Paul
Beginner class at 6:15, live band from 7 - 10 pm.
CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT
7 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Free with prizes.
RIVER RATS WATERSKI SHOW
7 pm
1758 N West River Rd, Minneapolis
Our award-winning waterski team performs weekly on the river!
FREE BEACH YOGA
7 pm
East Cedar Lake Beach, Minneapolis
Yoga on the beach?! Say less.
FRIDAYS
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Nolan Mains, 50th + France, Edina
Free outdoor concerts in the heart of the district.
RICE PARK ROLLER DISCO
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rice Park, St Paul
Free outdoor skating with a DJ and games. Free rental skates for all ages.
DUNGEONS + DRAGONS
6:30 - 10 pm
Dreamers Vault, St Louis Park
$5 each, premade characters available, all experience levels welcome.
SATURDAYS
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
8 am - 1 pm
750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis
SOUTHWEST FARMERS MARKET
8:30 am - 1 pm
5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis
NORTHEAST FARMERS MARKET
9 am - 1 pm
629 2nd St NE, Minneapolis
MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET
9 am - 2 pm
2225 E Lake St, Minneapolis
CALISTHETICS + COFFEE CLUB
10 am
Location TBD week to week
Work out with others in a fun, casual environment and grab coffee with the gang after.
FREE MAT PILATES
11 am
Gold Medal Park, Downtown Minneapolis
Hosted by Jaqui Howard from Spyce Pilates.
SUNDAYS
SUNDAY SUNRISE CLUB
Sunrise (duh)
Location TBD week to week
Photographers and sunrise enthusiasts gather once a week. Sign up at sundaysunriseclub.com for notifications.
KINGFIELD FARMERS MARKET
8:30 am - 1 pm
4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
COFFEE (OUTSIDE)
10 am
Location TBD week to week
Meet with neighbors to get outside each week. Organized by Recovery Bike Shop…check their socials for location announcements. Also, yoga at 9 at the shop, and a social ride after coffee.
LINDEN HILLS FARMERS MARKET
10 am - 1 pm
2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis
FREE BEACH YOGA
7 pm
East Cedar Lake Beach, Minneapolis
Yoga on the beach?! Say less.
MONTHLY EVENTS
FIRST MONDAY
MUSICAL MONDAYS
7 - 10 pm
LUSH, Northeast Minneapolis
Check out local talent at the monthly cabaret series!
FIRST, THIRD, AND FIFTH MONDAY
BOARD GAME CLUB
6 - 10 pm
Lake Monster Brewing, St Paul
Play board games and meet some new friends!
FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY
CROP ART WEDNESDAY
5 - 8 pm
Lake Monster Brewing, St Paul
Bring your own supplies, craft your crop art, and meet some new friends.
FIRST SUNDAY
CLOTHING EXCHANGE
10 am - 2:30 pm
Pilllar Forum, Northeast Minneapolis
Bring up to 10 items on hangers to donate.
SECOND TUESDAY
MAGICIANS OPEN MIC
Sisyphus Brewing
7 pm
Magicians perform on stage and table side. Five bucks to go.
THIRD MONDAY
ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Bring your instrument and/or singing voice. When it’s your turn, choose the song or pass.
THIRD WEDNESDAY
VINYL CRATES + VODKA SHAKES
6 - 9 pm
King Coil Spirits, St Paul
Vinyl for sale from vendors on site, DJ, OG Zaza Pizza, and $6 vodka specials if that’s your thing!
DOWNTOWN WEDNESDAYS
3 - 7 pm
9th - 10th + Nicollet, Downtown Minneapolis
A happy hour block party with vendors, music and dance, and more.
LAST THREE TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
PUBLIC TOUR: INSPIRED BY BOOKS
Times vary by day
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Take a guided tour of works of art related to the book of the month.
FOURTH TUESDAY
POP PUNK PRINCESS
10 pm
Mortimer’s, Minneapolis
Pop punk + emo dance party and singalong. Play Rock Band on stage from 11 - 12.
FOURTH THURSDAY
FRUIT SALAD - QUEER OPEN MIC NIGHT
6 pm
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Hosted by Loring Collective. Sign up starts at 5:30.
LINE DANCE WITH BILLIE
6 pm
The Commons, Downtown Minneapolis
Free line dance lessons in the heart of the city!