COOL STUFF
Check out my hand-picked top ten list of things to do in the Twin Cities in September…you know, cool stuff!
All links will take you directly to the event sites with details, times, and tickets (if required).
WICKED SINGALONG
4 September, 6 - 10:30 pm
The Commons Park, Minneapolis
Watch the singalong version of the movie along with an aerial show, Brick Oven Bus food truck, and Canyon Chorus pre-show.
https://facebook.com/events/s/shes-backand-singing-louder-th/1027148966232400/
TACO TOUR ON LAKE STREET
6 September, 12 - 8 pm
Lake Street, Minneapolis
Support your local Latino-owned small businesses in Minneapolis with a day of tacos, live music, fun! Over 30 locations on the map so far…it’s a taco crawl really…
PICKLEBALL ON THE PARKWAY
13 September, 10 am - 5 pm
425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis
A pop-up tournament with 25 courts Plus music, food trucks, photo booths, raffles, surprise celebrity matches (?!), and medals for winners. Registration closes 7 September.
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/pickleball-in-the-parkway
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW
14 September, 12 - 4 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop records, 45s, CDs and music memorabilia from local vendors. Free admission. Free parking. All the vinyl.
https://facebook.com/events/s/twin-cities-record-show-sunday/717914637669999/
NORTHERN CHAR
14 September, 1 - 5 pm
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
Sample the best chefs and restaurants in Minneapolis as they showcase flavors cooked over an open flame. $25 includes your first drink, live music, and a vendor market.
https://more.mspmag.com/msp-northern-char-2025
OTAKU FEST - ANIME PARTY
20 September, 11:30 am - 11 pm
Brühaven Craft Co, Loring Park
A full day for anime lovers! Themed drinks, two rounds of trivia, cosplay contest, karaoke, The Bards Quartet performance, and ending the night with a theology music set.
https://adventureawaitsevents.com/otaku-fest/
POWDERHORN PORCHFEST
20 September, 4 - 10 pm
17th Ave S between 32nd + 34th, Minneapolis
Another neighborhood wide outdoor music festivals where concerts are performed from front porches!
https://www.ppna.org/porchfest
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
21 September, 12 - 4 pm
Gay 90s, Minneapolis
The best vintage market in the city is making its debut at our iconic nightclub, the 90s! Browse vintage goods plus coffee, food + beverages, and a DJ.
CAT SHOW
27 + 28 September
RiverCentre, Saint Paul
Check out the pedigrees and mixed-breed cats competing, shop cat goods, visit the “pet me cats,” and meet adoptable kitties too.
https://www.rivercentre.org/events/detail/twin-city-cat-fanciers-cfa-cat-show-2
THERAPY ON TAP
28 September, 1 - 4 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Shop for a new therapist in person as a group of Twin Cities therapists stand by to meet you and answer your questions. Brilliant!
https://facebook.com/events/s/therapy-on-tap-at-utepils-brew/1069099095398966/