Monday, July 22
Grateful Dead tribute band Not Quite Dead performs at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 7:30 p.m., part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Mondays are experimental and jazzy at Icehouse with Minneapolis String Project and Society of Chemists. Show at 7 pm. Tickets are $18/$24
Yasmin performs Cuban-inspired music with her Beat Zero trio on the rooftop of The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30.
Weekly:
Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 6:30 a.m. All ages, free
LITT hosts service industry night Mondays 6 p.m. to close. $6 rails, tang shots, and hot dogs.
The Bar Exam hosts trivia at Eat Street Crossing at 7 p.m.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Each week there is a different featured performer. 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 6 p.m. for you comics out there. Free/donation
Autotune karaoke at Mortimers, every week at 9 p.m. Free
Tuesday, July 23
Bizhiki will be at Electric Fetus for an in-store performance, conversation, and recording signing for their new album “Unbound” starting at 4:30 p.m.
Join others in the role-playing game “Hunter: the Reckoning,” at the Wilderness. Beginners are welcome, game start at 6 p.m. Ages 18+, $35.
The Cameras, Matcha Fever, Burning Blue Rain, Tarias and The Sound play at Green Room. Show starts at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $10
Spaghetti Monetti & The Sauce performs at Bryant Square Park at 6:30 p.m, part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Wynn River plays at Loring Park at 7 p.m., part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Weekly:
Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 6:30 a.m. All ages, free
Wild Rumpus weekly storytime designed for preschoolers and toddlers but all are welcome. 10:30 a.m.
At Tower Games in Kingfield, there is a weekly Dungeons & Dragons night for kids and teens that is organized around a monthly campaign. Check the Facebook page to get your kid plugged into the group. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Forget Dulolingo. ¡Hablamos Pues! at La Doña Cervecería from 6-8 p.m. Practice your Spanish and English skills with native speakers and learners. Free
A free meat and cheese raffle at Utepils goes from 6-8 p.m.
As an ongoing benefit for Foothold Twin Cities, St Dominic’s Trio plays at Driftwood Char Bar at 7 p.m. Free
La Doña Cervecería hosts Trivia Mafia starting at 8:00 p.m.
Black Sheep Pizza hosts Trivia Mafia at their Eat Street location. 8 p.m.
Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Wednesday, July 24
Flamenco X performs at the American School of Storytelling Theater, 1762 Hennepin Ave. S. Flamenco X blends avant-garde elements and contemporary influences to create unique and electrifying shows. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes circus elements. $18. Picnic-style, bring your own tapas.
Rosie, Mayyadda, Jonny Darko play at Green Room. Show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
It’s Family Fun Night at Loring Park in association with the Aquatennial. Featuring a dance DJ for kids, food vendors, and canoe rides. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free
The Twins of Franklin play at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Summer reading night at Big Hill Books. This week, talk with local young adult authors Gabi Burton and Jenna Mille from 6-8 p.m.
Minneapolis Public Works hosts a guided bike ride with information about biking with kids starting at 6 p.m. at Bryant Square Park. All ages, free
New to us! Bar Exam trivia at Pat’s Tap. Starts at 7 p.m. Free to play
Weekly:
Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 6:30 a.m. All ages, free
Adult and Teen Chess Club meets at Walker Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. No skills necessary to play.
Stroll, Craft and Play at Linden Hills Library allows children to walk through a book laid out page-by-page along the trail on the library’s lawn from 10-10:30 a.m. Free
Lotería at La Doña Cervecería. Lotería is a Latin American game similar to bingo, but with a twist. Free, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Communal Table meets every Wednesday at Gigi’s Cafe from 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Mafia at Wild Mind Ales. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Trivia Mafia at Utepils, 7-9 p.m.
Sing, read poetry, or play your newest guitar riff at Open Mic at LynLake Brewery from 7-9 p.m.
Recurring:
“Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody” is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices
vary, free for members.
Thursday, July 25
MPLS As You Go is hosting a bike commute group ride from Bryant Square Park to downtown beginning at 8 a.m.
Make homemade cards via the "Art from the Heart" session at the Linden Hills Library from 4:30-6 p.m. Register to reserve your spot.
Papa Mbye performs in the Mia courtyard at 6:30 p.m. Featuring art by Akiko Ostlund and food trucks from 5:30-8 p.m.
A dog fashion show, part of the Canines for Clean Water event series, starts at 6:45 pm in Loring Park. Register your dog by 6:30 p.m.
Watch “Best in Show” at Loring Park 15 minutes after sunset, part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
The Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association’s Ice Cream Social with live music by Chicky Rooster runs from 6-8 p.m. in front of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. There will be ten different kinds of ice cream.
The Kenny Summer Celebration is from 5-7 p.m. Music and a hot dog dinner at Kenny Park. All ages, free
Ska band Umbrella Bed performs at Bryant Square Park at 6:30 p.m, part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Weekly:
Look alive! Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 6:30 a.m. All ages, free
The Kingfield Neighborhood Softball group plays at 7 p.m. at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. There is no ump, just the honor system. Check for weather cancellations on the team's Facebook page. You can join in the fun or watch.
The Park & Rec Board hosts Garden Storytime in the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden from 10-10:30 a.m. Free, no need to register.
The American Swedish Institute is free after 3 p.m. every Thursday.
The Walker Art Center galleries are free on Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.
Vinyl Night at The Lowry with DJ McG from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free
Disco Death Records hosts a FLINTA+ (the German abbreviation for LGBTQ+) led German-speaking group on Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. All language levels are welcome.
Live band open mic night at Green Room starts at 8 p.m. 21+, free
It’s cribbage night at Utepils from 7-10 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.
Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Recurring:
HUGE Improv Theater has two "Thursday Thursday" shows, Chopped and Nudge, starting at 7:30 p.m. $15
“Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody” is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Free on Thursdays
Friday, July 26
“Trolls: Band Together” is playing at Lynnhurst Park 15 minutes after sunset, part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Nepali singer Sushant KC performs at Granada Theater, part of his Udi Udi World Tour. Tickets start at $80.
Overdressed Duo sings a concert for Linden Hills Park-goers including opera, music theater, and Disney songs. The concert starts at 6 p.m. Pack a picnic and enjoy the music. All ages, free
The Minnesota Sinfonia plays at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 7:30 p.m., part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Skateroke is at Twin Cities Skaters Studio, in the former CB2 in Seven Points. JayB the R&B Sensation will help you sing and skate starting at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $15. Includes skate rentals.
The Jungle Theater is hosting a weekend-long summer showcase featuring local artists and new work. On Friday catch “Fast FWD Motions” at 4 p.m. and “Where We Belong” at 7:30 p.m.
Weekly:
Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 6:30 a.m. All ages, free
Baby storytime at Linden Hills every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Recurring:
At HUGE Theater on Fridays, “Temps” an improvised sitcom, is at 7:30 p.m. “SPOLIN” is at 9 p.m. and “Super Showdown,” a superpowers wrestling improv show, is at 10 p.m. All shows are $15
Skyline Mini Golf at the Walker Art Center is now open. Art meets mini-golf–that’s all you need to know. $12/$10 for Walker members and ages 7-18. All kids under 6 are free.
"Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody" is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.
Saturday, July 27
Tangletown Garden & Art Tour runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $35/$45
Natural Selection plays funk, blues, soul, and roots music at ColorWheel Gallery from 7-9 p.m. All agres, free
The Art Car Parade vrooms around Lake Harriet starting at 4 p.m. The cars line up at the Rose Garden. Free
The Loring Park Art Festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The festival is also open on Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bingo Loco, the world’s only Bingo rave, is back at Granada Theater. The games begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27
It’s LEGO Lab time at Linden Hills Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Build with LEGOS however you choose. DUPLOS will be available for younger kids, too. Free
The Assortment hosts a 2000s Beach Night inside of Mortimer’s starting at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
The Rosalux Gallery at 315 W. 48th Street is hosting an art raffle from 6-10 p.m A raffle ticket is $5. You can also buy tickets ahead of time if you can't make it. Raffle winners announced on the gallery's Instagram page.
Forma Clay is having a birthday party from 4-10 p.m. with live music, local vendors, and Brasa and Alma staying open late. Free
The Minneapolis POPs Orchestra performs at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 7:30 p.m., part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free.
The Jungle Theater is hosting a weekend-long summer showcase featuring local artists and new work. On Saturday catch “Where We Belong” at 4 p.m. “Fast FWD Motions” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on a slide scale.
Weekly:
Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 8 a.m. All ages, free
The Park & Rec Board hosts Garden Storytime in the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden from 10-10:30 a.m. Free, no need to register.
The historical Como-Harriet trolley gives rides on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can board at the Linden Hills Station at Queen Avenue and 42nd Street or the platform at Bde Maka Ska on Richfield Road just south of 36th Street. A round trip takes about 15 minutes. No reservations needed.
The Fulton Farmers Market is at the Lake Harriet United Methodist Church parking lot, 4901 Chowen Ave. S, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday.
Recurring:
A triple feature at HUGE Improv Theater. “Family Funeral,” returns to HUGE Improv Theater after 10 years, is at 7:30 p.m., followed by “THE PAiNTERS” at 9 p.m. and “No Fear Shakesqueer” at 10 p.m. All shows are $15
Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley, plus the ghost story of 300 Clifton and a journey into the building's haunted basement. Starts at 300 Clifton in Loring Park at 7 p.m. $59.
“Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody” is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members
Skyline Mini Golf at the Walker Art Center is now open. Art meets mini-golf — that’s all you need to know. $12/$10 for Walker members and ages 7-18, all kids under 6 free
Sunday, July 28
The Loring Park Art Festival runs Sunday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sluice and Fust are in town from Durham, North Carolina, performing at Icehouse. Show at 7 pm. Tickets are $18/$24
The Twin Cities Plant-Based Bike Crawl starts at 10 a.m. at Reverie Cafe + Bar. There is one stop in Southwest.
The Jungle Theater is hosting a weekend-long summer showcase featuring local artists and new work. On Sunday, a special evening with playwright Marcie Rendon is at 7:30 p.m. Free with registration
Comma, a bookshop is hosting its fiction book club at 4 p.m. to discuss “Brotherless Night.”
Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra performs at 2 p.m. and the Minneapolis POPs Orchestra performs at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, part of the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series. All ages, free
Weekly:
All Ages Family Skate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Cities Skaters Studio. $15 to skate, includes rentals. If you have your own skates, stick around for roller skate maintenance from 1-3 p.m.
Yoga Sanctuary hosts a meditative and reflective yoga practice at Lakewood Cemetery’s Welcome Center from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free
Yoga at the Lake Harriet Bandshell at 8 a.m. All ages, free
Take a yoga class with Annie Hayes Wellness at Utepils Brewing from 10-11 a.m., then stick around for a beverage after the taproom officially opens. All ages, $15
The historical Como-Harriet trolley gives rides on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can board at the Linden Hills Station at Queen Avenue and 42nd Street or the platform at Bde Maka Ska on Richfield Road just south of 36th Street. A round trip takes about 15 minutes. No reservations needed.
Improv-A-Go-Go at HUGE Theater at 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can.
LynLake Brewery hosts Trivia Mafia at 7:30 p.m.
The Kingfield Farmers Market is every Sunday at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave., 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Linden Hills Farmer Market is every Sunday in the Settengren’s parking lot, 2813 43rd St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Recurring:
“Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody” is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members
Skyline Mini Golf at the Walker Art Center is now open. Art meets mini-golf — that’s all you need to know. $12/$10 for Walker members and ages 7-18, all kids under 6 free
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