Local Events
Parks Board Comm. Candidate Forum
From League of Women Voters Minneapolis:
Free and open to the public, all candidates who are on the ballot have been invited to participate. Forum is in-person, live streamed, and recorded at lwvmpls.org - closed captioning in multiple languages available on recording. If interpretation is needed OR to submit your for translation, please contact vote@lwvmpls.org by Friday, Oct. 10. For questions about this event OR to submit your question, please contact vote@lwvmpls.org.
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Comm. Candidate Forum
Wednesday, Oct. 29 • 6 PM Forum, Meet and Greet follows
Hennepin Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall)
Game Night
From Moona Moono:
Kick off Halloween weekend with a Game Night at Moona Moono with our friends from Tower Games! Bring your favorite board games or try something new. Come with friends or meet new ones — all ages and experience levels welcome. Costumes encouraged! 👻🧙♀️
Game Night
Thursday, Oct. 30 • 5–8 PM
Moona Moono (3048 Hennepin Ave)
Haunted Museum Scavenger Hunt
From Walker Art Center:
Get into the spooky spirit and haunt the Walker for a building-wide scavenger hunt.
Each participant receives a list of locations across the building to find clues. Visit them all to decode the mystery word and win a prize. All participants earn a special treat, but those who complete the full scavenger hunt will have a chance to win a spooky tote bag, free gallery passes, an artist catalogue, and more!
Pick up a worksheet in the Cityview Room, near the Pumpkinfest display, starting at 6 pm. Return your completed worksheet to the Art Lab by 8 pm to redeem it for a prize (limited quantities available).
Haunted Museum Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Oct. 30 • 6–8 PM
Walker Art Center (725 Vineland Pl)
Parks & Rec Community Listening Session
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community visioning!
On behalf of Assistant Superintendent Nicole Hernandez, we invite you to a Community Listening Session in partnership with District 4 Commissioner Shaffer. This is an opportunity for residents, community leaders, and stakeholders to share:
What you value most in our park system
What changes or improvements you’d like to see
What matters most to your community
Your voice will help shape the future of our parks and guide the work of our department moving forward. We’re committed to making this session inclusive, accessible, and reflective of your district’s unique voice. Come as you are, bring your ideas, your concerns, and your hopes for our shared spaces.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30–8 PM
Kenwood Park (2101 W Franklin Ave)
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Not So Scary Trick or Treat!
From Midtown Global Market:
Not So Scary Trick or Treat!
Friday, Oct. 31 • 4–8 PM
Midtown Global Market
Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest
From MPRB & Friends of Loring Park:
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at our annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest! Dress up your pup in their spookiest, silliest, or most creative costume and compete for fun prizes.
Meet fellow dog lovers, warm up by the bonfire, and enjoy delicious treats—for both humans and furry friends! Whether you're entering the contest or just here for the cute costumes, it's a fun evening for all.
Judging begins at 6:30 pm!
No tricks, just treats—and plenty of wagging tails!
Event takes place rain or shine. Be sure to dress for the weather!
Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest
Friday, Oct. 31 • 6 – 7:30 PM
East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.
Free 1st Sat: See, Honor, Nurture & Celebrate
From Walker Art Center:
Bring your loved ones to the Walker as we celebrate the exhibition Dyani White Hawk: Love Language. Connect with community and the art on view for this free family friendly event.
Free First Saturday features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Tickets are available in advance online and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission 10 am–5 pm; activities 10 am–3 pm.
Free First Saturday: See, Honor, Nurture & Celebrate
Saturday, Nov. 1 • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center
First Saturday Storytime
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Join us in our new home for the Free First Saturday Storytime with Chelly and her sidekick Turnip the Dog! We will revisit our favorite stories as we welcome you to our new space!
First Saturday Storytime
Saturday, Nov. 1 • 10:30–11:30 AM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
Fiction & Friends Bookclub
From Queermunity MN:
Join us for a monthly gathering of fiction lovers! This inclusive book club explores fiction across all genres, meeting on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Led by two queer book enthusiasts, we choose books based on group preferences, with selections tallied from member input.
Discussions are open-ended and social, and there’s no pressure to finish the book before the meeting. Grab a drink or snack from the Queermunity café and settle in for a relaxed and welcoming conversation.
We strive to pick books that are accessible through public libraries or available used at Magers & Quinn. Whether you're a casual reader or a lifelong bibliophile, come join the fun!
This month's book is: Fantasy book from member-selected list (email martha.burket@gmail.com for complete list).
You can sign up for Fiction & Friends email list here. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the facilitator, Martha Burket, at martha.burket@gmail.com.
Fiction & Friends Bookclub
1st Sundays monthly • 2–4 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)
Election Day 2025
Election Day has arrived! Don't forget you can still register when you show up to vote with specific identification. If you’ve moved since the last time you voted, you’ll need to update your registration. You also have the right to take paid time off work to vote without using personal leave or vacation time. More at the City's website, including:
Election Day 2025
All polling places open 7 AM – 8 PM
HOBT Open Neighborhood Hours
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (HOBT):
Visit the puppet library, take a short tour, get a preview of the upcoming programming schedule, and learn more about the capital campaign to support structural renovations that ensure accessibility.
HOBT Open Neighborhood Hours
Wednesday, Nov. 5 • 11 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Twin Cities Book Festival
The Twin Cities Book Festival offers bibliophiles all the joys of in-person browsing, meeting writers and publishers, and activities for readers age 1 to 101. Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary. The TCBF features dozens of presenting authors, special children’s programs, and a wide variety of exhibitors featuring new and rare books, quirky literary curiosities, and more.
Family Day: Listen Closely
Join the MIA for a day of art and folk crafting for the whole family!
Large Puppet Build Workshop
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Come build a large Alebrije puppet with us! Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a large puppet to be installed into HOBT Puppet Library. Come learn about the art of Alebrijes and participate in a large puppet build.
Free and open to the public. Please sign up, as space is limited to 30 people. More info to come!
First Saturday Storytime
November 10, 12, 17, 19 • 6–9 PM
November 15, 22•10 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
East Isles Board Meeting
All East Isles residents 16 and older, business owners/lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to our monthly Board meetings.
Large Puppet Build Workshop
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Come build a large Alebrije puppet with us! Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a large puppet to be installed into HOBT Puppet Library. Come learn about the art of Alebrijes and participate in a large puppet build.
Free and open to the public. Please sign up, as space is limited to 30 people. More info to come!
First Saturday Storytime
November 10, 12, 17, 19 • 6–9 PM
November 15, 22•10 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
Queer Book Club
From Hennepin Co. Library:
Join our discussion of new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics – LGBTQIA+ centered program. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Lynn from East Lake Library and Sara from Ridgedale Library, this book club will meet the second Tuesday of each month.
The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the event).
Sept. 9 Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa
Oct. 14 Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Nov. 11 No meeting - The library will be closed for Veteran’s Day
Nov. 12 Pretty by KB (Brookins)
Dec. 9 To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
eBooks or downloadable audiobooks are available through www.hclib.org. Physical copies are available to check out at East Lake and Ridgedale libraries.
Queer Book Club
Wednesday, Nov. 12 • 6:30–7:30 PM
Online
Pop Up Dance Party
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
You read the title correct. Bryant Square is so excited to host a "POP UP DANCE PARTY" event series in 2025! We provide the DJ and the space; all you need to bring is your energy and your best (or worst) dance moves. All ages are welcome!
Pop Up Dance Party
2nd Wed. monthly • 6:30–8 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)
Free HIV Testing
From Queermunity MN:
Join RedDoor at Queermunity for free HIV testing and education!
Free HIV Testing
2nd Thursdays monthly • 4–8 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Large Puppet Build Workshop
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Come build a large Alebrije puppet with us! Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a large puppet to be installed into HOBT Puppet Library. Come learn about the art of Alebrijes and participate in a large puppet build.
Free and open to the public. Please sign up, as space is limited to 30 people. More info to come!
First Saturday Storytime
November 10, 12, 17, 19 • 6–9 PM
November 15, 22•10 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walks
Join neighbors in Lowry Hill to support area safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.
Skill Share & Potluck
From the Center for People & Craft:
The Center for People and Craft is an emerging urban folk school in Minneapolis. Supported by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Minneapolis, the Center celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our city and the many traditions that thrive in this particular place on earth—from craft, ritual, and music to dance, storytelling, and foraging.
Open House: Center for People & Craft
Saturday, Nov. 15 • 5 – 8 PM
519 Oak Grove St
Large Puppet Build Workshop
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Come build a large Alebrije puppet with us! Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a large puppet to be installed into HOBT Puppet Library. Come learn about the art of Alebrijes and participate in a large puppet build.
Free and open to the public. Please sign up, as space is limited to 30 people. More info to come!
First Saturday Storytime
November 10, 12, 17, 19 • 6–9 PM
November 15, 22•10 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
East Lake Vegan Recipe Club
From Hennepin Co. Library:
If you are curious about vegan cooking, this virtual club is for you! Each month participants make recipes from popular cookbooks prior to meeting, then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested non-cooks.
Additional information, including the Zoom meeting link and downloadable recipes, is available on the events page of the Compassionate Action for Animals website.
East Lake Vegan Recipe Club
Tuesday, Nov. 18 • 6:30–7:30 PM
Online
Large Puppet Build Workshop
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Come build a large Alebrije puppet with us! Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a large puppet to be installed into HOBT Puppet Library. Come learn about the art of Alebrijes and participate in a large puppet build.
Free and open to the public. Please sign up, as space is limited to 30 people. More info to come!
First Saturday Storytime
November 10, 12, 17, 19 • 6–9 PM
November 15, 22•10 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
Give to the Max Day 2025
Remember to support East Isles Neighborhood Association during Minnesota's largest 501(c)3 nonprofit fundraising day! Your donation is critical to our ability to continue to support East Isles programs and activities. From community safety to community building, engaged neighbors make a difference—please consider a donation this giving season!
Give to the Max Day 2025
Thursday, Nov. 20
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Large Puppet Build Workshop
From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:
Come build a large Alebrije puppet with us! Gustavo Boada and a team of HOBT artists will lead six community build workshops to work on a large puppet to be installed into HOBT Puppet Library. Come learn about the art of Alebrijes and participate in a large puppet build.
Free and open to the public. Please sign up, as space is limited to 30 people. More info to come!
First Saturday Storytime
November 10, 12, 17, 19 • 6–9 PM
November 15, 22•10 AM – 1 PM
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)
Free Vaccine Clinic
From City of Minneapolis:
Available vaccines include: Flu, COVID-19, Mpox, and childhood vaccines, such as the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Free Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 11 AM – 3 PM
Hosmer Library (347 E 36th St)
ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck
From Compassionate Action for Animals:
Celebrate compassion, community, and delicious plant-based food at our ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck! Everyone is welcome – bring your friends, family, and your favorite vegan dish to share. Let’s make this season about connection and kindness to all.
ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck
Sunday, Nov. 23 • 2 – 4 PM
Matthews Park (2318 29th Ave S)
Blank Friday: A Zen Alternative to Black Friday
From MN Zen Meditation Center:
On the day of the year that has become most associated with American consumerism and shopping, we’d like to offer people a respite and alternative that they can practice every day of their busy lives. In meditation, we face the blank wall, return to our original stillness, and find relief from a busy mind.
MN Zen Meditation Center invites everyone to learn about and practice meditation together. The event is open to all at no cost. Join us to meditate and bring your family and friends! We'll be happy to give you a tour and answer any questions you have about the Center. There will be hot beverages and light refreshments.
Blank Friday: A Zen Alternative to Black Friday
Friday, Nov. 28 • 10 AM – 4 PM
MN Zen Meditation Center (3343 E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy)
Nicollet Island Fall Market
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with two cozy days of local shopping, festive vibes, and community spirit inside the historic Nicollet Island Pavilion! Join us for the Nicollet Island Fall Market, where you’ll find:
🛍 50+ local makers each day
🎁 Handcrafted gifts, art, home goods, and seasonal treats
☕ Warm beverages and welcoming holiday cheer
🎶 Music and a beautifully decorated indoor market space
Admission is free and open to all! Vendor registration opens August 1. Interested in vending? Learn more here.
Nicollet Island Fall Market
Saturday, Nov. 29 • 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday, Nov. 30 • 10 AM–4 PM
Nicollet Island Pavilion (40 Power St)
Uptown Holiday Market
From Uptown Association:
Join us on Small Business Saturday! Shop small & peruse goods from local makers in the Seven Points storefronts along Hennepin Avenue...and join ARTrageous Adventures and friends for ornament crafting, photo-ops, and holiday merriment.
Uptown Winter Wonderland Holiday Market
Saturday, Nov. 29 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave
Jingle All the Way Screening
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Kick off the holiday season right where it all began! Join us for the second annual screening of Jingle All the Way inside the stunning Nicollet Island Pavilion — one of the very locations where the movie was filmed!
Cozy up under the pavilion lights, sip on seasonal drinks, and relive this Minneapolis-made holiday classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. Whether it’s your first time or a yearly tradition in the making, it’s the perfect way to start the festive season with family, friends, and plenty of holiday spirit.
Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase from Mintahoe Catering.
Free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
Let’s make this the start of your new holiday tradition—right here in the heart of Minneapolis!
Jingle All the Way at Nicollet Island Pavilion
Sunday, Nov. 30 • 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Nicollet Island Pavilion (40 Power St)
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Nordic Julemarket
From Utepils Brewing Co:
Join Norway House at Utepils Brewing for another fantastic Nordic Julemarket! With 25 vendors featuring locally made Scandinavian-inspired holiday shopping, great beer, food trucks, special festivities and fun vibes, it's sure to be a full house again at Utepils! We're thrilled to celebrate our 10th Annual Nordic Julemarket this year. The 2025 Yuletide season has so much to offer!
Nordic Julemarket
Friday, Dec. 5•4–8 PM
Saturday, Dec. 6•12–8 PM
Sunday, Dec. 7•12–6 PM
Utepils Brewing Co: 225 Thomas Ave N
East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.
Fiction & Friends Bookclub
From Queermunity MN:
Join us for a monthly gathering of fiction lovers! This inclusive book club explores fiction across all genres, meeting on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Led by two queer book enthusiasts, we choose books based on group preferences, with selections tallied from member input.
Discussions are open-ended and social, and there’s no pressure to finish the book before the meeting. Grab a drink or snack from the Queermunity café and settle in for a relaxed and welcoming conversation.
We strive to pick books that are accessible through public libraries or available used at Magers & Quinn. Whether you're a casual reader or a lifelong bibliophile, come join the fun!
This month's book is: The Lilac People by Milo Todd
You can sign up for Fiction & Friends email list here. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the facilitator, Martha Burket, at martha.burket@gmail.com.
Fiction & Friends Bookclub
1st Sundays monthly • 2–4 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)
Queer Book Club
From Hennepin Co. Library:
Join our discussion of new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics – LGBTQIA+ centered program. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Lynn from East Lake Library and Sara from Ridgedale Library, this book club will meet the second Tuesday of each month.
The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the event).
Sept. 9 Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa
Oct. 14 Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Nov. 11 No meeting - The library will be closed for Veteran’s Day
Nov. 12 Pretty by KB (Brookins)
Dec. 9 To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
eBooks or downloadable audiobooks are available through www.hclib.org. Physical copies are available to check out at East Lake and Ridgedale libraries.
Queer Book Club
Tuesday, Dec. 9 • 6:30–7:30 PM
Online
East Isles Board Meeting
All East Isles residents 16 and older, business owners/lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to our monthly Board meetings.
Pop Up Dance Party
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
You read the title correct. Bryant Square is so excited to host a "POP UP DANCE PARTY" event series in 2025! We provide the DJ and the space; all you need to bring is your energy and your best (or worst) dance moves. All ages are welcome!
Pop Up Dance Party
2nd Wed. monthly • 6:30–8 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)
Free HIV Testing
From Queermunity MN:
Join RedDoor at Queermunity for free HIV testing and education!
Free HIV Testing
2nd Thursdays monthly • 4–8 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Gingerbread House Making
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Decorate your own house with frosting and a variety of candy. Bring your creativity, your sweet tooth, and holiday cheer for this annual family tradition.
Gingerbread House Making
Friday, Dec. 12 • 6–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center: 3101 Bryant Ave S
Nicollet Island Winter Market
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Tap into the season at the Nicollet Island Winter Market—two festive days of holiday shopping, handmade goods, and winter magic, all indoors at Nicollet Island Pavilion!
Experience:
Unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans
One-of-a-kind art, crafts, and packaged treats
Cozy shopping in a heated, historic venue
A perfect stop for holiday gifts and seasonal inspiration
Admission is free and family-friendly! Vendor registration opens August 1. Interested in vending? Learn more at minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/park-markets/
Nicollet Island Winter Market
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday, Dec. 14 • 10 AM–4 PM
Nicollet Island Pavilion (40 Power St)
RedHot Art Market
From Chicago Ave Fire Arts Center:
Join us at the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC),3749 Chicago Avenue, for a day filled with creativity, community, and craft.
We are so excited to present you with our 10th Annual RedHot Art Market, a celebration of talented makers and incredible art! From 11 AM to 5 PM (with an exclusive Fuelers’ Preview Hour from 10–11 AM), both buildings will be transformed into a vibrant marketplace featuring the work of 40 phenomenal local artists and makers.
Expect a stunning array of handcrafted treasures: from molten metalwork and delicate ceramics to imaginative prints, jewelry, textiles, and more. Each piece is a story, a spark, a perfect find for your gift-giving season (or your own collection).
And to top it off, 30% of all sales go directly to CAFAC’s Scholarship Fund, helping fuel the next generation of fire arts and community creators.
Come for the art. Stay for the fire. Leave inspired.
10th Annual RedHot Art Market
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 11 AM–5 PM
Chicago Ave Fire Arts Center: 3749 Chicago Ave
Black Forest Christmas Market
Via Black Forest Inn:
Join Black Forest Inn during the second weekend of December for a cozy Christmas Market in the banquet space. They'll have vendors selling assorted handmade and collected items, all sure to delight. You'll find affordable treasures for everyone on your list!
Black Forest Inn Christmas Market
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 12–7 PM
Sunday, Dec. 14 • 12–5 PM
Black Forest Inn: 1 East 26th St
Saturnalia
From Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association:
An afternoon celebration of winter, this downtown Bryn Mawr street festival features horse-drawn hay wagon rides, drum corps dancing, and roasting marshmallows over open fire pits. After all the outdoor festivities, enjoy an evening dance at the local coffee shop
Saturnalia
Saturday, Dec. 13 • 4:30–9:30 PM
Bryn Mawr (400 Penn Ave S)
Family Day: Celebrate
Join the MIA for a day of art and folk crafting for the whole family!
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walks
Join neighbors in Lowry Hill to support area safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.
Christmas Family Fun Day
Christmas Family Fun Day
Saturday, Dec. 20 • 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Midtown Global Market
Free Vaccine Clinic
From City of Minneapolis:
Available vaccines include: Flu, COVID-19, Mpox, and childhood vaccines, such as the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Free Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, Dec. 20 • 11 AM – 3 PM
Eden Prairie Library, Bluestem Rm (565 Prairie Center Dr)
Board of Estimate & Taxation Candidate Forum
From League of Women Voters Minneapolis:
Free and open to the public, all candidates who are on the ballot have been invited to participate. This is an in-person event, giving the public an opportunity to connect with candidates and to learn more about their platform and background. Closed captioning in multiple languages will be available on the recording. For questions about this event email vote@lwvmpls.org.
Board of Estimate & Taxation Candidate Forum
Monday, Oct. 27• 6–8 PM
Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Ave)
All Souls Community Sing
From Lakewood Cemetery:
Join Dan Chouinard and guests for the twelfth annual All Souls Community Sing at Lakewood Cemetery. Everyone is welcome at this open-house style event. Doors will open around 2:40pm.
No reservations are required. Please note, space is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.
While this is not a Lakewood event, we are honored to continue the tradition of hosting a community sing, sharing this experience with our community. If you have questions about the event, contact the event organizer, Dan Chouinard at dan.choui@icloud.com .
All Souls Community Sing
Sunday, Oct. 26 • 3–4 PM
Lakewood Cemetery (3600 Hennepin Ave), Memorial Chapel
Trunk or Treat at Loring Park
From MPRB & Twin Cities Pride:
Grab the whole family, put on your costumes and come out for a fun afternoon of Trunk or Treating at Loring Park put on by the Twin City Pride staff and Recreation staff! There will be many businesses and organizations set up along the trail to enjoy safe and free trick or treating fun.
Trunk or Treat at Loring Park
Sunday, Oct. 26• 11 AM – 2:30 PM
Thrill Uptown
Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.
This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.
Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
Learn how to dance Thriller!
Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)
Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)
Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events
Open House: Center for People & Craft
From the Center for People & Craft:
The Center for People and Craft is an emerging urban folk school in Minneapolis. Supported by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Minneapolis, the Center celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our city and the many traditions that thrive in this particular place on earth—from craft, ritual, and music to dance, storytelling, and foraging.
Open House: Center for People & Craft
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 1 – 4 PM
519 Oak Grove St
Free Vaccine Clinic
From City of Minneapolis:
Available vaccines include: Flu, COVID-19, Mpox, and childhood vaccines, such as the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Free Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 11 AM – 3 PM
Brookdale Library (6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy)
Lake Street Mural Day
From Lake Street Council:
We invite you to celebrate the beauty of Lake Street’s public art during the second-ever Lake Street Mural Day. This 5-hour free family-friendly event will feature self- and guided mural tours, mural-themed games, and more among 20+ vendors at the Midtown Farmers Market!
The event is free and open to all. A guided mural tour will be given at 12 pm. Get a free ticket to the guided tour, this will help us create the best experience for every Lake Street mural enthusiast!
Teen Maker Break: Writers
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 9 AM – 2 PM
Guided Tours at 10 AM & 12 PM
E Lake St & I-35–21st Ave S
Dinner and a Movie
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Take a break, kick your feet up and watch a PG movie with fellow movie fans. Reserve your spot for a pizza, popcorn and the latest movie.
ALL youth activity fees are fully discountable at checkout for Minneapolis residents - no code needed! See our discount qualifications here.
Friday, Oct. 24, 6–8 PM
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Thriller! Dance Class
Learn how to dance Thriller!
Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)
Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)
Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.
This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.
Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events
Bonfire & S'mores Evening
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Gather around the bonfire with your friends and families and enjoy some delicious S'mores at Bryant Square. We will have some music playing and light beverages provided.
ALL youth activity fees are fully discountable at checkout for Minneapolis residents-no code See our discount here.
Bonfire & S'mores Evening
Thursday, Oct. 23 • 6–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)
At-Large Park Board Candidate Forum
From Parks & Power:
Join us for a night of civic engagement, live art, music, and delicious food—featuring DJ Tonez, House of Dance Twin Cities, and catering by Zakia Deli.
At-Large Park Board Candidate Forum
Thursday, Oct. 23 • 6–8 PM
Chambers Hotel (901 Hennepin Ave)
East Lake Vegan Recipe Club
From Hennepin Co. Library:
If you are curious about vegan cooking, this virtual club is for you! Each month participants make recipes from popular cookbooks prior to meeting, then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested non-cooks.
Additional information, including the Zoom meeting link and downloadable recipes, is available on the events page of the Compassionate Action for Animals website.
East Lake Vegan Recipe Club
Tuesday, Oct. 21 • 6:30–7:30 PM
Online
Thriller! Dance Class
Learn how to dance Thriller!
Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)
Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)
Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.
This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.
Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events
Fall Colors Celebration
From Lakewood Cemetery:
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Lakewood at our Fall Colors Celebration. This open-house style event invites the whole community to enjoy live music, participate in nature-inspired art activities, and sip warm apple cider as you explore our grounds.
Fall Colors Celebration
2nd Wed. monthly • 6:30–8 PM
Lakewood Cemetery (3600 Hennepin Ave)
Owámni: Falling Water Festival
Via Minneapolis Park & Rec Board:
Owámni is what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means, “whirling or falling water” in the Dakota language, making it an appropriate name for this festival along the Mississippi River.
This free, family-friendly event is co-presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and the St Anthony Falls Heritage Board to celebrate indigenous Minnesota culture with music, art, food, and more!
Owámni: Falling Water Festival
Saturday, Oct. 18 • 1 – 5 PM
Mill Ruins Park & Water Works
Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walks
Join neighbors in Lowry Hill to support area safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
From Sisyphus Brewing:
This is a free event every Thursday in the Sisyphus Brewing comedy club featuring some of MN's best comics — including a headliner! Open mic sign up is from 6-7pm with the list posted at 7:15pm. Show starts at 8pm! First timers should put a ⭐️ by their name for guaranteed stage time!
This is a full capacity show. Must be 18+ to attend.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Thursdays • 8–10 PM
Sisyphus Brewing (712 Ontario Ave W #100)
Family Pumpkin Carving Night
From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Come on down to Bryant Square for some Pumpkin Carving! ALL youth activity fees are fully discountable at checkout for Minneapolis residents-no code See our discount here.
Family Pumpkin Carving Night
Thursday, Oct. 16 • 6–7:30 PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Ave S)
Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet
From League of Women Voters Minneapolis:
Free and open to the public, all candidates who are on the ballot have been invited to participate. This is an in-person event, giving the public an opportunity to connect with candidates and to learn more about their platform and background. For questions about this event email vote@lwvmpls.org.
Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet
Thursday, Oct. 16 • 6–7:30 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Avenue)
Teen Maker Break: Writers
From Walker Art Center:
From books and memories to the world around us, inspiration for a story can come from anywhere. Join this Teen Maker Break workshop in the Art Lab to explore the power of personal and collective narratives with Marianne Manzler, local writer, editor, and education manager at the Loft Literary Center. Participants are encouraged to share their work in writing and verbally in response to prompts and artwork on view in the galleries.
Co-hosted in partnership with the Loft Literary Center, this program is open to teens interested in exploring their creativity through writing. Free, no registration required. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 pm.
Visit walkerart.org/teens, follow @walkerteens on Instagram, or email teenprograms@walkerart.org for more info.
Teen Maker Break: Writers
Thursday, Oct. 16 • 2–5 PM
Walker Art Center (725 Vineland Pl)
East Isles Board Meeting
All East Isles residents 16 and older, business owners/lessees, and neighborhood nonprofit, education, or government representatives are invited to our monthly Board meetings.
Queer Book Club
From Hennepin Co. Library:
Join our discussion of new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics – LGBTQIA+ centered program. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Lynn from East Lake Library and Sara from Ridgedale Library, this book club will meet the second Tuesday of each month.
The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the event).
Sept. 9 Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa
Oct. 14 Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Nov. 11 No meeting - The library will be closed for Veteran’s Day
Nov. 12 Pretty by KB (Brookins)
Dec. 9 To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
eBooks or downloadable audiobooks are available through www.hclib.org. Physical copies are available to check out at East Lake and Ridgedale libraries.
Queer Book Club
Tuesday, Oct. 14 • 6:30–7:30 PM
Online
Thriller! Dance Class
Learn how to dance Thriller!
Tuesdays, Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 · 6 – 7:30pm
Kenwood Community Center (2101 W Franklin Ave)
Thursday, Oct. 23 · 6 – 7:30pm
Jones Harrison Senior Living (3700 Cedar Lake Ave)
Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, Lucent Blue Events and the Kenwood Neighborhood Organization —along with the support of the Uptown neighborhood organizations—are excited to present the 16th annual Thrill Kenwood, now reimagined and relocated as THRILL UPTOWN at Seven Points! This high-energy event brings the community together for a synchronized global dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, while supporting local businesses and collecting food donations for Joyce Food Shelf.
This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, art activities, live music and dance performances, and even Zombie Make-Overs! The main event happens at 5 PM, when people of all ages and ability levels join in a group performance of Thriller. Whether you dance or simply watch, it’s a community celebration you won’t want to miss.
Thrill Uptown Community Dance
Saturday, Oct. 25 • 2 – 6 PM, 5 PM dance
Seven Points: 3001 Hennepin Ave S
Sponsored by East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, West Maka Ska, The Wedge, and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations / Hosted by True North Studio, Curioso Coffee, ARTrageous Adventure, and Lucent Blue Events
Family Day: Yo Soy!
Join the MIA for a day of art and folk crafting for the whole family!
City of Lakes Art Fair
A new art fair is coming to Minneapolis in the beautiful backdrop of Bde Maka Ska during peak autumn colors. This art fair will feature 150+ talented artists from across the state, live music, food and drinks, and more. With crisp fall air, vibrant leaves, and stunning lake views, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate art, community, and the season of change.
City of Lakes Art Fair
Saturday, Oct. 11 • 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Oct. 12 • 10 AM – 5 PM
E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy & W Lake St – W 32nd St
Free HIV Testing
From Queermunity MN:
Join RedDoor at Queermunity for free HIV testing and education!
Free HIV Testing
2nd Thursdays monthly • 4–8 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)
Uptown Open Mic
From Magers & Quinn:
Open mic nights will be 6:30 - 8pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Arrive at 6:30 to find your spot and grab a refreshing drink at the Trapeze bar. Readings will begin at 7pm. Please note that Trapeze is a small space and seating is first come, first served.
Use the Google sign up form to let us know in advance you plan to share something! We like to get an initial list of speakers for the evening. There will also be an opportunity to sign up at the event, time allowing. We will get through as many people as we can each session.
Share the stage: Please keep in mind that readings should be a maximum of 5-7 minutes long.
After each Open Mic date, responses to the sign-up form will be cleared so the sign-ups are always for the upcoming month's session. Sign up each month if you wish. We look forward to hearing from you!
Uptown Open Mic
Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 6:30–8 PM
Trapeze (1602 W Lake St)