Twin Cities weekend events May 1 to 3 include the Textile Garage Sale, a Kentucky Derby party at Graze Food Hall, the Sociable Summer Market and the Nicollet Island Spring Market.
Events
MN Rising Professionals Spring Networking Mixer Returns May 15
MN Rising Professionals Spring Networking Mixer returns May 15 at Tender Lovin Chix in Minneapolis for an evening of connection, community and professional networking with 100-plus Twin Cities professionals.
Minneapolis to host massive Prince sing-along block party this June
Prince Celebration 2026 Minneapolis includes a free community sing-along on June 6 with 10,000 to 15,000 voices, a 100-person choir and emcee Thomasina Petrus as part of a five-day celebration marking a decade since Prince’s death.
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 24–26
Twin Cities weekend events April 24 to 26 include Black Violin, Frequency Fridays Ladies Night, the BFWMN Chic in Bloom fashion show and Art in Bloom at MIA.
Rise & Remember Festival Returns May 23-25 to Honor George Floyd’s Legacy
Rise and Remember Festival 2026 returns to George Floyd Square in Minneapolis May 23 to 25 for its sixth annual gathering honoring George Floyd’s legacy with education, healing and community empowerment.
Twin Cities Legend Cornbread Harris Turns 99 and the Party Continues April 25
Cornbread 99th birthday party continues at The Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis on April 25 after the first show sold out, with doors at 1 p.m. and music at 2 p.m.
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 17–19
Twin Cities weekend events April 17 to 19 include the Schmidt Spring Art Crawl, Melanated Meetup, Soul Session 16 and the East Side Resistance Art and Craft Market.
Dine Out to End HIV on April 30 with the 32nd Annual Dining Out For Life
Dining Out For Life 2026 returns on April 30 as the Aliveness Project hosts its 32nd annual Twin Cities restaurant fundraiser benefiting HIV/AIDS health and wellness programs.
Usher and Chris Brown Are Coming to Minneapolis This Summer for a Co-Headlining Stadium Tour
Usher and Chris Brown R&B Tour comes to Minneapolis on June 30 at U.S. Bank Stadium as part of a 33-date co-headlining stadium run across North America.
West Broadway Business & Area Coalition Celebrates Record Milestones at 2026 Gala
West Broadway Coalition North Minneapolis gala marks record milestones and announces a youth jobs program and redevelopment of a 14-year vacant building on the corridor.
The Black Parachute Is Giving Away Free Journals for Black Men Across the Twin Cities
Black Parachute free journals for Black men are available at pop-up events across St. Paul from April 11 through May 23 at no cost as part of a mental wellness mission.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Returns to Twin Cities for First Time in Over 20 Years
Ringling Bros Twin Cities 2026 returns to Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul October 22 to 25 for the first time in more than 20 years with acrobats, stunts and family fun.
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 10–12
Twin Cities weekend events April 10 to 12 include Afrobeats at the Cabooze, the Black Market Mpls pop-up, AFROMATIC at the Cedar and the WARM Gallery 50th anniversary exhibition.
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | April 3–5
Twin Cities things to do April 2026 this weekend include Frequency Fridays, a free food truck festival in White Bear Lake and a paint and sip at Sociable Cider Werks.
Sister Spokesman Invites Community to Celebrate Spring Renewal on April 4
Sister Spokesman spring event April 2026 at Bachman’s Floral in Minneapolis on April 4 features hands-on planting, live music and community connection. Tickets $10.
Minnesotans Join Millions Nationwide at No Kings Rally at the State Capitol
The No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 28 joined millions nationwide demanding democracy, civil rights and voting rights protections.
Humphrey School Celebrates Two Trailblazing Leaders During Women’s History Month
Humphrey School honors Dr. Reatha Clark King and Dr. Josie R. Johnson during Women’s History Month, celebrating two legacies of civic leadership and public service in Minnesota.
Celebrating the Sistas 2026 Honors Women of Color Making Generational Impact
Celebrating the Sistas Awards 2026 in Minneapolis honored seven outstanding Women of Color whose leadership and impact will be felt for generations to come.
Know Your Rights Training Coming to Minneapolis April 11
Free Know Your Rights training in Minneapolis on April 11 covers police stops, ICE, evictions and more. Open to the public with free lunch included.
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend | March 27–29
Looking for Twin Cities things to do this weekend? Catch Savion Glover, a Prince tribute, a vintage market and a sound bath event March 27 to 29.
