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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Strive Bookstore Hosts Two Author Events in Downtown Minneapolis
Two upcoming literary events at Strive Bookstore will bring nationally recognized authors and scholars to downtown Minneapolis for conversations about leadership, identity and the power of literature. Both events are free and open to the public and will take place at the bookstore’s location inside the Medical Arts Building, 825 Nicollet Mall. Guests are asked […]
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend: March 13–15
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend highlights Twin Cities events March 13–15 including the Food & Wine Experience and Spring Flower Show.
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Minneapolis NAACP to Host 2026 Black Love, Self Love Wellness Experience
The Minneapolis NAACP Black Love Self Love wellness experience returns Feb. 21, highlighting six pillars of holistic healing and community empowerment.
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Powderhorn Park Marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Community Celebration and Cultural Performance
Powderhorn Park’s 28th annual MLK Day celebration returns January 19, bringing neighbors together through art, youth performance, and community reflection.
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Show up, speak up, build your legacy
She Evolves 2025 brought hundreds of young women to Urban Daisy in Minneapolis for an empowerment event focused on confidence, entrepreneurship, and intentional action.
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Lutunji’s Palate Bakery and Cafe to Host Free Gourmet Meal Event
Lutunji’s Palate Bakery and Cafe will host 365 Days of Love, a free gourmet community meal event in Minneapolis on December 20.
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Winter Warm Up Brings Indoor Skating and Running Back to U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium is reopening its doors for Winter Warm Up, the indoor skating and running program that brings active recreation inside during Minnesota’s coldest months. With thirteen sessions scheduled across December and January, the event offers a family friendly way to stay moving this winter.
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The Jingle Bar Pop Up Brings a Festive Holiday Experience to Minneapolis
The Jingle Bar, a well loved holiday pop up from the East Coast, is making its Minneapolis debut with themed sessions for adults and families. The venue will feature Christmas decor, festive music, games, specialty drinks, and activities that bring the holiday spirit to West Lake Street.
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Minneapolis Set to Glow for the Winterapolis Light Up and Winter Kickoff
Minneapolis is launching the winter season with the Winterapolis Light Up and Winter Kickoff on November 28. The free family event features holiday markets, crafts, live music, trolley rides, and a citywide lighting ceremony on Nicollet Mall and inside IDS Crystal Court.
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Sister Spokesman presents: Pause. Breathe. Heal.
In a world that rarely slows down, Sister Spokesman continues to be a space where Black women and our broader community gather to learn, uplift one another, and grow stronger together. As we close out the year, we invite you to join us for an afternoon dedicated entirely to mental wellness, intentional rest, and the […]
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Everyone’s an Artist | Episode 1: A Creative Networking Mixer for Minneapolis Visionaries
On Tuesday, November 11, The Hennepin will host Everyone’s an Artist | Episode 1, a new kind of creative networking experience that brings together artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and visionaries for an evening of art, inspiration, and community. Running from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 900 Hennepin Avenue, next to the Orpheum Theatre in […]
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Brandon Blackwood and Tricia Hersey headline “The Collective Sum,” a first-of-its-kind equity gathering in Minneapolis
The Collective Sum will bring together 400 changemakers in Minneapolis Nov. 18–20 for a three-day multicultural convening centered on Black joy, creativity, and movement building. Presented by the Black Collective Foundation MN, the event features nationally recognized leaders Brandon Blackwood and Tricia Hersey. Workshops will focus on justice, collaboration, wellness, and community power.
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Lunch & Learn: Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board to Host Informational Session at Sabathani
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) will host a Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday, November 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sabathani Community Center, located at 310 East 38th Street in Minneapolis. The event offers community members an opportunity to learn how the CEB reviews past cannabis-related convictions for potential relief […]
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What’s worth spending a weekend away from sports?
The 23rd Twin Cities Black Film Festival runs Oct. 10–12, with screenings at the Capri Theatre and Hotel Indigo. Founder Natalie Morrow spotlights a packed slate of Black filmmakers and says this year doubles as a crucial fundraiser to power the festival’s future.