Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this October
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell
A potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico), Jody Folwell has revolutionized Pueblo pottery—and Native art more broadly—over the past five decades. While pushing the boundaries of form, content, and…
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody FolwellMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in Japan
Living on an archipelago, surrounded by water on all sides, the Japanese have always had a close relationship with the sea. The marine life depicted in Japanese art, however, is often more…
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in JapanMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
At the Moulin Rouge
An aristocratic transplant to the bohemian haunts of Paris, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the nightclubs and cabarets of Montmartre in the 1880s and ’90s, setting to canvas and paper their glittering lights…
At the Moulin RougeMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain
An artful exploration of evil. Shakespeare’s greatest villains — Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Claudius and more — have captivated and tormented audiences for centuries. After decades of embodying the likes of Hades…
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the VillainGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Bruce Nygren: Flights of Fantasy
Bruce Nygren (American, b. 1947, Minneapolis, MN) has been living and working in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. A graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he initially…
Boos & Booze Tours
Our #Hallowhiskey week just got spookier... Introducing Boo’s & Booze Tours!Dare to explore the eerie, enchanting world of whiskey with us. As we tour the distillery at dusk and after dark, you’ll…
Twin Cities Art Week
Twin Cities Art Week is a celebration of the vibrant local contemporary art scene in multiple venues across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our third edition will take place October 16 - 20…
Twin Cities Art WeekMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
A Gathering of Friends Fall Market
Gathering Of Friends is a twice a year antique and vintage market hosted by some of the best vintage and antique dealers in the Twin Cities. Free parking, free admission, and daily…
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: The Play
This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently…
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe: The Play3900 Bethel Drive
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
(this is) the play
"(this is) the play" Whitney Fine Arts Theater, 1424 Yale Place, Minneapolis Oct. 18, 19, 24, & 25 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Metro State and Theater…
Gods & Monsters
As the season turns from the glow of summer to the chill of fall, join us as we celebrate works of dark creativity. A visual collection which reflects the nightmares that haunt…
Wood Hoops Album Release Show @ Day Block Brewing Company
Join Wood Hoops for an exciting and funky album release show! Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm Day Block Brewing opens at 4pm so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Wood Hoops Album Release Show @ Day Block Brewing Company1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415