Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this January
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
Mental Health: Mind Matters
Mental Health: Mind Matters returns to the Science Museum of Minnesota to invite visitors to explore the complex landscape of the mind. Featuring a breadth of diverse perspectives and personal narratives, Mind…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
In this holiday favorite filled with music and Seussian rhymes, the Grinch conceives a dastardly plot to destroy the Whos’ beloved holiday—until tiny Cindy Lou extends a hand. Will her combination of…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Brave New Workshop’s Big Christmas Energy
Brave New Workshop is rolling into the holidays with Big Christmas Energy, their hilarious annual holiday celebration full of sketches and songs to make your spirits bright. It’s time to put the…
Brave New Workshop's Big Christmas EnergyDudley Riggs Theatre
824 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend: ASI’s 74th Holiday Experience
Do you believe? We do. Meet this elusive figure or reintroduce yourself to a classic found in centuries-old folklore. Explore the world of Tomte, the mythical guardian of Scandinavian homesteads—and of course…
Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend: ASI's 74th Holiday ExperienceAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
The Heart Sellers
A moving new comedy. When Luna and Jane run into each other at the supermarket on Thanksgiving Day, they discover they have much in common — they’re both new to America and…
The Heart SellersGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Mini Mia
Look, play, and learn with your child at Mini Mia! This free program, on the first Wednesday of each month, features a gallery tour specially designed for caregivers and little ones (ages…
16th Annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival
Get ready for the 16th Annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival, happening January 10th-12th at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis! Whether you’re seeking fresh new ink or just looking to be part of the…
16th Annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis , MN 55403
Ringo Starr “Look Up” Listening Party
Friday, January 10th at 4:30 p.m., join us as we listen to Look Up, the new album from Ringo Starr which will be released that same day. We’ll play the record in…
Ringo Starr "Look Up" Listening Party2000 4th Ave. S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Book Fair for Adults
Calling all book lovers! Join us for an Adult Book Fair on January 11th, 2025, from 11am to 5pm. We’re bringing together the best bookstores from all around the Minneapolis area for…