Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this December
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.
Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the…
DRUMLine Live
DRUMLine Live following the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition, has riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear-grabbing energy and has been featured in programs with superstars Beyonce and Shaq…
Winter Beer Dabbler
Get ready for Minnesota’s biggest and best winter beer festival—Winter Beer Dabbler 2025! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22, 2025, as we bring back an epic day of frosty fun at…
Winter Beer DabblerMN State Fairgrounds
Hoyt Ave W
Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Based on the 2014 memoir by Charles M. Blow, with music by Terence Blanchard, and libretto by Kasi Lemmons, the opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at Opera Theater St…
Fire Shut Up in My Bones345 Washington St.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize
VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists—actors, dancers, storytellers, and musicians—to present songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Become part…
WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!
Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the…
Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
THE EFFECT
By Lucy Prebble Directed By Alison Ruth Featuring Christina Baldwin March 1 - 30, 2025 When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall…
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Come cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center!
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ersTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE Touch of RED
Touch of RED is a multidisciplinary duet performance inspired by the rapid-fire footwork of boxing, the African American jazz dance style Lindy-Hop, Gaga movement language, and nightlife culture. Set in a stylized…
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE Touch of RED84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Gaelic Storm
SMA and Hennepin Arts present Gaelic Storm live at the Pantages Theatre! Experience a night of high-energy music and foot-stomping rhythms as Gaelic Storm brings their infectious blend of Celtic rock and…
Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again
Most recently, Nanjiani can be seen in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire alongside returning cast members Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, which hit theaters on March 22, 2024. On the animation side, Nanjiani lent…
Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This AgainPantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402