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…
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…
Mariology
Mariology deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary’s roles in systems of gender, power, and faith, opening the many possibilities for liberation. WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY NANCY KEYSTONE IN…
Choreographers’ Evening 2024
Now in its 52nd year, this annual dance showcase celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant and diverse dance community. Powerful performances by a roster of local choreographers and movement artists will draw from Audre Lorde’s…
Choreographers' Evening 2024Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Moon Nightlight Making Workshop W/ The Makery
The Makery is teaming up with Surly Brewing to bring you an out-of-this-world workshop as part of our October Sinister Circus pop-up! Join us as we make moon nightlights in Surly Pizza…
Legends of Baba Yaga: Tea, Tales and Tradition
Step into the world of Baba Yaga with TMORA’s Curator, Dr. Masha Zavialova, as your guide. Known both as a fearsome witch and a wise woman, Baba Yaga’s character embodies a fascinating…
Legends of Baba Yaga: Tea, Tales and TraditionThe Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Well Plated Every Day — Author Erin Clarke Joined By Lee Funke
Erin Clarke, the creative mind behind the popular recipe website Well Plated, has firmly established herself as a trusted, must-have resource in home cooking. Known for her approachable and delicious recipes, she…
Well Plated Every Day - Author Erin Clarke Joined By Lee Funke2909 South Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55405
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