What's Happening in Minneapolis This Week

Looking for things to do in Minneapolis? Here are this week's Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center Staff Picks! And for more suggestions in and beyond downtown, check out the sections below our Staff Picks or stop by the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center.

Week of November 18th-November 25th

*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up-to-date cancellations and postponements.

Monday 11/18/2024

Skyway Walks (self-guided)
Time: Monday-Friday 6 am-6 pm (hours may vary)
Skyways Downtown Minneapolis

Best Places to Grab Breakfast in Minneapolis
Times: vary (click on link above for times and locations)

Dayton’s Holiday Market
Time: 10 am-6 pm
700 Nicollet Mall

Woman’s Club of Minneapolis: Club Day Monday Piano Bar & Open Mic Fiasco with Lori Dokken
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
410 Oak Grove St

Berlin: Chris Wilbourn (AKA Felix of Heiruspecs)
Time: 7 pm-9:30 pm
204 N 1st St

Dakota: Davina and the Vagabonds
Time: 7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Tuesday 11/19/2024

Minneapolis Riverfront: Minneapolis Riverfront History Map and Self-guided Tour
Time: Anytime
Starting spot on map: 505 Nicollet Mall

Brit’s Pub: Afternoon Tea
Time: 2-3:30 pm (reservations required)
1110 Nicollet Mall

Williams Arena: Big Ten Men’s Basketball-Minnesota Gophers vs Cleveland State
Time: 6 pm
1925 University Ave SE

The Fillmore: Say Anything: Is a Real Boy 20th Anniversary Tour
Time: 7:30 pm
525 N 5th St

First Avenue: Amigo The Devil
Time: 7:45 pm
701 N 1st St

Fine Line: Toni Romiti
Time: 8 pm
318 N 1st Ave

Wednesday 11/20/2024

Eggy’s Diner: Get an Egg-Ceptional Breakfast
Time: 7 am – 3 pm
120 W 14th St

The Salad Bar: For a Healthy Lunch
Time: 10:30 am – 2 pm
40 S. 7th St - On the Skyway Level

Minneapolis Institute of Art: Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Public Service Building: Public Art
Time: 8 am – 4 pm
505 4th Ave S

Parkway Theater: The Moth SLAM-Outgrown
Time: 7:30 pm
4814 Chicago Ave

Acme Comedy: Julie Kim
Time: 8 pm
708 N 1st St

7th St Entry: Hunter Root
Time: 8 pm
N 7th St

Thursday 11/21/2024

Holidays on Nicollet
Time: 11 am-5 pm
80 S 8th St

Berlin: Early Evening Jazz: Michael Gold Trio
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
204 N 1st St

Norway House: Gingerbread Wonderland Opening Reception
Time: 5-8 pm
913 E Franklin Ave

Granada Theater: Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
Time: 6:30 and 8:30 pm
3022 Hennepin Ave

Dakota: Eric Benét
Time: 6:30 pm & 9 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

State Theatre: A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
Time: 7 pm
805 Hennepin Ave

Friday 11/22/2024

Minneapolis Institute of Art: At the Moulin Rouge
Time: 11am-guided tour (museum hours 10 am-5 pm)
2400 Third Ave S

Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater: Lizzy Sunshine
Time: 7 pm
810 W Lake St

Children’s Theatre Company: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Time: 7 pm
2400 3rd Ave

Crooner’s: A Billy Joel State of Mind with Mick Sterling
Time: 7:30 pm
6161 Hwy 65 NE

State Theatre: Joe Bonamassa: The Guitar Event of the Year
Time: 8 pm
805 Hennepin Ave

Cedar Cultural Center: The Band of Heathens
Time: 8 pm
416 Cedar Ave

Parkway Theater: The High 48s w/LaPlant Road
Time: 8 pm
4814 Chicago Ave

Lyon’s Pub: Live Piano Bar
Time: 8 pm
16 S 6th St

Saturday 11/23/2024

Bakken Museum: Science Studios: Activities for the Whole Family
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
3537 Zenith Ave S

Bachman’s Floral, Home & Garden: Santa & Albert’s Holiday Party
Time: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm & 2:30 pm
6010 Lyndale Ave S

Uptown Holiday Market: Winter Wonderland
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
3001 Hennepin Ave S

Huntington Bank Stadium: NCAA Football: Minnesota Gophers vs Penn State
Time: 2:30 pm
420 SE 23rd Ave

Brave New Workshop: Big Christmas Energy
Time: 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
824 Hennepin Ave

Orchestra Hall: Søndergård Conducts Mozart’s Requiem
Time: 7 pm
1111 Nicollet Mall

Woman’s Club of Minneapolis: Dust of Suns Ensemble
Time: 7:30 pm
410 Oak Grove St

Sunday 11/24/2024

Hell’s Kitchen: Brunch & Music
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
80 S 9th St

North Loop Green: Christkindl Market
Time: 11 am-7 pm
350 N 5th Street

Orpheum Theatre: Les Miserables
Time: 1 pm & 6:30 pm
910 Hennepin Ave

Target Center: Hot Wheels Monster Truck Show
Time: 2:30 pm
600 N 1st Ave

Dakota: Corky Siegel & Ernie Watts
Time: 7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Gutherie Theater: A Christmas Carol
Time: 7 pm (& 1pm)
818 S 2nd St

Monday 11/25/2024

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Time: Daily 6am-midnight 365 days per year
725 Vineland Place

Dayton’s Holiday Market
Time: 10 am-6 pm
700 Nicollet Mall

Excel Energy Center: NHL Hockey-Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets
Time: 7 pm
199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Dakota: Irish Christmas in America
Time: 7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Williams Arena: Big Ten Men’s Basketball-Minnesota Gophers vs Central Michigan
Time: 7 pm
1925 University Ave SE

Berlin: Æther Sound Presents: Kindohm & Jesse Whitney
Time: 7 pm-10 pm
204 N 1st St

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