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.

June 2nd - June 9th

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

Monday 6/2/2025

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast
7 am-Midnight
1333 Nicollet Mall

What was the 1st Basilica in the U.S.? Basilica of St. Mary (free self-guided tours)
9 am-5 pm
88 N 17th St

Minneapolis Queen: Miss. River Sightseeing Cruise
Noon-1:30 pm
2150 W River Pkwy

Inbound Brew Co: Silent Book Club
6 pm-10 pm
701 N 5th St

Southern Theater: ORLANDO: A Rhapsody
7:30 pm
1420 Washington Ave S

7th St Entry: Kitty Craft
8 pm
N 7th St

Tuesday 6/3/2025

Target Field: Ballpark Tour
11 am & 1 pm
1 Twins Way

Minneapolis Institute of Art
10 am-5 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Food Trucks on Nicollet Mall
11:30 am-1:30 pm
800 Nicollet Mall (between 8th & 9th)

Minnehaha Bandstand: Music in the Park-The Thomas & James Band
Noon
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr

Fulton Beer: Cribbage Tournament
6-8 pm
414 N 6th Ave

Target Center: Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury
7 pm
600 N 1st St

Wednesday 6/4/2025

Muffin Top Café: Take-Out or Delivery Available
7 am–4 pm
1424 Nicollet Ave

Walking Tour: James J. Hill House, Summit Ave
10:15 am–11:45 am
240 Summit Ave, St Paul

Graze Food Hall by Travail – 7 Unique Culinary Adventures
11 am–9 pm
520 N 4th St

Children’s Theatre Co.: Frozen the Musical
7 pm
2400 3rd Ave S

Cabooze: Psychostick (21+)
7 pm
913 Cedar Ave

7th Street Entry: West 22nd Band
7:30 pm
701 1st Ave N

Thursday 6/5/2025

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Free Tour
10 am
90 Hennepin Ave

Orchestra Hall: Fei Xie Plays Jolivet
11 am
1111 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Queen: Miss. River Sightseeing Cruise
Noon-1:30 pm
2150 W River Pkwy

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary: Flower Hour
5 pm-6 pm
1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy

Twin Cities River Rats: Free Water Ski Show
7 pm (6:30 pm pre-show)
1758 West River Rd N

First Avenue: Prince Celebration Kick-Off DJ Dance Party
8 pm
701 N 1st Ave

Berlin: Late Night Lounge: Bennett Johnson
10 pm-12:30 am
204 N 1st St

Friday 6/6/2025

Hen House Eatery: One of the City’s Best Caramel Rolls (Local tip – get there before 9 am)
7 am – 3 pm
114 S 8th St

Foci MN Center for Glass Art: Embracing Fallibility – Neon Exhibit by James Aker
11 am – 6 pm
2213 Snelling Ave

Experience the Twin Cities: Minneapolis Landmark Sightseeing Bus Tour
2:45 pm & 4:30 pm
meeting spot: 505 Nicollet Mall

The Armory: Pierce the Veil with Beach Weather & Sleeping with Sirens
7 pm
500 S 6th St

Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater: Food
7 pm
810 W Lake St

Lyons Pub: Piano Bar
8 pm – midnight
16 S 6th St

Saturday 6/7/2025

Walker Art Center: Free First Saturday: Summertime Sounds
10 am–3 pm
725 Vineland Place

Minneapolis Park & Rec: Take-a-kid-fishing-day (no license required)
10 am–1 pm (this weekend only)
Various lake locations - See website for details

MacPhail Center for Music: KidsFest at Water Works Park
10 am–12 pm
Water Works @ Mill Ruins Park 333 S 1st St.

The Southern Theater: Orlando: A Rhapsody
2 pm
1420 Washington Ave S

Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge: Roots, Rock & Deep Blue XII Festival
2 pm–2:15 am
3010 Minnehaha Ave

Paisley Park Prince Celebration: Downtown Minneapolis Block Party
2 pm–10 pm
101 N 9th St (Near the Prince Mural)

Courtyard Downtown Minneapolis: Dinner Detective
6 pm–9 pm
1500 Washington Ave S

Lyons Pub: Piano Bar
8 pm – midnight
16 S 6th St

Sunday 6/8/2025

Kayak the Mississippi: Paddle Bridge kayak rentals
Rental hours vary based on single or tandem rentals
See site for rental locker locations

Roxy’s Cabaret: Bottomless Drag Brunch
Noon–2 pm
1333 Nicolett Mall

Mill City Museum: J Pride Going Out and Coming In Walking Tour
10:30 am-Noon (Museum open 10 am–5 pm)
704 S 2nd St

Target Field: Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays
1:10 pm
1 Twins Way

Theater Latté Da at the Ritz Theater: Passion
2 pm
345 13th Ave NE

Minneapolis Trolley Tours: Prince and the Minneapolis Sound
4 pm
300 Clifton Ave

Surly Brewing Festival Field: CAAMP
5-10 pm
520 Malcolm Ave SE

Monday 6/9/2025

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast
7 am-Midnight
1333 Nicollet Mall

Minnehaha Regional Park: Disc Golf at Wabun Picnic Shelter
Daylight hours
4825 Minnehaha Ave

Minneapolis Riverfront: Minneapolis Riverfront History Map and Self-guided Tour
Anytime
Click on the link above for more information

Brit’s Pub: Happy Hour
|3:30 pm-5:30 pm
1110 Nicollet Mall

Inbound Brew Co: Paint Your Pet
6 pm-8:30 pm
701 N 5th St

Dakota: Cafe Accordion Orchestra w/Prudence Johnson
7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

7thSt Entry: Mei Semones
8 pm
N 7th St

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