Contests Events in Minneapolis

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FIELD TRIP 2025: Art and Nature Festival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421

Geeks Who Drink Lobby Game Night Trivia!

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:30 pm Granada Theater Free

Nidia Gongora

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center

Dark Angel

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Varsity Theater - MN

Madison Ryann Ward

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm Fine Line Music Cafe

Kathleen Edwards

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm Fine Line Music Cafe

Joey Bada$$

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm The Fillmore - Minneapolis

Dogs In A Pile at Fine Line

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:30 pm Fine Line

WNBA Playoffs Semifinals: Minnesota Lynx vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Target Center

Julian Gargiulo: Pianist with the Hair

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm The Museum of Russian Art USD 39

Nation of Language at First Avenue

 Fri, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm First Avenue

MILKSHAKE: 2000s hip hop, R&B, and pop DANCE PARTY

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 pm 2916 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55408

Pickleball on the Parkway

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am 425 West River Parkway, 55401

Telula

 Sat, 06 Sep 7th Street Entry

Mo Lowda and The Humble

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Fine Line Music Cafe USD 31 to 37

Nature TV

 Fri, 12 Sep at 06:00 pm 7th Street Entry

WNBA Finals: Minnesota Lynx vs. TBD - Home Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm Target Center

Sarah Morris: "Say Yes" Album Release

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Minnesota Orchestra - The Goonies in Concert at Orchestra Hall - MN

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Orchestra Hall - MN

Mo Lowda and The Humble at Fine Line

 Sun, 28 Sep at 08:00 pm Fine Line

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks

 Sun, 16 Nov Target Center

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs

 Thu, 23 Oct 3M Arena at Mariucci

Tricks & Treats

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm Sociable Cider Werks

The Spill Canvas at Fine Line

 Sun, 05 Oct at 08:00 pm Fine Line

Salsa Bachata at La Doña 1st Friday Ft Salsa del Soul

 Fri, 05 Sep at 09:00 pm La Doña Cervecería

MFR Cribbage Series (Surly)

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Surly Brewing Co. Free

Counterparts

 Sat, 11 Oct at 06:00 pm Cabooze

Dabin at Armory - Minneapolis

 Fri, 03 Oct at 10:00 pm Armory - Minneapolis

24th Ukrainian Festival of Minnesota

 Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm Ukrainian American Community Center 301 Main St. NE., MInneapolis, MN 55413

Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation

Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am 1500 E. Franklin Avenue

PARKING: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

 Fri, 26 Sep at 06:00 pm Huntington Bank Stadium Parking Lots

September Kubb League

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm 425 West River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines

 Fri, 16 Jan 3M Arena at Mariucci

Oktoberfest at Forgotten Star Brewing

 Fri, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421

BuckSlam September Poetry Slam (#3.03)

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:30 pm Indeed Brewing Company (Minneapolis)

Laufey & Suki Waterhouse

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Target Center

Maris & Caroline Kingsbury

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Green Room MPLS

Destin Conrad at Varsity Theater Minneapolis

 Sat, 25 Oct Varsity Theater Minneapolis

Jay Som at Fine Line

 Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm Fine Line

They Are Gutting a Body of Water

 Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Underground Music Cafe

Dan Savage’s 2025 HUMP! Film Festival Fall Lineup

 Sat, 13 Sep at 06:30 pm The Parkway Theater

BASS BARBIES - VAULT - ALL HALLOWS EDITION - BYOB

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 pm 2901 Hennepin Ave s Minneapolis mn

Marc Ribot

 Thu, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center

Grazetoberfest

 Sat, 06 Sep at 03:00 pm 520 4th St N, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota

The Jig is Up: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Queermunity MN USD 22

Rescue Brew Release Party

 Sat, 06 Sep at 02:00 pm Surly Brewing Company

Rio Romeo

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm 7th Street Entry

Pundamonium! The Minneapolis Pun Slam

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm Club Underground at The Spring Street Tavern

🎲 It’s Game Night! Meet-Up 🎉

 Sun, 07 Sep at 02:30 pm 4055 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421

Anamanaguchi

 Sun, 28 Sep at 06:00 pm Varsity Theater - MN

Marina at Fillmore Minneapolis

 Mon, 15 Sep Fillmore Minneapolis

Chezile & Zinadelphia

 Tue, 28 Oct 7th Street Entry

Ninajirachi

 Thu, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm Studio B at Skyway Theatre

Young Franco

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:00 pm Green Room MPLS

Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:30 pm Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

Marcin - Marcin Patrzalek

 Tue, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm Fine Line Music Cafe

Howltergeist: Dog Halloween Event

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm 425 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States

Prairie Fire Choir and Roe Family Singers: Thank You For Being A Friend

 Sun, 21 Sep at 07:00 pm The Parkway Theater

Joey McIntyre at Varsity Theater Minneapolis

 Thu, 09 Oct at 08:00 pm Varsity Theater Minneapolis

PARKING: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm US Bank Stadium Parking Lots

MFR Cribbage Series (Surly)

 Sun, 02 Nov at 04:00 pm Surly Brewing Co. Free

Dream Theater at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

 Thu, 25 Sep Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

Geeks Who Drink Lobby Game Night Trivia!

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm Granada Theater Free

2nd Annual Pumpkin Beerfest

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 pm 2314 Louisiana Avenue South, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States, Minnesota 55426

Hypocralypse Now - Minneapolis

 Sat, 06 Sep Dudley Riggs Theatre

PARKING: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm US Bank Stadium Parking Lots

Light 'em Up The BONG SHOW

 Sun, 21 Sep at 08:00 pm 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55406

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Alcorn State Braves

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Williams Arena and Sports Pavilion

In person: Eliana Ramage book launch with Claire Lombardo

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:00 pm Open Book Free

Marina

 Sun, 14 Sep at 06:00 pm The Fillmore - Minneapolis

Oktoberfest

 Sun, 21 Sep at 02:00 pm Fulton’s Party Tent, Northeast Minneapolis

The Darkness

 Thu, 18 Sep Varsity Theater - MN

Pickleball on the Parkway - presented by Minneapolis Downtown Parks

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am 425 W River Pkwy Free

Kings Kaleidoscope

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Fine Line Music Cafe

Geeks Who Drink Lobby Game Night Trivia!

 Wed, 24 Sep at 07:30 pm Granada Theater Free

Singer/Songwriter Songwriting Challenge Summer Showcase ❣️

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Aster Cafe

NAMIWalks Minnesota

 Sat, 27 Sep at 11:00 am Minnehaha Park

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm The Southern Theater

Zoltan Kaszas

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm The Parkway Theater

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at A Bar Of Their Own - September 2025

 Sun, 07 Sep at 06:00 pm A Bar of Their Own USD 49

Alestorm at Varsity Theater Minneapolis

 Tue, 23 Sep at 07:00 pm Varsity Theater Minneapolis

Drop Deadlift Gorgeous 2025

 Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge

Joshua Redman Quartet

 Sun, 09 Nov at 05:30 pm 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Katseye at Armory - Minneapolis

 Sat, 15 Nov Armory - Minneapolis

Colony House

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm Varsity Theater - MN

Lecrae at Uptown Theater Minneapolis

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Uptown Theater Minneapolis

Cate Le Bon at Fine Line

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm Fine Line

Saliva

 Sat, 06 Sep Studio B at Skyway Theatre

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at Pizza Luce Seward - September 2025

 Sun, 14 Sep at 06:00 pm Pizza Lucé Seward USD 49

Taco Tour on Lake Street

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55407

Blake Whiten

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm 7th Street Entry

Darren Kiely

 Sat, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center

21+ Puzzles After Dark- Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest Bricksworth North Loop

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Bricksworth Beer Co. – North Loop USD 49

Dark Angel at Varsity Theater Minneapolis

 Sat, 04 Oct Varsity Theater Minneapolis

An Evening with ALBERT CUMMINGS

 Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 pm 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55406

The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm Granada Theater USD 57 to 78

Se so Neon

 Mon, 15 Sep Varsity Theater - MN

Let Go Let Flow Presents: Wealth is Health

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm 1128 Harmon Pl USD 29 to 65

Jack Van Cleaf

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm 7th Street Entry

Late Night Swing's Halloween Costume Contest!

 Thu, 30 Oct at 09:45 pm 301 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota