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All-Day Happy Hour Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group : Every Sun.
Happy hours tend to hinge on things like being able to get out of work early or being willing to drink late at night. So it's pretty easy to appreciate deals that run all day. This is the case on Sundays at Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group. From 9 a.m. to midnight you'll be able to enjoy the... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

El Willy's Vive! Open Mic Comedy Willy's : 10:00 p.m. every Sun.
There's a chance to slip in one more comedy show before the end of the week every Sunday at El Willy's Vive! Not only is this your last opportunity to catch a laugh before the start of the work week, it's also one of the metro's quirkiest open mics. Host Corey Adam has a wrestling promoter's... More >>
Coon Rapids	Comedy

Romeo and Juliet Lake Harriet Rose Garden : 2:00 p.m. June 30
With the long-awaited arrival of summer, many Minnesotans will no doubt feel their desires inflamed, as if the rising temperatures have melted the ice from their veins. Because such buoyant romanticism is usually brought down by the merciless July humidity, however, there's only a short time to... More >>
Kingfield	Theater

First Thursdays in the Arts District Northrup King Studios : 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. first Thu. of every month
Northeast Minneapolis doesn't merely have a couple of art galleries along its main drags. Rather, it has quite a few buildings full of dozens galleries and studios in multiple spots. On the first Thursday of each month, many artists open their work and showroom spaces for special... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Parties and Receptions, Arts, Art - Galleries

Summer 2013 801 Washington Lofts : Daily from June 22 until September 30
One fascinating aspect of the art shows at 801 Washington Lofts is the anticipation — and revelation — of how and where the art will be hung in the three-story atrium exhibition space. Height, location, and distance can either enhance or imperil the viewing experience. The gallery's... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Galleries

Bondage A-Go-Go Ground Zero : 10:00 p.m. every Sat.
While there are usually a handful of burlesque shows happening on any given weekend, and Sex World is open 24 hours a day, Bondage A-Go-Go is still one of the most enduring nights dedicated to kinks and sexy subcultures. The crowd can vary depending on the season and the evening, but generally... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping, Adult

Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Uptown : 8:00 p.m. every Sun.
Moses Oakland relocated from the Bay Area to the Twin Cities back in 1987, and since then -- well, it'd probably be easier and less space-consuming to list all the venues he hasn't played and the legends he hasn't gigged with. A blues, soul and jazz aficionado well-versed in a wide array of... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Music

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ARTFRONT on Eat Street Black Forest Inn : Daily until September 4
This Saturday is going to be a fun night of art, music, performance, and fashion, as a whole cohort of artist groups are set to visit local businesses for ARTFRONT on Eat Street. Lost & Found thrift store (2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis) is set to host a barbeque bash, where the folks from... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Festivals, Arts, Art - Galleries

International Reggae All-Stars Bunker's Music Bar & Grill : 9:00 p.m. every Tue.
Make all the jokes you want about the climate differences between Kingston and Minneapolis, but the cultural ones aren't as hard to reconcile. The aptly dubbed Lynval "Golden Voice" Jackson and his band have been a welcome and frequent presence in Twin Cities clubs for years now, and they're... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School 331 Club : 2:00 p.m. fourth Sun. of every month
Classroom drawing sessions are important for beginners; studio and freelance work help pay the bills; and setting up an easel by the lake is a nice way to spend an afternoon. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a slightly different experience from all of these things. Every fourth Sunday... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping, Arts

Cheap Date Night Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater : Every Mon.
If you're looking for a way to hook that special sweetie you've been eyeing, or if you just need a reason to get out on Monday night, then you need look no further than Bryant-Lake Bowl's Cheap Date Night. From 6 p.m. to midnight, $28 gets you two entrées, a bottle of wine or four beers... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Food and Drink, Barhopping

Youshen Mpls Photo Center : Daily until June 22
This two-part, dual-location exhibition celebrates the work of Beijing artist Wang Youshen. At the Regis Center on the U of M campus (Quarter Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612.625.8096), the "Wang" portion includes photography on walls and dangling from the ceiling that turns a... More >>
North Minneapolis	Arts, Art - Galleries

Barhopping: Town Hall Brewery Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery : Daily
Visiting a bar that makes its own beer can be a dodgy affair. Though it is a noble art to brew one's own, it doesn't always work out for the best. Beers may turn out watery or strangely flavored, or you could end up with a handful of varieties that all somehow manage to taste the same. The fine... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

A Sake and Sumo Happy Hour at moto-i Moto-i : Daily
You may have heard rumblings about a sake restaurant opening in Uptown recently. Though it might be a little hard to find, despite its obvious location on Lyndale right by Lake Street, it's definitely worth a visit. And while the sake fridge at Surdyk's is certainly impressive, moto-i takes... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

An Epic Beer List: The Muddy Pig The Muddy Pig : Daily
The Muddy Pig is not a pub for indecisive drinkers. With nearly 50 globe-spanning beers on tap, from just down the road at Summit Brewery and as far away as Belgium and most European countries, as well as dozens of bottled cold ones, there are more than enough brews to satisfy even the most... More >>
St. Paul (Downtown)	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Cause Spirits & Soundbar : Daily
This time last year, the area surrounding the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue was alarming in its increasing vacancy. Victims of the economy included Heavenly Soles, Vera's Café, and jP American Bistro. Thankfully, things seem to be picking up. One recent addition is Sauce... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours The Sample Room : Daily
The Sample Room is known for its impressive list of flights and tapas-sized plates ideal for sharing. And while it's highly recommended to indulge every once in a while, this is not the only way to enjoy the Northeast hotspot's menu. If you're a little strapped for cash, their daily happy hour... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hour The Bad Waitress : Daily
Yes, Bad Waitress is an ironic title. No, you will not have a waitress this evening. Yes, you should tip the person who takes your order at the register. Here's how you do it: Pick a seat, peruse the menu, then pick up an order pad and write down what you want. Take it over to the register and... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Date Night: Tasting for Two Kings Wine Bar : Every Tue.
While the official name of this Tuesday-night special isn't cheap date night, it certainly works as an affordable outing for you and your sweetie (or budding relationship). For $45 couples can enjoy three courses, plus dessert, with each plate thoughtfully paired with a pour from the wine menu.... More >>
Southwest Minneapolis	Food and Drink

$5 Happy Hour The Living Room : Daily
With its posh fireplace, leather seats for two, and dim lighting, it is easy to see the sexy appeal of this Foshay tower bar. And while it certainly looks expensive, during happy hour it isn't. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day guests can order from a special $5 menu. Bar bites to share include... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Spill the Wine : Daily
With a name like Spill the Wine you'd better have a killer wine list to back it up. Our verdict? Not too shabby. If you feel intimidated by the menu, let the prices and categories lead the way, or ask your server for a popular variety based on what you like. Those who enjoy wine know that... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Dancing Ganesha : Daily
Okay, so there are a lot of Indian restaurants right now in downtown Minneapolis. Some offer fusion cuisine while some are more traditional, some are posh while others are casual. Most are pretty tasty. Which ones will survive the next year or so? While the economy and business management... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Carolyn Brunelle: Imagine the Tree The Annex @ Groveland Gallery : Daily until June 22
Joseph Byrne's new works — casein on paper — are abstractions with straight edges pieced together like building blocks. Carolyn Brunelle's recent acrylic paintings are vibrantly colored abstractions brimming with the emotional intensity of a Van Gogh (without his signature... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Galleries

Convolution Soo Visual Arts Center : Daily until June 22
You might find yourself asking what it is you're looking at in "Everything Is Entrance," on exhibit in the SooVAC's Main Gallery space. That's kind of the point, as Lori Esposito's large-scale drawings are a bit Rorschach test, a bit black-light poster, a bit meditative mandala. "When we don't... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Arts, Art - Galleries

Acadia Cafe's Beer-tastic Happy Hour Acadia Cafe : Every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
For reasons I will never understand, the number of places around the city that offer wi-fi and beer are sparse. However, the ones that do are spectacular. Acadia Café is certainly an example of a great place where you can check your email, write a school paper, and talk politics with... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping