Art & Spirits: Halloween!
Oct. 28, 6 – 8 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave. S.
Get into the spirit(s) with a private walkthrough of Mia’s collection paired with select spirits tastings. Guests enjoy curated selections, small bites, and a lively discussion inspired by the spookiest night of the year – Halloween!
Barebone’s 32nd Annual
Puppet Extravaganza
Oct. 30-31 & Nov. 1-2
Powderhorn Park
Continuing the tradition of community collaboration to create a fabulous live arts spectacle! Each year, we gather to present a community-created outdoor spectacle and performance showcasing larger-than-life puppetry, stilt performances, fire, dance, and live music.
With our performances, we honor the circle of life by celebrating the seasonal journey of death in the fall. More information at
barebonespuppets.org
Florence + The Machine – “Everybody Scream” Listening Party
Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m.
Electric Fetus
2000 4th Ave S.
Hey there, Florence + The Machine fans! Join us on Friday, October 31st for an Everybody Scream listening party on the day of its release. At 4:30pm, we’ll play the new album in its entirety. Staring at 4pm, we will have a Florence + The Machine item to hand out to everyone while supplies last (item TBA).
Halloween Trick or Treat
Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m.
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake St.
It’s going to be a frightful good time as the market and its vendors celebrate Halloween. Bring your little ghosts and goblins in to decorate their own trick-or-treat bag before walking through the market for candy, goodies, and sweet surprises. There will also be spooktacular face painting and a balloon artist. Stick around for dinner in the market at one of the fangtastic restaurants representing cultures from around the world.
Witch, Please!: Mistress
Ginger’s Halloween Fantasy
Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 W. Lake
Get ready for a bewitching night of magic and mischief! Cabaret queen Mistress Ginger invites you into a world where spellcasting meets song and dance as she conjures up hilarious musical numbers and reveals her WitchTok secrets. From love potions gone wrong to enchanting transformations, this show is filled with tricks, treats, and plenty of glitter. Don’t miss your chance to see your favorite showgirl brew up some Halloween magic—grab your broomsticks and your tickets now! $18 – $22.
Krewe of DADs Masquerade Ball XL featuring NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS with Kung Fu Hippies
Fri, Oct 31, 8 p.m.
The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge
3010 Minnehaha Ave.
It’s official… The 40th Annual Krewe of DADs Masquerade Ball ‘UFOs Exactly’ is upon us. The New Orleans Suspects will be haunting Minneapolis on Halloween.
The Surfrajettes
Nov 3, 8 p.m.
James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246
2916 Lyndale Ave. S.
The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, ON, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick as their guitar strings.
Those Who Remain Turn The Pages
Nov. 1 to 9, Sun. 2 p.m.
Fri. & Sat 7:30 p.m.
Theatre in the Round
245 Cedar Avenue
When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. Recommended for ages 12+, contains stylized violence and moments of suspense. Tickets:
$18–22. Box Office: 612-333-3010
www.theatreintheround.org
Curator Talk: Artemisia
Gentileschi and the Ghost of Michelangelo
Nov. 2, 2 to 3 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave. S.
One of the most esteemed artists of the 17th century, Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1654?) began forging her reputation as the era’s premier painter of heroic yet lifelike female nudes at the precocious age of 17. In doing so, she was consciously following in the footsteps of one of the greatest artists of the previous century, Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Twin Cities Book Festival
Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Union Depot, St. Paul
214 4th St. E.
FREE to attend, Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival features a lively all-day bookfair, author events for readers of every age, an enormous used book & record sale, and more!
Trisha Brown “Set and Reset” Workshop
Nov. 9, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Join Trisha Brown Dance Company for a free opportunity to explore Brown’s process firsthand in this Set and Reset Workshop led by company dancer Burr Johnson. Class will begin with a warmup that emphasizes moving with clarity and ease, then students will learn phrase work from Brown’s Set and Reset. Enjoy this rare chance to engage intimately with an iconic choreographic masterpiece. Free, but registration is required.
Twin Cities Con
Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S.
Fans of all ages are invited to join the fun and meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie actors, wrestlers, anime voice actors, comic creators, and other entertainers from franchises like The Mummy, Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Haven, Pokémon, and so many more! twincitiescon.com
Mistletoe Mixology Mondays: A Holiday Cocktail Workshop
Nov. 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
On the Rox
1333 Nicollet Mall
Get into the festive spirit with Mistletoe Mixology, our hands-on holiday cocktail experience that’s equal parts fun and flavorful! Step behind the bar in a merry, twinkling atmosphere as our expert bartenders guide you through crafting one of our signature seasonal cocktails—perfect for dazzling your friends at your next holiday gathering.
Drag Queen Charity Bingo
Nov. 11, 7 to 10 p.m.
Roxy’s Cabaret
1333 Nicollet Mall
Join us for Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret! Get ready for an extravagant evening filled with glamour, laughter, and community spirit. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM, immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind bingo experience hosted by our fabulous drag queens. Free.
Coffee Chat Series: The
Round Tower
Nov. 13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Ave, St. Paul
Built in 1820, it was originally designed as a final line of defense for soldiers in case of attack. For over 200 years the Round Tower has stood witness to many eras of Minnesota history, which we will explore in this presentation. We will also discuss the many purposes the building has served throughout its existence, including time as a hair salon, a private residence and a museum.
Power of the Press: Recipe Cards Workshop
Nov. 13, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
Recipe cards are a time-tested, excellent way to collect and share recipes. Peruse the exhibit and then print your own recipe card with staff from Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Bring a favorite recipe to copy down on one side of a provided recipe card. Then compose your recipe with wood type, ink and print on a press. Leave your recipe for someone else and take a new recipe to try!
FULL MOON PUPPET SHOW
Nov. 13, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Open Eye Theatre
506 East 24th Street #3732
Join us under the full moon for an adult, rowdy puppet slam. Featuring performances by some of the most innovative Twin Cities puppetry artists and live music between acts! $15
Celebrating Native Language and Culture Through the Joy of Games
Nov. 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Minnesota Humanities Center
987 Ivy Ave E, St. Paul
This National Native American Heritage Month, we welcome Tony Drews and Nashke Native Games for a lively, intergenerational game night.
Unlike mainstream board games that reflect dominant cultural experiences, Nashke Native Games center Ojibwe language, stories, and values, offering a playful way to engage with culture, strengthen family and community bonds, and support language preservation.
MCAD Art Sale
Nov. 20 to 22
Thur. & Fri. 6 to 9 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)
2501 Stevens Ave.
MCAD Art Sale is everyone’s favorite event where talented students and alumni sell thousands of works. Proceeds go to artists and student scholarships. Tickets at mcad.edu/artsale.
Journey Through China’s
Musical Heritage
Nov. 22, 7 to 9 p.m.
Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University
1531 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul
In our 2025 Annual Concert, the Minnesota Huayue Music Ensemble invites audiences on a musical journey across China, exploring the vibrant traditions and diverse styles of regions from the lush southeast to the vast northwest. This special evening will celebrate the beauty of China’s cultural mosaic through timeless melodies and masterful performances. $32 – $40
“The Gilded Age Christmas
Cookbook” Baking Demo, with author Becky Diamond
Nov. 23, 1 to 2 p.m.
Mill City Museum
704 S. 2nd St.
Watch a cooking demo by food writer and historian Becky Libourel Diamond based on her new book The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era. The demo and book signing will take place in Mill City Museum’s Baking Lab and is included with museum admission.
Twin Cities Women’s Choir
presents “Ignite!”
Nov. 23, 4 to 6 p.m.
South High School
3131 19th Ave S.
Join 130 women’s voices (ages 19–89) and a string quartet for a powerful concert exploring the force of fire and air to destroy, transform, and renew. The program features Dessa’s Controlled Burn (arr. Jocelyn Hagen) and Artemisia’s anthem What Happens When a Woman, alongside stomping, clapping, and soaring harmonies that lift voices and spirits alike. Inclusive, non-auditioned, and LGBTQ+ strong, the Twin Cities Women’s Choir brings fierce energy and hope to every performance.
Cross-Racial Coalition, Past,
Present, and Future
Nov. 24, 6 p.m.
Penumbra Theatre
270 N Kent St., St. Paul
For more than a decade, Penumbra’s Let’s Talk Series has created space for compassionate and challenging conversations about wide-ranging topics that affect our community, from racial healing to community health. Hosted by Sarah Bellamy, each event begins at 6:00pm with a reception followed by a 90-minute presentation and discussion at 7:00pm.
Drinksgiving with ELnO + DJ TimeMachine
Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge
Join us as we gather at the Hook & Ladder Theater to give thanks for a Jeff Lynne bounty beyond compare! Fill up on all your favorite Electric Light Orchestra hits! And DJ TimeMachine brings the pumpkin pie!
Brighde Chaimbeul
Nov. 22, 8 to 11:30 p.m.
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave. S.
Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading purveyor of celtic experimentalism and a master of the Scottish smallpipes – the bellows-blown, mellower and more emotive cousin to the famous Highland bagpipes.
Turkey Day 5k
Nov 27, 8:30 a.m.
Hennepin Ave & S 4th St
Running a 5K on a holiday is a funny tradition, but that’s the whole point. Turkey Day is for those who like to start the day with a casual gallop through the city and a shiny medal for their efforts. Once you give it a try, you see the beauty of getting a few steps in before the tryptophan kicks in. So let’s cook up some memories and have a cornucopia of laughs.
www.tcmevents.org
European Christmas Market
Nov. 28-30, Fri. 3 to 9 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Union Depot, St. Paul
214 4th St. E.
Join us for a festive experience filled with holiday cheer, delicious treats, unique gifts, and delightful activities for all ages.
A Three Tenors Christmas
Nov. 28 – Dec. 1
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Do you love timeless melodies? Does the soaring high note of a song give you chills? Are you moved by beautifully blended vocals? If so, A Three Tenors Christmas by The NorrSound Tenors belongs on your Christmas concert list this year.
chanhassendt.com
Scrooge in Rouge
Nov. 28 – Dec. 28
Open Eye Theatre
506 East 24th Street #3732
Celebrate the season with a Christmas Carol turned holiday boilermaker – a raucous, drag-fueled extravaganza with outrageous costumes, sassy lyrics, and side-splitting performances guaranteed to get your spirits soaring!
Share the Warmth: Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Annual Cold Weather Drive
Oct. 1 to Feb. 28
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and Hennepin County libraries are teaming up again to bring warmth to our community. HCSO will collect new or gently used cold weather items including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and blankets. The date of the donation drive may be adjusted based on weather and need. Go to hennepinsheriff.org to learn more about distribution and drop-off locations.
Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
Dec. 6 – 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
American Swedish Institute
The sights and sounds of the Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in
December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop handmade goods from regional artists. Browse exceptional items from ASI’s own Jul Shop, alongside distinctive artisan glass, clothing, wood, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles. Perfect for all ages.
