Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Kelz Musik headlines our first live music event of the season. A dynamic vocalist and musician known for delivering soulful, high-impact performances for over 15 years. Kelz blends R&B, soul, pop, and jazz with a signature sound that’s both polished and deeply emotive. Join us for a vibrant, feel-good experience.

Green Room

Some Sh!tty Cover Band brings together 4 members of successful original bands Quietdrive, Take Cover, and The Usual Things, to inject life back into what has become a stale and uninteresting arena of live music -- covers. With an exciting show, and a no-frills, explosive stage performance, SSCB draws on experience from thousands of cumulative shows, tours, and hard-won fans in their original acts, to rise above the monotony of the Minneapolis cover band scene.

True North Studio x Curioso Coffee

Join us on 11/29 to create a keepsake ornament with ARTrageous Adventures and enjoy fun photo-ops and other special activities.

Queermunity

The Snow Glow kicks off the holiday season with a full day of joy!

Urban Tails

🎉 Small Business Saturday is BACK at Urban Tails! 🎉
📍 In-Store Only

🐾 Enjoy 20% OFF everything in the store!
🎁 Be one of the first 30 customers to receive a HUGE swag bag!
🎉 Freebies with every purchase!
🍪 Treats for humans & tons of fun!
🎟️ PLUS — Raffle Fundraiser for the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center! Enter for a chance to win great prizes and support local pets in need. ❤️

Seven Points

Shop small & peruse goods from local makers in the Seven Points storefronts along Hennepin Avenue.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Zachary Scot Johnson is a well-traveled singer/songwriter touring nationally, performing over 100 days each year. His hit YouTube channel, thesongadayproject, has an astonishing number of loyal viewers. Johnson covers a wide range of styles and genres such as folk, jazz, and pop to name a few. Come to the café and enjoy!

Queermunity

A sparkling showcase of drag and burlesque talent that’ll melt even the iciest heart. Sweet, sultry, and a little bit naughty — just how the holidays oughta be.

Corner Coffee Uptown

Art Shelf

Join us as we meet at Art Shelf around 5:30 as we walk over to the Minnesota Zen center to participate in a 25 minute ZAZEN meditation, then we walk back to Art Shelf and participate in a group illustration session.

Vital Print Press

Come visit Santa's Print Shop! Stop by to participate in our custom ornament workshops.

Magers & Quinn Booksellers

Celebrate Tuck Everlasting’s 50th anniversary with the bestselling graphic novel adaptation of this beloved and spellbinding children’s classic that has sold more than 10 million copies. This is a book signing event, not a book talk! The perfect gift for young readers who love graphic novels, or older readers looking to rediscover a childhood classic. Walk-ins are welcome, books available while supplies last.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Enjoy the sounds of the season by the fire in the cozy café at Kowalski’s.

Green Room

Tao Herbery

Everything in the shop is 20% off on Saturday, December 6!

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Be sure to make Kowalski’s a stop as you crawl the avenue checking out all the businesses in the Holiday Passport!  You can expect a bevvy of delectable samples, all cranberry themed, of course, plus the exemplary customer service you know we always deliver.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Stop by Kowalski’s for your groceries and pick up something extra to be donated to Joyce Uptown Foodshelf. Joyce Uptown Foodshelf is a people-centered no questions asked foodshelf in the heart of Uptown since 1969.

Queermunity

Lavender & Lights is a makers market celebrating local artists. Striving to be accessible and inviting to artists and art lovers off all backgrounds!

Troubadour Wine Bar

When the stars align with the vines, something magical happens. ✨

We’re partnering with Ashley Bella, professional astrologer and wine expert, for an unforgettable guided tasting and personalized astrology experience. Guests will explore 12 wines inspired by the 12 zodiac signs—from sparkling and rosé to Italian and earthy reds—while receiving custom insights based on their individual birth chart.

Granada Theater

Get ready for a Christmas feast that’ll have your heart growing three sizes! Step into Whoville for a night of mischief, merriment, and a menu inspired by the Grinch’s most memorable moments.

Corner Coffee Uptown

Urban Tails

🎅🐾 Santa Paws is Coming to Town! 🐾🎅
Get your fur babies ready for a paw-some holiday photo op with Santa at Urban Tails! Capture the magic of the season with festive photos that will make tails wag and hearts melt. ❤️

Granada Theater

Welcome to We Call It Jazz! Join us for an evening filled with soulful rhythms and smooth melodies. Sit back and relax as talented musicians take you on a journey through the world of jazz.

Art Shelf

Join us as we meet at Art Shelf around 5:30 as we walk over to the Minnesota Zen center to participate in a 25 minute ZAZEN meditation, then we walk back to Art Shelf and participate in a group illustration session.

Vital Print Press

Come visit Santa's Print Shop! Stop by to participate in our custom ornament workshops.

Granada Theater

Join Mary Lucia and Lizz Winstead at the Granada Theater to celebrate the launch of Mary’s new memoir, What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To. Presented by Magers & Quinn, Granada Theater, and University of Minnesota Press.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Enjoy the sounds of the season by the fire in the cozy café at Kowalski’s.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Join in for a Sing-A-Long of popular songs and carols. We’ll be posted up by the fireside serving hot cocoa and cookies. Did you know singing with a group is good for your soul? Bust it open and belt it out with us!

Sencha Tea Bar

Corner Coffee Uptown

Art Shelf

Join us as we meet at Art Shelf around 5:30 as we walk over to the Minnesota Zen center to participate in a 25 minute ZAZEN meditation, then we walk back to Art Shelf and participate in a group illustration session.

Vital Print Press

Come visit Santa's Print Shop! Stop by to participate in our custom ornament workshops.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Enjoy the sounds of the season by the fire in the cozy café at Kowalski’s.

Granada Theater

A North Pole approved dinner that’ll make you feel like you're feasting with Buddy himself! You'll get the famous spaghetti dish topped with syrup that’s “sweet enough to make your teeth ache!” along with our favorite Holiday foods inspired by the movie.

Green Room

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

Whether you’re picking up a grab and go lunch or picking the perfect pear in produce, our Strollin’ Santas will serenade you. Two Santas, a speaker, and a Spotify playlist – it’s lo-fi and LOADS of silly, festive fun.

Belladonna Tattoo

Queermunity

Handmade Holigays will feature BIPOC, Disabled and LGBTQ+ artists and makers! Come find the perfect gift for your loved ones, or for yourself, all while supporting local artists.

Green Room

Girls Just Wanna is your new favorite dance party night – made for girls and girls only. Girls Just Wanna is your new favorite party night – made for girls and girls only.

Corner Coffee Uptown

Granada Theater

Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra’s effortless swing style to Armstrong’s unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance.

Granada Theater

Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra’s effortless swing style to Armstrong’s unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance.

Granada Theater

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis.

Art Shelf

Join us as we meet at Art Shelf around 5:30 as we walk over to th Minnesota Zen center to participate in a 25 minute ZAZEN meditation, then we walk back to Art Shelf and participate in a group illustration session.

Vital Print Press

Come visit Santa's Print Shop! Stop by to participate in our custom ornament workshops.

Granada Theater

Latin Dance Nights return with style at the Granada Theater in Uptown, a great way to explore Latin-American music through a LIVE orchestra.

Kowalski’s Uptown Market

As the New Year approaches, we’ll have loads of holiday entertaining ideas and creatively crafted samples throughout the store. And who wouldn’t want to relax by the fireside and vibe with our jazz trio?

Corner Coffee Uptown

Granada Theater

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis.

Art Shelf

Join us as we meet at Art Shelf around 5:30 as we walk over to the Minnesota Zen center to participate in a 25 minute ZAZEN meditation, then we walk back to Art Shelf and participate in a group illustration session.

Vital Print Press

Come visit Santa's Print Shop! Stop by to participate in our custom ornament workshops.