Black Friday to New Year's in Uptown
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Uptown isn’t waiting for Black Friday. Catch a show, a tasting or a night out in the neighborhood before the holiday rush.
19 events
Wed, Nov 18 · 5 PM – 10 PM
Mari’s Watch Bar & Landmark’s Lagoon Cinema
All are welcome to help support local cinema and Uptown Businesses! Please sign up for email updates on our website and/or follow us on Instagram and Facebook (uptownmovieclub) for the most up to date details!
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Sun, Nov 22 · 7 PM – 9 PM
2827 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
The First Draft MPLS is an immersive spoken-word open mic. A gathering to build community: welcoming poetry, personal stories, spoken word and all forms of artistic storytelling. First-time readers share the mic with seasoned performers in a space that values honesty and vulnerability. This is a gathering to connect and be moved through story.
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Sat, Nov 28 · 10 AM – 3 PM
HENNEPIN AVENUE BETWEEN LAKE & 31st (at Queermunity, True North Studio, and Zoma House)
Join us on Small Business Saturday! Shop small & peruse goods from local makers in storefronts off Hennepin Avenue...and enjoy crafting, photo-ops, and merriment along the way! This year, the Holiday Market will be hosted at Queermunity, True North Studio, and Zoma House, and explore the whole block for fun happenings at all small businesses. Special thanks to event supporters: ARTrageous Adventures, City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department, Curioso Coffee Bar, Hill & Lake Press, Holidays on Hennepin, Lucent Blue Events + Design, Queermunity, The UPS Store, True North Studio, Uptown Association, and Zoma House.
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Fri, Dec 4 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Kowalski's Uptown · 2440 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis
Singer/songwriter Barbara Bow just loves to play country, folk and pop – picture Chappell Roan and Dolly Parton mixed together. Guest artist Kira Dawn joins in too. Come to The K Café for a little bit of country meets contemporary.
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Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM – 4 PM
Highpoint Center for Printmaking · 912 W. Lake Street
Prints on Ice is Highpoint’s annual winter co-op exhibition, featuring work from 40 members of our artist cooperative. An opening reception for the exhibition will take place on Friday, December 4 from 6:30 - 9pm. During the opening weekend (Friday, Dec 4 and Saturday, Dec 5), there will be a 20% discount on all co-op member work - the perfect opportunity to find a special gift for the holidays. We will also host a free, artist-led exhibition walkthrough on Saturday, December 12 at 2pm.
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Sat, Dec 5 · 11 AM – 2 PM
Old School by Steeple People · 2728 Lyndale Ave. S
Old School's Holiday Hoopla is always a blast! Join us from 11-2 on December 5 to celebrate with cake, a raffle, and 30% off everything in store! Have you ever thrift shopped to live music? We'll have a woodwind quintet providing tunes until noon!
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Sat, Dec 5 · 12 PM – 3 PM
Kowalski's Uptown · 2440 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Kelz is back at The K Café, bringing his rich, soulful sound to seasonal favorites and feel-good tunes. Kelz blends R&B, soul, pop, and jazz in his fan fave polished and emotive performance.
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Sat, Dec 5 · 1 PM – 5 PM
ZRS Fossils and Gifts / 3018 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis
Unearth the perfect holiday treasure with Boris, our 50,000-year-old Cave Bear! Join our resident ZRS Paleontologist on the first Saturday in December for a festive afternoon of discovery. Explore a unique selection of fossiliferous delights and natural stone gift items perfect for holiday shopping. Plus, enjoy special holiday treats and warm cider all afternoon long! 🎄✨
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Sat, Dec 5 · 4 PM – 6 PM
Uptown Balloons · 2455 Hennepin ave
Stop by for this amazing photo opportunity for all ages! We will have hot chocolate and a station for making your own gingerbread man!
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Sat, Dec 5 · 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Queermunity · 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
An Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Holiday Gathering & Sunset Social! Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: FREE (RSVP Required, see registration link) About the Event: Celebrate and build chosen family in a warm, welcoming space designed to connect LGBTQ+ community across generations and create new holiday traditions together! Join us at Queermunity for an evening dedicated to warmth, connection, and intergenerational queer joy! Whether you come with friends, family, or solo, Generations of Joy offers a low-pressure, welcoming environment to share a meal, create keepsakes, and build community across age groups. What to Expect: 🍲 Free Shared Meal & Warm Drink Bar: Enjoy an inclusive catered meal alongside a cozy hot beverage bar. 🎵 Sip & Sway Live Acoustic Lounge: Sit back, chat, or tap your toes to acoustic music sets provided by local musicians from The Gated Community. 📸 Instant Photo Station & DIY Frames: Snap photos with friends or chosen family, print them instantly on the spot, and decorate a frame to take home! 🎅 Community Santa: Community Santa will be joining in all the festivities! ✉️ Cardmaking for Trans Foster Youth: Take part in a hands-on community care project writing holiday cards of support and encouragement. 🎁 Elder Gift Surprises: Special holiday gift for LGBTQ+ older adult attendees, courtesy of Gifts for Seniors. 💬 Gentle Connection: Comfortable dinner table seating with easy starter prompts, plus a shared Wisdom & Hope wall to leave messages of encouragement. We are committed to making this gathering accessible, comfortable, and welcoming for all: Mobility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible restrooms. Sensory Considerations: Sound levels will be kept comfortable to support conversation and ease. Aroma: Please help us maintain a scent-conscious environment by refraining from wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or scented lotions. Seating: Flexible seating options are available throughout the space. RSVP Information: Space is limited to 100 guests to ensure a comfortable and spacious environment for everyone. Please reserve your free spot in advance! If your plans change after registering, please update or cancel your reservation so we can open up seats for folks on the waitlist. Sponsors: AARP MN, PFund Foundation, Ramsey County Public Health, Queermunity, Castor MN, & Gifts for Seniors
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Sun, Dec 6 · 7 PM – 9 PM
2827 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
The First Draft MPLS brings poetry, storytelling, and spoken word into an intimate, welcoming open mic. New voices and seasoned performers share the stage, creating an evening where laughter, vulnerability, and unexpected connections remind us how much we have to learn from one another. This is a gathering built on connection and community.
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Mon, Dec 7 · 7 PM – 9 PM
913 W Lake St
Kick off your month with Music Mondays, an open jam session happening every first Monday at Morrissey’s. Guest hosted by Sue's daughter Bridget, these sessions are open to everyone—whether you’re learning, rocking out, or classically trained. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just your love of music, and join a welcoming, collaborative night where musicians of all levels come together to share tunes, try new ideas, and have fun.
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Fri, Dec 11 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Kowalski's Uptown · 2440 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Zachary Scot Johnson is a well-traveled singer /songwriter touring nationally, performing over 100 days each year. He brings his wide range of styles - folk, jazz and pop to The K Café to celebrate the season.
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Fri, Dec 11 · 6 PM – 9 PM
Highpoint Center for Printmaking · 912 W. Lake Street
Enjoy expert demonstrations from Highpoint co-op members, holiday-inspired cocktails and mocktails, and light bites while mingling with artists, collectors, and print lovers. Get an inside look at different printmaking processes and meet the artists who make it happen. Each of the four major printmaking techniques—screenprinting, intaglio, lithography, and relief—will be demonstrated by Highpoint co-op members, including artists featured in our winter co-op exhibition, Prints on Ice.
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Sat, Dec 12 · 12 PM – 3 PM
Kowalski's Uptown · 2440 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Drew Schufman and Isaac Quiroga are back leading a rousing Holiday Sing-A-Long, accompanied by the multi-talented Brenda Varda. A host of holiday classics with lyrics provided – so you’ll just have to sing a long!
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Wed, Dec 16 · 5 PM – 10 PM
Mari’s Watch Bar & Landmark’s Lagoon Cinema
Please sign up for email updates on our website and/or follow us on Instagram and Facebook (uptownmovieclub) for the most up to date details!
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Fri, Dec 18 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Kowalski's Uptown · 2440 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Multi-talented musician, songwriter and singer Brenda Varda graces The K Café again this year, performing many original and holiday songs. A bunch of her besties will be on hand to share their own special song stylings too.
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Sat, Dec 19 · 12 PM – 3 PM
Kowalski's Uptown · 2440 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
A soulful Saturday awaits you with the incomparable Johnnie Brown, performing a blend of holiday faves plus R&B and soul classics. Stop and vibe with the band in the The K Café or maybe we’ll see you dancing in the aisles while doing your holiday shopping!
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Sun, Dec 20 · 7 PM – 9 PM
2827 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
The First Draft MPLS is a spoken-word open mic featuring poetry, personal essays, and storytelling. First-time readers and experienced writers/performers share original work with an attentive audience in an intimate setting. Come to read, or settle in with a glass of wine and listen. This is a gathering built on vulnerability, community, and connection; this gathering is comes to practice the art of listening.
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