HAPPENINGS & Things To Do
Your downtown Minneapolis moments begin here. We’re your local guide to the city’s cultural treasures, from world-class arts venues to hidden neighborhood gems just steps from our door.
Things to do
Minneapolis Institute of Art
World-class collections spanning 5,000 years
U.S. Bank Stadium
Home of the Minnesota Vikings and major events
Guthrie Theater
Renowned center for theater performance
Target Field
Renovated event space with historic character
Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden
Contemporary art and iconic outdoor sculptures
First avenue
Legendary music venue and launching pad for artists
Orpheum Theatre
Historic theater hosting Broadway shows and concerts
Target Center
Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minneapolis Convention Center
Premier venue for conventions and trade showsMinneapolis Institute of Art
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- About: The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) houses over 100,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of world history, offering diverse exhibitions and collections.
- Address: 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Distance: 1.4 miles
- Phone: (612) 870-3000
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/artsmia
- Instagram: @artsmia
- Events: https://artsmia.org/visit/calendar
- Website: https://artsmia.org
U.S. Bank Stadium
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- About: Home to the Minnesota Vikings, U.S. Bank Stadium is a state-of-the-art facility hosting football games, concerts, and other major events.
- Address: 401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Distance: 0.5 miles
- Phone: (612) 777-8700
- Facebook: facebook.com/USBankStadium
- Twitter: @usbankstadium
- Events: usbankstadium.com/events
- Website: usbankstadium.com
Guthrie Theater
More than 100,000 works spanning 5,000 years of world history. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, Mia offers diverse exhibitions that inspire and educate.
- About: A renowned center for theater performance and production, the Guthrie offers a mix of classic and contemporary plays.
- Address: 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Distance: 0.9 miles
- Phone: (612) 377-2224
- Facebook: facebook.com/guthrietheater
- Twitter: @GuthrieTheater
- Events: guthrietheater.org/plays-tickets
- Website: guthrietheater.org
Target Field
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- About: Target Field is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins.
- Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Distance: 0.8 miles
- Phone: (612) 659-3400
- Facebook: facebook.com/Twins
- Twitter: @Twins
- Website: https://www.mlb.com/twins/ballpark
Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden
- About: The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, adjacent to the Walker Art Center, features more than 40 iconic sculptures over 11 acres.
- Address: 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Distance: 1.6 miles
- Phone: (612) 375-7600
- Facebook: facebook.com/walkerartcenter
- Twitter: @WalkerArtCenter
- Events: walkerart.org/calendar
- Website: walkerart.org
First avenue
- About: First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for its iconic star-covered exterior and as a launching pad for numerous artists, including Prince.
- Address: 701 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Distance: 0.7 miles
- Phone: (612) 338-8388
- Facebook: facebook.com/FirstAvenue
- Twitter: @FirstAvenue
- Events: first-avenue.com/calendar
- Website: first-avenue.com
The Armory
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- About: Originally built in 1935–1936 for use by the National Guard, The Armory has been renovated and was reopened as a versatile event space in December 2017.
- Address: 500 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Distance: 0.3 miles
- Phone: (612) 315-3965
- Facebook: facebook.com/ArmoryMN
- Twitter: @ArmoryMN
- Events: armorymn.com/events
- Website: armorymn.com
Orpheum Theatre
- About: The Orpheum Theatre, originally known as the Hennepin, opened in 1921 and seats 2,579. Designed by the Milwaukee firm of Kirchoff and Rose in a Beaux Arts style, its first performers included the Marx Brothers.
- Address: 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Distance: 1.4 miles
- Phone: (612) 339-7007
- Facebook: facebook.com/OrpheumTheatre
- Twitter: @OrpheumTheatre
- Events: hennepinarts.org/events
- Website: hennepinarts.org/venues/orpheum-theatre
Target Center
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- About: Target Center hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves and various concerts and events.
- Address: 600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Distance: 0.8 miles
- Phone: (612) 673-0900
- Facebook: facebook.com/TargetCenterMN
- Instagram: @TargetCenterMN
- Website: https://www.targetcenter.com/
Minneapolis Convention Center
- About: A premier venue in downtown Minneapolis, the Convention Center hosts a variety of events, including conventions, trade shows, and meetings.
- Address: 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Distance: 0.8 miles
- Phone: (612) 335-6000
- Facebook: facebook.com/MinneapolisConventionCenter
- Twitter: @MplsConvCtr
- Events: minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center/events
- Website: minneapolis.org/minneapolis-convention-center
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