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Minneapolis Local Buzz

Things to do inMinneapolis, MN

Real Local Buzz from Minneapolis venues — recurring weekly finds plus upcoming events, with direct source links so you can confirm the latest details.

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9 local picks

Events & activities around Minneapolis

A focused snapshot of what is worth checking out — recurring trivia, karaoke, open mics, game nights, live music, comedy, and other local finds.

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Watch Parties & EventsWeekly

Weekly bingo night at the neighborhood pub. Recurs every Wednesday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

Blarney Pub & Grill

Every Wednesday

8 PM

412 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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TriviaWeekly

Trivia Mafia runs weekly Wednesday trivia at the Bauhaus taproom. Recurs every Wednesday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

Bauhaus Brew Labs

Every Wednesday

7 PM – 9 PM

1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Live MusicWeekly

The Cherry Pit hosts its free weekly Wednesday late-night improvisational open jam; the session ends after midnight. Recurs every Wednesday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

Berlin

Every Wednesday

10 PM – 12:30 AM

204 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Watch Parties & EventsWeekly

Every Wednesday, guests receive $1 off full pours when they play a board game.

Wooden Ship Brewing Company

Every Wednesday

3300 W 44th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410

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Illustrative live funk and soul band photograph, not taken at Bunker's Music Bar & Grill

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Live MusicWeekly

Dr. Mambo's Combo perform their long-running Sunday funk and soul residency. Recurs every Sunday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

Bunker's Music Bar & Grill

Every Sunday

761 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Illustrative karaoke singer photograph, not taken at The Chatterbox Pub

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KaraokeWeekly

Anything Goes Karaoke takes over the pub on Monday evenings. Recurs every Monday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

The Chatterbox Pub

Every Monday

8:30 PM

2229 E 35th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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Watch Parties & EventsWeekly

Nonprofit running club's structured Monday group workout from Kenwood Community Center; visiting runners are welcome. Recurs every Monday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

Club Run Minneapolis

Every Monday

6 PM

Kenwood Community Center, 2101 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

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Illustrative live reggae music band photograph, not taken at Bunker's Music Bar & Grill

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Live MusicWeekly

International Reggae Allstars perform their weekly Tuesday reggae residency at Bunker's. Recurs every Tuesday; verify any holiday or special-event changes with the venue.

Bunker's Music Bar & Grill

Every Tuesday

761 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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TriviaWeekly

Tuesday Trivia Night at 7 PM at Bricksworth Beer North Loop.

Bricksworth Beer - North Loop

Every Tuesday

7 PM

305 N 5th Ave Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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9 weekly deals

Minneapolis food specials

Weekly food and drink deals worth knowing about, pulled from verified Local Buzz sources.

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Tuesday: $3 off a choice of two BBQ pork, fish, chicken, steak, beef, or vegetarian tacos, served with homemade chips and salsa or black beans and rice.

Jackson's Hole Sports Bar

Every Tuesday

106 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Wednesday: $2 off pasta. Choose chicken fettuccine Alfredo, beef stroganoff, or macaroni and cheese; confirm current availability at the venue.

Jackson's Hole Sports Bar

Every Wednesday

106 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Friday year-round dine-in fish fry: beer-battered walleye with fries and tartar sauce for $17.50.

Bull's Horn Food and Drink

Every Friday

4563 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Weekday happy-hour food includes a $6 fish taco, $6 jumbo shrimp avocado toast, and $6 chips and guacamole.

Smack Shack - North Loop

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

2 PM – 6 PM

603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Weekday dine-in Happy Food menu: $7 pretzel sticks or quesadilla, $8 buffalo cauliflower or boneless wings, and $9 cheese curds or nachos.

Stanley's Northeast Bar Room

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

3 PM – 6 PM

2500 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Monday and Tuesday morning special: $2.50 tacos.

Spring Street Tavern

Every Monday, Tuesday

8 AM – 12 PM

355 NE Monroe St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Taco Tuesday: three tacos for $8.95, with chicken, beef, or black-bean corn relish on hard or soft shells.

Mayslack's Bar & Grill

Every Tuesday

1428 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Wednesday Burger n' Beer: a smashburger with fries and any tap or canned beer for $20.

Nokomis House

Every Wednesday

4 PM – 9 PM

5401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417

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Food SpecialsWeekly

Wednesday special: $7 cheeseburger basket with fries, subject to change on event days and special events.

Sally's Saloon

Every Wednesday

11 AM – 10 PM

700 SE Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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