Visit Lake Street is launching the next series of its Lake Street Art Drop & Shop—a creative scavenger hunt that celebrates local art and small businesses. Up next: Midtown Global Market.

This fun, interactive event features hidden art, playful clues, and the chance to take home original pieces by talented local artists. It’s a great way to explore the Lake Street corridor while supporting neighborhood shops and restaurants.

Meet the featured artists for July 11:

Jeff Gauss
Favorite local spots: BRIM, Barbette, Seven Points Uptown, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Bryant Lake Bowl, Corazon, Midtown Global Market

Layl McDill
Favorite local spots: The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market, Curiosity Studio, Highpoint Center for Printmaking

Caitlin Newago

Event Details:
Friday, July 11, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Midtown Global Market | 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis

Celebrate International Music Day at Midtown Global Market!

Every year on June 21st, as cultures around the world mark the summer (or winter) solstice, France and many other countries come alive with music during Fête de la Musique, also known as International Music Day. This annual celebration invites people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy live performances, often in parks, streets, and public spaces—completely free of charge. Musicians of all styles and skill levels participate, making it a truly inclusive and joyful occasion.

This year, Midtown Global Market joins the celebration with live music on our stage from 12 PM to 4 PM.

• 12 PM – 2 PM: Jesus E. Purisaca Ruiz will bring vibrant rhythms and melodies.

• 2 PM – 4 PM: Steve Roehm will take the stage with his unique musical style.

Come experience the universal language of music and celebrate the longest day of the year with us!

Big news from Hoyo Sambusa! The beloved makers of authentic Somali sambusas (beef & lentil) and bold, flavorful sauces (Tamarind-Date & Basbaas) are growing.

To meet rising demand, Hoyo is opening a new commercial food production facility at Midtown Global Market — join them for the Grand Opening on Tuesday, June 17, from 3:30–6:00 PM.

There will be a ribbon cutting at 5:00 PM on stage in the Central Court, tours of the facility, and samples of their delicious sambusas.

From co-ops to classrooms, Hoyo’s sambusa are now available in over 62 stores and served in 30+ Minnesota school districts, reaching more than 300,000 students. Starting July 7, you’ll also find them at Lunds & Byerly’s.

Founded by sisters Mariam, Halima, Asha Mohamed, and Matt Glover, Hoyo continues to empower Somali women and bring Somali cuisine to tables across the Midwest.

Learn more at hoyosambusa.com

PLEASE NOTE. This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Living History Event
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, June 14, 2025
From Venture Bikes to Midtown Global Market

Experience Black History Brought to Life
Join The Cultural Wellness Center, Midtown Greenway Coalition, and Lake Street Lift for a moving Juneteenth journey through Minnesota’s untold Black history.

Event Highlights
9:00 AM – Juneteenth Freedom Ride
Slow Roll from Venture Bikes through historic landmarks, including Fort Snelling, with guided storytelling.

11:00 AM – General Orders No. 3 Reenactment at CEPRO Park
Honoring the historic Juneteenth proclamation in Galveston, Texas.

Freedom Walk to Midtown Global Market

11:30 AM – Live Theater: “We Claimed the Soil: An Interview with Dred and Harriet Scott”
A powerful 30-minute performance featuring Zora Neale Hurston as interviewer.
Midtown Global Market Stage

12:30 PM – Community Meal & Reflection
Celebrate freedom, resilience, and shared purpose.

Please note, bike can be stored at Venture Bikes, while programming takes place inside Midtown Global Market.

Midtown Global Market is proud to partner with the Latino Chamber of Commerce for a fun Networking Mixer on June 12, from 5:30–7:30 PM.

Connect with local businesses, shop, enjoy delicious food, and enter to win St. Paul Saints and Minnesota Vikings tickets.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and support Lake Street businesses—all while having a great time.

Location: Midtown Global Market- Central Court
Register here: https://ow.ly/io8g50VWlhN