North Star Blues at Midtown Global Market
Sep
13
1:00 PM13:00

North Star Blues at Midtown Global Market

Saturday, September 13 | 1–5 PMMidtown Global Market

Get ready for an afternoon full of music, movement, and good vibes!

Schedule:1–2 PM: Music from our amazing DJs2–3 PM: Live performance by local favorites Xandra Best, Jon Olsen & the MTVs3–5 PM: Legendary Cornbread Harris takes the stage

Join us for the coziest, chillest, most Minnesota-nice party in the Midwest! No classes, just pure fun—great music, dancing, and community vibes all weekend long.

Registration is now open:
northstarblues.com

We can’t wait to dance with you!

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Authors & Illustrators Book Fair presented by Strive Publishing & Bookstore
Aug
2
12:00 PM12:00

Authors & Illustrators Book Fair presented by Strive Publishing & Bookstore

Midtown Global Market's 2025 Authors & Illustrators Event will happen on Saturday, August 2, 2025

Location: Midtown Global Market- Minneapolis, MN
Time:       Noon-3pm

Focus:    The Market will be filled with books, authors, and literary fun with a focus on Picture Books through Young Adult. Discover new characters, meet talented local writers and support Minnesota’s literary community.

Our goal is to support local authors and illustrators, encourage young readers, and creatively showcase a wide array of cultures.

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Black Business Week Summit
Jul
30
1:00 PM13:00

Black Business Week Summit

NDC Black Business Week 2025
Wellness & Mindset Reset Day
Wednesday, July 30 | 1:00–5:00 PM
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis

Step into an afternoon dedicated to wellness, clarity, and entrepreneurial resilience. This drop-in event offers free, accessible experiences designed to support Black entrepreneurs in thriving—personally and professionally.

Explore Ongoing Activities:

• Wellness Stations

• Free Professional Headshots

• Community Resource Tables

• Mindset Reset Info Booth

Featured Experiences:

Fuel Your Hustle: A conversation with Chef Lachelle Cunningham and local entrepreneurs on sustaining wellness while growing your business

Resetting Your Mindset as a Founder: Real talk on mental health, burnout, and clarity, featuring insights from NDC’s Mindset Reset program

Creative Wellness Drop-ins: Journaling, breathwork, art, and more

Live Cooking Demos: Chef Lachelle Cunningham shares nourishing meals to fuel your entrepreneurial journey

Rooted Right Here: Stories from Black Entrepreneurs at MGM: A moderated panel discussion featuring Black-owned businesses based at Midtown Global Market, sharing reflections on growth, resilience, and building community through entrepreneurship

Catered food provided by Cultural Wellness Center

This event is free and open to all. Come recharge, reconnect, and reset.

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Lake Street Art Drop & Shop
Jul
11
5:00 PM17:00

Lake Street Art Drop & Shop

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

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Rhythm in the North
Jun
21
12:00 PM12:00

Rhythm in the North

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!

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