Here's What’s Happening in Downtown December 14 – 20
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 3:43AM
The mpls downtown calendar is packed with events and activities throughout the holiday season. Here is a preview of what’s ahead over the next week.
* * * * * Takeaways This Weekend * * * * *
Fans of Holidazzle won’t want to miss the Minni Dazzle Thursday through Sunday at the Fulton Beer Taproom. This holiday hub will offer a variety of festive experiences including local vendors, live music, free Santa visits from 5–7pm on Friday and Saturday, games, activities, and more!
There is also an incredible variety of holiday happenings downtown this weekend. Check out the holiday shows at Orchestra Hall, The Cowles Center, Dakota, and others.
The top team in the NBA Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves, are back home for a game on Saturday night against the Pacers. Plus, Mrs. Doubtfire comes to Orpheum Theatre next week!
Don’t forget about Holidays on Nicollet! There are pop-up shops featuring nearly 70 locally owned small businesses, plus 10 window displays along Nicollet, featuring holiday designs created by local artists. The Holidays on Nicollet experience runs every weekend through January 5. Great visuals and interview opportunities all month. Plus, you can find great musical performances over the lunch hour on select dates at Capella Tower, IDS Center, City Center, and U.S. Bank Plaza.
The mpls downtown can help you plan your next visit during the holidays and beyond! Check out mdc’s holiday guide at mplsdowntown.com/guides_activities/celebrate-the-season-in-mpls-downtown/, and the events calendar at mplsdowntown.com/events.
* * * * * Don't Miss * * * * *
Minni Dazzle – Thursday – Sunday | Fulton Beer Taproom
Rhythm Street Movement’s Who Brought the Humbug – Thursday - Sunday | The Cowles Center
Frozen in Concert – Friday - Sunday | Orchestra Hall
Timberwolves vs. Pacers – Saturday| Target Center
‘Art’ – Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Guthrie Theater
A Holiday Evening with Kristin Chenoweth – Monday | Orchestra Hall
Mrs. Doubtfire – Tuesday & Wednesday | Orpheum Theatre
Paul Metsa & Sonny Earl – 25th Anniversary Show – Wednesday | Dakota
* * * * * Thursday, December 14 * * * * *
Minni Dazzle | 5 – 9 p.m. – Fulton Beer Taproom
Hot Mulligan | 5:30 p.m. – The Fillmore
Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans | 7 p.m. – Dakota
A Christmas Carol | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theater
Rhythm Street Movement’s Who Brought the Humbug | 7:30 p.m. – The Cowles Center
My 00’s Playlist | 7:30 p.m. – Target Center
All I Want for Christmas Is You…to Elf Off | 7:30 p.m. – Dudley Riggs Theatre
* * * * * Friday, December 15 * * * * *
Minni Dazzle | 5 – 9 p.m. – Fulton Beer Taproom
Robert Glasper | 6:30 & 9 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
Frozen in Concert | 7 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
A Christmas Carol | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theater
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | 7:30 p.m. – Orpheum Theatre
Rhythm Street Movement’s Who Brought the Humbug | 7:30 p.m. – The Cowles Center
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio | 7:30 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
The Big Wu | 8 p.m. – First Avenue
* * * * * Saturday, December 16 * * * * *
North Loop Winter Market | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 501 Royalston Avenue
Nicollet Island Winter Market | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Nicollet Island Pavilion
A Christmas Carol | 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theater
Minni Dazzle | 2 – 7 p.m. – Fulton Beer Taproom
Frozen in Concert | 2 & 7 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
Rhythm Street Movement’s Who Brought the Humbug | 2 & 7:30 p.m. – The Cowles Center
Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy | 3 p.m. – State Theatre
All I Want for Christmas Is You…to Elf Off | 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Dudley Riggs Theatre
Live Boxing Series: Morrell Jr. vs. Agbeko | 5 p.m. – The Armory
Robert Glasper | 6:30 & 9 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
Wolves vs. Pacers | 7 p.m. – Target Center
Michael W. Smith Christmas | 7 p.m. – Orpheum Theatre
‘Art’ | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theatre
DURRY | 9 p.m. – First Avenue
* * * * * Sunday, December 17 * * * * *
Holiday Tea at Brit’s Pub | 12 – 4 p.m. – Brit’s Pub
Minni Dazzle | 1 – 5 p.m. – Fulton Beer Taproom
Rhythm Street Movement’s Who Brought the Humbug | 1 p.m. – The Cowles Center
A Christmas Carol | 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Guthrie Theater
Frozen in Concert | 2 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy | 3 p.m. – State Theatre
All I Want for Christmas Is You…to Elf Off | 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Dudley Riggs Theatre
Robert Glasper | 6:30 & 9 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
‘Art’ | 7 p.m. – Guthrie Theatre
* * * * * Monday, December 18 * * * * *
The Peterson Family – Twas the Jam Before Christmas | 7 p.m. – Dakota
A Holiday Evening with Kristin Chenoweth | 7:30 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
* * * * * Tuesday, December 19 * * * * *
The Peterson Family – Twas the Jam Before Christmas | 7 p.m. – Dakota
Sing! An Irish Christmas | 7 p.m. – Orchestra Hall
Mrs. Doubtfire (Opening Night) | 7:30 p.m. – Orpheum Theatre
A Christmas Carol | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theater
“Art” | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theatre
All I Want for Christmas Is You…to Elf Off | 7:30 p.m. – Dudley Riggs Theatre
* * * * * Wednesday, December 20 * * * * *
Paul Metsa & Sonny Earl – 25th Anniversary Show | 7 p.m. – Dakota
Mrs. Doubtfire | 7:30 p.m. – Orpheum Theatre
A Christmas Carol | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theater
“Art” | 7:30 p.m. – Guthrie Theatre
All I Want for Christmas Is You…to Elf Off | 7:30 p.m. – Dudley Riggs Theatre
* * * * * Weekend Happenings * * * * *
Winter Maker’s Market | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – The Dayton’s Project (Daily)
Holiday Music at Capella Tower | 7 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4 p.m. – Capella Tower (Monday – Friday)
Holiday Under Glass Concert Series | 12 – 1 p.m. – IDS Center Crystal Court (Tuesdays – Thursdays)
Live Holiday Music | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – U.S. Bank Plaza (Tuesdays – Thursdays)
Farmer’s Market | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Lyndale Avenue (Saturdays and Sundays)
Nordic Village Market | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis (Saturdays and Sundays)
Handmade Holiday Market | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Lakes & Legends Brewing Company (Saturdays and Sundays)
Get Involved! Plus, share your experiences on social media tagging #mymplsdt, and look for downtown giveaways including tickets, gift cards, and experiences on the @mplsdowntown Instagram account.
