Here's What’s Happening in Downtown December 14 – 20

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. 

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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.

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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.