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Powderhorn Art Fair, National Night Out, and Summer Festivals!

Powderhorn Art Fair, National Night Out, and Summer Festivals!

Your guide to supporting local, taking time offline, and getting out into our REAL community.

August 01, 2025

South Minneapolis’ Premier Art Celebration Since 1964

SOMI ART FAIR

The SoMi Art Fair, formerly known as the Uptown Art Fair, is a reimagined celebration of art in South Minneapolis. Held August 2–3, 2025, the event takes place in the parking lot of Bachman’s flagship store on Lyndale Avenue, offering a new setting for this beloved Twin Cities tradition.

Featuring hundreds of artists, the fair showcases a wide range of work from painting and sculpture to ceramics, photography, and mixed media. Visitors can also enjoy live music, art demonstrations, and diverse food options throughout the weekend.

The move from Uptown was prompted by Hennepin Avenue construction, and the success of the 2024 relocation cemented the fair’s new identity as SoMi.

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Low Key Finds

UNDER THE RADAR

Helping you find the best events under the radar.

ALBI KITCHEN GRAND OPENING

Visit Albi Kitchen’s Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting, menu tastings, artisanal coffee, and a first look at this new community café on Nicollet Avenue.

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CHOUFFE FEST

Chouffe Fest at The Gnome with Belgian ales, live gnomes, giveaways, and the “World’s Largest Smallest Toast” at 6 p.m.

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SUMMIT AUGTOBERFEST

Summit Augtoberfest with Oktoberfest keg tapping, brats, pretzels, live polka, and stein‑holding contests every hour.

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THE LITTLE AFRICA

Little Africa Festival and Parade brings music, food, and community spirit to Hamline Park, starting with a lively parade along Snelling Avenue.

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Where The Hood At?

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Follow businesses on Ambit, then find them out in the community at these upcoming events.

Streets.MN Summer Picnic

Join Streets.MN for a relaxed, family-friendly summer picnic featuring grilled food, drinks, lawn games, and a potluck-style spread—just be sure to label your dish with ingredients and your name. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the Streets.MN community, meet contributors, and enjoy the outdoors together.

Hosted by: Streets.MN

All Community Events

All That Glitters (Follow)
All That Glitters returns to Wild Mind Ales, solo this time and ready to celebrate the start of August on Friday, August 1st. Join for a brew and a bracelet, plus a good time! (August 2nd)

Chez Annalise (Follow)
Stop by Chez Annalise Market right across from the SoMi Art Fair to check out their business and a half-dozen other locals! Plus, be sure to visit Mary Stowell Art who applied to this market via Ambit! (August 2nd & 3rd)

Aliya’s Jewelry Collection (Follow)
Visit the International Marketplace Celebrating local small businesses every weekend. Featuring arts, crafts, pottery, macrame, food, jewelry, clothing, candles, henna, coffee, cookies, and more! Be sure to visit ArguetaCreate and Chandoppe who applied to this market via Ambit! (August 2nd)

Sundays Ca Phe (Follow)
Join Sundays at Bench Pressed on August, 2nd from 10am-1pm for shopping and coffee. (August 2)

Miracle Glass Art (Follow)
Walk with a Purpose Season II blends fashion, live music, dance, and visual art with bold designs by Miracle Glass Art, Tosheed, Sarah Smoot, Kandakes Jewelry, and Pizelz Creationz. Live performance by MBK Rell and a dynamic dance showcase by Bethany Hill. (August 2)

Owls Eye Art Collective (Follow)
Learn lino block printmaking in this hands-on workshop at Wandering Leaf—carve, ink, and print your own tote or bandana while enjoying step-by-step guidance and an optional pint. (August 3)

Landmark Center (Follow)
Climb to the Top offers a behind-the-scenes trek up Landmark Center’s North Tower for panoramic views of downtown St. Paul—free and self-guided, no reservations needed. (August 6)

Landmark Center (Follow)
Summer Nights in Rice continues with Café Accordion Orchestra, a free evening of live music and dancing in Rice Park with festive energy and summer vibes. (August 7)

Landmark Jewelers (Follow)
Step back to the Roaring Twenties with Landmark Jewelers’ vintage trunk show featuring live jazz, prohibition-inspired cocktails, and estate jewelry in partnership with Meritage and local shops. (August 7)

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