Freeloader Friday is your weekly guide to having fun no matter what your budget looks like. Each week we have a list of 100% free events like gallery parties, music, and films in the park, as well as free admission events like special happy hours, markets, and more. For our picks of the week's best events, price be damned, click here.
FRIDAY
Ancient Waves, Joe Kopel, Son/Boy
9 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Latin Night at the Ox
Tunes and a dance instructor at 7 p.m. 6-9 p.m. Indeed Brewing Co., 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
The Owl-Eyes, Dave’s Manual
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
O’Keefe Brothers
7-9 p.m. Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Scent Reality Stefanie Was & The Secret Izz
7-11:30 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Luke Bakken
7 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
Friday Night Open Mic
21+. 10 p.m. The Comedy Corner Underground, 1501 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
The Dayton's Holiday Market
This popular local shopping experience includes 100+ Minnesota brands and smaller makers. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Through Dec. 28
Holidays on Nicollet
Minneapolis Craft Market hosts this seasonal pop-up featuring 60+ vintage sellers and local makers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue.–Sun., plus Holidazzle hours (closed on Thanksgiving). IDS Center, 747 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Through December 22
Fiber Finds Sale
Not to be confused with the ongoing holiday shop, this sale features secondhand fiber art, wearables, notions, and other items. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Textile Center, 3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis.
Post-Decision Hangover Sale
Featuring LPs, CDs, press kits, and more. 4-9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Let It Be Records, 680 Transfer Rd., St. Paul.
Market Collective MN Makers Market
4-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. Loring Corners, 1629 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Textile Center's Holiday Gallery Shop Open House
Here’s a chance to shop local, with all kinds of local-made items including homegoods, decor, books, and more. 1-4 p.m. Fri., Nov. 1; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (7 p.m. Thu.). Textile Center, 3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis. Through December 24
Haupt Antiek Market: Holiday Traditions
A European-style flea market featuring vintage items and other finds. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 147th St. W., Apple Valley.
SATURDAY
Good Luck Alaska, That’s What You Get, Cowboy Thoughts
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Unfit
Hardcore/deathcore. With Collective Fate, Onlytime, A Martyrs Dilemma. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Pop Wagner & The Tavern Trio
6-8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Scott Hefte & The Bury ‘Em Deep
With All Golden, Ditch Pigeon. 1-4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Tumblin' Dice
8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Bonnie Drunken Lad
7 p.m. Merlin’s Rest Pub, 3601 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
“Savannah Tines: Biological Combinations”
Found objects and obsolete technologies merge into terrestrial landscapes. Noon to 5 p.m. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis.
“Evidence of Experience”
Mixed-media work and pottery from Wynn Davis and Guillermo Cuellar. Noon to 4 p.m.; artists’ reception at 2-4 p.m. ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. Fourth St., Stillwater.
Live Painting for “Layers of Joy”
Watch artist and author seangarrison paint a largescale work for the upcoming exhibition opening next week. 6 p.m. InFlux Space, Regis Center for Art, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis.
“EXHALE: Reflections on Guaranteed Income”
Featuring a talk with 2024-25 Fellows, artists, and community. 1-3 p.m. Cargill Gallery, 2nd floor, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
Authors & Illustrators Book Fair
Books, authors, and literary fun with a focus on picture books for babies through young adults. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Local History Day: Ingebretsen's
The shop owners discuss the history of their Scandinavian store, which is over 100 years old. 1-3 p.m. East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
We Miss You, George Floyd Book Talk
Local author and artist team Shannon Gibney and Leeya Rose Jackson discuss, answer questions, and read from their new picture book that follows how a young Black girl processes the death of George Floyd. Click here to read our recent interview with the author. 1 p.m. Hosmer Library, 347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis.
Five-Year Anniversary
Featuring beer poking and a new brew release. 2 p.m. Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr., Fridley.
Used Book Sale
Score cheap readin’ with $5 bags of books the final hour. Proceeds benefit Plymouth Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Ryan Picone Quartet
7-9:30 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
Open Mic Comedy
7:30-10 p.m. The Joint, 913 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Annual Holiday Gift Gallery
Featuring work by more than 30 local artists, handcrafters, and authors. ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. Fourth St., Stillwater. Through December 24
Nordic Village: Season 3
Shop for local-made holiday giftables sold via a tiny winter village designed by MartinPatrick 3. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through December 22. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Pop-up Makers’ Market
AudreyRose Vintage opens up its warehouse space for a local makers’ event. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis.
Fat Flea’s Shop Creative’s Closet
Shop curated secondhand from plus-size fashionistas XL and up. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ivy Building for the Arts, 2637 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Bunside Pop-up Market: Holiday Market
Shops from a crew of vintage sellers and creatives every weekend. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 2756 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis. Through December 22
A Handmade Holiday Market
Minneapolis Craft Market hosts this weekly holiday market featuring local markers. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays through December 22. Brühaven Craft Co., 1368 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis.
Field + Festival Holiday Market
Minneapolis Craft Market hosts this weekly series featuring local artists, artisans, farmers, and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Wagner's Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis. Through December 22
TMORA’s Holiday Shop
The museum’s gift shop gets extra festive in time for the season. Opening day goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs through the holidays. The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis.
FARMERS MARKETS
Mill City’s Indoor Winter Market
This long running market features local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce, as well as handmade gifts and goods. For the season, the market moves inside Mill City Museum (museum admission is not required). Winter Markets are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month through April. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16, Dec. 7 & 21, Jan. 4 & 18, Feb 1 & 15, Mar. 1 & 15, and Apr 5 & 19. 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis; millcityfarmersmarket.org.
Downtown St. Paul Farmers Markets
Lowertown’s pride and one of the state’s largest markets. Find free parking on Prince Street, where they have pedicab rides from the lot to the market. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. now through Nov. 24. 290 5th St. E., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
SUNDAY
Sound Unseen Closing Closing Night Party
Bid a found farewell to this year’s fest with staff, volunteers, filmmakers, sponsors, and special guests. Click here to read our oral history of the one-of-a-kind music fest. 6 p.m. Pryes Brewing, 1401 West River Rd. N., Minneapolis.
MNMicro Film Festival: Indigenous
Twin Cities Film Fest hosts this free film series of feature-length and short works from Native American filmmakers. For more info and to RSVP visit twincitiesfilmfest.org/mnmicro-film-festival. 11 a.m.; last movie starts at 3 p.m. Marcus West End Cinema, 1625 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park.
DayFunk: Day Time House Music Party
Featuring DJ Abilities with Nick Grzechowiak, Jack Trash, Ryan Simatic, and Gentlemen of Leisure in celebration of Nick Gunz’s birthday. 2-8 p.m. Eat Street Crossing, 2819 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis.
Irish Session Musicians
4-6 p.m Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Slow Irish session
7-9 p.m. Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Smash Burger Fest
If you’re partial to burgers of the smashed, sizzled, skirted variety, this is the food fest for you. Forgotten Star is bringing Burger Daddies (formerly Salsa Collaborative), Station No. 6 (whose cult-loved burgers we profiled here), and Hodgepodge to their Fridley taproom for a smashy celebration. You can watch the Vikings on the brewery’s 15-foot outdoor screen, win gift cards, and, at 1:30 p.m., compete in Bob’s Burgers trivia. (Did you know there are 15 seasons of Bob’s Burgers? I didn’t until this very second. What a world.) Burgs are available until they’re sold out—wear your stretchy pants! Free. 11 a.m. Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley; more info here.—Em Cassel
Robert Wilkinson
3-5 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Switchyard
7 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
eleven degenerates
10:30 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Caitlin & Alex
With Tony Ortiz & The Guns of Soul. 1-4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Tortured Karaoke
Sad songs only with your host, Ally. 8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Noon to 4 p.m. Machine Shop, 300 Second St. SE, Minneapolis.
Nicollet Island Fall Market
Featuring over 50 local vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Minneapolis.
