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The big Minnesota events on the weekend of Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 are Gophers football against UCLA, the Wild against San Jose and Tampa Bay, Jack White at The Armory, Joy Oladokun at the Palace Theatre and An Evening of Alton Brown in Rochester. Each event below was read on the organizer’s own page on November 2, 2026; times are local.
The Weekend at a Glance
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gophers Football vs. UCLA (Huntington Bank Stadium) | Minneapolis | Nov 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Not confirmed | On FOX |
| Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose and Tampa Bay (Grand Casino Arena) | Saint Paul | Nov 6 and Nov 7, 2026 | Fri and Sat 7:00 PM | Not confirmed | 199 W Kellogg Blvd; team schedule lists both games at 7 PM |
| Jack White Live 2026 (The Armory) | Minneapolis | Nov 8, 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:30 PM | Not confirmed | All ages |
| Joy Oladokun (Palace Theatre) | Saint Paul | Nov 7, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM | Not confirmed | All ages; with Nat Myers |
| UMD Men’s Hockey vs. Miami University (AMSOIL Arena) | Duluth | Nov 6 and Nov 7, 2026 | Fri 7:07 PM; Sat 6:07 PM | Not confirmed | Sat is Military Appreciation Night |
| An Evening of Alton Brown (Mayo Civic Center) | Rochester | Nov 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Not confirmed | Listed on the venue events page |
| How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (Children’s Theatre Company) | Minneapolis | Through Jan 3, 2027 | Fri 7:00 PM; Sat and Sun 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM | $25 to $115 this weekend | Sunday shows marked limited availability |
| Gophers Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin (3M Arena at Mariucci) | Minneapolis | Nov 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Not confirmed | Teams also play Thu Nov 5 at 7:00 PM |
| Gophers Men’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas (The Barn) | Minneapolis | Nov 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Not confirmed | Listed as The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota |
| Brigitte Calls Me Baby (First Avenue) | Minneapolis | Nov 7, 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM | Not confirmed | Ages 18 and over; with Common People and DJ Jake Rudh |
| PROF (The Armory) | Minneapolis | Nov 7, 2026 | Doors 5:00 PM, show 6:30 PM | Not confirmed | All ages; with Yelawolf, That Mexican OT and Norman Sann |
| The Magic of Motown (Mayo Civic Center) | Rochester | Nov 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Not confirmed | Listed on the venue events page |
| Mill City Farmers Market Indoor Market (Mill City Museum) | Minneapolis | Nov 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Not confirmed | First indoor market of the season; 750 S 2nd St |
| Minnesota State Football vs. Augustana (Blakeslee Stadium) | Mankato | Nov 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Not confirmed | NSIC game |
| Bemidji State Football vs. Minnesota Duluth (Chet Anderson Stadium) | Bemidji | Nov 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Not confirmed | Tackle Cancer Pink Out game |
| 90s Country Night (Schell’s Brewery) | New Ulm | Nov 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Not confirmed | With DJ Up All Night; 1860 Schell Rd |
Twin Cities Metro
Football, Hockey, Concerts and The Grinch
Saturday starts with Gophers football against UCLA at Huntington Bank Stadium at 11:00 a.m. and the Mill City indoor market at 9:00 a.m. The Wild play Friday and Saturday at Grand Casino Arena, Gophers hockey hosts Wisconsin Saturday night, and Gophers basketball hosts St. Thomas on Friday. Music runs all weekend: PROF and Jack White at The Armory, Brigitte Calls Me Baby at First Avenue and Joy Oladokun at the Palace Theatre. See the Twin Cities events page.
South Lakes and Bluff Country
Alton Brown and Motown in Rochester
Mayo Civic Center has An Evening of Alton Brown on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and The Magic of Motown on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. See the South Lakes and Bluff Country events page.
Duluth and North Shore
Bulldogs Hockey
UMD hosts Miami at AMSOIL Arena on Friday at 7:07 p.m. and Saturday at 6:07 p.m. See the Duluth and North Shore events page.
River Valley and North Lakes
College Football and Country Night
Minnesota State hosts Augustana in Mankato on Saturday at noon, Bemidji State hosts Minnesota Duluth at 1:00 p.m., and Schell’s Brewery in New Ulm has 90s Country Night on Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. See the River Valley and North Lakes pages.
What We Could Not Confirm
We left Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre’s Time Out! off this table because its show dates are not confirmed on the theatre’s page yet; our events calendar lists it from an earlier check. Ticket prices are marked not confirmed where the organizer’s page we read did not show them.
Regional hubs: Central Lakes and St. Cloud, Red River Valley, Iron Range and Voyageurs, St. Croix Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Minnesota this weekend?
Saturday, November 7 is the busiest day: Gophers football hosts UCLA at 11:00 a.m., the Wild host Tampa Bay, and Joy Oladokun, PROF and Brigitte Calls Me Baby all play the Twin Cities. Jack White closes the weekend at The Armory on Sunday.
Which events are good for kids and families?
How The Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children’s Theatre Company has shows Friday through Sunday, The Magic of Motown plays Mayo Civic Center on Sunday afternoon, and the Mill City indoor market opens Saturday morning. Joy Oladokun, PROF and Jack White are listed as all ages.
Are there Wild or Gophers games?
Yes. The Wild host San Jose on Friday and Tampa Bay on Saturday, both at 7:00 p.m. Gophers men’s basketball hosts St. Thomas on Friday at 7:00 p.m., Gophers football hosts UCLA on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., and Gophers men’s hockey hosts Wisconsin on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Is the Children’s Theatre Grinch sold out?
The theatre’s page showed tickets on sale for all weekend shows on November 2 and marked both Sunday shows as limited availability. Check the page before you go.
Where can I find events after this weekend?
See all Minnesota events, which lists dated events by region, or pick a region hub below.
Keep Planning
What We Could Not Verify
- Prices and times an organizer’s page did not show are marked “not confirmed” rather than guessed; check with the organizer.
- Mill City market hours come from the market’s stated first and third Saturday rule; its banner confirms indoor markets begin November 7.
Sources
- Grand Casino Arena events
- Minnesota Wild schedule
- Gophers: football schedule
- Gophers: men’s hockey schedule
- Gophers: men’s basketball schedule
- The Armory events
- First Avenue: Brigitte Calls Me Baby
- First Avenue: Joy Oladokun
- Children’s Theatre Company: The Grinch
- Mill City Farmers Market
- Mayo Civic Center: Alton Brown
- Mayo Civic Center: The Magic of Motown
- UMD Athletics: men’s hockey schedule
- Minnesota State Athletics: football schedule
- Bemidji State Athletics: football schedule
- Schell’s Brewery events
This page covers November 6 to November 8, 2026 and was last checked 2026-11-02. Dates, hours and prices change, so confirm on the linked page before you go. We replace it each week; for later dates see all Minnesota events.
Cite this page: It's Minnesota, “Minnesota Events This Weekend: Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026”, itsminnesota.com/minnesota-events-this-weekend/ (updated ). By the It's Minnesota editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.