Twin Cities Event Roundup: August 1-14th
The best local events for entrepreneurs, creatives & community lovers.
Hey friends — welcome (or welcome back!) to the Twin Cities Collective newsletter! This is your go-to roundup of local events, entrepreneurial meetups, and ways to meet other amazing creatives and business owners in the Twin Cities. Whether you’re building your business, growing your content, or just want to find your people — you’re in the right place 💛 I also throw in a few fun events that I think are worth checking out.
🎉 August is also my birthday month (hi, I’m Jenna!) — and if we haven’t met yet, I’m the founder of Twin Cities Collective and the person curating this newsletter for you each month. I also run Red Thread Studio, a content studio where I help business owners create months of high-impact video content in just one day.
If we’re not already LinkedIn friends, let’s change that:
📣 NEW: You can now submit your own events to be considered for this newsletter! Just fill out this form. I can’t guarantee every event will be added, but I’ll do my best to feature ones that align with our community vibe.
💬 Quick note on event variety!
I did get a comment that we feature a lot of women-focused events — and you’re totally right! That’s largely because our newsletter audience skews about 70–80% women, and many of the circles I’m connected to reflect that.
That said, Twin Cities Collective has always been a space for everyone, and I’m committed to continuing to always featuring events that are inclusive and welcoming to all genders.
If you have an event that fits the vibe, send it in — I’d love to share it!
Now let’s dive into what’s happening around the cities this month 👇
First I wanted to mention next week’s AGC Talk!
🗓 Wednesday, August 6 I’ll be giving a TED-style talk at Accelerated Global Connections (AGC), one of the most active networking groups in the Twin Cities.
5pm-7pm. There will be a lot of open networking so come meet some cool people!
📍 Brick X Mortar in the North Loop
🎤 I’m sharing my REPEAT Framework, a method to help you craft a message that sticks—so people actually remember what you do.
If you’re a business owner, content creator, or just want to feel more confident sharing your story… this talk is for you. Open to all!
👉 Save your spot & come say hi!
📅 Upcoming Events (Aug 1–14)
🚀 Startup Twin Cities Networking Event with Communiful
🗓 Monday, August 4 | 5:30 pm
📍 Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
🎯 For: Founders, startup folks, tech builders, and community‑minded pros
🎉 Vibe: High-energy, welcoming, connection-driven
📰 Laurel Media Lab: MSP
🗓 Wednesday, August 6 | 8:30 am–10:00 am
📍 SK Coffee: Coffee Bar & Roastery, Saint Paul
🎯 For: This monthly meetup brings together up-and-coming voices in media with journalists from outlets like MPR, Star Tribune, Sahan Journal, and more. Great for anyone looking to get quoted, amplify stories, or build relationships in the local news ecosystem.
🎉 Vibe: Thoughtful, low-pressure, journalism-meets-branding mixer
🛍 Twin Cities Ecommerce Meetup
🗓 Thursday, August 7 | 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
📍 Dual Studios, Minneapolis
🎯 For: Local ecommerce pros, DTC founders, product marketers
🎉 Vibe: Laid-back, snack-filled, games and real convo
💼 Women Driving Revenue – August Edition
🗓 Thursday, August 7 | 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
📍 Space & Company MN
🎯 For: Women in sales, leadership, and revenue-driving roles
🎉 Vibe: Heartfelt, powerful, unapologetically real
💬 This event from revvy Marketing is more than a networking group — it’s a space for high-achieving women to get real. Expect unfiltered conversations, meaningful support, and zero pressure to pretend like everything’s perfect.
💘 Pitch A Friend (Singles Night)
🗓 Thursday, August 7 | 7:00 pm
📍 Smash Park Roseville
🎯 For: Singles & friend-pitching pals via powerpoint
🎉 Vibe: Fun, lighthearted, playful
👯♀️ MN Women in AI Study Group
🗓 Friday, August 8 | 8:00 am–10:00 am
📍 WeWork North Loop
🎯 For: Women in tech, AI-curious minds
🎉 Vibe: Thoughtful, supportive, early-bird energy
🎤 Minneapolis Fearless Women’s Summit
🗓 Saturday, August 9 | 9:00 am–4:30 pm
📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis North (Brooklyn Center)
🎯 For: Women seeking empowerment & inspiration
🎉 Vibe: Thoughtful, dynamic, speaker‑driven
🎨 CreatorsMeetup.mn Beach Hangout
🗓 Sunday, August 10 | 2:00 pm
📍 Long Lake Public Beach
🎯 For: Creators, influencers, and beach‑loving biz owners
🎉 Vibe: Relaxed, sunny, bring‑your‑own‑vibes
🎤 TEDx Talk (Twin Cities)
🗓 Wednesday, August 13 | 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
📍 Orchestra Hall
🎯 For: Thought-leaders, dreamers, and TED-enthusiasts
🎉 Vibe: Inspiring, forward-thinking, smart storytelling
👫 Break the Bubble @ Arbeiter Brewing
🗓 Wednesday, August 13 | 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
📍 Arbeiter Brewing Company, Minneapolis
🎯 For: Social mixers & community connection
🎉 Vibe: Cozy, inclusive, refreshingly simple
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