Twin Cities Event Roundup (March 16-31st)
A marketing Q&A in Plymouth, plus networking hangs, coworking, and other local events to get you out of the house!
👋 Welcome
Hey Twin Cities friends — happy second-half-of-March. If you’ve been craving a reason to get out of your home office, meet a few smart humans, and leave with fresh ideas (or at least a new coffee spot), this one’s for you.
Also: shoutout to anyone else who spent the weekend doing the great Minnesota tradition of defrosting your car and trying to keep your hope alive. I’m really hoping the weather chills out (in the good way) later this week so we can actually get out and do things.
I know a lot of folks are on spring break right now, but if you’re around and you want to get out of the house, there’s a lothappening in the next couple weeks.
Quick heads up before we jump in: I’m going to be speaking this week as part of the Plymouth Small Business Networking Group (link below) this Thursday morning, and it’s a super easy way to plug into the local small biz community.
It’s a Q&A-style marketing panel with the City of Plymouth, MN, and I’ll be on the panel with two other folks, focusing specifically on marketing for your small business.
So if you’re feeling stuck on what to do when it comes to marketing, how to get found locally, or you just want to bring your questions and get unstuck, come hang.
If you live near Plymouth and you’re free Thursday (8:30–10:00 AM), I’d love to see you at the Plymouth Community Center. I’ve become a regular at this group and it’s genuinely a good crew.
These are some of the events I found that I’m probably going to hit up, too. I haven’t been out as much the last couple weeks because I’ve been deep in client work and speaking, but I’m excited to jump back into networking.
🗓 Upcoming Events (March 15–31)
Here’s what’s coming up over the next couple weeks, in date order.
Wild AI – March Meetup @ HeadFlyer
🗓 Date & Time: Monday, March 16 • 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Location: HeadFlyer Brewing, 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: AI-curious folks, builders, innovators, and anyone who likes nerdy convos in a friendly setting
🎉 Vibe: 40 minutes of social time, short “fire talks,” then open networking
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.meetup.com/wild-ai/events/313611884/
Plymouth Small Business Networking Group (Roundtable on Marketing with me!)
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, March 19 • 8:30–10:00 AM CDT
📍 Location: Plymouth Community Center
🎯 Who It’s For: City staff, businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits in/around Plymouth
🎉 Vibe: Monthly networking + updates + community feedback (90 minutes)
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://business.wayzatawestmetrochamber.com/events/Details/plymouth-small-business-networking-group-1642877?sourceTypeId=Website
Rooted in Community: Small Biz Spring Social (WomenVenture)
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, March 19 • 6:00–8:00 PM (optional WomenVenture Overview add-on: 5:15–6:00 PM)
📍 Location: The Coven St. Paul
🎯 Who It’s For: Pre-launch and operational small business owners who want connection + clarity
🎉 Vibe: Open networking + self-led business clarity activities + community engagement (donation drive + letter writing)
💵 Pricing: Free (advance registration required)
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.womenventure.org/event/rooted-in-community-small-biz-spring-social/
Think & Link with Daniel Gumnit + Christina Miller (Capsule)
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, March 19 • 3:00–5:00 PM CDT (in-person + streamed LinkedIn Live)
📍 Location: In-person or virtual (exact address not listed on the event page)
🎯 Who It’s For: Nonprofit leaders, brand/design nerds, and folks who love thoughtful conversation
🎉 Vibe: Inclusive salon-style learning + networking, focused on leadership, brand, and the future of nonprofits
💵 Pricing: $35
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://capsule.us/think-and-link/think-link-with-daniel-gumnit-and-christina-miller
Social Media Breakfast: From Social Search to AI Summaries (Brand Visibility)
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, March 20 • 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 Location: Improving – Lakeside Center on Bde Maka Ska, 3033 Excelsior Blvd, 1st Floor, Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: Marketers, founders, content folks, and anyone trying to keep up with search + AI shifts
🎉 Vibe: Breakfast networking + a practical talk on visibility as search evolves (AEO, GEO, AI Overviews)
💵 Pricing: $20
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-social-search-to-ai-summaries-the-future-of-brand-visibility-tickets-1984412221373?aff=oddtdtcreator
CreativeMornings/Minneapolis: LAAMAR
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, March 20 • 8:30–10:00 AM CDT (talk begins at 9)
📍 Location: PAIKKA (Twin Cities)
🎯 Who It’s For: Creatives, community builders, and anyone who wants a little inspiration before the workday
🎉 Vibe: Coffee + community + a talk and Q&A (high-fives encouraged)
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://creativemornings.com/talks/laamar
Spring into AI
🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, March 21 • 2:00–5:00 PM (drop in anytime)
📍 Location: BLVD Kitchen & Bar
🎯 Who It’s For: Anyone who’s AI-curious and wants real conversation without the awkward networking energy
🎉 Vibe: Relaxed happy hour, no presentations, no pressure — just smart, kind people + spring energy
💵 Pricing: Free to attend (food/drinks available for purchase)
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://spring-ai-gather.lovable.app/
Heyven: Networking Hangout (Micro Networking for Local Businesses)
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25 • 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: 4201 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Local business owners who want real conversations without “networking-y” pressure
🎉 Vibe: Intentionally capped (25 people), conversation starters provided, low-pressure + human
💵 Pricing: $25
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.heyven.co/events/networking-hangout-micro-networking-for-local-businesses-3
Strengthen the Strong Happy Hour – March 25
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Location: 370 Wabasha St N, Floor 4, Saint Paul
🎯 Who It’s For: Leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders who want to meet fellow change-makers
🎉 Vibe: Meaningful conversation + connection with the Strengthen the Strong community
💵 Pricing: Free
WeMN-Hosted Event: In-Person Co-Working Meetup
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, March 27 • 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Urban Growler Brewing Co., 2325 Endicott St, Saint Paul
🎯 Who It’s For: Women entrepreneurs (and anyone who vibes with that community) who want body-doubling + accountability
🎉 Vibe: Work side-by-side, make progress, and cheer each other on
💵 Pricing: Free (members and non-members)
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.wemn.org/events/in-person-co-working-meetup-ghrz4-6fmx5-xt37p-l5prt-z66pb-nn5ky-w5agj
BETA State of the State
🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, March 31 • 5:30–9:00 PM (social hour 5:30–6:20, program 6:30–8:30, connect 8:30–9:00)
📍 Location: Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul
🎯 Who It’s For: Tech CEOs/CTOs, innovation leaders, startup founders, investors, and ecosystem partners
🎉 Vibe: Honest, cross-sector dialogue about Minnesota’s innovation economy (startup, innovation, investment)
💵 Pricing: $25
🔗 Link to RSVP/Sign up: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/beta/2088405
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💬 Personal Note
March always feels like the “we can do hard things” season in Minnesota — technically still winter, but the light is coming back. I’m leaning into more in-person hangs again, even if it’s just an hour of coworking or one good conversation at a happy hour. If you make it to any of these, I’d love to hear what you learned (or who you met).