Unique Nights Out In The Twin Cities
331 Club
331 13th Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 331-1746
www.331.mn
Price: No Cover
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If you're looking for something a bit more adventurous than simply grabbing a beer with friends, the 331 Club is worth paying a visit. Participate in the Drinkin' Spelling Bee, try your hand at Blingo or test your pop culture knowledge by playing Laura and Sean's Movie and Music Trivia game. The bar also frequently hosts unique events like early 90s dance parties and "To the Window, To the Wall," a grown-up prom and dance night where themed attire is certainly encouraged. 331 Club also regularly hosts live entertainment, open mics and DJs. The best part? This unique night out in Minneapolis won't cost more than you're willing to spend, as there are no covers at 331 Club, ever.
Donny Dirk's Zombie Den
2027 North Second St.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-9700
www.donnydirks.com
Price: No Cover
Zombies have reigned supreme as a significant part of our cultural zeitgeist, and Minneapolis is partially responsible for helping zombies go mainstream in recent years. Home to the largest zombie pub crawl the U.S. has ever witnessed, every year Minneapolis attracts exponentially more zombies than the year prior. But if waiting to get your zombie fix once a year just isn't enough, pop into Donny Dirk's Zombie Den where you can sip zombie-themed drinks while watching your favorite zombie movies.
Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum
818 West Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 823-0551
www.rqarcade.com
Price: 25 cents per game
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Remember those arcade games that you used to beg your parents for spare change to play? Rusty Quarters does, and they are dedicated to bringing you the best classic games from the 80s and 90s. Think Donkey Kong, Dig-Dug, Frogger, Ms. Pac-Man and Space Invaders Deluxe, with new games regularly added to the arcade's lineup. Those of the competitive nature will love having their high scores displayed on Rusty Quarters' weekly high scoreboard. Rusty Quarters also books private parties so you can make a night playing classic favorites surrounded by friends and family.
Vertical Endeavors
2540 Nicollet Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 436-1470
www.verticalendeavors.com
Price: Find pricing information here
Native Minnesotans can attest to the fact that the local landscape is fairly uniform, lacking the elevation needed to participate in activities like rock climbing. If rock climbing is an activity you have been dying to try, Vertical Endeavors has the facility and equipment to make it possible. The Minneapolis venue offers over 25,000 square feet of climbable surface to challenge the rock climbing aficionado and also offers classes to get novices started. Get vertical and give rock climbing a go.
Howl at the Moon
430 N 1st Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-1299
www.howlatthemoon.com
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Looking for a high-energy, fun-loving bar atmosphere? If so, check out Howl at the Moon, a Rock N' Roll Dueling Piano Bar. The talented piano-and-guitar playing musicians at Howl at the Moon are there to indulge their audience, taking requests and performing entertaining renditions of your favorite songs live. Regardless of whether your musical fancy is tickled by the likes of Nikki Minaj or Billy Joel, the talented pianists here will play it for you. Dance, sing or grab a seat and watch the show, which is centered around audience participation to ensure a fun, unique night out on the town.
