Music & Books Tour
Minneapolis is a destination for the arts and Lake Street is no exception. The music and literary scene ranges from the 87-year Schooner Tavern to one of the largest independent booksellers in the Midwest. You’ll never run out of options for listening to live music or curling up with a good book.
2880 Hennepin Ave - Named after a famed local art collector and businessman this library has served Uptown since 1911.
3038 Hennepin Ave - An independently-owned bookstore offering a wide selection of rare books and bestsellers.
913 W Lake St - Laid-back Irish pub with weekend brunch, whiskey, live music, and annual St. Patty’s day events.
910 W Lake St - The premier retailer of books and supplies for those interested in alternative spiritual and mystic paths.
2916 Lyndale Ave S - Sing karaoke in their cozy dive bar or catch a show in their 400-person music venue.
3010 Lyndale Ave S - This body-positive sex toy shop features friendly staff and a lending library with over 300 non-fiction books!
407 W Lake St - For 25 years this volunteer-run shop has been reinvesting their profits into the local punk rock community.
3045 Chicago Ave - Stop by to check out their neo-Baroque organ, multiple choirs, and the Music and Fine Arts series.
1220 E Lake St - This library features over 10,000 books and DVDs, and fosters GLBT community through literature and media.
3010 Minnehaha Ave - This multi-use event center hosts shows and events almost daily in a beautifully-renovated fire station.
