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Twin Cities In Motion

Twin Cities In Motion is a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis that provides free programming, support, and education for the Twin Cities running community.

Twin Cities Running Club

A non-profit running club aimed at runners of all levels to improve running and make new friends through multiple weekly group runs.

Twin Cities Board Games

The Twin Cities Board Games group welcomes everyone to play a full range of games from classic board games to party games to Eurogames, aiming to build community through play. Meetups are open to all ages and often combine board gaming with potlucks and highlight new games from sponsors. The group encourages bringing friends and family to enjoy regular game nights.

Crescendo: A Twin Cities Community Chorus

A non-audition, adult SATB choir based in South Minneapolis that welcomes all singers to perform diverse choral pieces, socialize, and create community through music.

Known MPLS

Known MPLS is a youth and young adult community organization based in Minneapolis that uses music, mentorship, and leadership development to help young people build confidence and discover their voice.

Minneapolis Commodores

A mixed-voice community choir based in Minneapolis, open to singers of all ages and skill levels.

Minneapolis Southside Singers

A community choir serving the Southside neighborhood of Minneapolis, welcoming members of all backgrounds.

Minneapolis Youth Chorus

A youth choir for young singers in Minneapolis, providing performance opportunities for children and teenagers.

Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis

A traditional Norwegian glee club based in Minneapolis, focusing on folk and choral music traditions.

StreetSong MN

StreetSong MN is a choral collaborative based in Minneapolis that unites voices for harmony and community, specifically including persons experienced in homelessness and those who care about them.

Free Yoga at Union Depot

Union Depot offers free yoga sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday taught by Studio 9-to-5 instructors in a grand setting with beautiful views.

Holistic Nonprofit Yoga Collective

A nonprofit yoga studio in South Minneapolis offering accessible, holistic yoga classes, workshops, and teacher training to support individual and collective well-being for all bodies.

Up Yoga

Up Yoga is a vibrant, inclusive yoga studio in South Minneapolis offering daily group classes, workshops, and retreats for all skill levels. The community emphasizes connection, laughter, and personal growth through various yoga styles including hot power yoga, slow flow, and restorative practices.

Yess Yoga

Yess Yoga is an inclusive and accessible community in Minneapolis offering diverse yoga classes including Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Curvy, and Slow Flow, with a focus on light-hearted and authentic connections.

Chess Castle

A chess club located in Southdale Mall, Minneapolis, offering regular tournaments, training camps, and open play for members and non-members.

Twin Cities Chess Club

Twin Cities Chess Club (TCCC) is an organization dedicated to fostering connections between chess coaches and students, organizing weekly meetings and tournaments for school-age students.

Alliance Française de Minneapolis (AFMSP) Cooking Classes

A member-driven non-profit organization offering French-inspired cooking classes taught by local and native French chefs in English, suitable for all skill levels.

Five Element Martial Arts & Healing Center

A martial arts center in Minneapolis offering self-defense, wellness, and empowerment through disciplined study, featuring classes for children, families, and Taiji & Qigong practitioners.

Hwa Rang Do Martial Art Academy

A traditional martial arts school in Minneapolis offering programs for kids, teens, and adults, focusing on self-defense, physical fitness, and personal development.

Twin Cities Salvation Army Volunteer Group

A volunteer organization serving the Twin Cities metro area with various ongoing programs including food distribution, youth mentorship, disaster relief, and professional advisory roles.

TandemPlus

TandemPlus is a University of Minnesota program that pairs language learners with partners for mutual conversation and cultural practice, making friends while learning a new language.

Art Club

A free weekly creative program for artistic adventurers of all skill levels, offering fresh opportunities to experiment with new mediums and ideas.

Clouds in Water Zen Center

A Zen Buddhist center holding classes, workshops, intensives, family and community events, and practices for children of various age levels.

Common Ground

Common Ground is a community meditation center dedicated to the practice of mindfulness, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It follows the lineage of Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center, connecting members to the greater Insight Meditation movement in the West.

Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center

A center offering Zen and Mindfulness practices with weekly classes centered on various themes and weekend retreats.

Diamond Way Buddhism

An authentic meditation center providing instruction in Buddhism and Buddhist meditation from highly respected lamas and Karmapas from Tibet and Bhutan.

Green Lotus Yoga and Healing Center

A multi-purpose studio holding classes in various yoga practices including yin, hatha, vinyasa, pilates-yoga fusion, and mindfulness meditation.

Minneapolis Shambhala Center

A Buddhist meditation center in Minneapolis offering public meditation, spiritual teachings, and a community of fellow meditators from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding areas.

Minnesota Zen Meditation Center

A center offering seated and walking meditation classes throughout the week, including Tuesday evening and Sunday morning programs.

Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center

A center offering daily meditation practice from 5:30-6 p.m. and Dharma Talks events on Sunday mornings with an open meditation and tea service.

Tergar Meditation Center

A Tibetan Buddhist meditation center teaching under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, offering weekly meditation groups and special lectures.

Transcendental Meditation

Classes based in the Hindu tradition of TM, involving clearing the mind to achieve inner peace, with certified instructors who are licensed medical professionals.

Wat Anoka Dhammaram

A Buddhist temple holding free meditation classes on Wednesday and Sunday nights, along with daily Buddhist services including chanting and Dharmic teachings.

Blaisdell YMCA

A community center in South Minneapolis offering swimming, fitness classes, and youth programs for all ages.

The Garden Club of Minneapolis

An organization for all people interested in gardening, featuring year-round activities and monthly meetings with expert presentations.

Cinema Club

A monthly film screening and discussion series organized by MSP Film Society for members, featuring curated movie selections and expert-led conversations.

Film Club

A club for any and all who enjoy the world of film and want to engage with others in the University community, hosting weekly themed meetings with movie discussions and games.

Minneapolis Film Society

A film club in Minneapolis that meets every other week to discuss movies at a bar, featuring themed festivals and outdoor screenings.

Uptown Movie Club

Uptown Movie Club is a community group that meets on the third Wednesday of every month to connect with neighbors through pre-movie socials at Mari's Watch Bar and post-movie discussions at the Landmark Lagoon Cinema.

The West Metro Stampers Meetup Group

A monthly meetup group for stampers and scrapers in the West Metro area of Minneapolis, meeting regularly to share and discuss stamping and scrapbooking activities.

Solcana Fitness

A queer, woman-owned gym in Minneapolis offering group strength and conditioning classes for all body types, focusing on empowerment, body positivity, and community support without diet culture.

Faith Community

A church community in Zimmerman that offers prayer support, weekly worship, and various small groups including women's fellowship, mid-week Bible study, and a following Jesus small group.

Faith Mennonite Church

A Christ-centered Mennonite church located in South Minneapolis that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds for worship, fellowship, and service.

Women's group at Faith UMC

A group of women who meet monthly at 9 am on the third Saturday of each month for fellowship.

Blooma

Blooma offers evidence-based childbirth education classes, prenatal yoga, barre classes, and ongoing support groups for expectant and new parents in South Minneapolis.

ECFE

ECFE is a universal access program serving Minneapolis families with children from birth to kindergarten enrollment through parent education classes.

New Mom Group

A weekly free group for expectant and new mothers to connect, discuss pregnancy-related topics, and build friendships through guided check-ins and meditation.

MSP Tech Coworking

A Minneapolis-based community for technologists to meet in person, cowork, and socialize in a casual environment. The group is open to all tech roles, students, boot campers, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on building a friend group and finding collaborators.

Twin Cities Tech Meetup

A community of IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who meet every other month for talks, workshops, and open discussions on AI, automation, security, and more. The group offers free food, networking, and occasional video game sessions.

Community Aid Network (CANMN)

A grassroots volunteer-led organization in the Bancroft neighborhood of Minneapolis that builds solidarity, organizes volunteers, and redistributes resources to ensure dignified survival for neighbors.

Friendship Force MN Great Decisions

A member-led discussion group meeting generally on the 4th Monday of the month with sessions from January – May and September – November.

Minneapolis Great Decisions

A member-led discussion group meeting at Humphrey School of Public Affairs on the second Tuesday of the month.

Plant-Grow-Share

Plant‑Grow‑Share is a grassroots food‑justice program in Minneapolis that brings neighbors together to garden, share food and education, and build community through shared land and talent.

South‑Central Minneapolis Anti‑Racism Collective (SMAC)

SMAC is a partnership of four South‑Central Minneapolis neighborhoods that works to create an anti‑racism zone through meetings, education and community actions.

Walker Place

A discussion group meeting from September – November.

Woman's Club of Minneapolis

A discussion group meeting every second Wednesday of the month at 6pm, open to all and free of charge.

Sabathani Community Center Senior Program

A comprehensive senior program at Sabathani Community Center offering weekly movement, mindfulness classes, educational workshops, arts, health resources, social gatherings, and special outings to foster connection and wellness for older adults.

North Loop Girls Who Walk

A social walking group for women in the North Loop area of Minneapolis that meets every two weeks for walks and social interaction.

Sunday Morning Club

A free walking club for women in their 20s in Minneapolis that meets twice a month on Sundays for social connection and conversation.

Dynamite Circle Minneapolis Chapter

A community for location-independent founders in Minneapolis, MN, focusing on SaaS & Tech, featuring local meetups, curated roundtables (Juntos), and informal coworking.

Minnesota Network of Young Entrepreneurs (MNYE)

A supportive community for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors in Minneapolis and St. Paul who share experiences and resources to foster business success.

WeMN

WeMN is a community for women entrepreneurs in Minnesota who want to connect, learn, and grow their businesses with support.

Mindfulness for Mothers

An evening group for mothers at any stage (pregnancy to beyond) to practice mindfulness, breathwork, and intentional relaxation to manage weighty emotions and responsibilities.

Motherhood Support Group

A group for mothers struggling with pressures to be "perfect," guilt, shame, or loneliness, offering community, self-care, relaxation, and coping skills in a safe space.

Perimenopause Education & Support Group

A small, 10-woman virtual group supporting women through perimenopause, focusing on sleep, mood, focus, relationships, and emotional/physical changes in a science-informed, compassionate space.

TeamWomen

TeamWomen is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis that helps women and girls connect, build confidence, and develop leadership skills through a supportive community network.

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis

A civic and educational organization in Minneapolis that hosts various member-only programs including a Tuesday Program, Mahjongg, Mystery Book Club, and Read & Rap.

Twin Cities Women in Their 20s

A casual group of women in their 20s in the Twin Cities who meet at Insight Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis to hang out and work on crafts or art projects like knitting, sketching, or embroidering.

Women's 30s Connection Group

A process group for women in their 30s seeking deeper relationships and self-understanding, exploring topics like relationship issues, boundaries, modern dating, and attachment patterns.

Women's ADHD Group

A weekly in-person gathering for women who feel "a little different," deep feelers, or overwhelmed, focusing on understanding brain patterns, executive functioning, and emotional regulation with therapist-led accountability.

Women's Spiritual & Transformational Group

A group for women wanting to add a spiritual or transformational perspective to life and relationship issues, offering yoga, reflection, and therapeutic activities for self-acceptance.

ArtShop

ArtShop offers practical approaches to facilitate art exploration for children and adults with disabilities, successfully discovering and developing artistic abilities that provide self-expression and creative opportunities in St. Paul.

AuSM

AuSM serves Minnesotans throughout their lives with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building, offering opportunities virtually and in-person.

Bridging Hearts

Bridging Hearts provides quality social connections, both online and in person, for an underserved population of isolated and lonely young adults with learning differences including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

COMPAS - Connect with MN artists for events, classes, and more!

COMPAS puts creativity in the hands of Minnesotans, regardless of their age, background, or skills, offering events, classes, and more.

Highland Friendship Club

The Highland Friendship Club serves individuals with disabilities from teens through adulthood by providing a range of opportunities to develop lifelong skills, friendships and connections within their community in St. Paul.

Inclusive Writing Classes

Inclusive writing classes offer a radical chance for adults with developmental disabilities to speak for themselves in a medium usually used to speak about them, with over 400 alumni and counting.

Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts

Interact Center's mission is to create art that challenges society's perception of disabilities and to build community connections, transforming lives through dance and story in an intergenerational, intercultural participatory arts program.

Next Chapter Book Club

Next Chapter Book Club offers community-based book clubs for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where participants meet weekly for one hour to read aloud and discuss a book provided by the library in St. Paul.

The Arc Minnesota

The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing information, assistance, education, and public policy leadership.

The Artability program

The Artability program provides free workshops and hosts an annual art show for the general public to promote mental health in the community, creating a space for people to tap into their creativity free of expectations or judgments.

Valley Friendship Club

The Valley Friendship Club promotes and provides safe, accessible social opportunities while fostering friendships, aiming to enhance community connections, empower club participants to strengthen important life skills, and create greater social independence in Washington County.

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