Cheers to Pride aims to raise funds for Rainbow Circle, our year-round community programming. Thanks to your support, we were able to raise over $10,000 last year. These funds have helped us sustain vital programs such as our Artist-in-Residence program, youth game nights, youth camp and sports scholarships, and our free gender affirming Rainbow Wardrobe.
On June 1st, each participating location has generously committed to donating a percentage of their sales to support Rainbow Circle. We’ve made sure to include a variety of places around the metro area, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re sober, vegan, or only have time for a quick coffee in the morning. Pick a participating location, raise a glass, and cheers to the start of Pride month while helping us raise funds for a great cause!
For every Pint sold, Utepils Brewing will donate $1 to Rainbow Circle.
The Pride Ride, led by the Utepils Cycling team, will take off from the brewery at 4:00pm for an easy 8-10 mile ride at party pace.
Come back after to enjoy the food truck, Beer Garden, and delicious beer!
Free pint glass to those make a $20 donation
Instead of doing Friday Night Live this week, we will be hosting a watch party for the Wolves 
And yes, we will be showing the Twins game right before!
We've got the giant projector and screen ready for your viewing pleasure 
Free Live Music in the Beer Garden featuring Emmy Woods
This event is free and open to all ages
Free Live Music every Friday in the Beer Garden. In the event of bad weather, music will be moved into the Taproom.
BAD COMPANIONS
Fulfilling all your roots/rock, rockabilly, surf and rock ‘n’ roll needs! Available for live performances throughout the Midwestern USA
This event is free to attend and open to all ages
Minneapolis Vintage Market is returning to Utepils Brewing for an outdoor summer market!
Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus we'll have DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes, food trucks and a coffee popup.
Schedule:
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM - Early Bird ticket holders only ($10)
12:00 PM- 4:00 PM - General Admission (FREE)
Live music in the Beer Garden featuring Tony Sammis. If weather does not permit, music will be moved into the Taproom.
This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
It's 4/20 and and that alone is enough reason to celebrate. Why not spend it with us at Utepils? We will be sampling all of our Bandwagon THC products, we will have vendors selling snacks, and Pepper & Fries food truck will be here selling their delicious burgers. OH! And a VERY limited beer release- Ruby J's, a strawberry ruhbarb IPA. Get here early before it runs out!
Must be 21 or over to sample THC products
Join us for the ultimate Eurovision Grand Final Viewing Party extravaganza! From the glitz and glamour of the performances to the suspense of the voting, we're gearing up for an unforgettable day of music, spectacle, and Euro-magic! Dress to impress in your most fabulous Eurovision-inspired attire, indulge in delicious European-style brews, and raise a toast to your favorite acts from across the continent. It's a celebration of unity, diversity, and the power of music to bring us all together!
Prizes for Best Dressed, Bingo, and other games
The Grand Final stream begins at 2:00p, so get here early to save your spot!
This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
The Eurovision Song Contest is an internationally televised songwriting competition, organised by the European Broadcasting Union and featuring participants chosen by EBU member broadcasters representing their countries from across Europe and beyond.
Each Participating Broadcaster has until mid-March to choose a song and an artist to perform it. The song and artist can be selected through a televised national selection show (or shows), an internal process, or via any other means they decide.
Participants then compete at the Eurovision Song Contest, traditionally held in May.
The Contest format comprises three live shows: the First Semi-Final (Tuesday evening), the Second Semi-Final (Thursday evening), and the Grand Final (a Saturday night spectacular).
Participating Broadcasters work hard to prepare acts that will qualify from the show’s Semi-Finals, hoping for a ticket to the Saturday night Grand Final where they will join the so-called ‘Big Five’ broadcasters and Host Broadcaster (usually the broadcaster of the nation than won the previous year).
The ‘Big Five’ are the Participating Broadcasters from France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom - the group of countries who via their broadcasters make the biggest financial contribution towards the organisation of the Contest.
There is a comprehensive set of rules concerning participation that has evolved over the decades, but the main ones relating to competing songs and artists are:
In each show, after all songs have been performed, each country will give two sets of points (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12) to their favourite songs; one set is given by a jury of five music industry professionals from that country, and one set given by viewers watching the show in country. Viewers can vote by telephone, SMS and through the official app.
Out of fairness, you cannot vote for your own country.
In the Semi-Finals, only those countries who took part in that specific show can vote (along with 2 or 3 of the ‘Big Five’ who are already in the Grand Final), whereas in the Grand Final, all competing countries can vote.
At the end of the Grand Final, the song that has received the most points wins the iconic trophy, and is performed once more.
You can read more here about how it works here
This event is part of Live at Utepils, an outdoor concert series presented in partnership with Sue McLean & Associates.
Live at Utepils (pronounced “OOH-ta-pilz”) takes place in the parking lot of Utepils Brewing, a full scale European-style craft brewery and taproom, nestled on the banks of Bassett Creek between the Harrison & Bryn Mawr neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
GRACE POTTER presented by The Current with special guest Nathan Graham
GRACE POTTER –MOTHER ROAD
Back in summer 2021, acclaimed singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader, and rock and roll performer Grace Potter took off on a solo cross-country road trip that would soon bring a life-saving reconnection with her most unbridled self. The Vermont-born artist spent the coming weeks crashing in roadside motels and taking time each night to transcribe the song ideas she’d dreamed up behind the wheel, often scrawling those notes onto the backs of postcards and motel notepads. After completing two more trips on her own—Potter flew to Nashville for a series of recording sessions that resulted in her most magnificently unfettered collection of songs to date. Equal parts fearlessly raw memoir and carnivalesque fable, Mother Road is a body of work that goes far beyond the typical album experience.
“Mother Road is a reframing of my understanding of my history,” she says. “It’s an important and powerful perspective I’d never had until this record, and the heart of it is my journey to self-reliance and a sense of worthiness.” The follow-up to 2019’s Daylight—a release that earned GRAMMY nominations for Best Rock Album, and Best Rock Performance—Mother Road (released August 18, 2023, via Fantasy Records) fuses elements of soul, blues, country, and timeless rock-and-roll with masterful abandon. Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Slash, and Weezer) and recorded at RCA’s famed Studio A, the LP is an essential insight into the endless nuances of life and love and belonging. And after thousands of miles on the road, countless nights at seedy motels, and a heartrending return home, Potter has made her way to the kind of creative freedom that leaves both artist and audience indelibly altered—a freedom that’s undeniably led to her masterpiece.
More Information: www.gracepotter.com
NATHAN GRAHAM
Born and raised in Chicago, Graham meshes South Side Blues with Nashville Americana, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous haunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before picking up a mic to tell his own stories on the stage.
Soulful and steady, Graham’s music offers a raw introspective of the human condition that’s both painful and comforting. His guitar conveys heartbreak, lyrics tell stories of regret, but his rich vocal delivery offers the remedy.
Having brought his songs on international tours with both major label and indie acts, Graham is challenging the notion of what it means to be a singer-songwriter. He’s driving inclusivity within the genre, and he hopes to evoke a sense of understanding in the process.
“I’m writing about universal experiences,” he says. “I’m writing music to connect my story to yours, show you all that we have in common, and maybe help both of us feel less alone.”
Event Information:
This is a Rain or Shine Event. All Ages are welcome. Children 2 and under are free with a paid adult. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors, and those over 21 will be able purchase Utepils beer on tap. There will be a designated smoking area. No re-admittance.
The following items are not permitted:
*All bags will be checked by security upon entrance. Attendees will be allowed to bring one sealed water bottle or one empty container for use at the water refilling station.
Attendees are encouraged to carpool, ride-share, or bike to this event. Limited parking is available nearby and ticket-purchasers will be emailed with additional parking and general concert information closer to the show.
Please contact info@suemclean.com with further questions
Buy tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/79496533/grace-potter-minneapolis-utepils-brewing
INSIDER PRESALES: Wednesday, April 17 at 10am – Thursday, April 18 at 10pm (local)
LOCAL PRESALES: Thursday, April 18 at 10am -10pm (local)
PUBLIC ON SALE: Friday, April 19 at 10am
"OOH-TA-PILZ" Enjoying the first beer in sunshine after a long, dark winter
Welcome to the UTE-FEST Beer Garden Party, where the charm of live music meets the allure of local craft brews. Nestled alongside Bassett Creek, our Beer Garden invites you to unwind in the company of friends and the melodies of talented musicians. Savor the flavor (and the sun) of European-inspired beers and delicious bites as you immerse yourself in the rhythmic tunes drifting through the fresh Spring air. Join us for a weekend of music, merriment, and memories to cherish. Cheers to sunshine, good times, and a proper Utepils moment.
Friday: Free
Saturday: $5 cover
Check out this year's featured artists:
Grunge Unplugged is your ticket to a stripped-down, acoustic journey through the golden age of 90s grunge and alternative music. From the haunting melodies of Nirvana to the soulful ballads of Pearl Jam, they bring the raw emotion and intimate vibes of the era to life with just guitars, cajon boxes, and voices. Angst-filled anthems and melodic masterpieces, they bring the energy and authenticity of the 90s right to you. Get ready to rock out and relive the era that defined a generation!
DJ Hot Topic Fan Club is your ultimate tour guide to a musical journey through the heart of emo and pop punk nostalgia. With a passion for the raw emotion and anthemic choruses that defined the genre, HTFC specializes in curating electrifying sets that transport you back to the golden era of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and more. From heart-wrenching ballads to high-energy bangers, HTFC brings the angst, the passion, and the sing-along anthems to every event.
Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Of The Orchard proudly defines themselves as “not, not a boy band.” Marked by a tinge of youthful angst, Of The Orchard pairs a nostalgic sound of 90s and early 2000s rock (Third Eye Blind, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World) with narrative, sentimental lyrics (Dawes, Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves). This combination gives listeners thoughtful lyricism supported with upbeat, hook-driven rock. Their songs tell stories familiar to anyone who’s ever endured the transition into adulthood: finding purpose, coming to terms with identities you’ve outgrown, and falling in and out of love.
Their recent EP, Bloom, illuminates the duality of feelings as a relationship begins to bud – the intoxicating, butterfly-filled promise of a future together as well as the throbbing anxiety that comes from giving up control to trust someone with your full heart. The lead single, “If You Wanna Run,” shows the development of the relationship from the very first date up to the point where it’s clear this is exactly what you want and you’ll go anywhere for them. The focal point of the album, “LOUD IN MY HEAD,” personifies the nagging, anxious thoughts that arise when you realize you are so overwhelmingly in love with someone that it would break you to lose them. The only way to truly love someone, however, is to give your full trust to them and allow what may come – “LOUD IN MY HEAD” is about finding that balance within all the noise of overthinking.
A thrashy feral alt-rock fivesome hailing from chilly Minneapolis. This unholy creation formed in early '22 and have since cultivated a commanding live set with eccentric instrumental nuance and poignant melodic motifs. Hot off the drop of "Wycliff St" (last year's quixotic EP release), Oister Boy is the puissant rock juggernaut on the scene and an adorable force to be reckoned with.
Born out of the pandemic, Big Salt filled the long and desolate winter months with cathartic basement thrashing before taking their "in-your-face" sound to Twin Cities stages once venues re-opened. The four-piece embodies an unholy mix of 70's hard rock, 90's riot girl punk, a touch of Sabbath-esque metal, and a whole lot of salty attitude. Releasing their debut EP One For Your Sister in December of 2021, Big Salt's sound evokes a spirit of defiance with bold and raw garage rock confidence.
Fronted by force-of-nature singer Sally Linda, her vocals possess a powerhouse quality with buttery range. Guitarist Eva Lau coerces powerful riffs and face melting shreds from a blue Les Paul. Bassist and guitarist Angie Lynch adds texture with ambient effects and wall-of-sound bass. Drummer Milan Wilson-Robinson provides titanic beats, dexterous fills, and dynamic rhythm changes that keep audiences on their toes.
Kinfu is a musical talent hailing from Minneapolis, MN. Building his craft with a collaborative spirit and a welcoming attitude he’s so commonly known for, Kinfu struck out on his own with his first single “CLEMENTINES” in the summer of 2021 followed by a single in the spring of 2022, “VACATION”. Now, with the anticipation of new music in the form of an upcoming EP, Kinfu is set to continue pursuing opportunities to fill sound waves with bright melodies and enticing lyrics.
Chutes is the Indie Rock music project of Ryan Kemp. In July of 2022, it was brought to life on stage with a full live band. Since then, Chutes has made some waves in the Minneapolis music scene for their energetic and captivating performances.
Chutes released his first project, "Wicker Chairs - EP," on May 19th, 2023. The EP features 5 tracks that showcase Ryan's unique blend of indie rock and folk influences, with standout songs like "Upstairs" and "Someone Else". The EP is a testament to Ryan's talent as a songwriter and producer, and a must-listen for any fan of indie and alternative music.
Chutes is a rising artist in the indie music scene, and his unique sound and energetic live shows have earned him a dedicated fan base.
"OOH-TA-PILZ" Enjoying the first beer in sunshine after a long, dark winter
Welcome to the UTE-FEST Beer Garden Party, where the charm of live music meets the allure of local craft brews. Nestled alongside Bassett Creek, our Beer Garden invites you to unwind in the company of friends and the melodies of talented musicians. Savor the flavor (and the sun) of European-inspired beers and delicious bites as you immerse yourself in the rhythmic tunes drifting through the fresh Spring air. Join us for a weekend of music, merriment, and memories to cherish. Cheers to sunshine, good times, and a proper Utepils moment.
Friday: Free
Saturday: $5 cover
Check out this year's featured artists:
Grunge Unplugged is your ticket to a stripped-down, acoustic journey through the golden age of 90s grunge and alternative music. From the haunting melodies of Nirvana to the soulful ballads of Pearl Jam, they bring the raw emotion and intimate vibes of the era to life with just guitars, cajon boxes, and voices. Angst-filled anthems and melodic masterpieces, they bring the energy and authenticity of the 90s right to you. Get ready to rock out and relive the era that defined a generation!
DJ Hot Topic Fan Club is your ultimate tour guide to a musical journey through the heart of emo and pop punk nostalgia. With a passion for the raw emotion and anthemic choruses that defined the genre, HTFC specializes in curating electrifying sets that transport you back to the golden era of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and more. From heart-wrenching ballads to high-energy bangers, HTFC brings the angst, the passion, and the sing-along anthems to every event.
Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Of The Orchard proudly defines themselves as “not, not a boy band.” Marked by a tinge of youthful angst, Of The Orchard pairs a nostalgic sound of 90s and early 2000s rock (Third Eye Blind, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World) with narrative, sentimental lyrics (Dawes, Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves). This combination gives listeners thoughtful lyricism supported with upbeat, hook-driven rock. Their songs tell stories familiar to anyone who’s ever endured the transition into adulthood: finding purpose, coming to terms with identities you’ve outgrown, and falling in and out of love.
Their recent EP, Bloom, illuminates the duality of feelings as a relationship begins to bud – the intoxicating, butterfly-filled promise of a future together as well as the throbbing anxiety that comes from giving up control to trust someone with your full heart. The lead single, “If You Wanna Run,” shows the development of the relationship from the very first date up to the point where it’s clear this is exactly what you want and you’ll go anywhere for them. The focal point of the album, “LOUD IN MY HEAD,” personifies the nagging, anxious thoughts that arise when you realize you are so overwhelmingly in love with someone that it would break you to lose them. The only way to truly love someone, however, is to give your full trust to them and allow what may come – “LOUD IN MY HEAD” is about finding that balance within all the noise of overthinking.
A thrashy feral alt-rock fivesome hailing from chilly Minneapolis. This unholy creation formed in early '22 and have since cultivated a commanding live set with eccentric instrumental nuance and poignant melodic motifs. Hot off the drop of "Wycliff St" (last year's quixotic EP release), Oister Boy is the puissant rock juggernaut on the scene and an adorable force to be reckoned with.
Born out of the pandemic, Big Salt filled the long and desolate winter months with cathartic basement thrashing before taking their "in-your-face" sound to Twin Cities stages once venues re-opened. The four-piece embodies an unholy mix of 70's hard rock, 90's riot girl punk, a touch of Sabbath-esque metal, and a whole lot of salty attitude. Releasing their debut EP One For Your Sister in December of 2021, Big Salt's sound evokes a spirit of defiance with bold and raw garage rock confidence.
Fronted by force-of-nature singer Sally Linda, her vocals possess a powerhouse quality with buttery range. Guitarist Eva Lau coerces powerful riffs and face melting shreds from a blue Les Paul. Bassist and guitarist Angie Lynch adds texture with ambient effects and wall-of-sound bass. Drummer Milan Wilson-Robinson provides titanic beats, dexterous fills, and dynamic rhythm changes that keep audiences on their toes.
Kinfu is a musical talent hailing from Minneapolis, MN. Building his craft with a collaborative spirit and a welcoming attitude he’s so commonly known for, Kinfu struck out on his own with his first single “CLEMENTINES” in the summer of 2021 followed by a single in the spring of 2022, “VACATION”. Now, with the anticipation of new music in the form of an upcoming EP, Kinfu is set to continue pursuing opportunities to fill sound waves with bright melodies and enticing lyrics.
Chutes is the Indie Rock music project of Ryan Kemp. In July of 2022, it was brought to life on stage with a full live band. Since then, Chutes has made some waves in the Minneapolis music scene for their energetic and captivating performances.
Chutes released his first project, "Wicker Chairs - EP," on May 19th, 2023. The EP features 5 tracks that showcase Ryan's unique blend of indie rock and folk influences, with standout songs like "Upstairs" and "Someone Else". The EP is a testament to Ryan's talent as a songwriter and producer, and a must-listen for any fan of indie and alternative music.
Chutes is a rising artist in the indie music scene, and his unique sound and energetic live shows have earned him a dedicated fan base.
This event is part of Live at Utepils, an outdoor concert series presented in partnership with Sue McLean & Associates.
Live at Utepils (pronounced “OOH-ta-pilz”) takes place in the parking lot of Utepils Brewing, a full scale European-style craft brewery and taproom, nestled on the banks of Bassett Creek between the Harrison & Bryn Mawr neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
THE JAYHAWKS presented by The Current
The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. After releasing two Indie albums in the 80s The Jayhawks signed with American Recordings in 1991 and over the next decade released 5 challenging, at times groundbreaking, albums, toured the world to widespread acclaim and even survived the departure of founding member Mark Olson in 1995. After a hiatus in the mid 2000s, the “classic” 1994 lineup reunited for another new studio album in 2011 and 2 years of solid touring, reacquainting audiences old and new with the band's timeless musical vision. 2014 saw a late 90s version of the band led by Gary Louris hitting the road to support the reissues of the 3 Jayhawks albums released from 1997-2003. This lineup released the band's 9th studio album in 2016, recorded in Portland, OR with producers Peter Buck and Tucker Martine. The band's next studio album, Back Roads And Abandoned Motels, was released in the summer of 2018, featuring Jayhawks versions of songs Gary Louris had previously written with other artists plus 2 new compositions. Recording for a new Jayhawks album was completed in Minnesota in late 2019 and in July 2020 the band released their 11th studio album, XOXO.
More Information: www.jayhawksofficial.com
Event Information:
This is a Rain or Shine Event. All Ages are welcome. Children 2 and under are free with a paid adult. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors, and those over 21 will be able purchase Utepils beer on tap. There will be a designated smoking area. No re-admittance.
The following items are not permitted:
*All bags will be checked by security upon entrance. Attendees will be allowed to bring one sealed water bottle or one empty container for use at the water refilling station.
Attendees are encouraged to carpool, ride-share, or bike to this event. Limited parking is available nearby and ticket-purchasers will be emailed with additional parking and general concert information closer to the show.
Please contact info@suemclean.com with further questions
Buy tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/74729061/the-jayhawks-minneapolis-utepils-brewing
INSIDER PRESALES Wednesday, April 3 at 10am – Thursday, April 4 at 10pm (local)
LOCAL PRESALES Thursday, April 4 at 10am -10pm (local)
PUBLIC ON SALE Friday, April 5 at 10:00am
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!
