This Week’s Lake Minnetonka Events
(March 2nd-Mar 8th)
Some of the best local, small-town things to do around Lake Minnetonka this week. I update this list every Monday using only the official venue events calendars—so you can trust the times, the bands, and what’s actually happening. Scroll day-by-day, pick your night, and go support local music, trivia, and community events.
Wednesday, March 4th
Game Night: Initials Game Live — 6:30–8:30 PM — Boom Island Brewing
Initials Game Live is a fast, clue-based trivia game where each answer matches a set of initials. Clues get easier as the round goes on, but scoring rewards the teams that solve it early. It’s built for quick thinking, teamwork, and plenty of “we totally knew that” moments.
Open Jam: Wednesday Night Open Jam — 6:00–10:00 PM — Excelsior Brewing
Open Jam Night on the EBC stage with a full band setup provided (mics + gear), and all skill levels/styles welcome. Bring your instrument (or just show up and watch), meet other musicians, and jump in when you’re ready.
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Open Mic: 318 Open Mic w/Grant Dawson — 7:30–10:30 PM — 318 Cafe
Sign-up starts at 6:30 PM, and performers are picked by random drawing—so arriving early matters. Sets are capped at about 10 minutes, and the venue notes it often fills up.
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Thursday, March 5th
Trivia: Trivia Mafia — 6:30 PM — Excelsior Brewing
Trivia Mafia runs structured, team-based bar trivia with a live host and multiple rounds across different topics. The questions are designed to be broad enough that every team has a category they can shine in. Expect a fun, competitive pace with a mix of pop culture, general knowledge, and curveballs.
Live Music: Richard Smith & Pat Donohue — 8:00–10:00 PM — 318 Cafe
Richard Smith is billed as a British fingerstyle guitarist known for precision and musical range, and this show is a duo night with Pat Donohue. It’s a ticketed listening-room concert (318’s typical format: dinner earlier, show at 8).
Trivia: Trivia Night — 6:30–8:30 PM — Boom Island Brewing
Boom Island’s Trivia Night is a classic team format with a host and round-based questions. Topics typically rotate so it’s not just one niche specialty carrying a team. Great for groups that like a little friendly competition and a lot of “wait—I know this.”
Friday, March 6th
Live Music: Ozzy Harris — 7:00–10:00 PM — Excelsior Brewing
EBC lists Ozzy Harris as a recurring Acoustic Night favorite, back for a 7–10 PM set. Expect a taproom acoustic night (their event listing frames it as a relaxed, sit-in-and-enjoy live music kind of show).
Live Music: Richard Kriehn with Matt Muller & Pat Frederick — 8:00–10:00 PM — 318 Cafe
318 describes Kriehn as bringing a rotating cast of musical peers for storytelling and song-singing—this week joined by Pat Frederick (violin + multi-instrumentalist) plus 318 co-owner Matt Muller. Ticketed listening-room show; the ticket page currently flags it as sold out.
Live Music: Zero Below — 8:00–11:30 PM — The Narrows Saloon
A dance-forward mix of rock and country tunes. If your goal is a packed, high-energy Friday where people actually move around (not just sit and sip), that’s the promise here.
Saturday, March 7th
Live Music: Heartland Souvenirs — 8:00–10:00 PM — 318 Cafe
Heartland Souvenirs is a musical trio that honors the timeless stories and melodies of iconic American songwriters while also crafting original songs that echo those same heartfelt traditions. Rooted in nostalgia and reverence for classic folk, the group features Nikki Lemire, Becky Schlegel, and Katy Tessman — three acclaimed artists whose voices blend to create something both familiar and refreshingly new.
Live Music: Roadhouse Relics — 6:00–8:00 PM — Boom Island Brewing
Boom Island’s listing calls Roadhouse Relics a 5-piece band playing 90s alternative + classic rock ’n’ roll, and it’s free to attend.
Live Music: Mark Joseph & The American Soul — 7:30–10:30 PM — Excelsior Brewing
Mark Joseph & The American Soul bring big energy, powerhouse vocals, and a full-band sound built for a packed room and a dance floor. If you’ve seen them before, you know. If you haven’t — this is the night to change that.
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Live Music: Live Wire — 8:00–11:30 PM — The Narrows Saloon
Live Wire is booked for the Narrows’ main Saturday music window (8:00–11:30 PM). Their official listing confirms the slot and act, but doesn’t include a style blurb—so we keep it accurate: Saturday night live band at the Narrows.
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This weekly Lake Minnetonka events list is put together by Legend Chiropractic Excelsior—a local practice that’s big on community and focused on a neurologic chiropractic approach.
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