Free weekly newsletter · Wednesday mornings
Your weekly guide to live music, trivia & good times in the south metro.
Every week we round up the best entertainment at bars, breweries, and restaurants across Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Mendota, and beyond.
Live music, picked.
One email. No fluff.
Every Wednesday you'll get one short email with the week's live music lineups, trivia & game nights, and the karaoke and open-mic schedule — pulled from 35+ south-metro bars, breweries, and taprooms you can actually get to on a weeknight.
No spam. No fluff. Unsubscribe whenever.
34 venues. 12 cities. 106 artists.
Eagan · Inver Grove Heights · Burnsville · Mendota · Rosemount · Bloomington · Shakopee · Lakeville · Apple Valley · Northfield · Chaska · Hastings & more
Made by a real person.
South Metro Live is a free weekly email newsletter covering live music, trivia, karaoke, open mics, and entertainment at bars, breweries, taprooms, and restaurants across the south Twin Cities metro in Minnesota.
We source directly from venue websites, Facebook pages, and Google Calendars. Every Wednesday morning we crank out a short guide to the upcoming week — highlighting "don't miss" picks and the weekly trivia and karaoke schedule.
Reply to any newsletter — venue owners, performers, and readers welcome.
Quick answers.
What is South Metro Live?
A free weekly email newsletter covering live music, trivia, karaoke, open mics, and entertainment at bars, breweries, and restaurants in the south Twin Cities metro of Minnesota. Published every Wednesday morning.
What cities does it cover?
Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Chaska, Eagan, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota, Northfield, Rosemount, southern Saint Paul, and Shakopee.
Where can I find live music in the south Twin Cities metro?
South Metro Live tracks live music at about 35 south-metro venues, including Bogart's Entertainment Center in Apple Valley, The Mudd Room in Mendota, Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, North 20 Brewing in Rosemount, Badger Hill Brewing in Shakopee, Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington, Babes Bar in Lakeville, Bucks 54 at Buck Hill in Burnsville, Jersey's Bar & Grill in Inver Grove Heights, and OMNI Winery & Taproom in Rosemount.
How often does South Metro Live publish?
One email every Wednesday morning, covering the upcoming 10 to 11 days of live music, trivia, and entertainment.
Is it free?
Yes. Completely free, no paid tier, no spam.
How does South Metro Live find events?
Event data is reviewed daily from venue websites, Facebook pages, and Google Calendars for roughly 35 south-metro venues. A human editor reviews, curates, and writes the weekly issue before it goes out.
How do I submit a venue or event?
Reply to any newsletter email. Venue owners, performers, and readers are all welcome to suggest venues, correct listings, or submit specific events.
Where can I find trivia night in the south Twin Cities metro?
Regular trivia nights in the south metro include Wednesday trivia at Badger Hill Brewing in Shakopee, North 20 Brewing in Rosemount, and Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington (hosted by Trivia Mafia), plus Thursday trivia at Jersey's Bar & Grill in Inver Grove Heights and Bald Man Brewing in Eagan.