Uptown Minneapolis

622 photos · 2010–2026

622 photographs tagged Uptown Minneapolis, 2010–2026.

Motorcyclists occupy the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. — Motorcyclists use the sidewalk along Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Street vendor serves customers outside the illuminated Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — A street vendor outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police squad car being towed on Lagoon Avenue outside nightclubs at night. — A Minneapolis Police squad car sits loaded on a Stateway Towing flatbed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

DJ Mushroom Cloud performs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis beneath purple lights and laser beams. — DJ Mushroom Cloud performs a set at the Green Room, a prominent music venue and nightclub situated in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police Squad Cars March 2025 — Minneapolis Police squad cars are stationed on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during March 2025.

First 60 degree day of the year in Minneapolis — A man with a golf club and ball in Uptown Minneapolis on the first 60 degree day of the year.

A colorful building with rainbow-painted window panels in Uptown Minneapolis with birds flying in formation overhead. — The Rainbow Building stands on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, its corner painted in a bright color block pattern. A flock of geese flies past the building in formation.

DJ Emberz performs at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis as the crowd cheers. — DJ Emberz performs a daytime set at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis.

Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall. — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center. Today, the building houses various office and retail businesses, its facade illuminated with distinctive rainbow lighting during a February snowfall.

Target Field Station light rail platform at sunset with illuminated Ford Center building in Minneapolis North Loop. — Target Field Station, a light rail station in Minneapolis’s North Loop, is located adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. In the foreground is the historic Ford Center.

United Crushers graffiti marks boarded windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — United Crushers graffiti on the windows of a former Target store on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

SoHo Cafe Pizzeria storefront with red neon sign on Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis. — The SoHo Cafe Pizzeria on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The long time pizza shop has survived the major Hennepin Avenue construction that closed the road in front for a year.

Cortez Landscaping-branded Tesla Cybertruck parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped for Cortez Landscaping sits parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, near the Rumba nightclub. The Cybertruck is Tesla's stainless steel electric pickup, which went into production in 2023, and the landscaping company has wrapped its angular body panels into a rolling advertisement.

Person walks a dog on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy winter evening. — A person walks a dog along a tree-lined path on The Mall in Minneapolis on a foggy late December evening.

Foggy intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars stopped at red lights and pedestrians crossing near the Uptown Theatre. — The intersection of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is seen on a foggy December night. The Uptown Theatre, a historic landmark built in 1926, is visible on the left with its marquee displaying "THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!".

Parked cars line Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis beneath a canopy of autumn foliage in red, orange, and green. — Harriet Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October.

Illuminated Uptown Theater vertical sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis against a twilight sky. — The illuminated Uptown Theater sign stands tall on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk.

Travel Wisconsin billboard advertising autumn tourism above brick storefronts on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk. — A "Travel Wisconsin" billboard promoting autumn tourism is displayed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The advertisement features the slogan "Here's to putting the awe in autumn" and imagery of people enjoying fall foliage.

Multiple cyclists cross the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis at dusk. — Cyclists navigate the intersection of Lake Street and Bde Maka Ska Drive in Minneapolis on the final day of summer 2024.

Full moon rises above street lamps and patio umbrellas at a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis. — The full moon rises over a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2024.

Cyclists ride along the Midtown Greenway past a mural-covered underpass in Minneapolis. — Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor.

Red neon BAR sign and blue neon Beckett's sign illuminate Lyndale Avenue at Beckett's Bar in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. — Neon signage for Beckett's Bar illuminates Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood. The establishment, which opened in 2024, occupies a space with a history of previous bars, including the Country Bar and Fool Me Once.

Pedestrian bridge spans the Midtown Greenway bike trail at night in Minneapolis with red cyclist lights below. — The Midtown Greenway pedestrian bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is illuminated at night, with red tail lights from cyclists marking the path below. This corridor, originally a railroad line established in the early 20th century, was transformed into a protected bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s.

The Original Uptown Pizza storefront on Lake Street displays a red awning and neon OPEN sign. — The Original Uptown Pizza, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, has been serving the community since 1980.

Concertgoers queue outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis amid street construction barriers. — A line at the Uptown Theater as heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis continues.

Person wearing a Swoosh High hoodie stands on a street blocked by construction barriers at night in Minneapolis. — Man stands on Hennepin Avenue during heavy road construction while club goers come and go from a nightclub behind the barricades.

Uptown Theater marquee displays illuminated signage advertising Sepultura concert on September 18. — The Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis with SEPULTURA on it.

Uptown Ties Rooftop in Minneapolis — Uptown Ties, a rooftop bar located on Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Joyful Riders Club in Minneapolis August 2024 — A group of cyclists participates in a night ride organized by the Joyful Riders Club on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.

Daisy's Bar in Minneapolis August 2024 — The patio of Daisy's Bar, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, is shown in August 2024. This establishment is situated at the prominent intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue.

Revel Apartments building boarded up on Lake Street in Minneapolis following a shooting incident. — Revel is an apartment building with ground floor retail on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Its windows are boarded with plywood after gunfire shattered them in 2024.

Ragstock storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis with construction barriers and orange and white traffic cones blocking the street. — Graffiti adorns the facade of Ragstock on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

The Psychic Reader building at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis shows boarded-up entrance and fire damage to upper structure. — The Psychic Reader building at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis sustained significant fire damage, with arson suspected following a late-night incident. The structure, located in the Uptown neighborhood, housed a business offering palm readings and tarot cards.

A vandalized infrastructure project sign on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis displays graffiti over text about President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. — A vandalized sign indicating project funding by President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis.

Police tape and officers outside REVEL Apartments on Lake Street in Minneapolis near Floyd's Barbershop. — REVEL Apartments on Lake Street in Minneapolis is cordoned off by police tape after a reported shooting. Officers stand near the building entrance and along the sidewalk beside Floyd's Barbershop.

Minneapolis Police officers secure a cordoned area on Lake Street in Uptown following a shooting incident. — Minneapolis Police officers secure the area on Lake Street in the Uptown neighborhood following a shooting. The "Revel Apartments" building and "Floyd's Barbershop" are visible in the background.

Interior of Daisy's Uptown Bar in Minneapolis showing patrons, illuminated chandeliers, and bar counter with security measures in place. — Metal detectors and security at the entrance to Daisy's bar in Uptown Minneapolis.

Boots and Purse in Uptown Minneapolis — Discarded personal items, including boots, a purse, and mobile phones, lie on the sidewalk of Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Nighttime construction equipment and barriers line Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. — Nighttime construction is underway on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.

Psychic Reader storefront at 1700 Lake Street in Minneapolis glows with neon palm tarot and psychic reading signs at dusk. — Psychic Reader, a business offering palm and tarot card readings, is located at 1700 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

LakeHaus Apartments rooftop pool and amenity deck in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood viewed from above. — LakeHaus Apartments in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood is a multifamily residential building with a rooftop pool and resident amenity deck.

Crowd of people gathered on an illuminated rooftop at Uptown Ties nightclub in Minneapolis. — The rooftop of Uptown Ties, a nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Hennepin Avenue road construction site flooded at night in Uptown Minneapolis with neon signage and heavy equipment visible. — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, during the summer of 2020.

Road reconstruction barriers block Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during infrastructure work. — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is undergoing a major road reconstruction project. This infrastructure upgrade involves excavating the existing roadway to integrate new dedicated bike and transit lanes.

Join the communists flyer — A flyer from the "Revolutionary Communists of America" is posted in Minneapolis, advertising a rally and march scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

Close-up of the William's Pub sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The neon sign for William's Pub, a long-standing establishment in Uptown Minneapolis, is visible on Hennepin Avenue. The bar ceased operations in 2022, leaving the premises vacant.

Illuminated horseshoe sign for Daisy’s Bar & Rooftop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The illuminated sign for Daisy's Bar & Rooftop, shaped like a horseshoe, stands prominently on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

The Green Room live music venue glows with neon signage on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — The Green Room, a prominent live music venue, is situated on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

The Breakfast Club restaurant displays a pop-art style "Now Open" sign on its storefront at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis. — The Breakfast Club restaurant, situated at 1300 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a recently established eatery serving breakfast and lunch.

Graffiti-marked construction barriers at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Construction barriers line the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

"Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer posted on an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — A "Are you a Communist? Then Get Organized!" flyer, produced by Socialist Revolution, is affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

LynLake Brewery storefront on Lyndale Avenue with ACAB graffiti marked on adjacent commercial billboard at night in Minneapolis. — The LynLake Brewery, located on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, occupies a building known for its distinctive theater-like architecture. Adjacent to the brewery, a commercial billboard features an advertisement that has been marked with the graffiti 'ACAB'.

Very colorful red orange and yellow sunset on trail — The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long rail-with-trail corridor, traverses south Minneapolis, providing a dedicated path for cyclists and pedestrians. Developed from a former railway corridor, primarily the Milwaukee Road's Short Line, it officially opened as a multi-use path in 2000.

Boarded-up storefront at Fremont Ave and Lake St in Minneapolis. — A former Target Store and Revel Apartment building at Fremont/Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The building boarded up after a shooting.

Bryant Lake Bowl neon sign glows red on Lake Street in Minneapolis at sunset, with Pabst Blue Ribbon sign visible above. — Bryant Lake Bowl is a bar, restaurant, and theater at 810 West Lake Street in the Lyn-Lake area of Minneapolis. It opened in 1993 in a building that once housed a bowling alley, and it kept the Bryant-Lake Bowl name along with its six-lane bowling alley.

AT&T and Ragstock storefronts line Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis beside a Metro Transit bus and parked vehicles. — Ragstock and AT&T on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus on the 21E route runs along Lake Street, which connects Uptown to the Chain of Lakes and downtown Minneapolis.

Crisp & Green sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Crisp & Green on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The restaurant chain’s logo sign marks one of its Minneapolis locations.

Uptown Theater on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis on a rainy night — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is illuminated on a rainy night in January 2024, following recent renovations. Originally opened in 1939, this historic cinema has long been a prominent cultural landmark in the neighborhood.

Weathered yellow RiverCity Trolley sign on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — RiverCity Trolley operated as a rubber-tired trolley service in downtown and uptown Minneapolis, ferrying riders between shopping districts, entertainment venues, and parking facilities on a fixed loop. The service relied on street-side stop signs like this one to mark designated pickup points along Hennepin Avenue. Trolleys of this style are designed to resemble vintage streetcars, with open-air or enclosed cars built on standard bus chassis. Hennepin Avenue itself has long served as one of Uptown's primary commercial corridors, connecting the neighborhood to downtown Minneapolis.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis at night. — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater, located at the corner of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, displays the theater's name in large white letters against a dark background, bordered by rows of glowing orange bulbs.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis advertising Motion City Soundtrack and Happy Holidays — The illuminated marquee of the Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis announces a Motion City Soundtrack performance on December 31, alongside a "Happy Holidays" message. Located at the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue, this historic cinema is a prominent architectural feature of the neighborhood.

Moxy Hotel illuminated at night on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Moxy Minneapolis Uptown sits on Lake Street, part of Marriott's Moxy brand aimed at budget-conscious travelers who want style without the frills. Moxy hotels are known for compact rooms, communal lounge spaces, and a design-forward approach that favors bars and social areas over traditional lobbies. The Uptown location places guests near the Chain of Lakes and the neighborhood's dense mix of restaurants and music venues. Marriott launched the Moxy brand in Europe in 2014 before expanding it into U.S. markets, including this Minneapolis property.

Minneapolis police officers and private security personnel stand outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street at night. — Minneapolis police officers and private security personnel outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police outside of Reign NIghtclub on Hennepin — Minneapolis Police working off duty in Hennepin Avenue at Reign Nightclub. November 2023.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis at night, with a lit trail under an overpass beside apartments. — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis is a multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2001, it connects the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. The trail serves as a vital transportation and recreation artery, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel through the city separated from vehicular traffic.

Off-duty police and pedestrians outside a nightclub on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — An off-duty Minneapolis Police officer stands outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in October 2023.

Graffiti on former Juut salon windows in Uptown Minneapolis reads “LONG LIVE PALESTINE” and “LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI.” — Graffiti reading "LONG LIVE PALESTINE" and "LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI" is spray-painted on the windows of the former Juut hair salon at 2945 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's signage for "AVEDA ESTHETIQUE" is visible above the graffiti. The graffiti appeared in October 2023, coinciding with ongoing international discussions and protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Graffiti on former Juut salon windows in Uptown Minneapolis reads “LONG LIVE PALESTINE” and “LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI.” — Graffiti reading "LONG LIVE PALESTINE" and "LONG LIVE WINCE ME BOI" is spray-painted on the windows of the former Juut hair salon at 2945 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The building's signage for "AVEDA ESTHETIQUE" is visible above the graffiti. The graffiti appeared in October 2023, coinciding with ongoing international discussions and protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Chino Latino sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, lit in gold and purple on a brick facade. — The "Chino Latino" sign, composed of shimmering gold and purple sequins, is visible on the exterior of a building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. glow on the brick facade.

Chino Latino sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, lit in gold and purple on a brick facade. — The "Chino Latino" sign, composed of shimmering gold and purple sequins, is visible on the exterior of a building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. glow on the brick facade.

DAESK Graffiti in Uptown Minneapolis — Graffiti art by DAESK adorns a building on Emerson Avenue South in Uptown Minneapolis, photographed in October 2023.

Seven Points Mall storefront in Uptown Minneapolis with a redevelopment wrap. — A "re-imagined" storefront wrap is displayed on the former H&M clothing store at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. The wrap features an architectural rendering of the mall's future appearance, with text indicating "STUDIOS. ALCOVES. 1-2-3 BEDROOMS. DIRECT-ENTRY TOWNHOMES."

Granada Theatre, Uptown Minneapolis: Comedy Festival & Latin Dance Night — The Granada Theatre, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is a historic venue that has hosted a variety of events since its opening. Originally built as a movie palace, it has since transitioned to hosting live performances, concerts, and community gatherings. The marquee in October 2023 advertises the "10000 Laughs Comedy Festival" and "Salsa del Sol Latin Dance Night".

Rumba nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis at night with detour signs nearby — Rumba, a nightclub located at the corner of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, is seen here at night in October 2023.

Colorful portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor displayed in Moxy Hotel Minneapolis interior. — Art adorns the interior of the Moxy Hotel Minneapolis, located on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown. The "Black Lives Matter" text is visible on a sign, alongside portraits of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

The Breakfast Club restaurant storefront on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated at night before opening. — The Breakfast Club, a restaurant located at 1400 Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, is shown here prior to its opening.

Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, illuminated at night above railroad tracks in Minneapolis. — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, is illuminated at night, viewed from the adjacent train tracks in Minneapolis.

The Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is a meeting place for Freemasons, featuring classical architecture and the RiteCare philanthropic sign. — The Scottish Rite Masonic Center, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, serves as a meeting place for the Scottish Rite, a branch of Freemasonry. The building's architecture features stone masonry and classical columns, indicative of the fraternal organization's traditional aesthetic. Established to provide a space for Masonic rituals and community gatherings, the center continues to function as a hub for its members. The "RiteCare" sign visible on the building indicates a philanthropic initiative associated with the Scottish Rite Masons, focused on helping children communicate.

The LITT Pinball building on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill District features a corrugated metal exterior with colorful geometric accents. — The LITT Pinball establishment is situated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill District, occupying the former site of Liquor Lyle's. This location, known for its vibrant commercial activity, has undergone transformations over the years. The building's corrugated metal exterior is accented with a colorful, geometric design, and the street features typical urban infrastructure such as streetlights and traffic cones.

Neon sign for Wrecktangle Pizza & Bar restaurant in Minneapolis with illuminated text and "Come in! Hurry on!" message. — Wrecktangle Pizza & Bar sits along Lyndale Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. The restaurant specializes in Detroit-style pizza, baked in rectangular pans that give the dish its thick, crispy-edged crust. It operates as both a pizzeria and bar.

A blue neon sign for the UP-DOWN bar glows on a wooden facade on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, September 2023. — A neon sign for the "UP-DOWN" bar glows blue on the exterior of a building on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign is mounted on a wooden facade, with a tree visible to the left and a red fire alarm box on the wall. This photograph was taken in September 2023, documenting the establishment's presence in the Uptown Minneapolis neighborhood.

The Original Uptown Pizza menu board displays specialty pizzas and build-your-own options with red neon signage visible in the background. — The Original Uptown Pizza is a pizza shop in Uptown Minneapolis that has served pizza since 1980.

Wrecktangle Pizza on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, a Detroit-style pizza restaurant. — Wrecktangle Pizza on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is a Detroit-style pizza restaurant in the Uptown neighborhood. The restaurant occupies a distinctive angular building and opened in 2021. It is known for square, thick-crust pizzas served in a casual dining setting.

Artists paint a mural on parking garage — Artists paint a mural on the Seven Points Mall parking garage in Uptown Minneapolis, a site that became a focal point of protests following the killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

Lift being used to paint billboard on parking ramp — A new mural being painted on the parking garage next to Seven Points Mall at Lake and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021 on the top floor which led to months of protest.

Street musician playing guitar at Lake and Lyndale in Minneapolis at night — A street musician performs at the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. He plays guitar and sings beside a handwritten sign, with storefronts and neon-lit businesses visible across the street.

Weathered marquee on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis reading “U LOOK HOT” at night — A weathered marquee on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis displays the phrase “U LOOK HOT” at night. The sign’s faded letters stand out against the illuminated facade of the building.

McDonalds on Hennepin Ave as seen from Girard in Uptown Minneapolis — McDonalds on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis in August 2023.

Uptown Theater sign in Minneapolis at night, above Hennepin Avenue. — Uptown Theater at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. As seen in August 2023.

Former Fifth Precinct Police Station in Minneapolis, now an event center. — Now an event center, many years ago this was the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.

Cyclebar fitness studio storefront with neon signage on Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — Cyclebar operates a fitness studio on Girard Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, offering indoor cycling classes set to music and coordinated lighting. The franchise brand launched in 2004 and has since expanded to hundreds of locations across the United States. Uptown's commercial strip along Girard and nearby Hennepin Avenue has long drawn a mix of retail, dining, and fitness businesses serving the surrounding residential blocks.

Hennepin Ave and W Lake St intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars, storefronts, and pedestrians under cloudy skies — The intersection of Hennepin Avenue and W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis is shown on August 13, 2023.

Uptown Theater reopening night in Minneapolis with red carpet guests outside the marquee. — The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, a landmark on Hennepin Avenue, reopened its doors on its red carpet premiere night after renovations and pandemic-related closures. The theater, a significant cultural venue in the Uptown neighborhood, originally opened in 1926 and has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly a century. Its marquee, a prominent feature of the streetscape, announces "We Are Open" to passersby.

Uptown Theater marquee on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night with a police SUV parked outside. — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis reopened on its original date, October 23, following a period of closure and a change in ownership. The theater, a landmark since its construction in 1926, has historically served as a venue for film screenings and live performances. Its distinctive marquee and facade are characteristic of early 20th-century cinema architecture. The reopening marks a new chapter for the beloved Minneapolis institution, aiming to continue its cultural role in the city.

Damaged Target store sign on a closed building in Uptown Minneapolis. — What's left of a Target Store sign at a recently closed store in Uptown Minneapolis on May 15, 2023.

Blue patio chairs and tables on a rooftop bar in Uptown Minneapolis. — Rooftop chairs at a bar in Uptown Minneapolis in May 2023.

Uptown theater with half the lights lit up in Minneapolis — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is undergoing renovation. Originally opened in 1929, the venue has been a significant cultural landmark in the Uptown neighborhood. Following its extensive refurbishment, it is slated to reopen as one of the city's largest music venues.

Neon sign for Green Room music venue advertising live music, food, and drink in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Green Room, a new music venue located in Uptown Minneapolis, offers live music, food, and drinks.

Metro Transit stay off the tracks sign at a Hennepin Avenue bus stop in Minneapolis. — Metro Transit safety signage at a bus stop on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The sign warns pedestrians to stay off the tracks near the transit corridor in Uptown.

Wooden benches line the sidewalk outside Bryant Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — Wooden benches sit outside Bryant Lake Bowl, a bowling alley and theater on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The venue opened in 1997 and includes a cabaret theater alongside its bowling lanes.

Green Room music venue illuminated at night on a corner in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Green Room, a live music, food, and drink venue, opened in January 2023 in Uptown Minneapolis. Located at the corner of Lagoon Avenue and Girard Avenue, it occupies the space formerly held by The Pourhouse.

Night Church Uptown Pizza Party Flyer in Minneapolis — A flyer for the Uptown Pizza Party dance party in Minneapolis.

City of Minneapolis public health warning flyers about an airborne toxic event posted on a yellow wall. — These "Public Health Warning: Airborne Toxic Event" flyers were posted in Minneapolis, likely in response to the demolition of the Roof Depot building. The flyers instruct residents to call a phone number for information on how to plan and protect themselves, stating that the city is set to begin mitigation of an airborne toxic event. The message lists several neighborhoods at risk, including Phillips, Powderhorn, Central, Corcoran, Longfellow, and Seward.

Cyan neon sign and orange "Uptown" circular sign illuminate Williams Pub storefront on Hennepin Avenue at night. — Williams Pub, a restaurant and bar located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, features prominent neon signage.

Empty Williams Pub bar interior with illuminated liquor bottles behind the counter on Hennepin Avenue. — Williams Pub Bar, located on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, is seen here after it's closure.

Brick storefronts with holiday snowflake decorations and illuminated street lamps line a nighttime urban street in Uptown — The McDonald's at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured on February 5, 2023.

Green Room neon sign illuminates the nightclub's storefront in Uptown Minneapolis, advertising live music, food, and drink. — The sign at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. The Green Room is a popular staple of the area that has consistent live music.

Minneapolis Police vehicles parked outside Fire House bar with graffiti reading "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters." — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside the Fire House bar and restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Graffiti on ther fence reads "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters."

Minneapolis Police vehicles parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue at night. — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Police officers regularly work off-duty at this location.

Neon sign for The New Uptown Cafe glows on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — The "New" Uptown Cafe sign is illuminated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Justice for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter stickers displayed on a Minneapolis storefront window. — Stickers advocating for justice for George Floyd and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement are displayed in a storefront window on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

The "Arts + Rec Uptown" neon sign illuminates Lake Street at Girard Avenue in Minneapolis. — The "Arts + Rec Uptown" sign illuminates Lake Street at Girard Avenue in Minneapolis on February 5, 2023.

Running Room and Ragstock storefronts with neon signs on Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis. — The Running Room and Ragstock stores are visible on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on February 5, 2023.

No-left-turn traffic sign and illuminated W Lake Street sign at night in Minneapolis. — A "W Lake St" street sign hangs above Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The sign shows burn marks left over from protests following the killing of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by federal agents in 2021 on top of the Seven Points parking garage.

Minneapolis police SUVs parked on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night with lights flashing. — A Minneapolis Squad Car parked on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Cars under 14 inches of snow — Cars are buried under snow following a significant snowfall in Uptown Minneapolis. The image, taken on James Avenue, shows the impact of the weather on daily life in the neighborhood.

Cowboy Slims signage removed — The former Cowboy Slim's bar, located at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis, is shown after its signage was removed.

Stella's Fish Cafe storefront with illuminated neon sign on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. — Stella's Fish Cafe is a seafood restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Seven Points parking ramp on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis November 2022 — The Seven Points Parking Ramp, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, serves as a primary parking facility for the area. In June 2021, this location became a site of national attention when Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement officers at the top of the ramp. The incident occurred during a period of heightened unrest following the murder of George Floyd.

Bird Scooter on Girard in Uptown Minneapolis — A Bird scooter is parked at a bike rack on Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during the winter of 2022.

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