It's Time to Celebrate Big at the 2025 Lake Street Bash!

This powerhouse annual gathering unites our community's brightest spirits and biggest hearts - local entrepreneurs, visionary leaders, passionate policymakers, and amazing neighbors - all rallying behind our beloved Lake Street corridor. Every ticket sold and every dollar raised fuels the Lake Street Council's vital mission to rebuild stronger, advocate louder, and elevate our thriving business corridor throughout the Twin Cities! And this year, we're cranking up the energy with live music, dancing, AND comedy gold from our phenomenal MC!

Lake Street Bash 2025

Mark Your Calendar: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Party Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Epic Venue: Uptown Theater, 2900 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Your Ticket Unlocks Everything:

  • Delicious eats & refreshing non-alcoholic beverages (plus a cash bar)

  • Thrilling raffle prizes & interactive games that'll keep you on your toes

  • Your shot at winning a $100 gift certificate to savor the best local flavors

  • Meaningful connections with fellow South Minneapolis business leaders and corridor stakeholders

  • Heartfelt welcomes & genuine appreciation from our dedicated Lake Street Council team

  • Live DJ spinning beats & dance floor action to cap off an unforgettable night!

Schedule

5:00 pm: Doors swing open - let the festivities begin!
6:00 pm: Main program kicks off with MC extraordinaire Lisa Evanson!
7:00 pm: Raffle, piñatas, dance moves, and fond farewells

For more information or to donate a raffle item, contact Alex Tsatsoulis at alex@lakestreetcouncil.org or 612-483-3603.

Meet Your Hilarious Host: Lisa Evanson

Our master of ceremonies this year is none other than Lisa Evanson - a Twin Cities comedy powerhouse who's been crushing it on stages across the city since 2018. This trailblazing comedian made history as the first woman EVER to win Acme Comedy Club's prestigious Funniest Person Contest in its 29-year run, and was crowned MNComedy.com's 2021 "Top 5 Comics to Watch.”

Check out her recent multiple-part series with CoolStoryMPLS, highlighting Lake Street’s incredible vibes.

Get Your Groove On with DJ Salsa Brava!

A maestro of classic salsa vibes and Latin American rhythms who will have you dancing the night away! With a passion for music that pulses through his veins, SALSA BRAVA has been igniting dance floors and delighting audiences with his electrifying mixes for over a decade.

Huge Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors!

Corridor Sponsors


Neighborhood Sponsors


Block Sponsors