Aster Cafe
The Aster Cafe is located under the trees on the prettiest street in Minneapolis. Overlooking the mighty Mississippi river and the skyline of the city, the Aster is a candle-lit restaurant-bar with a sweet European patio. Live music, great brunches, craft beers and cocktails, and a thoughtful wine list add up to City Pages calling us the “best place to go on a first date”. Our menu is fresh (no deep fryers!) and inventive. We also have lovely spaces for events and weddings, which you can check o...
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General Reservations
General reservations are for services where live music is not scheduled. There is no cover charge rela...
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Wednesday MN Songwriter Showcase Hosted by Nick Hensley (free)
The Minnesota songwriter showcase
Twin Cities tradition since 2005
Curated by Nick Hensley of Love Son...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 14
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Saturday Bluegrass Brunch with The High 48's ($6 cover)
Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic ...
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Sunday Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons ($6 cover)
Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you ...
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Thursday 12/12/24 - An Evening with John Swardson ($15 cover)
Based in Minneapolis, John Swardson writes songs that bleed through the holes in the soles of his boot...
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Friday 12/13/24 - Jennifer Marie ($10 cover)
Striking beauty, dynamic powerhouse vocals, coupled with her songwriting prowess, Jennifer Marie deliv...
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Saturday 12/14/24 - The Farewell Season w/ Echoes At Midnight ($7 cover)
The Farewell Season plays music made for a long drive down a back highway. The band slides effortlessl...
- Reservation for parties of 2 to 4
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Thursday 12/19/24 - MNAKED Curated by Nick Hensley ($10 cover)
MNAKED RETURNS!
(A storyteller night of sorts… chopping it down to just the bare essentials featuring ...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Friday 12/20/24 - Aaron Tinjum and the Tangents + New Seven ($10 cover)
Aaron Tinjum is a Minnesota-based songwriter. He formed his folk rock project, Aaron Tinjum and the Ta...
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Saturday 12/21/24 - Larry McDonough Quartet and Festivus ($10 cover)
Larry McDonough Quartet and Festivus and Other Twisted Holidays Returns to the Aster Café
Do you need...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Friday 12/27/24 - An evening with Rich Mattson ($10 cover)
Rich Mattson is a musician/songwriter and producer/engineer living in Sparta, Minnesota. He began perf...
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Saturday 12/28/24 - An evening with Matt Caflisch ($10 cover)
Caflisch is a word guy in the best tradition (a little closer to the spirit of Loudon Wainwright III t...
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Friday 1/3/25 - Favourite Girl featuring Katy Vernon ($15 cover)
Join Katy Vernon with her new band Favourite Girl for the release of their second single “Not Going Ba...
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