This Summer, discover new music with The Current! You can join us for Happy Hours at various locations with live music from artists you’ll want to see. Enjoy a magical summer afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a beverage, friends, and live music!
One of The Current's hosts will provide the soundtrack at each Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. before the artist performs a live set at 6 p.m.
The Current’s Happy Hours are free and open to everyone.
Dates and locations are below. Artist information for the last five events of the year will be announced at a later date.
The Current’s Happy Hour Prize Pack
The Current will have your chance to win a Happy Hour Prize pack at each Happy Hour this summer!
Join us in-person and register online for your chance to win Current branded merchandise, venue SWAG, and artist merchandise.
Utepils Brewing Prize Pack on July 10, 2025
Register below for your chance to win tonight’s (6/26) prize pack which includes Current and Utepils branded goodies!
One Register per email. Must be present to win.
Winner will be announced immediately following Kashus Culpepper’s performance.
This entry is now closed. Congratulations to the lucky winner!
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The Current’s Happy Hours Venue Schedule
Thursday, May 29: Nine Mile Brewing Company with Deep Sea Diver (Duo Performance), Hosted by Jill Riley
Thursday, June 12: Surly Brewing Co. with Blondshell, Hosted by Zach McCormick
Tuesday, June 17: Drekker Brewing Company with Wild Horses, Hosted by Diane (in Fargo, ND)
Thursday, June 26: Sociable Cider Werks with Night Moves, Hosted by Jessica Paxton
Thursday, July 10: Utepils Brewing with Kashus Culpepper, Hosted by Jill Riley
Thursday, July 24: Sociable Cider Werks with Twins of Franklin, Hosted by Jessica Paxton
Thursday, August 7: Milk & Honey Ciders with Yam Haus, Hosted by Mac Wilson (in St. Joseph, MN)
Thursday, August 14: Surly Brewing Co. with Jeremy Messersmith, Hosted by Zach McCormick
Thursday, September 4: Thesis Beer Project with Palmyra, Hosted by Jessica Paxton (in Rochester, MN)
Thursday, September 18: Holman’s Table with TBA Artist
The Current’s Happy Hours are presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.
