Brew and Banter Coffee

Join ASMP-MSP at our monthly gathering series – Brew & Banter!

Brew & Banter is a relaxed, informal gathering designed for creative professionals. Each month, we’ll alternate between coffee-fueled morning meet-ups and laid-back happy hour hangouts.

The goal is to provide consistent opportunities for creative professionals to network, reconnect, or meet new faces in the visual arts community. These meetups are open to both ASMP-MSP members and those who are not yet members.

Each gathering will take place at a local sponsor’s venue or a popular coffee house/brew hall. We have found that simply bringing our creative community together sparks a wide variety of meaningful discussions and opportunities that lead to great “banter” on topics relevant to our industry.

No need to register—just come by, grab a drink, and enjoy the conversation. We can’t wait to see you there!

We look forward to seeing you at our next Brew & Banter!

2026 Brew and Banter Dates

Coffee – Tuesday, February 17 @ Five Watt Coffee
861 E Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Happy Hour – Thursday, March 19 @ Forgotten Star Brewing Co.
36 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN 55421
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Coffee – Tuesday, April 21 @ Five Watt Coffee
861 E Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Happy Hour – Thursday, May 21 @ TBD
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Coffee – Tuesday, June 16 @ Five Watt Coffee
861 E Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Happy Hour – Thursday, July 16 @ TBD
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Coffee – Tuesday, August 18 @ Five Watt Coffee
861 E Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Happy Hour – Thursday, September 17 @ TBD
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Coffee – Tuesday, October 20 @ Five Watt Coffee
861 E Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Happy Hour – Thursday, November 19 @ TBD
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Coffee – Tuesday, December 15 @ Five Watt Coffee
861 E Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM