It's Happening at The Pond
Coming Up
UNRL Academy Open House
Come meet staff and learn more about what the academy has to offer.
Mankato Mayhem II
Live professional wrestling returns to The Venue.
Tuesday Tunes — Erik Koskinen & Kora Melia
A night of connected community and live music in The Venue Courtyard, produced by Twelve Fingers Creative. $15 in advance (available at the Crooked Pint) or $20 day of show.
Live Music on the Patio
Live music on the patio at the Crooked Pint. Food, drinks, and good vibes.
Music on Madison
An offsite music celebration we're proud to help bring to life.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Roll up a sleeve — hosted at The Venue with the American Red Cross.
Live Music on the Patio
Live music on the patio at the Crooked Pint. Food, drinks, and good vibes.
MSU Hockey 3v3 Scrimmage
Minnesota State hockey takes the ice for a fast, wide-open 3v3 scrimmage at the UNRL Rink.
Mamma Mania — ABBA Tribute
The ultimate ABBA tribute band, live on our stage.
Live Music on the Patio
Live music on the patio at the Crooked Pint. Food, drinks, and good vibes.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute
A night of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits, performed live.
World According To Garth
The Garth Brooks tribute experience, live at The Venue.
IVPlay — New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with IVPlay at The Venue.
Weekly & Monthly
Happy Hour
Drink and appetizer specials at the bar and on the patio.
Taco Tuesday
Taco specials all day long.
Kids Eat Free
Kids eat free, plus $5 in free arcade play.
Weekend Brunch
Weekend brunch served every Saturday and Sunday.
Bean Bags on the Patio
Bean bag tournaments and games out on the patio.
College Night
Exclusive offers for MSU students — show your MSU ID. Half off build-your-own large pizzas, half off select apps (Ellsworth cheese curds, ale house nachos, flatbreads, Cajun onion rings), and half off bowling & golf (reservations required). $3 pounder cans, $4 rails, and $5 bone-in wings.
Saturday Bingo
Fifteen games of bingo on the second floor of the Crooked Pint Ale House (elevator available), starting September 12. Food available, daubers for sale — bring your lucky streak.
Designer Purse Bingo
A night of bingo, purses, prizes, and hockey — Kate Spade, Coach, YETI, Michael Kors and more, plus a giveaway drawing. Starts September 21. Thirteen games for 6 faces is $40; 3 extra faces $5. Food available. All proceeds go to the Mankato Area Hockey Association (license #02759-033).
Concerts & Big Events
Ticketed shows, weddings, and large events live on The Venue's own calendar.
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