Wink Competitors

First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest-running, independently owned and operated venues in the United States. Our commitment to independence is led by the belief that unique, locally-owned live music rooms are imperative to the health of the community and economy. First Avenue is dedicated to promoting artistic expression in diverse voices old and new, to provide a community by offering artists a stage and a mic, and fans a place to gather. First Avenue owns and operates The Depot Tavern, the 7th St Entry, the Turf Club, the Fine Line, The Fitzgerald Theater, the First Avenue Mainroom, and co-operates the Palace Theatre. As the musical epicenter of the Twin Cities, First Avenue—and by extension, the venues it owns and operates—opens its doors to all music lovers who are First Avenue’s past, present, and future. We’re proud to foster relationships with artists and musicians at all stages in their careers, whether it’s playing their first show at the 7th St Entry, selling out multiple nights at First Avenue, or playing one of our other independently owned venues like Turf Club, Fine Line, The Fitzgerald Theater, and the co-operated Palace Theatre. First Avenue has served as the launching pad for countless artists and bands like Hüsker Dü, the Replacements, Semisonic, Atmosphere, Soul Asylum, Lizzo, Prince, and many more.

Surdyk’s is proud to be Minnesota’s premier wine, beer, and spirits retailer. A family-owned and operated business, Surdyk’s Liquor Store was established in Northeast Minneapolis in 1934, just a block away from its current address on East Hennepin & University Avenue. Surdyk’s features an award-winning Cheese Shop, featuring artisan cheeses, local and specialty grocery, and prepared foods, including full-service Catering. Surdyk's recently completed the addition of Sidebar at Surdyk's, a bar and restaurant at their flagship location.

Tucked into a quiet nook of Northeast Minneapolis, Sociable Cider Werks started small, but has steadily grown over the years to be a big name in the Minneapolis craft brew scene. Sociable brews fresh-pressed apples with fruits, grains, hops spices for innovative libations best shared with a friend. It's a decidedly different approach to cider... and that's why we like it!