James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW - Post 246

06/14/2026

Happy birthday, Army! Here's to Gabe, Sebastian, Eric, Eric, James, Dan, Dan, Jeff, Sarah, Reg, Crick, and all of the other amazing Army veterans amongst our membership! Sound off in the comments if you're an Army veteran or if you have an Army vet in your family!

The VFW and its Auxiliary proudly congratulate the United States Army on 251 years of elite service, valor and sacrifice defending American liberty.

06/14/2026

On this Flag Day, we honor Old Glory and the generations of Americans who have defended the freedoms it represents. 🇺🇸

From the story behind the U.S. flag to the traditions and etiquette that guide its display, discover the history and customs that keep Old Glory flying proudly: vfw.org/Flag.

06/14/2026

We'll have all of the World Cup matches on today - and later, karaoke!

110PM: Minnesota Twins VS St. Louis Cardinals
9PM: Midwest Karaoke at Uptown VFW

06/13/2026

World Cup excellence, Malamanya's salsa vibes, and karaoke makes the Uptown VFW the place to be on a Saturday!

8PM: Malamanya | DJ SALSA BRAVA | Second Saturday Salsa
9PM: Midwest Karaoke at Uptown VFW

Saturday Special 12-3PM:
2-for-1 Rails & Taps

06/12/2026

Soccer isn't the only World Cup happening tonight - we've got The World Cup of Drum & Bass USA Tour happening in our event hall TONIGHT! We've also got a drink special going on during all World Cup matches.

710PM: Minnesota Twins VS St. Louis Cardinals
8PM: Konkrete Jungle Minneapolis x THE WORLD CUP OF DRUM & BASS
Info & Tix: https://buff.ly/ZRTtKkO
9PM: Midwest Karaoke at Uptown VFW

Happy Hour 3-6PM
$3.25 Coors Light Tap
$2 Off All Rails, Taps, and Domestics
$2 Off Fried Pickles & Potato Skins
$1 Off Smash Burger

06/11/2026

If you're looking for a place to watch the World Cup, look no further! In addition to having the matches on, we've got a great special for you - during all World Cup matches, you can grab either Busch Light or Grain Belt Premium for $4!

06/11/2026

Get ready to rock with Leftover Crack and sadplant - tonight at the Uptown VFW!

7PM: VINGO: Music Video Bingo at the Uptown VFW
730PM: LEFTöVER CRACK x sadplant
9PM: Midwest Karaoke at Uptown VFW

Thurs Special 6-10PM:
$2 off THC Seltzers

Happy Hour 3-6PM
$3.25 Coors Light Tap
$2 Off All Rails, Taps, and Domestics
$2 Off Fried Pickles & Potato Skins
$1 Off Smash Burger

06/10/2026

Not only will dj shane kramer be hosting his 4th Annual 80s New Wave Prom on Saturday, August 29.

Along with his Gemini twin Amber Swanson, Shane will also be celebrating his Transmission birthday here at the club tonight!

Follow this link - https://bit.ly/4amOKHW - for 80s New Wave Prom tickets now, then celebrate Shane (and Amber) at Transmission tonight!

4th Annual 80s New Wave Prom
Saturday, August 29

$10 ADV
$13 cash / $16 card

06/10/2026

Not only will be hosting his 4th Annual 80s New Wave Prom on Saturday, August 29.

Along with his Gemini twin Shane will also be celebrating his Transmission birthday here at tonight!

Follow this link - https://bit.ly/4amOKHW - for 80s New Wave Prom tickets now, then celebrate Shane (and Amber) at Transmission tonight!

4th Annual 80s New Wave Prom
Saturday, August 29

$10 ADV
$13 cash / $16 card

06/10/2026

Tonight: Twins, Trivia, and Transmission! And as always, karaoke!

540PM: Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers
630PM: Trivia Mafia at the Uptown VFW
8PM: Transmission
9PM: Midwest Karaoke at Uptown VFW

Trivia Special:
$5 Jack Daniels

Happy Hour 3-6PM
$3.25 Coors Light Tap
$2 Off All Rails, Taps, and Domestics
$2 Off Fried Pickles & Potato Skins
$1 Off Smash Burger