August 15, 2019, Thursday - Free Water Ski Show with the Twin Cities River Rats!

Time: Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, main show starts at 7pm. 

Location: 1758 West River Road N between the Broadway and Plymouth Avenue Bridges (www.tcriverrats.com/location) 

The Twin Cities River Rats present Ratty Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!

Join the River Rats as they travel through Mr. Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! The nationally ranked Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team puts on an exciting blend of water skiing, acrobatics and high speed thrills! Join Mr. Wonka, Charlie Bucket, the Oompa Loompas and the lucky golden ticket winners as they take on the adventures of the factory.

Will their high flying jumps, careful balancing acts and barefoot tricks be enough to win the chocolate factory? Join us for a free family show to find out! 

Street parking only along West River Road (arrive early for easier parking). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Concessions are available.

August 15, 2019, Thursday - Meals on Heels Event at Nicollet Island Pavilion

Time: 6 – 9 pm

Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street

Meals on Heels Event

Meals on Heels, the big summer party to support Meals On Wheels, returns to Nicollet Island Pavilion Aug. 15!

Get ready for an evening of gourmet bites from the top local restaurants, amazing raffle prizes, and hosted wine and beer during the first half of the event for our 21+ attendees. Our host, I AM | Sarah Edwards, will be there to judge your favorite footwear. Be sure to wear your best footwear to compete in our Swank Soles Competition for best men’s, women’s or group shoes.

Tickets are now on sale, get them before May 31st to save $10! Buy your tickets at mealsonheelsevent.org.

August 15, 2019, Thursday - Second Annual MSP Iranian Film Festival (4 days)

Second Annual MSP Iranian Film Festival

MSP Film Society presents the second annual MSP Iranian Film Festival August 15-18, 2019 at the Film Society’s Screen 3 at St. Anthony Main Theatre. The Festival showcases acclaimed and award-winning new Iranian cinema, and presents a variety of themes, genres, and perspectives of contemporary Iran.

Join MSP Film Society on Sunday, August 18 after the films for a reception to celebrate the Closing of the MSP Iranian Film Festival and the Opening of Twin Cities Iranian Culture Week. The reception runs 7-8:30pm at Artspace Jackson Flats.

August 15, 2019, Thursday - Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhood Bike Tour with Mill City Museum

Time: 6 – 8 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhood Bike Tour

Go on a guided bicycle tour of the historic Minneapolis riverfront. Learn about St. Anthony Falls, the only waterfall on the Mississippi, and its surroundings, known as Owamni Yomni in Dakota. Explore the historic St. Anthony district, see beautiful residential architecture on Nicollet Island, uncover the history of the sawmilling industry at Boom Island Park, and pedal through the Warehouse District.

This tour covers 5 miles and goes at a leisurely pace. It is suitable for novice bike riders, ages 12 and up. Those without a bike can rent one at a nearby Nice Ride station. Tours begin on the Chicago Mall side of the museum between the Guthrie and Mill City Museum.

August 14, 2019, Wednesday - Nicollet Makers Market

Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Nicollet Makers Market, 651 Nicollet Ave

Nicollet Makers Market

We are an outdoor shopping event featuring local artisans in downtown Minneapolis. Meet your makers and buy handmade on the new Nicollet! Visit our website for more information www.nicolletmakersmarket.com

August 14, 2019, Wednesday - Pure Barre x The Commons

Time: 6pm

Location: The Commons

Pure Barre x The Commons

Experience the very best of Pure Barre in a fusion pop up class at The Commons, Minneapolis. This incredible location, with a view of U.S. Bank Stadium, will be the perfect backdrop to a fusion of our Classic + Empower classes. This low impact, high intensity workout will challenge you through a combination of strength elements and cardio sprints, elevating your heart rate and inducing the shake.

All fitness levels are welcome. Class is FREE and begins at 6pm. Bring a yoga mat (or towel) and a water bottle.

We will have FOUR classes we are hosting at The Commons this summer. Mark your calendar for our pop ups on June 12, July 10, Aug 14 & Sep 11. All classes will run from 6-7pm.

August 14, 2019, Wednesday - Luminous Current — Art Unveiling and Community Reception at Guthrie

Time: 7p -9p

Location: Guthrie Theater

Luminous Current — Art Unveiling and Community Reception

In 2018, the Guthrie received an Arts Access grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board that allowed us to further our collaboration with Juxtaposition Arts — the teen-staffed creative development agency in North Minneapolis — and develop a work of art for the Guthrie's Pohlad Lobby.

We invite you to join us for the unveiling of Luminous Current, a stunning light-based art installation on Level Nine.

This free community event will include the following:
• Pop-up boutique of artwork by Juxtaposition Arts
• Video presentation about the making of Luminous Current
• Facilitated Q&A session with the artists

All are welcome, and we hope you see you there!

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LUMINOUS CURRENT (2019) was created by Juxtaposition Arts and designed by D’Angelo Raymond and Temesgen Besha.

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Juxtaposition Arts develops community by engaging and employing young urban artists in hands-on education initiatives that create pathways to self-sufficiency while actualizing creative power. http://juxtapositionarts.org/

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Thanks to our sponsor: This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

August 14, 2019, Wednesday - Mill City Live at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Mill City Live: Charanga Tropical

On Aug. 14, enjoy music from Charanga Tropical. Charanga Tropical performs as a "charanga," an instrumentation that combines violins, flute, vocals, and full Latin rhythm section that dates back to the roots of Cuban music. Charanga’s specialty is danzón, a style that was greatly influenced by French refugees who came to Cuba in the early 19th century. As the cultures merged, danzón came into being in the late 1800s and became very popular in Cuba.

Danzón mixes the serious sophistication of classical music with the syncopation of Cuban rhythms. It is a complex sound, rich in harmony, fantastic for listening and superb for dancing. In 2015, the Minneapolis-based Latin band became the first American group ever to be invited to perform at Cuba's International Danzón Festival.

Food and drink will be available for purchase from D'Amico. Tickets include admission to the museum from 4 to 9 pm.

Mill City Live is made possible by presenting sponsor, General Mills, and media partner, City Pages.

Future Mill City Live dates:

Jaedyn James & The Hunger - August 21

Willie Wisely - August 28

KLE August 14, 2019, Wednesday - Mill City Live at Mill City Museum

August 13, 2019, Tuesday - Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Public Meeting at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street

Public Meeting: Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock Disposition Study

The St. Paul District Corps of Engineers is planning to conduct public meetings for the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Disposition study in August 2019.

- The first public meeting will be on Tuesday, August 13th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN.

- The second public meeting will be on Monday, August 19th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Michael Dowling school, 3900 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN.

Disposition studies examine the benefits and costs of continuing to operate Federal projects which are no longer serving their authorized purposes. The navigation operations at Upper St. Anthony falls lock and dam ceased on 9 June 2015 by order of Section 2010 of the Water Resources Reform and Redevelopment Act of 2014. Since that time, the lock has been operated only for flood mitigation and visitor tours.

The Upper St. Anthony Falls Disposition study will look at three main alternatives: 1) No action, continue operating it as it is presently, 2) deauthorize all remaining Federal purposes, and dispose of the Federal property, and 3) retain those features of the project required to continue Corps operations for flood mitigation while deauthorizing and disposing of other features of the project. Only the U.S. Congress can deauthorize the purposes of the Federal project.

The Corps will also be seeking public input on a) maintaining or improving the human environment at Upper St. Anthony Falls, b) maintaining or improving the natural environment at Upper St. Anthony Falls, and c) maintaining or improving recreational opportunities at Upper St. Anthony Falls.

An official notice regarding these meetings and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act will be posted in the Federal Register and a further public notice will be issued in late July, 2019.

The public meetings and written comments help to define the scope of an Environmental Assessment and guide the scope of the disposition study. A draft disposition study report for Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam will be available in spring 2020. A separate study for Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam 1 will start in approximately December 2020, and a separate series of public meetings will be planned in early 2021.

For more information on the studies, please visit their website at:https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/MplsLocksDisposition/

August 13, 2019, Tuesday - Aramark Hiring Event at US Bank Stadium

Aramark Hiring Event at US Bank Stadium

August 13, 2019, Tuesday - Wine and Canvas at Rock Bottom

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Location: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 800 LaSalle Plaza

Wine and Canvas: Sunset Lilies

"Tap" into your inner artist! Get ready to paint “Sunset Lilies“ at Rock Bottom! Our local artist will guide the class step-by-step through the featured painting. Our staff will also be around for one-on-one assistance.
Not artsy? No worries! No experience is necessary!

TICKETS: $35/seat. Pre-regristration is required.

Food and Beverages are not included, but are available for purchase from the hosting restaurant!

August 13, 2019, Tuesday - Free Water Ski Show with the Twin Cities River Rats!

Time: Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, main show starts at 7pm. 

Location: 1758 West River Road N between the Broadway and Plymouth Avenue Bridges (www.tcriverrats.com/location) 

The Twin Cities River Rats present Ratty Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!

Join the River Rats as they travel through Mr. Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! The nationally ranked Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team puts on an exciting blend of water skiing, acrobatics and high speed thrills! Join Mr. Wonka, Charlie Bucket, the Oompa Loompas and the lucky golden ticket winners as they take on the adventures of the factory.

Will their high flying jumps, careful balancing acts and barefoot tricks be enough to win the chocolate factory? Join us for a free family show to find out! 

Street parking only along West River Road (arrive early for easier parking). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Concessions are available.

August 12, 2019, Monday - Monday Mile at Target Field

Time: 12p - 1p

Monday Mile at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins and Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine have teamed up to promote health and wellness during the Twins 2019 regular season. The Mayo Clinic Monday Miles walking program provides the opportunity for downtown working professionals to take advantage of the lunchtime sunshine and walk the warning track at Target Field. Mayo Clinic Monday Miles will take place ten times throughout the summer. Participants should enter through Gate 29 to check in and begin their walk. Following each event, participants are encouraged to walk to Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine (skyway level of Mayo Clinic Square) for some ‘enter to win’ opportunities and to hear more about the services offered at that location.

*Sign up is required through the eventbrite link above.

In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified of cancellation via email at least 2 hours prior to walk start time.

August 12, 2019, Monday - Hippocrates Cafe at MacPhail

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd Sreet

Hippocrates Cafe

A live performance that uses actors and musicians to explore healthcare topics through story and song. Each show has a theme (such as aging, cancer, influenza, memory loss) that is explored through poetry, short story, essay, excerpt, letter, historical document and music. The performances intend to breathe life into complex, difficult topics in ways that are thoughtful, respectful and revelatory.

It is not a “prescriptive” show; it does not attempt to tell listeners what to do or how to think or how to live healthier lives. Rather, it allows audience members to be moved by beautiful, poignant words and music that at once educate and entertain—and heal. The tone of the show is warm as opposed to being “coldly” scientific.

August 12, 2019, Monday - Canoeing in Loring Park

Canoeing at Loring Park

August 12, 2019, Monday - Music in the Park Series at Nicollet Island

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Park

Tonights entertainment: (See website to verify any programming changes.)

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!

August 11, 2019, Sunday - All-Levels Yoga Flow Class at Boom Island

Time: 11a

Location: Boom Island Park, 800 NE Sibley Street

Hosted by Namaste In the Park

All-Levels Yoga Flow Class

Level 1 flow class! Please bring a towel or mat to practice on and something to drink! Free class 

August 11, 2019, Sunday - Dough-ga! Featuring Glam Doll Donuts at A-Mill Artist Lofts

Time: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main Street

Dough-ga! Featuring Glam Doll Donuts

What better way to come back from 3 weeks away then with DONUTS!

To honor the ancient tradition--who am I kidding, we don't need a reason, they're DONUTS, that's reason enough. In our continued quest to take our mindfullness beyond our mats, we celebrate donuts, more specifically Glam Doll Donuts*.

75-minutes of yoga, followed by donut (and COFFEE!) bliss. AND, you have the chance to choose your own donut, so you may have to go do some research. Check out the menu or betther yet, check out the bakery itself, 519 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis.

 Let me know the donut you want when you reserve your spot. If you don't pick, I'll get you one of my favorites, the classic Darling (chocolate w/ sprinkles). Either way, you can't go wrong.

COST: $20.

*For those of you who are GF, I'm more than happy to pick up donuts for you from the wonderful Sift gluten-free bakery.

August 11, 2019, Sunday - Paint Nite at The Depot

Time: 1pm

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S

Paint Nite: Potted in Pink PARTNER PAINTING

*Partner Painting event* Each person attending needs their own ticket. 

What is a partner painting? Each person will get their own 16"x20" canvas to paint on. The magic happens when the two canvas are put together to create the full picture-- the masterpiece! Come ready to collaborate and create artwork (and memories) together.

August 11, 2019, Sunday - Minneapolis Summer Pop-Up Market at Machine Shop

Time: 11 am – 5 pm

Location: Machine Shop, 300 Second Street SE

Unique Markets presents: Minneapolis Summer Pop-Up Market

Discover Trends. Spark Creativity. Be Inspired. Shop Small!

Come shop from over 50 local designers and makers at our festival-like pop-up event! The inspiring shopping experience boasts fun for the whole family from interactive art, cool brand activations, freebies, DIY projects, and more!

Admission includes:
- A gift card for a shake from Shake Shack!
- Make a chic macrame keychain with our art project experts
- Interactive and immersive art installations & photo walls
- Freebies from our brand partners!

When you shop from the small businesses at Unique Markets you are helping to make a big impact in your community - the more successful they become the more local jobs are created, the more taxes they pay which help public schools, libraries and parks, and the more enriched and connected the city becomes... Plus you score fab stuff!

Shop small, feel good!