May 12, 2019, Sunday - 9th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Nicollet Island

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Location: Nicollet Island Park, 40 Power Street

Cherry Blossom Festival

The Minneapolis Ibaraki Sister City Association invites you to attend the 9th Annual Nicollet Island Cherry Tree Festival.

Admission is Free
{Donations accepted)

Entertainment: Harisen Daiko Drum Group

Free Refreshments

Other Activities
Japanese Games
Japanese Origami
Calligraphy
Ringing of the Bell of Two Friends
Snacks and Treats

For more information:
Karl Reinhard, MISCA President, kreinhard@visi.

May 12, 2019, Sunday - Gülsin Onay in Concert at MacPhail

Time: 2:00pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 S 2nd Street

Gülsin Onay in Concert

“An exceptional pianist, endowed with virtuosic brilliance and boundless energy, and an interpretive power both intelligent and emotionally sensitive.”

Pianist Gülsin Onay has recorded 20 albums that illustrate the breadth of her repertoire as well as her interpretive power. Ms. Onay’s truly international career has spanned 72 countries across all continents, from Venezuela to Japan. Gülsin Onay has given concerts in the major musical centres of the world such as Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, the Berlin Philharmonic Hall, London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and Wigmore Hall, the Salle Gaveau in Paris, and the Washington DC National Gallery of Art. She has performed as a soloist with such leading orchestras as Dresden Staatskapelle, Philharmonia Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic, having performed with conductors Vladimir Ashkenazy, Neeme Jarvi, Esa-Pekka Salonen, amongst many, many others.

Gülsin Onay holds the titles of State Artist in her native Turkey, and holds an honorary doctorate degrees from Bosphorus University in Istanbul, and from Hacettepe University in Ankara. She was named “Pianist of the Year” in the 2011 Donizetti Classical Music Awards.

Ms. Onay will be giving several concerts as a part of a diplomatic tour of the United States and Canada in May 2019, including the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., as well as the Turkish Consulates in Chicago and Toronto.

Ms. Onay’s performance is possible with assistance by the Turkish American Association of Minnesota.

May 12, 2019, Sunday - Anika Fajardo Reading at Guthrie Theater

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Guthrie Theater, McGuire Proscenium Stage

Anika Fajardo Reading

Minnesota author Anika Fajardo to read from and sign her new memoir Magical Realism for Non-Believers: A Memoir of Finding Family at several upcoming Twin Cities area events:

ABOUT THE BOOK:

A young woman from Minnesota searches out the Colombian father she’s never known in this powerful exploration of what family really means

He loved Colombia too much to leave it. The explanation from her Minnesotan mother was enough to satisfy a child’s curiosity about her missing father. But at twenty-one, Anika Fajardo wanted more. She wanted to know her father better and to know what kind of country could have such a hold on him. And so, in 1995, Fajardo boarded a plane and flew to Colombia to discover a birthplace that was foreign to her and a father who was a stranger. There she learns that sometimes, no matter how many pieces you find, fitting together a family history isn’t easy.

With her tentative entry into her father’s world, Fajardo steps on a path that will take her in surprising directions, toward unsuspected secrets about her family and herself. Set against the changing backdrops of Colombia and the American Midwest, her journey carries her back to the 1970s and the beginnings of her parents’ broken marriage, and forward to the present day, where the magic and reality of love and heartache—and her own experience as a parent—await her. The way is strewn with obstacles, physical and metaphysical—from the perils encountered on a mountain road in Colombia to the death of a loved one to the birth of her own child—but the toughest to negotiate are the shifting place of memory and truth while coming to understand her place in her family and in the world.

Vivid and heartfelt in the telling, Fajardo’s story is powerfully compelling in its bridging of time and place and in its moving depiction of self-transformation. Family, she comes to find, is where you find it and what you make of it.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Anika Fajardo was born in Colombia and raised in Minnesota. Her writing has been published in the anthologies Brief Encounters: A Collection of Contemporary Nonfiction and Sky Blue Water: Great Stories for Young Readers (Minnesota, 2016). She has earned awards from the Jerome Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Loft Literary Center. The manuscript for Magical Realism for Non-Believers was a finalist for the Bakeless Literary Prize in Creative Nonfiction. She lives in Minneapolis.

May 12, 2019, Sunday - Root Beer Run at Boom Island

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

Location: Boom Island Park, 74 Sibley St. NE

Root Beer Run hosted by People for Parks

Join us at 1pm on Sunday, May 12th for a very casual 0.5 MILE, or, 1 MILE kid-friendly (and Family approved!) Root Beer Run!

Hosted at one of the most beautiful Parks in Minneapolis: Boom Island Park! The event is coordinated in partnership with People for Parks, a local non-profit, and will include so much more than just a kid-friendly fun run: Free Root Beer (with option to make it a float!), Inflatable Jump House, Kids Arts & Crafts, Photo-station, a food truck, and more!

100% of all registration fees go directly to People for Parks, a local non-profit that is dedicated to improving Minneapolis and its parks!

What's Included?

Your registration includes the fun-run, swag/give-aways, Free Root Beer at the finish line, and event festivities like arts & crafts, photo booth, and inflatable jump house!

The Fun Run starts at 1pm from the main event area, and weaves around the surrounding park! (Event festivities open at 12 noon)

Activity Stations Included as part of Registration & Festivities Include:

• Root Beer, donated by local companies
• Make it a float w/ Ice cream
• Temporary tatoos
• Inflatable Jump House
• Arts & Crafts
• Photo Booth
• Sunscreen station & Lawn Games Zone

A Food Truck will also be onsite!

This event is open to the public, but space is limited, so make sure to register! RUN FOR ROOT BEER, support your community & local non-profits, and have fun!

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Lit Crawl MN 2019

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Lit Crawl MN 2019

Lit Crawl MN boasts a roster of local authors, artists, and performers at 10+ different events that range from readings, improv, games, interactive story-building, and a hands-on workshop. A celebration of the vibrant literary scene in the Twin Cities, this lively crawl will have something for everyone. Lit Crawl MN is a project of Litquake; Lit Crawl MN 2019 is produced by Bartmann Group and The Loft Literary Center as part of The Loft's Wordplay 2019

Lit Crawl MN is FREE and open to the public. Grab a drink and join us for some zany literary fun!

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Caturday Cuddles with Pet Haven at Meet Minneapolis

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Location: Meet Minneapolis, 505 Nicollet

Caturday Cuddles with Pet Haven

Come meet some of Pet Haven's adoptable cats and kittens!

Donate $5 at the door for some cuddle time! All proceeds go to Pet Haven!

May 11, 2019, Saturday - The Washington Ave Bar Crawl - 2nd Annual

🍻😀🚌 The Washington Avenue Bar Crawl 🚌😀🍻

* WHAT YOU GET *
🍷🍹🍺 2 FREE Drinks!
🍻 Drink Specials exclusive to our crawlers
🍔 Food Specials at select locations
📷 Professional Photographers
🌆 Exclusive Access to our crawl map

✅ * CHECK IN TIME 4PM - 6PM * ✅
(You Must Check In Once To Receive Your Wristband & Free Drink Tickets)

🍻 * CRAWL TIME 5PM - 10PM * 🍻
6PM-7PM: Maxwells American Pub - $4.50 Coors Light & Grain Belt Pints
7PM-8PM: Hop21 Table Tennis Club & Bar - FREE Summer Shot
🚌 * BUS TIME 8PM - 9PM * 🚌
8PM-9PM: Stadium Bar & Grill - Specials TBD
9PM-10PM: Basement Bar - $3 Red Solo Cup Beer
10PM-12AM: The Loop Minneapolis - $4 Washington Apples | $4 Coors Taps | $10 Pizzas

🎉 * AFTER PARTY TIME 10PM - 12AM * 🎉
The Loop Minneapolis - $4 Washington Apples | $4 Coors Taps | $10 Pizzas

🎫 * TICKET INFO * 🎫
https://www.entfactory.mn/washington

🎫 * FREE TICKETS * 🎫
Earn a Free Ticket by inviting your Facebook friends to the event. Message us at Entertainment Factory MN for details.

🚗🚫 * DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE * ✅🚕
We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl! 

May 11, 2019, Saturday - WordPlay Book Festival at The Loft

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave

Brand new book festival with two days jammed full of conversations with some of the highest profile authors in the Country.

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Chicago Mall and 2nd Street S (next to Guthrie Theater)

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:

The Mill City Farmers Market is excited to be part of the WordPlay Book Festival this Saturday with TWO cooking demos from Beth Dooley and Mette Nielsen, authors of Sweet Nature. Join over 60 local farmers, food makers and artisans – rain or shine – at our Saturday Farmers Market for a unique outdoor grocery shopping experience.

PRODUCE PLANNER

Our farmers will let us know soon. The produce guide is our best estimate but, due the variable nature of farming, not guaranteed!

MILL CITY COOKS

10:30 to 11 a.m.  & 11 to 11:30 a.m. – Get ready to feel amazed at what you can make with two staples you likely have in your pantry. James Beard award-winning author Beth Dooley and photographer Mette Nielsen (Sweet Nature: A Cook’s Guide to Using Honey & Maple Syrup) wow us with recipes using honey and maple syrup, aka nature’s sugar as part of the WordPlay Book Festival.
 
NEW in 2019—Attend 8 or more of our Mill City Cooks classes and receive a Market Chef diploma certificate and exclusive kitchen swag! Learn more

LIVE MUSIC

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Roe Family Singers will be playing country folk music at the top of the market near the Guthrie Theater.

POWER OF PRODUCE

Power of Produce “PoP“ veggie tasting club is at the information booth every week! Kids ages 3-12 can earn a $2 token to spend on fruits and veggies by tasting a local, seasonal vegetable, as a way to empower kids to make healthy eating decisions. Learn more.

VENDOR MAP

Click here to view our interactive vendor map, and see who’s in this week.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

3 Bear Oats – sweet and savory steel cut oats

Black Cat – classic breakfast and barbecue

Chef Shack – tacos, burgers, brats and more

Gorkha Palace – Indian and Nepali dumplings and curries

Northern Fires Pizza – seasonal farm-to-table pizzas

Salty Tart Bakery – pastries and bread

Solomon’s Bakery – sweet treats and bread

ART MARKET

Shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics and other artisan goods in our weekly rotating art market, located in the train shed near the entrance to the Museum. This week we are featuring:

INDIGO & SNOW

Celina Kane

Autumn higgens ceramics

Made by Liz P and Primitive Precision

Ink Orchard

SPONSOR

WordPlay Book Festival

May 11, 2019, Saturday - The Amazing Adventures of Acis and Galatea, the Wonder Nymph at A-Mill

The Amazing Adventures of Acis and Galatea, the Wonder Nymph

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 415 Main Street SE

Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Discover the story of the National Historic Landmark Pillsbury A Mill, the largest flour mill in the world for many years, which recently reopened as the A-Mill Artist Lofts. A Mill City Museum guide will lead a tour of the former milling complex, including the rooftop deck (weather permitting) and the basement waterpower facilities.

Highlights include the largest and best-preserved waterpower system in Minneapolis, with views straight down a 50-foot drop shaft through a glass floor. Guests will discover how the building functioned during the flour milling era; see the architectural highlights of the recently completed A-Mill Artist Lofts built within the historic mill buildings; and learn about the new hydroelectric plant that helps to power the complex.

This tour is presented in partnership with A-Mill Artist Lofts and includes about 1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking indoors and outdoors with some uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

Tours begin at the gray door on 3rd Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the main entrance at 315 Main Street SE).

Future date: May 25

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Playing with Words Exhibition and Studio Activations at MCBA

Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) presents Playing With Words, an exhibition of broadsides in collaboration with the Loft Literary Centers first annual WordPlay, Minnesota’s largest celebration of readers, writers and great books.

Playing with Words Exhibition and Studio Activations Opening Reception

Saturday, May 11; 12pm-3pm

MCBA Main Gallery and Studios

MCBA presents Playing With Words, an exhibition of broadsides in collaboration with the Loft Literary Centers first annual Wordplay, Minnesota’s largest celebration of readers, writers and great books.

MCBA has commissioned 14 printers to create an edition of broadsides by playing with the words of a poet selected by the Loft Literary Center.

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Free Community Broadside Printing Event

Saturday, May 11; 12pm-3pm

MCBA Studios

During the opening reception, you will also be able to join Proof Public in our studios as you get on a press and experience the power of print for yourself!

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MCBA Artist Co-Op Showcase

Sunday, May 12, 10am-1pm

MCBA Studios

The following day, come see our studios in action and new work being produced by members of MCBA's Artist Co-op, and learn more about MCBA's programs providing studio access for artists.

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Walk for Bladder Cancer

Time: Registration/Check begins at 8:30 AM, 5K Walk Starts at 9:00 AM 

Location: East River Flats Park, 360 East River Rd

Strides Against Bladder Cancer 

Parking: Available on site or across the street in the East River Road Garage. 

 

Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine.

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Hanbok Walk at Loring Park

Time: 9 am 

Location: Loring Park

Hanbok Walk

 

It is inspired by the “Spring of Insadong” hanbok festival in Korea where traditional Korean attire is worn to welcome spring and celebrate tradition and culture. 

The word hanbok itself actually means “Korean clothing.” It consists of two main pieces. On the upper body, both men and women wear a jacket called the jeogori. For the bottom, women wear a long, billowing skirt called the chima, while men slip into wide, roomy pants called the baji. Conventionally, the open arms of the jeogori have been said to represent the warmth and embrace of the Korean people, while the voluminous skirts symbolize space and freedom. The hanbok is known to be very comfortable; its baggy silhouette provides ease of movement, influenced by the nomadic tendencies of Koreans back in the day. The origins of the hanbok can be traced back to the Goguryeo Dynasty, one of the Three Ancient Kingdoms of Korea. 

We look forward to walking together to deepen our connection to Korean tradition here in the United States. 

The purpose of the Hanbok Walk is to raise awareness and celebrate Korean culture and raise funds for the K America Foundation a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

May 11, 2019, Saturday - Pints & Pups at Boom Island Brewing

Time: 1 – 4 pm

Location: Boom Island Brewery, 2014 Washington Aveue N

Pints & Pups (Annual Event) and Food Truck

Celebrate Mother's Day right!! Whether you have two-legged or four-legged children, Boom Island wants to thank you with their annual Pints & Pups event. Proceeds from paid activities and certain beer pours go to benefit the participating organizations: Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue, Corgi Racing Society, Pet Project Rescue - Minneapolis, MN and Twin Cities Pet Rescue. Panini Pinups also will be there, serving up delicious premium sandwiches!

May 10, 2019, Friday - Marcy Open School Plant Sale

Time: Noon - 7p

Location: Marcy Open Elementary, 415 4th Avenue SE 

Marcy Open School Plant Sale

Marcy Open School annual Plant Sale is coming!

Due to construction, on-site Plant Sale will be ONE DAY ONLY. To ensure you get the selection you want, preorder plants at marcyplantsale.com. Get beautiful annuals for shade and sun, herbs, veggies, and stunning hanging baskets, perfect for Mothers Day. 

May 10, 2019, Friday - Lourdes Gala! Une Affaire Francaise at Machine Shop

Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM

Location: Machine Shop, 300 2nd Street SE 

Lourdes Gala! Une Affaire Francaise

Join us at another historic riverfront location, The Machine Shop, for this year's Lourdes Gala! Friday, May 10th, beginning at 5:30 pm. There will be entertainment, dinner, and a silent and live auction at this Mother's Day weekend event. This evening of fellowship and fun supports two important initiatives at Lourdes: the Matthew 25 Fund, charitable giving led by our Justice and Charity team, and will support the parish now and in the future! Tickets are on sale now! More information is available on the parish website.

May 10, 2019, Friday - ATRIUM ART: Make Mother’s Day Bouquets and Cards

Time: 11a - 1p

Location: 801 S Marquette Ave.

ATRIUM ART: Make Mother’s Day Bouquets and Cards

Build a beautiful bouquet of flowers, take time to express in a card how much the mothers in your life truly mean to you, and make sure you’re ready for a weekend of appreciation.

May 10, 2019, Friday - Wine Fest No. 24: A Toast to Children’s Health! at The Depot (2-Day Event)

Location: The Depot, 225 Third Avenue S

Wine Fest No. 24 – A Toast to Children’s Health

Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11

Achieving excellence for their pediatric patients is the goal of every one of the University of Minnesota’s brilliant physician-researchers. Inspired by that calling, WineFest No. 24 is showcasing all things elite—including their honorary winemasters’ high-end wines, recognized by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator and Robert Parker Wine Advocate with 90-plus ratings. Organizers are pulling the corks on these special-occasion vintages to celebrate! Register today to join other wine aficionados and people devoted to children’s health for WineFest No. 24. You’ll enjoy remarkable wines, exquisite cuisine, irresistible auction items and exuberant entertainment—all while helping children survive and thrive around the world.

May 10, 2019, Friday - RatHaus presents: Cabarave: Girls just wanna… at The Lab Theater

Performances: See below link

Location: The Lab Theater, 700 1st North Street

RatHaus presents: Cabarave: Girls just wanna…

May 10 and 11

RatHaus takes over Mother's Day weekend with cyr wheel, aerial artists, hoop, dance, music, a live DJ and more! Show the women in your life you care this Mother's Day with a female empowerment celebration she won't forget!