NOTE - During the COVID-19 lock-down we will not be updating the Events section of the website. We are sharing some events on our Facebook page.

April 18, 2020, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market Pre-Order Pick Up

Pick up location: Chicago Plaza (by the Guthrie)

April 18 Mill City Farmers Market Pre-order

In response to the public health emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mill City Farmers Market will be limiting our upcoming indoor winter market on Saturday, April 18 to the picking up of pre-orders only.

Payment using SNAP/EBT will be accepted. In order to make pick ups as efficient and timely as possible, EBT is the only form of on-site payment we will be accepting.

Intructions for preordering and picking up on Saturday can be found here. Thank you for understanding and supporting local food and farmers during this time.

Thank you for continuing to support our vendors during the COVID-19 outbreak.

April 7, 2020, Tuesday - DMNA Land Use Meeting via Zoom

Time:  6:00pm

Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association monthly Land Use Meeting.

The next Land Use Committee meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 6 p.m., at the Mill City Museum, in the ADM Room. 

April 4, 2020, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market Pre-Order Pick Up

Time: 9:00am - noon

Pick up location: Chicago Plaza (next to the Guthrie)

In response to the public health emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mill City Farmers Market will be limiting our upcoming indoor winter market on Saturday, April 4 to the picking up of pre-orders only.

Payment using SNAP/EBT will be accepted. In order to make pick ups as efficient and timely as possible, EBT is the only form of on-site payment we will be accepting. Thank you for understanding and supporting local food and farmers during this time.

Intructions for preordering and picking up on Saturday can be found here. 

April 2, 2020, Thursday - Ten Thousand Things at The Loft (thru April 5) CANCELLED

Times: See event link

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Ten Thousand Things: Thunder Knocking at the Door

April 2-5

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This mythical tale takes place at the crossroads of here and there, where Marvell Thunder, a mysterious shapeshifter, challenges Glory, a blind songstress, to a magical duel on the Delta Blues guitar.

Directed by Marcela Lorca - Music Direction by Sanford Moore

Featuring Ronnie Allen, Brian Bose, Rajané Katurah, Greta Oglesby and T. Mychael Rambo
 

There are post-show discussions on March 20 and April 3.

Concessions are available at the Conexion located within Open Book before the show, and we will have concessions available during intermission.

March 29, 2020, Sunday - Bakken Trio Annual Fundraising Dinner at Sea Change - CANCELLED

The Bakken Trio Annual Fundraising Dinner

March 29, 2020, Sunday - Bakken Trio: Polyphony featuring Clea Galhano at MacPhail - CANCELLED

Time: 4p - 6p

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

Bakken Trio: Polyphony featuring Clea Galhano

March 28, 2020, Saturday - Danger & Disaster at the Mill CANCELLED

NOTE! All MNHS historic sites and museums are closed to the public through March 31. As part of this temporary closure, all public events, field trips and rentals are also suspended. More details.

Time: 1 – 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street S

Danger and Disaster at the Mill

Flour milling was a dangerous job with lots of moving machinery, high-powered water turbines and tall grain elevators where one wrong move could have disastrous consequences. Explore the dangers that workers faced on a guided tour of the Washburn A Mill. Learn about the deadly 1878 mill explosion that led to the rebuilding of the riverfront, see daily hazards auch as the "Humphrey manlift" that took the life of a millworker in 1936, and hear about the dangers of working in the related railroad and lumber industries. This tour includes no more than one mile of moderately-paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. $16/MNHS members save 20%, includes museum admission.

March 28, 2020, Saturday - Welcome Back the Herons at Marshall Terrace Park - CANCELLED

Time: 1 – 3 pm

Location: Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE

Welcome Back the Herons

Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join Park Ranger Sharon at Marshall Terrace Park in Minneapolis as we watch them rebuild nests and do a little flirting. If we are lucky, we might see the resident peregrine falcons fly over, as well as migrating ducks such as buffleheads and goldeneye.

March 25, 2020, Wednesday - Lunch with Lisa CANCELLED

UPDATE: Downtown Update: The March "Lunch with Lisa" event with Council Member Lisa Goodman has been canceled - from Council Member Goodman's office "Due to circumstances, uncertainty and directives from the CDC and our strong desire to keep constituents safe, we will NOT be having our in person Lunch with Lisa gathering this month.

HOWEVER We are currently working with our guest presenter to host this event through Facebook Live. 

Time: Discussion starts promptly at 12:00

Location: University of St. Thomas, Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 252

Lunch with Lisa

Please join us as we welcome Metropolitan Council Member, Robert Lilligren, who is also President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI). Robert will share about the amazing work being done to build a 21st Century American Indian Community including their work on the American Indian Cultural Corridor.

Please RSVP by March 17th, and let us know if you want a lunch so we can be certain to have enough food. Lunch is offered for $10.00

judy.sherin@minneapolismn.gov or call at 612-673-2207.

March 22, 2020, Sunday - Pillsbury A-Mill Tour CANCELLED

NOTE! All MNHS historic sites and museums are closed to the public through March 31. As part of this temporary closure, all public events, field trips and rentals are also suspended. More details.

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Pillbury A Mill Tour

The Pillsbury A Mill, constructed in 1881, was once the largest and most advanced flour mill in the world. Go on a guided tour of the former milling complex, including the rooftop deck and the basement waterpower facilities, and discover the story of this National Historic Landmark, now home to the A-Mill Artist Lofts.

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 power the complex.

This tour is presented in partnership with A-Mill Artist Lofts.

The tour 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.

Future date: April 5 and 19

March 22, 2020, Sunday - Whiskey on Ice at The Depot - CANCELLED

NOTICE: Out of an abundance of caution and concern for all of our guests, distillers, and staff. both traveling from outside of the Twin Cities and those who reside here, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 6th Annual Whiskey On Ice, originally scheduled to for Sunday, March 22nd. 

Time:  1:30 – 8 pm

Location: The Depot, 225 Third Avenue South

Whiskey on Ice

Whiskey on Ice is Minnesota's premier whiskey celebration. Preparing now for their sixth annual gathering, Whiskey on Ice will bring together over 100 distilleries from around the world for an evening Grand Tasting for 800 whiskey lovers.

In addition, four Whiskey Masterclass tasting seminars will be held in advance of the Grand Tasting, each focusing on a particular whiskey portfolio.

Attendees also will enjoy special amenities such as a Cigar and Cocktail Lounge, complementary food and water stations, as well as select beers.

Note: This event is expected to sell out, so order soon.

March 21, 2020, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market inside the Mill City Museum - CANCELLED**

** UPDATE: In response to the public health emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mill City Farmers Market will be limiting our upcoming indoor winter market on Saturday, March 21 to the picking up of pre-orders only.

Payment using SNAP/EBT will be accepted. In order to make pick ups as efficient and timely as possible, EBT is the only form of on-site payment we will be accepting. We will be sending more information about how to order in the coming days. Thank you for understanding and supporting local food and farmers during this time.

 Eat well & wash your hands,-Mill City Farmers Market staff

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (winter hours)

Location: Inside the Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market.

Remaining 2020 Winter Dates: April 4 & 18

March 21, 2020, Saturday - Hot Dash 5K and 10-Mile CANCELLED

MARCH 14, 2020 UPDATE (via Facebook post from event organizer):

"It is with sadness that we share the 2020 Hot Dash 5K and 10 Mile to be held on March 21 has been canceled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). The decision was made with the support of the Twin Cities In Motion medical director and in consultation with the Minneapolis Health Department. The safety of participants, spectators and volunteers and the community at large is Twin Cities In Motion’s top priority. Participants can learn more at https://www.tcmevents.org/node/185"

Time: 8:45 am

Location: Start and finish at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE

Hot Dash 5K and 10-Mile

Join the Hot Dash for a good ol’ Minnesotan time! The elevation climbs on the course gives even the heartiest of Minnesotans a challenge. All participants receive a Technical Moss Jersey Hoodie, finisher medal and a serving of steamy hotdish and Minnesota-themed treats!

March 19, 2020, Thursday - Monthly Tour of St. Anthony Falls Laboratory - CANCELLED

Time:  3 pm

Location: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, 2 Third Avenue SE

Monthly Tour of St. Anthony Falls Laboratory

The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL), located on the Mississippi River at the heart of Minneapolis, is an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research and educational facility of the College of Science and Engineering at the UMN. We offer a FREE monthly public tour through our historic facility to showcase our experimental facilities and research projects (donations accepted online at https://makingagift.umn.edu/give/fund.html?id=22393). 

You will receive an email 1-2 days before your scheduled tour with details of where to meet your tour group.

Note: If there is no "Register" button above, this tour is FULL. You can view other available tours by searching "SAFL" on the main UMN Events page.

On the day of the tour:
• Please wear closed-toed shoes – no flip flops or sandals.
• Parking is reserved for SAFL personnel only (let us know if you require a handicap space). We ask that you park off-site at one of these locations:
o Garage: 212 SE 2nd Ave
o Metered street parking is available along SE Main St, portions of SE 3rd Ave, and 2nd St SE
o We also have bike racks.

Email bkb0811@umn.edu with questions.

March 19, 2020, Thursday - Minnesota Cuban Film Festival at St. Anthony Main CANCELLED

Time: Thursdays thru April at 7:00pm

Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE

Minnesota Cuban Film Festival

The Minnesota Cuba Committee, in partnership with MSP Film Society and the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC), presents the Minnesota Cuban Film Festival. Discussions following every screening. 

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7 pm, Thursday,  March 19: dance cuba, DREAMS OF FLIGHT

2004, 91 min, Cuba-USA, documentary, trailer

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7 pm, Thursday, March 26: Inocencia

2018, 121 min, Cuba, historical fiction, trailer

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7 pm, Thursday, April 2: Viva El Vedado

2019, Cuba, documentary, trailer

March 19, 2020, Thursday - Ten Thousand Things at The Loft (thru March 22) CANCELLED

NOTE - Out of concern for our artists, staff, patrons, and the community at large, and at the recommendation of the MN Department of Health and Governor Tim Walz, we are suspending performances of Thunder Knocking on the Door. Our hearts are broken as it's been such a joy to bring this show to such diverse communities and we were looking forward to continuing to bring inspiration to ALL audiences.

Times: See event link

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Ten Thousand Things: Thunder Knocking at the Door

March 19-22 and April 2-5

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This mythical tale takes place at the crossroads of here and there, where Marvell Thunder, a mysterious shapeshifter, challenges Glory, a blind songstress, to a magical duel on the Delta Blues guitar.

Directed by Marcela Lorca - Music Direction by Sanford Moore

Featuring Ronnie Allen, Brian Bose, Rajané Katurah, Greta Oglesby and T. Mychael Rambo

March 19th performance is Audio-Described. There are post-show discussions on March 20 and April 3.

Concessions are available at the Conexion located within Open Book before the show, and we will have concessions available during intermission.

March 19, 2020, Thursday - East Town Business Forum at Normandy Inn - CANCELLED

3/16/20 NOTE - We regret to inform you that the East Town Business Partnership March 19, business forum at the Normandy Inn has been CANCELLED.  Due to COVID-19, we are exercising an abundance of caution and following CDC guidelines with regards to events and activities.  Everyone who has registered will receive a full refund.  Thank you for your understanding.  We will keep all of our members and supporters informed as we look ahead to upcoming business forums in April, May and June.  

The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Best Western Normandy Inn – 405 S. 8th Street.  Registration, lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at Noon.

The cost to attend this month’s program is $30. If you are a Platinum member, or purchased lunch coupons in advance with your membership, please contact ETBP Executive Coordinator, Christie Rock Hantge, for the coupon code.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite.

Description:

The mpls downtown council recently participated in an international study about the importance of downtowns’ in relationship to their city and region. This forum will feature experts discussing five key principles of compelling downtown sectors: economy, inclusion, vibrancy, identity and resilience.

Presenters:

• PANEL MODERATOR: Steve Cramer, President and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council-Downtown Improvement District
• David Frank, Director, City Planning and Economic Development, City of Minneapolis
• Ben Shardlow, Director of Urban Design, Downtown Improvement District
• Nancy Aleksuk, Swervo Development
• Rosemary Ugboajah, CEO, Neka Creative

Presentation Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions (John Campabasso) (5 Minutes)
• Announcements (Dan Collison) (5-10 Minutes)
• 40 Year Anniversary History Moment: The Armory (Nancy Aleksuk, Swervo Development) (5 Minutes)
• Feature Presentation/Panel (25-30 Minutes)
• Q & A (5 Minutes)
• Adjournment (Dan Collison)

March 19, 2020, Thursday - Thursday Musical’s Thursday Morning Artist Series at MacPhail CANCELLED

Time: 10:30 am (complimentary coffee and donuts at 10 am)

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

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Thursday Musical Performance – Essential Voices

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Tickets $15, $10 (groups of 8+), $6 students, sold at the door, general seating
Complimentary Coffee and Donuts at 10:00 am

Composer Concert Notes with Moderator David Evan Thomas and guest Randall Davidson

Performances from:
Robin Griffeath, tenor and Bryan Wilson, piano
Suzanne Kennedy, mezzo-soprano
Stephanie Thorpe, soprano

For more information visit: https://thursdaymusical.org/calendar/thursday-march-19-2020

March 19, 2020, Thursday - NIEBNA Board of Directors Meeting at Our Lady of Lourdes CANCELLED

Note - This event has been cancelled.

Time:  6:30 pm - 8 pm

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Lourdes Place

NIEBNA Board of Directors Meeting

The meeting will take place in Hofstede Hall, located in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. 

6:30
Welcome, Call to Order, Verification of Quorum
Approve Agenda
Approve Secretary’s Report
Accept Treasurer’s Report

6:35
2nd Precinct Crime & Safety Report

6:40
Approval of 2020 contract with Tim Dornfeld, CPA
Introduction of Bylaw Amendment for board vote on April 16, 2020

6:45
2020 Strategic Planning Discussion

7:30
Council Member Steve Fletcher (can speak when he arrives)

7:45
Announcements

7:50
Adjourn