December 3, 2018, Monday - Glow Yoga + Drinks at Basement Bar

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Location: Basement Bar, 511 Washington Avenue N

Glow Yoga + Drinks at Basement Bar

Not your average Monday. Because. Being an adult can get annoying. 

THEME: RIHANNA NIGHT
$20 = Yoga + Drink (Beer, Wine, or Vodka Mixer)
Black lights & Glow Jewelry provided. Class taught by Om Babes Rah Engstrom and Leah Rose

Pre-register at https://www.ombrewers.com/buy-classes/glowga-december-minneapolis
or cash/credit/Venmo at the door.

December 3, 2018, Monday - SIB PAUV ZOG: A Hmong Cultural Harvest at Hennepin Cty Gov Center

Time: 4pm

Location: Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S 6th Street

SIB PAUV ZOG: A Hmong Cultural Harvest

Sib pauv zog refers to the reciprocal exchange of labor that supports the well-being of one another, an utmost responsibility in Hmong culture. Hmong people have always sib pauv zog within family, clans, and society.

Siv Pauv Zog features contemporary Hmong artist and farmers through their respective work and stories, each a labor of love that reimagines Hmong existence, and makes way for new cultural traditions. With each installation, rethink where creativity and inspiration lives, what makes a cultural practice, what a harvest can be. Each one invites you to a more rooted experience of Hmong culture. 

Featured artist include Tori Hong, Pa Na Lor, RedGreen Rivers, Xee ReiterXeereiterink, Kao Lee Thao, Melissa Vang, Fashion Designer Xee, Short Yaj.

This exhibit will be up from December 3 - January 25 at the Hennepin County Government Gallery. Free and open to the public during Downtown Minneapolis skyway hours. 

This exhibit is possible with support from the Hennepin County Multicultural Arts Committee and Forecast Public Art.

December 3, 2018, Monday - Holidays Under Glass at IDS

Time: Noon

Location: IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street

Holidays Under Glass

December 2, 2018, Sunday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Washburn A Mill Tour

Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A guide will take visitors into the building's many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building functioned during its peak flour milling years, and the many changes to the building over time. This is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building and the only chance to see some of its nonpublic spaces.

Tour highlights include:

• The dramatic story of the 1878 Washburn A Mill explosion, and the other dangers that mill workers faced on a daily basis
• "The Octopus," a large machine that directed wheat into nine storage bins
• The Humphrey Manlift, a vertical conveyor belt that carried workers from floor to floor
• The Rail Corridor where hundreds of boxcars arrived each day to unload wheat and carry away flour
• Millstone plaza, originally paved with retired millstones and the location for lunchtime concerts by the Washburn-Crosby employee band in the 1920s
• Evidence of the three major fires that have damaged the building in 1878, 1928 and 1991
• The East Engine House, once home to a two-story steam engine, has been remodeled into two classrooms, while preserving the original railroad car pulling machinery

The tour includes no more than 1 mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

December 2, 2018, Sunday - Unique Markets Holiday Pop-Up Minneapolis at Machine Shop

Time: 11 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: The Machine Shop, 300 2nd St. SE

Unique Markets Holiday Pop-Up Minneapolis

Shop from the best modern, independent designers, artists and emerging brands this holiday season! Find one-of-a-kind gifts, shop with your squad, or bring the whole family for a fun and unique shopping experience. The energetic, festival-like atmosphere includes great music, free drinks and DIY projects, photo booth fun, and admission includes a limited-edition cotton tote bag! 

Plus, our standard ticket price of $15 is discounted to only $5 thanks to our sponsor Constant Contact!

All General Admission Tickets include these great amenities & perks: 

- a free, limited edition cotton tote
- refreshing drinks from our partners
- DIY watercolor gift tags
- fab gift wrapping
- holiday portraits and photo booth fun
- lounges to chill out in and take a breather

Kids under 12 get in free! All tickets sales are final.

December 2, 2018, Sunday - Santa Paws Photos + December Meet Up at Lakes & Legends

Time: 12 PM – 5 PM 

Location: Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave

Santa Paws Photos + December Meet Up

Has your dog been NAUGHTY or NICE this year?! Bring your pup by Lakes & Legends Brewing Company on Sunday, December 2nd for our December Meet Up! Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be parking their sleigh at the closest meter, so grab your matching ugly Christmas sweaters (or matching Dogs of MSPhoodies) and come see us!

PHOTOS / 1-4pm only
Please bring $5 cash for this unique opportunity to get a photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus. The talented Jenna Dailey will be capturing photos, so these portraits are guaranteed to be Christmas card worthy!

MEET UP 
Come relax with us and enjoy a beer or non-alcoholic beverage from Lakes & Legends in a festive, cabin-like setting in their spacious dog-friendly taproom. Our monthly meet ups are FREE, and they are a great way to meet other dog owners and connect with your community. 

MERCH
Need the perfect gift? We will have our pup-ular human and dog swag for sale, and we'll be rolling out a few brand new items, so stay tuned for sneak peeks on our social media. Support local this holiday season.

FEATURED PUPFLUENCER
Mr. Jack the Lab will be here, so we'll hide the remotes and pillows! Head over to Instagram to check out his crazy antics, as he is quite the character --> @mr_jack_the_lab. #hideyoremotehideyopillow

GENERAL RULES
Dogs are welcome inside the taproom but must remain on a 6ft or shorter leash. Please only bring well-behaved, non-reactive and non-aggressive dogs to the event. 

December 1, 2018, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market in the Mill City Museum

The Mill City Farmers Market boasts the best indoor winter market in town from November to April. Shop from over 40 local farmers, food vendors, and artists from 10:00am to 1:00pm inside the Mill City Museum.

Future 2018/2019 Winter dates:

Holiday Markets – December 8 & 15

January 12 & 26

February 9 & 23

March 9 & 23

April 13 & 27

December 1, 2018, Saturday - Julmarknad - ASI's Christmas Market & Festival (2 days)

Time: 11a - 5p

Location:American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue 

Julmarknad - ASI's Christmas Market & Festival

Julmarknad, American Swedish Institute's Christmas Market and our largest holiday weekend festival, (Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2) features handcrafted items for sale by more than 40 talented local and regional artists, with dance and folk music performances in the historic Mansion, Tomte and Santa visits and FIKA's festival food plus beverage stations. 

Gift seekers can also browse exceptional items from The American Swedish Institute Museum Store and Jul Shop, alongside the artists' distinctive glass, clothing, woodcarvings, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and other work. Families can make handcraft projects together and enjoy holiday story time. 

FIKA at the American Swedish Institute's special Julmarknad menu includes our famous Swedish meatballs and warm glögg, and we're also hosting a once-a-year Bake Sale with cardamom bread, and other goodies to share over the holidays.

2018 JULMARKNAD HANDCRAFT ARTISTS
Addington Company, AnnMade in Minnesota, Aqua Nabina, Beth Homa Kraus "Homa-Style", Bodylish, Briggs and Craft, Cameron Quie Wood Carving, Carl’s Fine Woodworking and Carpentry, Catherine Koscik Schoenherr, Cecilia Schiller, Celina Isabelle Kane, Clay Bay Pottery, Darah Lundberg Ceramics, Decadence By Hand, Dottir Jewelry, Fieldwork Goods, Folkdress Fantasy, Front Avenue Pottery and Tile, Hallin.Designs, hand2mouthcrafts with Fred Livesay, Homesteading Bliss, Ilrid Vikings, Kilns of Flanders, Kim Losse/Donna Millard Pottery, Lakestone Jewelry, Laurie Jacobi Original Designs in Wool, The Little Red Trunk, NordicGoods, Oak Leaf Leather, Peder Hegland Pottery, Penwarden Designs, River Oaks Studios Rubinski Works, Scandia Kicksled, silvercocoon, Simply Elegant Glass Art, Steller Handcrafted Goods, STITCHESbycarin, Studio Tupla, T & C Latane, The Apron Lady, Top Knot Stitching, Turtle Ridge Gallery/Boutique, Two Pine Hill Trading Post, V ä v a! V e v e, Women's Woodshop and Woodspirit Handcraft.

Cost: $12 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $6 children ages 6-18, FREE for ASI members and children 5 and under.

December 1, 2018, Saturday - Minneapolis International Festival at Central Gym

Time: 1:00p to 5:00p

Location:Central Gym, 3400 Fourth Avenue S

Minneapolis International Festival

The Minneapolis International Festival will be celebrating the different cultures in the City of Minneapolis and surrounding communities with music, dance, art, cultural learning booths, exhibits demonstrations, food AND MORE. Learn about all the many amazing cultures that make Minneapolis such a wonderful place to live.

Some of the groups featured that day will include: Mehandi Henna, Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers, Russian Museum of Art, Kuyayki Peru, Keefer Court Bakery & Café, The Greek Dancers of Minnesota and Green Card Voices.

The Minneapolis International Festival is FREE and open to the public. The event will take place on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Central Gym in Minneapolis (3400 Fourth Ave. S.) This is an indoor event.  You can also find us on Facebook by searching Minneapolis International Festival.

More details and featured groups will be added to the website over the next several weeks. If interested in sponsoring this event please call 612-230-6400.

The Minneapolis International Festival is FREE and open to the public.

The Minneapolis International Festival is presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. 

December 1, 2018, Saturday - 2018 Craft Bash

Time:  11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Parallel, 145 Holden Street N

2018 Craft Bash

Craft Bash is a holiday event celebrating craft, design, and the Minnesota maker community. It features more than 70 talented Minnesota makers curated by ACC, There There Collective, and the Food Building.

Craft will range from ceramics, jewelry, fashion, and home dećor to apothecary, candles, and letterpress cards. Guests will also be able to sample artisanal food and beverages, encounter live glassblowing demonstrations, and partake in a number of artist-designed participatory projects and hands-on experiences – all in Hennepin Made’s innovative studio space.

Some of the artists showing at Craft Bash include Hackwith Design House, Silvercocoon, Printerette Press, Two Rivers Gallery, Julie Meyer Handbags, Baby Skateboards, Everthine Jewelry, Casey Deming, Liz Pechacek Ceramics, LAB, Lulu Organics, and more.

December 1, 2018, Saturday - Not in Our City 5K at Target Field

Time: 8 AM – 11 AM

Location: Target Field, 1 Twins Way

Not in Our City 5K

Join the Gryffindorks at the annual Not In Our City 5k and help raise critically needed funds for organizations that work around the clock to fight human trafficking and get victims critical support and services. The mission of the Not In Our City 5k is to raise actionable awareness to the daily realities of human trafficking in our community; connect individuals to organizations doing the work; raise new funding sources for local organizations and inspire community action. Register using the link provided. Run begins at 9am, Walk begins at 9:30am. Walk, run, or fly! We'd love to see you there!

December 1, 2018, Saturday - Sister Spokesman presents: Celebrating Moms of All Ages 2018 at LifeSource

Time: 12 noon – 4 pm

Location: LifeSource, 2225 W River Road N 

Sister Spokesman presents: Celebrating Moms of All Ages 2018

A celebration of African American mothers who have gone above and beyond in their actions or accomplishments. Come prepared to celebrate this year's fabulous honorees and hear their inspiring stories! Entertainment will be provided by vocalist Bree Turner, as well as KMOJ's QBear. This event is sponsored by YWCA Minneapolis.

December 1, 2018, Saturday - Mrs. Kelly's Tea 20th Annual Tasting Weekend at Grain Belt Brewery (2 days)

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm Dec 1 and 2

Location:  Mrs. Kelly's Tea, Grain Belt Brewery Warehouse, 77- 13th Avenue NE

Mrs. Kelly's Tea 20th Annual Tasting

Don't miss this “in the know” opportunity to try over 100 of Mrs. Kelly's most popular and award winning teas, blended locally for maximum freshness. Invite your Tea loving friends! The tasting will also feature seminars by the TC’s hottest food entrepreneurs, including chocolatier B.T. McElrath, Muddy Paws Cheesecake, Ames Farm Honey, as well as a display of handmade pottery and upcycled art by local artists.

The Suggested donation for admission is a non-perishable food item or $2.00. 100% of the admission proceeds are donated to Second Harvest Food Shelf and/or Perspectives Kids Café. So come out and get a jump-start on your holiday shopping, all while learning something new, giving back to the community, and buying locally all in one fabulous location. 

December 1, 2018, Saturday - New Editions Public Sale at MCBA

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: MCBA Gallery

New Editions Public Sale

Preview Night: Friday, November 30, 6 – 9 pm

New Editions celebrates and fosters the collection of book art. From chapbooks and zines, to broadsides, artist’s books and fine press editions, this two-day event features over 130 original works available for viewing and purchase. New Editions includes something for everyone, from the most seasoned collector to the newest enthusiast, with items at a wide variety of prices. Join for one or both of the following events! 

November 30, 2018, Friday - Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest Tasting

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Star Tribune Building, 650 3rd Avenue S

HOLIDAY COOKIE CONTEST TASTING 

Be the first to sample the finalists from the 16th annual Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at the Star Tribune Building in downtown Minneapolis.

Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Heartland.

November 30, 2018, Friday - Mulled Wine & Yoga and Blanket Drive at A-Mill Artist Lofts

Time:6 PM – 9 PM

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

Mulled Wine & Yoga and Blanket Drive hosted by Yoga Ted

"It is in the shelter of each other that the people live." --Irish Proverb

It's cold. Let's warm ourselves up, while also warming up others in need. The next Wine&Yoga event will be the annual hot, mulled wine edition, BUT in addition, it will also be a Blanket Drive for those in need. Bring one OR MULTIPLE new or under-used blankets to this event and receive $10 off the $30 price.

Wine&Yoga is 60-minutes (6pm-7) of Ted-style yoga followed by a wine tasting (run by our resident Wine Guru and owner of Solo Vino, Chuck Kanski), accompanied by great organic fruits and berries, cheeses, chocolates and more (masterfully prepared by Sharon Picasso) (7:15pm-9). 

Yoga, food, and drink to pull you into the moment, rather than to distract you from it. Come for the yoga, stay for the bliss. 

YOU MUST RSVP IF YOU WANT IN, these events fill up. COST: $30. TO REGISTER: Pay through Venmo or PayPal, or Contact Ted at troseen@gmail.com.

November 30, 2018, Friday - Jurassic Quest at the Convention Center (thru Dec 2)

Times: Friday 3pm - 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 9am - 8pm

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue S

Jurassic Quest

Our event has DOUBLED in size and is better than ever! Come join us at the MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER on November 30, December 1, & 2! 

CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS AND TICKETS:
https://jurassicquest.com/minneapolis

Purchasing tickets online before the event will guarantee access!

Strollers are welcome and be sure to bring your cameras! There will be a TON of great moments to capture! ALSO, DON’T FORGET TO BRING SOCKS! Socks are required for the inflatables! 

We have added dinosaurs and elements that have never been seen before! 
NEW TO JURASSIC QUEST:
- HUGE, NEW 24 ft. Carnotaurus & T-Rex rides! The biggest ridable dinosaurs in North America! 
- NEW WALKING dinosaur rides! 
- NOW OVER 100 TOTAL dinosaurs, including a life-size T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Giganotosaurus, Pinochiorex, Dracorex, Quetzalcoatlus, Anzu Wyliei, Ouranosaurus, Velociraptors, Stegosaurus, Utahraptor, Therizinosaurus, Allosaurus, Albertosaurus, Edmontosaurus, & many more moving, breathing, & even walking dinosaurs!
- NEW activities!
- NEW walking Herrerasaurus and Dilophosaurus! 
- NEW walking dinosaur rides!
- NEW fossil digs, and NEW paleontology & fossil stations!
- NEW dino petting zoo (for toddlers)!
- NEW dino scooters (current requirement is 3 & under)!

Jurassic Quest has been the LARGEST & MOST REALISTIC dinosaur event in North America since 2013 and is now EVEN BIGGER! 
Our exhibit features:
- Science stations
- Incredibly realistic, interactive BABY DINOSAURS and WALKING DINOSAURS exclusive to Jurassic Quest
- Cinema, dinosaur bounce houses, and bungee pulls
- Crafts, face painting, green screen photography, and dinosaur jeopardy
- & MUCH MORE!

November 30, 2018, Friday - MacPhail Free Faculty Recital: Brahms and His Influences

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 Second Street S

MacPhail Free Faculty Recital: Brahms and His Influences

The MacPhail Center for Music Faculty present “Brahms and His Influences;” a free program featuring the works of Johannes Brahms and the musical giants that both inspired and haunted him. Hear his music, as well as pieces by Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Beethoven in the first concert of this season’s MacPhail Faculty Recital Series. No tickets required. Free and open to the public.

November 29, 2018, Thursday - Northern Vogue Fashion Show at W

Time: 6 PM

Location: W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Avenue

Northern Vogue Fashion Show

The fashion of the North is not to be underestimated. For the 3rd season, ​by Niche​ and ​W Minneapolis - The Foshay​ present Northern Vogue to benefit Dress for Success - Twin Cities, a high-impact runway show celebrating excellence in Minnesota fashion.

Designers that have at some point called Minnesota home will present full original Spring/Summer 2019 collections: Kristi Vosbeck, Abby Schumacher & Maddi Topp, House of Nguyen, Coty Clothing, and Lamb Chops Apparel with others to be announced. This season a special student segment with 12 looks by 12 designers will be part of the show. The complete looks, including Minnesota-made jewelry, accessories, and footwear can be shopped straight off the runway immediately following the show. There will also be a segment walked by Inspiring Power Individuals/Couples/Families, locals in the spotlight who play and live with heart, demonstrating leadership and excellence on and off the proverbial "field", who give back to the community generously. Guests will meet the designers, and 10% of all sales will go toward Dress for Success Twin Cities. Generation Now DJs to provide beats for the VIP social hour and runway. The party will continue all night in The Living Room with with music by DJ Lenka Paris. Net proceeds from the event will benefit ​Dress for Success​. by Niche, Dress for Success, & W Minneapolis would like to thank our generous sponsors, to be announced soon.

November 29, 2018, Thursday - Freedom Daze opens at the Southern Theater (thru Dec 9)

Exposed Brick Theatre presents Freedom Daze

The Muslim ban didn’t happen overnight. Its seeds were planted long before 45 or 9/11. Freedom Daze is a journey through the media maze of (mis)information and indoctrination that has led to the creation of an enemy class of “them.” Using a multi-media approach and weaving together multiple storylines, the play follows an artist’s quest to discover how a childhood acquaintance, “The Girl in the Yellow Dress” came to be sentenced to a life in solitary confinement. In a world of “They hate freedom”, “If you see something, say something” and “The Terror Alert is”…where can one find the truth?

DATES:

November 29, 2018 | Thursday | 7:30PM (Preview, pay-what-you-can)

November 30, 2018 | Friday | 7:30PM

December 1, 2018 | Saturday | 7:30PM

December 2, 2018 | Sunday | 2:00PM

December 6, 2018 | Thursday | 7:30PM

December 7, 2018 | Friday | 7:30PM

December 8, 2018 | Saturday | 7:30PM

December 9, 2018 | Sunday | 2:00PM