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Wednesday
Nov142018

November 14, 2018, Wednesday - Friends of the Mississippi River Happy Hour at Indeed Brewing

Time:  4:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave NE

As 2018 comes to a close, join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) to toast another year of protecting the Mississippi River.

Together we will raise a glass for our hometown river, indulge in delicious appetizers, hear an update on the lawsuit FMR is involved in and get a sneak preview of the upcoming legislative session.

Bonus! Indeed Brewing Company's net proceeds from the evening will benefit FMR. We are pleased to have been chosen as a partner of Indeed Brewing Company's charitable initiative, Indeed We Can.

Please RSVP and bring your friends as all are welcome at this free event!

More event information:

  • FMR's program runs from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, however, the taproom is open from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm — so feel free to come early and/or stay late.
  • Hearty appetizers will be provided along with a cash bar. Indeed Brewing Company will generously donate all net proceeds to FMR. 
  • Free parking is available directly outside the taproom entrance off of 15th Street, in the back lot directly behind the brewery off of Monroe Street, and in the triangle lot off of Quincy Street. Street parking is also available in the area. Bicycle parking is available by the taproom entrance and in the triangle lot. The taproom is also near several Metro Transit bus lines. 
  • There will be a brief program beginning between 5:15 and 5:30 pm. Speakers will include FMR Development Associate John Czyscon, FMR River Guardian Manager Alicia Uzarek, FMR Water Program Director Trevor Russell, and MCEA Staff Attorney Elise Larson.
  • Please do not print your event ticket. We will have your registration recorded at the event sign-in table.
Wednesday
Nov142018

November 14, 2018, Wednesday - Origami: Winter Garland at MCBA

Time:  6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Origami: Winter Garland with Kathleen Sheridan

Fold a forest of origami pine trees to admire, decorate or give away during the winter months. Three (or more) variations will be taught using a variety of unique papers. $55 ($50 members) + $10 supply fee.

Wednesday
Nov142018

November 14, 2018, Wednesday - Fairy Tales for Grown Ups at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave

Fairy Tales for Grown Ups with Carter Meland, Allison Wyss and Sequoia Nagamatsu

($10/$5 Loft Members)

So much new writing retells or subverts fairy tales and myths, but why? What is it about these warnings, morals and stories that seem as potent and important as ever? At this event, three writers read five minutes of their work, then come together to discuss the roles of traditional and modern fairy tales for storytellers. $10 ($5 members). 

Tuesday
Nov132018

November 13, 2018, Tuesday - CSM Shop & Sip 2018! at The Depot

Time: 4:30 PM – 8 PM

Location: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S

CSM Shop & Sip 2018!

Enjoy one of the premier silent auctions hosted in the Twin Cities, delicious hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beer & wine, raffles and more!

Tuesday
Nov132018

November 13, 2018, Tuesday - A Christmas Carol Opens at Guthrie Theater

Times: See event link below

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street South

A Christmas Carol  

 November 13 - December 29

A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “Bah, humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, the spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and a grim future should he continue his cantankerous ways. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale continues to be a perennial favorite and holiday tradition that invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the merriment of the season with their family and loved ones.

 

Monday
Nov122018

November 12, 2018, Monday - Paint Nite at Black Sheep Pizza

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Black Sheep Pizza, 600 Washington Avenue N

Tonight: City Park Path

As the first coal-burning pizza restaurant in Minnesota, Black Sheep Pizza seeks to honor the craft of these pioneers by using clean burning, virtually emission-free Anthracite coal and the best ingredients possible to create the great American pizza experience for you.

Parking tips: metered parking on the street, come early to allow for traffic & parking

Paint Nite began as a creative alternative to a night out with friends and we've exploded into a social phenomenon! What is Paint Nite? Paint Nite elevates the popular BYOB drinking-and-painting concept & combines with charming restaurants and lounges. Our #DrinkCreatively Master Artists will guide you step-by-step through the painting while you laugh, drink and dance the night away! 21+ event only. No byob, all drinks/food are to be purchased on site.

Monday
Nov122018

November 12, 2018, Monday - Monday Night Movies “The Breakfast Club” at Glam Doll

Time: 7p - 9p

Location: Glam Doll Donuts NE, 519 Central Ave NE

Monday Night Movies “The Breakfast Club” 

This weeks Monday Night Movie we’ll dive in to an 80’s favorite “The Breakfast Club”!! Movie night is FREE to attend! Donuts, popcorn, nachos, beer and wine for purchase! 

Get out of the house on a Monday evening for a fun movie night! We set up a projector and rearrange the whole place to make it a cozy community theater! Don’t miss out on the fun!

Monday
Nov122018

November 12, 2018, Monday - Home Ownership Opportunities Event at Crown Roller Mill

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Location: Crown Roller Mill Building, 105 South 5th Avenue

Home Ownership Opportunities

A free event where a representative from the Minneaipols City Homeownership programs will do a presentation on all of the current programs available to anyone looking to lbuy a home in Minneapolis. The home buying programs include buying a home that needs rehabing, building a single family home, or building a 2-4 plex. The focus of the program will be about how you can obtain financial assistance from the City and other programs to make home ownership possible. These programs are not for investors, these programs have been established to assist those that are for looking to buy their first home or their forever home within the city of Minneapols. 

Come find out how you can not only become a homewoner but also a member of an amazing community. 

Monday
Nov122018

November 12, 2018, Monday - Ditch the Gluten Holiday Treats Class at Cooks of Crocus Hill

Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Cooks of Crocus Hill, 208 N 1st

Ditch the Gluten Holiday Treats Class  

If you're avoiding gluten, it might seem as if the holidays can't zip by fast enough. But slow it down and savor the season with some amazing gluten-free desserts that are even more delicious than the gluten-packed versions. Chef Robin guides you through the skills and techniques you need for cookies, piecrust, pies and cakes, all without a pinch of gluten.

Menu: Gluten-Free Cutout Cookies with Royal Icing; All-Purpose Piecrust and Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Pie; Cranberry Upside-Down Cake; Orange-Spice Chiffon Cake.

Sunday
Nov112018

November 11, 2018, Sunday - Minneapolis Holiday Boutique

Times - See event link below

Location: US Bank Stadium

Minneapolis Holiday Boutique

Experience the shopping event of the season for 3 days only at the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique! Shop more than 200 booths and find the latest trends in apparel, décor, jewelry, seasonal gifts, gourmet foods and more!

Get inspiration for your holiday gatherings when you check out three designer rooms furnished by At Home stores which showcase mannequins dressed by Minnesota fashion designer Christopher Straub of Lifetime’s Project Runway. At the show, Christopher will also be selecting his favorite must-have gifts as he shares Christopher’s Favorite Finds

Stroll through the lights and sparkle of the uniquely decorated Festival of Trees where each tree will be available for silent auction, and all proceeds will benefit Coats for Kids through Operation Warm.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get a photo taken with your favorite Minneapolis Fire Department calendar model. Stop by the Mpls Fire Dept. Selfie Station and make sure to smile for the camera with a firefighter! 

For more details and discount tickets, please visit www.minneapolisholidayboutique.com.

Sunday
Nov112018

November 11, 2018, Sunday - Succulent Bar Make & Take Event at Sociable Cider Werks

Time: 2pm

Location: Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE

Succulent Bar Make & Take

 Join Minnesota’s original traveling succulent bar, Succ it up Buttercup, at Sociable Cider Werks for a succulent bar make and take event!

This is a come as you please event. Come any time between 2 pm to 6 pm to create your very own unique, one of a kind succulent creation! We supply hundreds of containers from vintage to modern and a whole bunch of beautiful succulents! If you have your own container you would like to use, feel free to bring it and we will take $1 off your total.

Prices are between $18- $33 (cash or credit) depending on how many succulents you choose. We also have cacti available for an additional cost. Price includes everything you need to plant and decorate your arrangement!

Sunday
Nov112018

November 11, 2018, Sunday - Grandparenting in the New Millenium at Pacifier North Loop

 

Time: 10:00am-Noon

Location: Pacifier North Loop, 219 N 2nd Street, # 102

Grandparenting in the New Millenium

Infant experts Welcome Baby Care and Pacifier are teaming up to bring you "A Grandmother's Tea: Grandparenting in the New Millenium". Join us to learn how you as a grandmother, great-grandmother or aunt can support new parents in your family. Tea and snacks will be served.

Sunday
Nov112018

November 11, 2018, Sunday - Paint Nite at The Depot

Time: 1:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue South

This Sunday: Frozen Winter Lake Partner Painting

 

Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - Dirty Works for Kids: Silly “WANTED” Posters at MCBA

Time: 1 – 3 pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S #100

Dirty Works for Kids: Silly “WANTED” Posters with Erin Holt

Do you ever cheat on board games or sneak cookies? Use a printing press to create a “WANTED” poster of yourself.
Join us for Dirty Works for Kids, MCBA’s series of second-Saturday classes for youth 7-12 years old. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend, but must register separately. $35 + $5 supply fee
Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - Number 12 Cider House Grand Opening

Time: 11a -11p

Location: Number 12 Cider, 614 N 5th Street 

Number 12 Cider House Grand Opening

Join us as we open the Cider House to the public!

Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - Boulderfest North

Time:  6 AM – 10 PM

Location: Minneapolis Bouldering Project, 1433 W. River Road N 

Boulderfest North

Minneapolis Bouldering Project is excited to announce our first annual Boulderfest North! 

This will be our only competition of the year and our largest event. It will be a full day packed with music, food trucks, vendors, climbing, and spectating with hundreds of your friends.

Our event starts with a USAClimbing-sponsored local youth competition. During the afternoon, adult competitors of all levels will climb their hearts out on 10 problems set specifically for their category (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, & Open). After a happy hour and vendor village, it’s time for the main event: the spectator-friendly finals. You can watch up close as the top 5 men and women battle it out for the $8,000 cash purse!

Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - International Games Week Celebration at Central Library

Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

International Games Week Celebration

Join us for an International Games Week Celebration, a worldwide celebration of all types of games! Nerd out and scratch your tabletop itch, introduce your non-gamer friends to an enriching and rewarding hobby, or learn new games. All ages welcome, but young children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - Minneapolis Holiday Boutique (thru Nov 11)

Times - See event link below

Location: US Bank Stadium

Minneapolis Holiday Boutique

Experience the shopping event of the season for 3 days only at the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique! Shop more than 200 booths and find the latest trends in apparel, décor, jewelry, seasonal gifts, gourmet foods and more!

Get inspiration for your holiday gatherings when you check out three designer rooms furnished by At Home stores which showcase mannequins dressed by Minnesota fashion designer Christopher Straub of Lifetime’s Project Runway. At the show, Christopher will also be selecting his favorite must-have gifts as he shares Christopher’s Favorite Finds

Stroll through the lights and sparkle of the uniquely decorated Festival of Trees where each tree will be available for silent auction, and all proceeds will benefit Coats for Kids through Operation Warm.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get a photo taken with your favorite Minneapolis Fire Department calendar model. Stop by the Mpls Fire Dept. Selfie Station and make sure to smile for the camera with a firefighter! 

For more details and discount tickets, please visit www.minneapolisholidayboutique.com.

Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - MacPhail Spotlight Series: Masters of the Keyboards

Time: 8:00pm

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

MacPhail Spotlight Series: Masters of the Keyboard

The keyboard and its various historic iterations have played a pivotal role in Western music. The piano’s versatility has not only inspired many of the greatest composers, it fundamentally shaped their musical training and thinking. This performance features composers who mastered the instrument as performers, composers and even improvisers.

Steve Staruch from Classical MPR will co-host this program. He is also the featured guest at the pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.

Bach: A-major Sonata for violin and keyboard
Marc Levine, baroque violin; Tami Morse, harpsichord

Mozart: D-major Sonata for 2 pianos
Irina Elkina, piano; Julia Elkina, piano

Ellington, Monk, and Nichols (selections announced from stage)
Bryan Nichols, piano

Arensky: Piano trio
Michael Sutton, violin; Charles Asch, cello; Irina Elkina, piano

$25 adults, $15 seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 6 through 18). Purchase at MacPhail Student Services or by calling 612.767.5250.

Saturday
Nov102018

November 10, 2018, Saturday - Star Tribune Vacation & Travel Experience at the Convention Center (2 days)

Star Tribune Vacation & Travel Experience 

Start packing your bags for the best travel deals this year and a day of fun for the whole family. Minnesota’s premier travel event is back. And better than ever. Get your tickets now and get ready to play, plan and book a great deal on your next vacation. 

New for 2018!
* Indoor Ski Slope - Presented by: Giants Ridge
* The All-Canada Pavilion - Presented by: All Canada Show
* Falafel Eating Contest 
* Exotic Trip Giveaways
* Plus, new exotic exhibitors from locations such as China, Israel, Tahiti, Africa, and more! 

Speakers 
* Patricia Shultz | Author, 1000 Places to See Before You Die 
* Rudy Maxa | Travel expert, Travel Television & Radio Host
* Robert Rose | Raw Travel TV Host
* Plus, additional Star Tribune journalists will be there throughout the show

Get your tickets today and save $3 with code "Star3"