October 12, 2018, Friday - Afoutayi Haitian Cultural Festival at Ukrainian Event Center (thru Oct 14)

The Afoutayi Haitian Cultural Festival, October 7 - 14, is a week's worth of fun experiencing Haitian arts, food and culture. The following events take place at the Ukrainian Event Center, 301 Main Street NE

Music Concert  Friday, October 12, 7 pm. Two famous Caribbean and African bands will perform live, and a Haitian dinner will available. $20+.

Dance Show Saturday, October 13, 7 pm. This theatrical dance performance will feature live singing and music. A Haitian dinner will be available. $20+.

Dance Show Matinee  Sunday, October 14, 1 pm. This matinee theatrical dance performance will feature live singing and music. A Haitian lunch will be available. $20+.

October 12, 2018, Friday - Modern Dance With MDT at The Lab (thru Oct 20)

Times: See show link below

Locatioin: The Lab Theater, 700 N 1st Street

Modern Dance With MDT

The vibrant and versatile Minnesota Dance Theatre dancers take on works ranging from boundary-pushing contemporary to other-worldly classical. The program features new dances by Will Bove and Elayna Waxse, a reconfiguration of pieces by Lise Houlton, and a new staging of Michel Fokine's Chopiniana. See MDT at The Labwhen they come to ... The Lab Theatre in Minneapolis.

October 11, 2018, Thursday - Art Opening at Bridgewater Lofts

Bridgewater Neighbors and Friends of the Arts
invites you to the next art opening at the Bridgewater:

lightworks
Thursday, October 11, 2018
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bridgewater Lobby
Art, wine, appetizers and performance by
Oboebass!, a double reed and double bass duo.

The Art @ the Bridgewater program exhibits over 150 pieces of art created by Twin Cities artists and provides the opportunity to discuss and discover art in the context of our own home environment, with our friends and neighbors. For more information, go to our Facebook page. All artwork is for sale.

Artists exhibiting at the Bridgewater include: Kristi Abbott, Amy Ballinger, Laurie Borggreve, Allison Johanson, Guillermo Guardia, Jeff Lohaus, Chris Nystrom, Chris Price, Danny Saathoff, Andy Tinkham, Susan Fryer Voight and James Wrayge.

All Mill District neighbors are welcome to attend this art opening reception. The Bridgewater is located at 215 10th Avenue S, across from Gold Medal Park. Please RSVP to bnfacommittee@gmail.com.

This FREE event is generously sponsored by an anonymous Bridgewater resident, an enthusiastic supporter of the Art @ the Bridgewater program.

October 11, 2018, Thursday - Arts Quarter Festival

Time: 6:30pm -- 10 pm

Location:West Bank Arts Quarter, 21st Ave. S. and Fourth St. S.

Arts Quarter Festival

Arts collide at the third annual Arts Quarter Festival: an evening mashup of visual art, dance, music and theatre showcasing student and faculty talent from across the University. In honor of the college’s 150th anniversary, the first two hours of the festival will showcase the work of CLA arts faculty Christine Baeumler, Carl Flink, Matthew Lefebvre, Lynn Lukkas and Talvin Wilks, in collaboration with student artists. Beginning at 8 pm, students take over the festival with work ranging from traditional to modern to experimental.

• Linger over a variety of photography and visual art exhibits
• Build an instrument with the Music Therapy Student Association
• Chill out to the sounds of Electro Pop Rock Marimba
• Feel the heat from the North Star Aluminium Pour
• Screen Print a tote bag with Bohemian Press 
• Create a sonic conversation at the Audio Playground
• Treat yourself to a snack from local food trucks
• Rock out to student bands in the Ferguson Amphitheater
• Try your hand at wheel throwing with the Ceramics Collective

October 11, 2018, Thursday - Ten Thousand Things presents: Scapin at Open Book (thru November 4)

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Ten Thousand Things presents: Scapin

Ten Thousand Things kicks off a new era under the direction of Artistic Director Marcela Lorca with Molière’s Scapin, the first show of the 2018-19 season. Randy Reyes directs his new adaptation of this raucous comedy about love affairs, revenge, family dynamics, deception, intrigue and greed. Performances in prisons, shelters and low-income centers begin September 27, with public performances October 11 to November 4 at Open Book. The cast features Sarah Agnew as Scapin, with Ricardo Beaird, Elise Langer, Kris Nelson, Kimberly Richardson and Darío Tangelson.

Tickets for Scapin are available at www.tenthousandthings.org or 800-838-3006. Tickets for public performances are $20 for the first week of performances, $30 for subsequent weeks. A pay-what-you-can option is available for every performance for audience members under age 30, with a minimum of $10.

October 10, 2018, Wednesday - Entrepreneur Expo at Central Library

Time: See below schedule outline

Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet

Entrepreneur Expo

Build your small business network, learn new skills, and find support and inspiration with panels, one-on-one consultations, workshops, exhibitors and more! Light lunch will be served. A Twin Cities Startup Week Official Event. 

Before you register, please complete the workshop interest form.

9-9:30 a.m. Registration and pastries from Panadería Samantha

9:30-10:30 a.m. Welcome and keynote speaker Commissioner Shawntera Hardy, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

10:45-11:45 a.m.

• Choose from four panel discussions: Arts Industry with Springboard for the Arts, Food Industry with Appetite for Change and NEON, Retail Industry with Neighborhood Development Center, and Services Industry with WomenVenture; OR
• Social media workshop and open lab with Joule MN

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch from K's Revolutionary Catering and More

11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• One-on-one consultations on business legal and tax questions with LegalCORPS and Prepare + Prosper, market research with James J. Hill Library, and business plans with SCORE®
• Visit 30+ nonprofit and government business development exhibitors
• Professional photographer Sarah White/Fotos for Barcelona will take headshots free of charge

12:30-3:30 p.m.

• Guided networking with Lani Basa, The BWC
• Social media workshop and open lab with Joule MN
• Industry round table discussions

Sponsors: Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library, MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Collaborators: Appetite for Change, Business Women's Circle, City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development, City of Minneapolis Small Business Team, James J. Hill Center, Joule MN, LegalCORPS, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Neighborhood Development Center, Northside Economic Opportunity Network, Prepare + Prosper, Saint Paul Public Library, SCORE, Springboard for the Arts, WomenVenture

October 10, 2018, Wednesday - Nicollet Makers Market

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!

Participating Artists Include:

32Threads, Aloha Jewelry & Gifts, Apothicare, Body Love Products, Burly Babe Woodworking, Cardboard Teck Instantute - PinBox 3000, DRAGONFLIES AND CARDS, FranciscoFerrellArt, IDLEWILDE. Artisan Candles, Jenson Natural Jewelry, Juniperus Designs, Lin's Jamin' and Crafts, Muddy Mouth Cards,
Natural Bliss Handcrafted, Noble Soap Gallery LLC, Nokomis Knitting Company, Raucous Jewelry, Simple-Trends, Soy Wicks & Sticks, sPhoto Studio, Spoon & Theory Handmade, Threadstar, Val’s Brew Treats, Wenda Winter Wear, WhatKnotShop, Wholly Beautiful

October 9, 2018, Tuesday - Pizza Class with Baker's Field Flour & Bread

Time: 6:00 – 8:00ish 

Location: Baker's Field Flour & Bread, 1401 Marshall Street NE

Pizza Class with Baker's Field Flour & Bread

Say goodbye to flavorless pizza! Spend the evening with our bakers learning how to make delicious naturally leavened pizza at home.

Cost: $75  (Maximum number of students: 15)

Pizza Class:

- Learn how to properly hand-mix dough using fresh flour with simple supplies
- Discuss dough fermentation and process 
- Learn the basics of naturally leavened crusts
- Learn pro-tips for making your own pizza at home
- Enjoy a few slices of pie & beverages

Participants will go home with:

- Pizza Dough
- Recipe
- Starter culture

October 9, 2018, Tuesday - Indigenous Food and Culture with The Sioux Chef's Sean Sherman at Westminster

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave

Indigenous Food and Culture with The Sioux Chef's Sean Sherman

Join us for TownTalks, a new downtown happy-hour event aimed at young adults under age 40, presented by the Westminster Town Hall Forum.

Is exploring key issues of the day your M-O, made even better with good food and adult beverages? Check out TownTalks on Nicollet Mall and 12th Street in downtown Minneapolis! 

• 5:00pm - Happy Hour with live music, tasty cuisine for sale and a cash bar
  

• 6:00pm - Speaker presentations, followed by Q&A

• 7:00pm - Booksigning and meet-and-greet with the speakers
  

TownTalks kicks off on Tuesday, October 9, with a lively conversation on Indigenous Food and Culture with Sean Sherman, the James Beard award-winning author and chef from The Sioux Chef, and Anton Treuer, author and expert on Native American history. Chef Sherman and Dr. Treuer will share insights into indigenous food, culture, language, and history. Admission is free -- and there's even free parking in the underground garage at Westminster Church!

October 9, 2018, Tuesday - Mental Health & Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, and Food & Ag at the Guthrie

Time: 1 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street S

Mental Health & Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, and Food & Ag

2018 has put a spotlight on the issue of mental health and the challenges facing entrepreneurs, especially those working in food and agriculture. Minnesota is a leader in increasing the visibility of mental health and the development of new and innovative resources and support. Join us in a candid conversation on mental well being with leaders across food, farm and entrepreneurship that highlight innovative approaches and the role that the community can play.

Panel:​
Confirmed speakers: Moderated by Babette Apland of 
MPR's Call to Mind 
Dale Cook, CEO of Learn to Live
Meg Moynihan, Organic Dairy Farmer and Senior Advisor MN Dept of Agriculture
J.D. Fratzke, chef and restauranteur Bar Brigade
Anne Spaeth, CEO of the Lynhall and Long Table Hospitality.

Details

Doors open at 12:30. The program runs from 1-2:30pm with time built in for networking

This event is hosted by Grow North and Call to Mind during Food, Ag, Ideas Week , a series of events and experiences to spotlight and drive connectivity to Minnesota's food and agriculture entrepreneur and innovation community. Check out the full calendar of events and register at foodagideas.com

This event with Call to Mind is free and open to the public through the support of partners to make this content as accessible as possible but reservations are required.

Call To Mind is MPR’s content initiative to foster new conversations about mental health with the understanding that mental health is essential to well-being, for everyone. Details at calltomindnow.org.

October 8, 2018, Monday - Paint Nite at 508 Bar

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 508 Bar and Restaurant, 508 1st Avenue N

Tonight: Garden Path of Colors

Paint Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. We’ll guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time.

October 8, 2018, Monday - Book Launch: Michael Bazzett's The Popol Vuh at Milkweed Editions

Time: 6:30pm

Location:  Milkweek Editions, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Book Launch: Michael Bazzett's The Popol Vuh

6:30 pm | Reception
7:00 pm | Program
8:00 pm | Book Signing 

FREE! All are welcome. Open Book, Target Performance Hall, 2nd Floor.

Join Milkweed Editions in celebrating the launch of Michael S Bazzett's translation of the Mayan creation epic, THE POPOL VUH. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for mingling and cocktails, and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m. After a reading from THE POPOL VUH, Bazzett will be joined in conversation by poet and essayist Michael Kleber-Diggs. A book signing will follow. 

October 8, 2018, Monday - Accordo: Cherubini & Schubert at Westminster Presbyterian

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Westminster Presbyterian, 1200 Marquette Ave

Accordo: Cherubini & Schubert 

Accordo is a string ensemble composed of present and former principal string players of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. The group has been named “Best Chamber Ensemble” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and “the dream team of chamber music” by Minnesota Monthly. 

Cherubini: String Quintet in e minor 
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major 

Featuring Kyu-Young Kim, violin, Erin Keefe, violin, Rebecca Albers, viola, Ronald Thomas, cello, and Anthony Ross, cello with Peter Wiley, cello

October 7, 2018, Sunday - Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Time: 1 – 2:30 pm

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 415 Main St. 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 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.

This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking indoors and outdoors with some uneven surfaces. 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).

October 7, 2018, Sunday - MN Brewery Running Series at Boom Island Brewing

Time: 11 am

Location: Boom Island Brewing, 2014 Washington Ave. N.

MN Brewery Running Series

Boom Island Brewing invites you to join them for a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this tap room that pours the best Belgian style best brews in the State! Weave through the surrounding area at whatever pace you like, no matter what there’s a beer waiting for you at the finish line! What’s included?! All participants receive a free craft brew from the brewery and get to take home a collectors pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series...plus swag, goodies and giveaways from partners and sponsors and chance to win sweet door prizes and more free beer! Your registration also earns you an invitation to stick around and enjoy the day’s entertainment: live music, food offerings, local vendors and fun with the event sponsors.

Registration is limited, so sign up today!

October 7, 2018, Sunday - Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Start Time: 8:00 AM

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

This event is known as the most beautiful urban marathon in America. As in past years, both the 10-mile and full marathon routes will include segments along the beautiful Mississippi River.

October 6, 2018, Saturday - 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.

Future dates: October 20, 28, November 3, 24, December 2, 29

October 6, 2018, Saturday - Mill Ruins Park Volunteer Habitat Restoration with the National Park Service

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining a volunteer crew for habitat restoration activities with the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Mississippi Park Connection, in Mill Ruins Park.

Typical NPS Mill Ruins volunteer activities include invasive species removal, occasional planting, and caring for native species that have been planted by other volunteers.  

These drop-in volunteer events will take place at Mill Ruins Park from 9am-12pm. 

Sign in will be at 9 AM in front of the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center. Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. Volunteers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and clothes that can get dirty. Chat with a ranger or NPS volunteer crew leader, play in the dirt, and feel good knowing that your efforts are helping to improve the national park in our backyard!

Questions? Contact Ranger Erin Steinhibel at erin_steinhibel@nps.gov. Come join an award-winning team of volunteers in their restoration adventures!

Can't make the date, but interested in volunteering? Please send an email to miss_volunteer@nps.gov to request our volunteer e-newsletter.

October 6, 2018, Saturday - Light Art at Mill City Museum Grain Elevator

Mill City Museum and the connecting Washburn-Crosby grain elevator will be lit on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 to 9 p.m. The Light Art will be shown on the river side of the museum, and the public is encouraged to watch from the Minneapolis riverfront, Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Main.

Swiss Light Artist Gerry Hofstetter has chosen Mill City Museum as Minnesota’s signature venue for his Light Art Grand Tour USA. Hofstetter says he works around the globe “transforming monuments and landscapes into light art sculptures for a short moment in time, as a way to highlight their history and importance to the world.” The art is also meant to showcase the friendship between the United States and his home country, Switzerland.

Mill City Museum, image courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Light Art on Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps, image courtesy Gerry Hofstetter

For his “Grand Tour USA,” Hofstetter is visiting all 50 states selecting one monument, landscape or venue in every state to bathe in light for one night. A mix of images will be chosen by the artist and will feature historical images of the mill.

October 6, 2018, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 S 2nd Street

More Info: Mill City Farmers Market