July 24, 2018, Tuesday - Mill City Summer Opera: Carmen at Mill City Museum

Mill City Summer Opera presents: Carmen

Mill City Museum  July 13 – 24

Ticket info

Experience the opera like never before! Mill City Summer Opera is one of the world’s premier opera companies and brings in an audience from all different walks of life. They hope to see you at this year's performance of Carmen!

Among the most famous and performed of all operas, Carmen is a riveting story of love, lust, betrayal, jealousy and murder. Set in 1830s Seville, the gypsy girl Carmen seduces soldier Don José away from his post and his beloved Micaëla. After luring him to join her and a clan of smugglers, Carmen turns her attention toward the swaggering bullfighter Escamillo. Carmen's fate is met in the final act when she meets the madly jealous Don José outside of the arena. The outdoor ruins of the Mill City Opera offer a magical setting to experience this iconic masterpiece. Music by Georges Bizet and libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. These tickets go quickly, so don’t delay.

July 23, 2018, Monday - Still Kickin 3rd Birthday Party! at Bauhaus Brew Lab

Time: Time: 5PM - 10PM

Location:  Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler Street NE

Still Kickin 3rd Birthday Party!

Still Kickin is a nonprofit organization that helps awesome people going through awful things. Each month, we choose a deserving person, family or organization — a Still Kickin Hero — and provide financial support. 

And we're turning *3 years old* this month! Which means it's time to party. And you're all invited!

Cost: FREE to all! With plenty of ways to donate and help a human out throughout the evening if you're able.

Activities Include: 

- Live fashion drawings by Claire Ward Illustration.

- Cotton candy creations by Spinning Wylde.

- Live t-shirt printing by The Bitter Buffalo (featuring our new designs)!

- Limited-edition Still Kickin Summer Pale Ale on tap in collaboration with Bauhaus Brew Labs. 

- Eat some good food by Butcher Salt.

Bring the kiddos - this is a family affair. We'll have a temporary tattoo station and bubbles to keep them busy.

Last year, you helped us raise a bunch of money for our future Heroes. We hope you'll join us again (or for the first time -- we love meeting new people) this year.

July 23, 2018, Monday - Movie Night at Target Field Station

Enjoy outdoor movie nights at Target Field Station. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, find a spot on the green grass outside the Twins’ ballpark and enjoy an evening watching a movie under the stars and the downtown skyline. This programming is part of Go Outside with Hennepin County.

2018 Movie night schedule (all movies 7pm):
July 23 - Indiana Jones
August 8 - Coco
August 22 - Mary Poppins

July 23, 2018, Monday - Music in the Park at Nicollet Island

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Park

Tonights entertainment: (See website to verify any programming changes.)

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos of you enjoying the concerts on the facebook page. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!

July 22, 2018, Sunday - Minneapolis Sister Cities Day Celebration on Nicollet Island

Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street, Minneapolis

Minneapolis Sister Cities Day Celebration

Come be part of our annual event where we celebrate over 40 years of being part of the Sister Cities program.

Join us as we celebrate all 12 of the Minneapolis Sister Cities with a FREE Ice Cream Social & gathering on Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis. This family event features multi-cultural entertainment, children activities, ice cream and refreshments. The event highlights all of Minneapolis’ International Sister Cities, with a special spotlight this year on the 10th anniversary of our Sister City with Cuernavaca, Mexico!

FREE and open to the public

July 22, 2018, Sunday - Mill City Summer Opera: Carmen at Mill City Museum

Mill City Summer Opera presents: Carmen

Mill City Museum  July 13 – 24

Ticket info

Experience the opera like never before! Mill City Summer Opera is one of the world’s premier opera companies and brings in an audience from all different walks of life. They hope to see you at this year's performance of Carmen!

Among the most famous and performed of all operas, Carmen is a riveting story of love, lust, betrayal, jealousy and murder. Set in 1830s Seville, the gypsy girl Carmen seduces soldier Don José away from his post and his beloved Micaëla. After luring him to join her and a clan of smugglers, Carmen turns her attention toward the swaggering bullfighter Escamillo. Carmen's fate is met in the final act when she meets the madly jealous Don José outside of the arena. The outdoor ruins of the Mill City Opera offer a magical setting to experience this iconic masterpiece. Music by Georges Bizet and libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. These tickets go quickly, so don’t delay.

Final date: July 24

July 22, 2018, Sunday - X Games Minneapolis 2018 (thru July 22)

X Games returns to its new summer home, and one of the greatest stadiums in North America — U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets: XGames.com/Tickets. #XGames Minneapolis 2018 will be action-packed with the world's best skateboard, BMX, Moto X and Flat Track athletes. It will include globally-renowned music artists — Kaskade, Brother Ali, Ice Cube, and Zedd! All musical performances will take place at The Armory, 500 South 6th Street.

SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 22

10:30 AM Harley-Davidson Hooligan Racing Round One and Semi Final

11:30 AM Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing & Harley Hooligan Racing Final

1:00 PM Women's Skateboard Park Final

2:15 PM Monster Energy Men's Skateboard Street Final

3:30 PM Toyota Men's BMX Park Final

5:30 PM Zedd 

July 21, 2018, Saturday - Yoga in Gold Medal Park

Yoga in Gold Medal Park 

We meet Saturdays thru September 1st. Each session will begin at 9 a.m. and end before 10.  Grab your mat (or a towel), a neighbor, and meet us by the orange sculpture. 

The sessions are free of charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Mill District charity. Come salute the sun and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Questions and comments can be sent to cjkittock@gmail.com.

July 21, 2018, Saturday - West Bank Walking Tour with the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue S

West Bank Walking Tour

For over 150 years, the West Bank neighborhood has been a haven for immigrants from all over the world and home to a thriving arts scene, including the famous folk and blues scene of the 1960s. In the 1960s and 1970s, the neighborhood became home for college students, artists, and citizens who successfully resisted urban renewal plans that threatened to destroy the character of the neighborhood. The legacies of welcoming newcomers and supporting the arts continue today. The tour will visit some iconic watering holes and tour participants will hear from neighborhood insiders.

This tour includes 1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking on uneven terrain. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. Some historic locations on this tour offer limited accessibility.

Future date: August 25

July 21, 2018, Saturday - Luke Bryan at Target Field

Time: 7pm

Location: Target Field 

Luke Bryan at Target Field 

July 21, 2018, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: (check back for updates)

July 21, 2018, Saturday - Aquatennial Skyline Fest at Boom Island

Aquatennial Skyline Fest 

Skyline Fest is the biggest paddle sport race in Minneapolis! July 21st, from 11am to 6pm at Boom Island on the mighty Mississippi. This is the place to be in Minneapolis. Skyline Fest is a big "ocean style" race with a good Midwest city feel. This year SUP Minneapolis is adding to the ohana by partnering with the Aquatennial and Wilderness Inquiry. 

The Skyline Fest is a jam-packed day filled with tons of fun for everyone young and old! This festival has a race for everyone including: a 5K Open race for any and all who want to test themselves on a paddlecraft, a 10K for more experienced racers, and a 200M Fastest Paddler race presented by iDol Surf 

In addition to the paddleboarding there will be SUP Yoga, Board Demo Zone, great food, delicious beer, tons of local merchant tents, and a raffle with great prizes.

Register at the link below today and make sure to tell your friends and family because this is a day you and they will not want to miss! https://paddleguru.com/races/AquatennialSkylineFest2018

July 21, 2018, Saturday - Lourdes Block Party

Time: 6pm - 10 pm

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, One Lourdes Place

Lourdes Block Party

Fun, food and fireworks! Join us for the Fifth Annual Lourdes Block Party on July 21st. Enjoy the Aquatennial Fireworks from the best view on the riverfront and live music by Dan Ristrom & the Big Throwdown. Kids activities, too! Admission is free and wristband tickets will be available for the purchase of beer and wine. Pop, pulled pork barbecue, ice cream, French fries, cheese curds and Kramarczuk’s hot dogs and bratwurst will also be available for purchase.

July 21, 2018, Saturday - International Day of Music at Orchestra Hall

International Day of Music

A free, 12-hour music marathon (Noon to Midnight) featuring performances of many musical genres on multiple stages at Orchestra Hall for audiences of all ages.

Complete Schedule of Events

July 21, 2018, Saturday - Alliance Française & Mpls/St Paul presents: Outdoor Games for Teens at Gold Medal Park

Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul presents: Outdoor Games for Teens at Gold Medal Park  Time: 4:30 – 6 pm, Come play outdoors – en français! Enjoy the warm weather with pétanque, ball games and more. Free, but RSVP is required to: teenclub@afmsp.org.  More infor

July 21, 2018, Saturday - X Games Minneapolis 2018 (thru July 22)

X Games returns to its new summer home, and one of the greatest stadiums in North America — U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets: XGames.com/Tickets. #XGames Minneapolis 2018 will be action-packed with the world's best skateboard, BMX, Moto X and Flat Track athletes. It will include globally-renowned music artists — Kaskade, Brother Ali, Ice Cube, and Zedd! All musical performances will take place at The Armory, 500 South 6th Street.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 21

12:00 PM LifeProof Moto X Step Up

1:30 PM Toyota Men's Skateboard Park Final

3:45 PM SoFi Women's Skateboard Street Final

6:00 PM Fruit of the Loom BMX Dirt Final

7:15 PM Moto X Best Whip Final

7:45 PM Monster Energy Moto X Best Trick Final

8:30 PM The Real Cost Skateboard Big Air Final

10:30 PM Brother Ali

11:30 PM Ice Cube

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Sunday, July 22

10:30 AM Harley-Davidson Hooligan Racing Round One and Semi Final

11:30 AM Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing & Harley Hooligan Racing Final

1:00 PM Women's Skateboard Park Final

2:15 PM Monster Energy Men's Skateboard Street Final

3:30 PM Toyota Men's BMX Park Final

5:30 PM Zedd 

July 20, 2018, Friday - Twin Cities River Rats Aquatennial Show

The 2018 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges). These are free events!

The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme. Facebook

Show Schedule:

6:30pm – Development show: Our members under the age of 18 and our new members get the opportunity to perform for the crowd before jumping into the “big” show.

7:00pm – The Big Show! The ski show is a 1 hour long themed-show. In between daring and beautiful acts on water, a storyline unfolds. We encourage audience participation and love applause!

8:00pm – Photos! Photo opportunities with the cast of the show, visit with the skiers, and even take a ride in our “triple-rig” boat (for a price!)

Upcoming Shows:

July 25 - Wednesday Night Show

August 2 - Thursday Night Show

July 20, 2018, Friday - A Museum Without Glass: Tour HMML with MCBA

Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm

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

A Museum Without Glass: Tour HMML with MCBA

Join us for a special day-long tour of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John’s Abbey and University. Experience original folios from The Saint John’s Bible and explore rare printed books and manuscripts from the HMML collection. Join others in the MCBA community for this unique chance to engage with these incredible works up-close-and-personal, without glass cases.

Tour participants will also have the opportunity to join the Benedictine monastic community for noon prayer in the mid-century modern Abbey Church. A relaxing lunch in the Great Hall Founders Room will break up the day, and there will be some free time to explore the campus grounds. The tour fee covers a charter bus ride from MCBA to Saint John’s, private tours, lunch, and a loaf of “Johnnie” bread baked at the University.

Please note that the tour will require a good deal of walking up and down stairs and between buildings throughout Saint John's campus. Tickets cost $77 for MCBA members and $85 for non-members.

Photo credit Wayne Torborg, Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota.

July 20, 2018, Friday - Mill City Summer Opera: Carmen at Mill City Museum

Mill City Summer Opera presents: Carmen

Mill City Museum  July 13 – 24

Ticket info

Experience the opera like never before! Mill City Summer Opera is one of the world’s premier opera companies and brings in an audience from all different walks of life. They hope to see you at this year's performance of Carmen!

Among the most famous and performed of all operas, Carmen is a riveting story of love, lust, betrayal, jealousy and murder. Set in 1830s Seville, the gypsy girl Carmen seduces soldier Don José away from his post and his beloved Micaëla. After luring him to join her and a clan of smugglers, Carmen turns her attention toward the swaggering bullfighter Escamillo. Carmen's fate is met in the final act when she meets the madly jealous Don José outside of the arena. The outdoor ruins of the Mill City Opera offer a magical setting to experience this iconic masterpiece. Music by Georges Bizet and libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. These tickets go quickly, so don’t delay.

Additional dates: July 22, 24

July 20, 2018, Friday - X Games Minneapolis 2018 (thru July 22)

X Games returns to its new summer home, and one of the greatest stadiums in North America — U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets: XGames.com/Tickets. #XGames Minneapolis 2018 will be action-packed with the world's best skateboard, BMX, Moto X and Flat Track athletes. It will include globally-renowned music artists — Kaskade, Brother Ali, Ice Cube, and Zedd! All musical performances will take place at The Armory, 500 South 6th Street.

SCHEDULE

Friday, July 20

12:00 PM SoFi Women's Skateboard Street Qualifier

1:00 PM Fruit of the Loom BMX Dirt Qualifier

2:45 PM Monster Energy Men's Skateboard Street Qualifier

4:00 PM Next X Skateboard Park Final

4:30 PM Next X Skateboard Street Final

5:00 PM Women's BMX Park Demo

5:30 PM BMX Street Final

6:30 PM Dave Mirra's BMX Park Best Trick Final

7:45 PM Moto X QuarterPipe High Air Final

8:45 PM The Real Cost BMX Big Air Final

9:45 PM Moto X Freestyle Final

11:00 PM Kaskade

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Saturday, July 21

12:00 PM LifeProof Moto X Step Up

1:30 PM Toyota Men's Skateboard Park Final

3:45 PM SoFi Women's Skateboard Street Final

6:00 PM Fruit of the Loom BMX Dirt Final

7:15 PM Moto X Best Whip Final

7:45 PM Monster Energy Moto X Best Trick Final

8:30 PM The Real Cost Skateboard Big Air Final

10:30 PM Brother Ali

11:30 PM Ice Cube

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Sunday, July 22

10:30 AM Harley-Davidson Hooligan Racing Round One and Semi Final

11:30 AM Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing & Harley Hooligan Racing Final

1:00 PM Women's Skateboard Park Final

2:15 PM Monster Energy Men's Skateboard Street Final

3:30 PM Toyota Men's BMX Park Final

5:30 PM Zedd