June 12, 2018, Tuesday - Mill City Farmers Market Night Market at The Commons

Time: 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S

Mill City Farmers Market Night Market

This will be an ongoing event through Tuesday, September 25.

Pick up farm fresh, organic produce and local artisan foods for an easy weeknight meal. Prepared food vendors will be cooking up seasonal recipes all evening, so come hungry, stay, listen to live music and have a picnic supper in The Commons!

PROGRAMS

At our Tuesday Night Market we will continue to offer “can do” cooking and wellness activities and live entertainment, such as

• Free outdoor yoga
• Monthly Beer, Wine & Cider Nights with Day Block Brewing
• Live Music every week
• Bag toss, kubb and other lawn games
• Meet Your Vegetables demonstrations
• Power of Produce kids veggie tasting club
• CSA pick-up

NOTE - Monitor MCFM's Facebook for any weather-related cancellation updates!

June 12, 2018, Tuesday - Music and Movie in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)

Tonights entertainment: (See website in case of scheduling 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, your family and friends enjoying the concerts and movies 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!

June 12, 2018, Tuesday - Share the Peace with Free Peace Paper Workshop at Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Share the Peace with Free Peace Paper Workshop

Project Peace Paper is a public project celebrating peace with innovative crowd-sourced wrapping paper. Join us for this second of three workshops as we draw, paint, and print visions of peace that will be used for a limited-edition release of Peace Paper. Free and open to all ages. Please RSVP.

For more information, visit projectpeacepaper.com or search #projectpeacepaper

June 12, 2018, Tuesday - Northeast Forum with Council Members Fletcher & Reich

Time: Doors open at 6:00p, forum starts at 6:30p

Location: The Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE

The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (Northeast AD), Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, and the Ritz Theater will host a public forum:

Northeast Forum with Council Members Fletcher & Reich

At the forum, the Northeast Arts District and the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce will reveal the data from the recent survey of artists in the arts community. The survey was meant to give us a snapshot of the arts community today and how we interact with the rest of Northeast.

All residents are invited to attend and ask questions about what you want to see in policy for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.  After-Party at Rogue Buddha Gallery to follow.

June 11, 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!

June 11, 2018, Monday - Preservation of Fire-Damaged Platteville Limestone Presentation at Mill City Museum

Time: 1 – 3 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 Second Street S

Preservation of Fire-Damaged Platteville Limestone

The AIA of Minnesota welcomes you to join them on June 11 when Angela Wolf Scott from MacDonald and Mack Architects will present the current preservation work at the Mill City Museum that focuses on the technical aspects of analysis and treatment of fire-damaged limestone ruins.

The Washburn Crosby A Mill Complex is a National Historic Landmark on the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis. It was the epicenter of flour milling and innovation from the late part of the nineteenth century until 1965 when the site was no longer used for milling. The site suffered from multiple fires, but the February 1991 fire left the A Mill in a fragile state of ruins. In 1999 the site was redeveloped into commercial office space and the Mill City Museum. The most iconic part of the redevelopment is the Ruins Courtyard – a space that had been the northern half of the A Mill which is currently open-air and bound on three sides by the Platteville limestone ruins of the A Mill.

To improve their stewardship of the Washburn Crosby A Mill Complex, MNHS commissioned a Historic Structure Report on the complex with a key concern being a study of the ruins. Pieces of stone and mortar were routinely falling into the much-loved courtyard. The HSR included analyses of the characteristics of Platteville limestone in general but focused on the specific characteristics of the Platteville limestone of the ruins which had been exposed to fire; dramatic, thermal shifts; exposure to the elements; and modern, restoration products.

Armed with a more precise understanding of the physical properties of the stone and ruin walls, MNHS invested in the preservation of the ruins, approaching the work in phases. The physical preservation work uncovered and confirmed the academic research and analysis, making each subsequent phase more informed than the last.

June 10, 2018, Sunday - Sociable Summer Presents Funk Fest

Sociable Summer Presents Funk Fest

Presented by Sociable Cider Werks and The Current, Funk Fest brings you all that is funky!

Hosted by Sean McPherson

MUSIC
Nooky Jones 6:45PM - 7:45PM
Astralblak fka ZULUZULUU 5:15PM - 6:15PM
New Sound Underground 3:45PM - 4:45PM
Alex Rossi Music 2:15PM - 3:15PM

CIDER
Road Rash Shandy Apple will be making its summer debut.
Funk Fest means we're bringing out our funkiest ciders, which will be announced closer to the event (funk takes time).
Cider Cocktails - we're partnering with Tattersall Distilling and each VIP ticket buyer will receive one free cider cocktail.

FOOD
Red River Kitchen • City House
Butcher Salt
Reverie Cafe + Bar
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub

TICKETS
$5 Drinking Wristband: Drinking wristbands are required if you plan to drink at the event, and can be purchased for $5 at the door, with a portion of wristband proceeds benefiting Southern Anoka Community Assistance. **If you buy your wristband prior to May 10, we'll give you your FIRST PINT FREE!**

$60 VIP Package: Pay one fee and enjoy all-you-can-drink access all day, PLUS: one cider cocktail made by the talented Tattersall Distilling gurus, tasty eats from Union Kitchen MN (and more to come), and the opportunity to enjoy the festival from our fancy new private event space and patio, with access to indoor bathrooms (VIP ticket holders only). We're only selling 150 of these, so get yours now!

VENDORS
Craft vendors from the Minneapolis Craft Market
ShamelessInc Mpls T-shirt Printing
The Beer Dabbler Store
ThriftyHipster.com
More to come!

GAMES
Kubb
Bean Bags
Giant Jenga
More to come!

June 10, 2018, Sunday - Lourdes Outdoor Mass at Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Time: 11 am 

Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Lourdes Outdoor Mass at Father Hennepin Park

We will celebrate an outdoor Mass for the city of Minneapolis and the feast day of the city's patron, St. Anthony, on June 10th - near the site where Father Hennepin blessed the falls! Our 11 am Mass will be held at Father Hennepin Park on SE Main Street across from the Pillsbury A Mill. Fellowship to follow!

June 9, 2018, Saturday - Walk for Amazing at US Bank Stadium

Walk for Amazing 

Ready to participate in the best walk you'll take all summer? Join Children's Minnesota at our newest fundraising event, Walk for Amazing. We’ll rally together inside U.S. Bank Stadium for a ceremonial walk, family-friendly activities—climbing wall, yard games, face-painting—and live music from Koo Koo Kanga Roo. You won't want to miss this celebration of the most amazing people on earth—kids!

  7:30 a.m. – Registration opens
  9:00 a.m. – Walk begins
  9:30 a.m. – Field activities (climbing wall, yard games, face-painting and more!)
10:30 a.m. – Program and performance by Koo Koo Kanga Roo
11:30 a.m. – Event ends

June 9, 2018, Saturday - Engineering the Falls: History Player William de la Barre Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time:  10:30 am – 12 noon

Location:  Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Engineering the Falls: History Player William de la Barre Tour

Additional Dates: July 7, August 18, September 8

Join a walking tour of St. Anthony Falls led by costumed History Player William de la Barre, the Austrian engineer who spent half a century developing Minneapolis flour milling and waterpower. Visit the Minneapolis riverfront, the west side milling district and the Stone Arch Bridge and hear about the many ways the falls have changed over the years.

William de la Barre, an Austrian engineer, arrived in Minneapolis in 1878 and was hired by C.C. Washburn to oversee reconstruction of the Washburn A Mill after its 1878 explosion. De la Barre was soon involved in the management of waterpower companies at St. Anthony Falls, and spent a 50-year career engineering the falls to maximize the power available to Minneapolis millers.

This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

June 9, 2018, Saturday - Yoga in Gold Medal Park

Yoga in Gold Medal Park 

We meet Saturdays, May 26th 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.

June 9, 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)

June 8, 2018, Friday - Salsa del Soul at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm Doors | 21+ | $12 cover in tap room, dining room is always no cover

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Salsa del Soul

Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the finest talents in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. The styles of music they perform include Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Timba, and, of course, Salsa! 

June 8, 2018, Friday - Silent Disco at The Commons

Time: 7 PM - 10 PM

Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Ave S

Silent Disco

This is a FREE event! Three different DJs. Three different genres of music. You choose your favorite. Come to sing and dance or just to watch the crowd. ID required for use of headphones. Headphones first-come, first-serve.

June 8 DJs: 
AlphaWolves with EDM and Top 40 channels 
Cross>over does Throwback

June 8, 2018, Friday - Paint Nite at AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

Time: 6:00pm

Location: AC Hotel, 401 Hennepin Avenue

Moonlight Glowing Paris

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.

June 8, 2018, Friday - Mill City Athletic Club opening night with Tracksmith

Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Location: Mill City Running, 411 E Hennepin

Mill City Athletic Club opening night with Tracksmith

Joining on our opening night will be founder and CEO of Tracksmith, Matt Taylor. Matt will tell us about the origins of Tracksmith, how the brand looked back on tradition to push running apparel forward, and where he sees premium and heritage living in a world of fast fashion.

Join us for an evening of fun, shopping and the likely potential of a few beers. If you’re planning on coming, do us a solid and RSVP via our Eventbrite link (tickets are free, but required for entry). We will have limited space and we expect a full house for this event.

June 7, 2018, Thursday - Jake's Music on the Plaza at US Bank Stadium Downtown East Plaza

Time: Opening act to go on at 6PM; headliner to take the stage at 7:30PM

Location: US Bank Stadium Downtown East Plaza

Jake's Music on the Plaza

Each Thursday in June U.S. Bank Stadium is hosting a concert series on the Downtown East Plaza for all ages with food trucks, beverage specials, live music, lawn games and more. Stop by and spend your Thursday evenings after work with your colleagues and friends at this free, outdoor event!

June 7 – Erin Chase; Ladies of the 80’s

June 14 – School of Rock; Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars

June 21 – Mark Healey; Free Fallin’ – A Tribute to the Memory of Tom Petty

June 28 – The MTV’s; Pop ROCKS

June 7, 2018, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats 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 Thursday Night Shows:

June 07 @ 6:30 Pm - 9:00 Pm

June 14 @ 6:30 Pm - 9:00 Pm

June 21 @ 6:30 Pm - 9:00 Pm

June 28 @ 6:30 Pm - 9:00 Pm

July 05 @ 6:30 Pm - 9:00 Pm

June 7, 2018, Thursday - Iron and Water: My Life Protecting Minnesota's Environment book launch at Open Book

Time:  6:00pm

Location: Open Book, 1011 S Washington Avenue

Author Grant J. Merritt will discuss and sign copies of his new memoir Iron and Water: My Life Protecting Minnesota's Environment. Q&A with Grant J. Merritt led by Byron Starns. Merritt was an attorney in the areas of environmental law, transportation, and governmental relations for more than fifty years. Starns is a litigation attorney and partner at Stinson, Leonard and Street. He represented Merritt, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the State of Minnesota in the Reserve Mining Case. 

ABOUT THE BOOK:
In 1855 the Merritt family arrived in Minnesota, where a descendant, Alfred, would one day become one of the “Seven Iron Men”—builders of the first mines to tap the state’s great mineral wealth in the Mesabi Range. Another Merritt, more than half a century later, would lead the efforts to protect Lake Superior from damage caused by mining. Iron and Water is Grant J. Merritt’s memoir of his life’s work on behalf of Minnesota’s people and environment and also the story of a significant family in state history.

Merritt’s family played a key role in the struggle over natural resources in Minnesota—for the enrichment of mining pioneers, the prosperity of the state and its people, and the prospect of a secure and healthy future. This complex tale begins with the adventure of discovering iron ore and building the mines, railroads, and docks to move it, then devolves into the intrigues of business partnerships gone bad and attempts by John D. Rockefeller to defraud the Merritts. What follows is an engrossing account of Grant Merritt’s years in the halls of state politics and the trenches of environmental activism in defense of Minnesota’s North Shore and Lake Superior’s waters. The author’s tenure as head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency under Governor Wendell Anderson and his service on the first board of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Council take us behind the scenes of landmark legal cases and crucial moments in Minnesota history—particularly the notable Reserve Mining case, in which the company was found liable for serious environmental and health threats on the shores of Lake Superior and ordered to be shut down. 

In these pages we encounter the people who were critical to this history, from robber baron Rockefeller to judges, activists, and politicians, including Walter Mondale and Jim Oberstar. In chronicling both the discovery of vast iron deposits on the Mesabi Range and the fight to save Lake Superior and Minnesota’s natural riches, Iron and Water reveals how, whether alone or together, individuals wield the power to change the world.

June 7, 2018, Thursday - I Love Her opens at Southern Theater (thru June 10)

Times: See schedule below

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue S

I Love Her

Presented by Kaleena Miller Dance, June 7-10

A new tap dance work featuring music by JT Bates. 

About the artists: 
Kaleena Miller Dance's work is rooted in American Tap Dance - promoting the form, expanding its creative possibilities, and creating opportunities for Minnesota-based tap dancers. Although a relative newcomer to the vibrant Twin Cities percussive dance scene, Kaleena Miller Dance (KMD) have quickly made a name for themselves, performing at the Twin Cities Tap Festival, TEDxMinneapolis, The Cowles Center Gala, ASI's Cocktails at the Castle, and Barbette's Bastille Day Block Party. 

In addition to directing KMD, Kaleena Miller is co-director of the Twin Cities Tap Festival. She is also founding member of Rhythmic Circus, and toured extensively with the group from 2009-2017. Kaleena is a 2015 McKnight Dance Fellow and was named one of DANCE Magazine's "25 to Watch" in 2016. 

Performances:
Thursday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m.