June 2, 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)
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Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: (check back for updates)
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.
Times: See show link below
Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S
Ten Thousand Things presents: The Good Person of Szechwan
by Bertolt Brecht
May 31 – June 3
Michelle Hensley ends her tenure as Ten Thousand Things’ Artistic Director with a return to the first show TTT performed: Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Person of Szechwan. The tale, told with music and humor, follows a poor woman who receives a bag of gold from the gods and is torn in two as she tries to help all her struggling friends but take care of herself at the same time. Hensley directs a cast of Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Joy Dolo, Tyson Forbes, Elise Langer, Harry Waters Jr, Karen Wiese-Thompson and Max Wojtanowicz.
Tend the Demonstration Prairie at Ole Olson Park
Thursday, May 31, 6 -- 8 pm
Ole Olson Park, part of Above the Falls Regional Park
In addition to stunning skyline views, the riverfront trails of Ole Olson Park in north Minneapolis bring pedestrians and cyclists through a small prairie planting, featuring blooms that are good for bees, birds, butterflies and water quality. Learn more about these showy flowers and grasses as you help Friends of the Mississippi River staff protect this demonstration native prairie planting along the river.
For information and to register: http://www.fmr.org/events/2018/05/31/tend-demonstration-prairie-ole-olson-park
Ole Olson Park in north Minneapolis is known for its top-notch walking and biking trails and stunning skyline views, but we want it to be recognized for even more. Join FMR as we return to this riverfront park to tend an important native demonstration prairie garden along the bike trail. These showy flowers and grasses will not only beautify the park but provide much-needed bee, butterfly and bird habitat. And, with deep root systems that act like filters, they'll help reduce the amount of pollution flowing into the Mississippi River.
This event will help further our long-term transformation and commitment at this site and to the river. Although a small urban site, Ole Olson is home to a surprising diversity of landscapes, including riverfront shoreline, woodland terrace and grassland slopes. While the city parks department has been working to restore and stabilize the shoreline and slopes, much of the park is home to Russian thistle and other invasive plants that provide neither wildlife habitat nor a pleasant view. Working with the city and relying on local volunteer power, we look forward to transforming the park into an oasis of habitat and respite — returning willows to the shoreline, wildflowers to the slopes and majestic oaks to the terraces.
As always, all are welcome, however, capacity is limited and registration required. We'll provide any tools and training needed.
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
Location: The Commons, Minneapolis, 425 Portland Avenue S
Experience the very best of Pure Barre in a fusion pop up class at The Commons, Minneapolis. This incredible location, with a view of U.S. Bank Stadium, will be the perfect backdrop to a fusion of our Classic + Empower classes. This low impact, high intensity workout will challenge you through a combination of strength elements and cardio sprints, elevating your heart rate and inducing the shake.
All fitness levels are welcome. Class is FREE and begins at 6pm. Bring a yoga mat (or towel) and a water bottle.
This is one of five classes we are hosting at The Commons this summer. Mark your calendar for our other pop ups on June 27, July 25, August 29 + September 26. All classes will run from 6-7pm.
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!
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
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 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.
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Market with our first annual Spring Planting Day! Shop our wide selection of certified organic and certified naturally grown plants. Our farmers have herbs, vegetables and flowers perfect for your patios, terraces and gardens. Plus, Hennepin County Master Gardeners will be at the Market all day answering questions and offering edible landscape demonstrations! Join us and over 60 local farmers, food makers and artisans – rain or shine – this Saturday for a unique outdoor shopping experience.
Time:
Location: Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis, 615 2nd Avenue S
Do you work Downtown Minneapolis, or pass through on your way? Swing by with your bike for full-service bike repair at one of the city's best hotel. Fix-It Fridays at the Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis is a one-of-a-kind pop-up bike repair shop. Every Friday in May, we will be on-site to do on-the-spot repairs and check-in bikes for later pick-up or free delivery.
Minimum labor charge: $5
Hourly labor charge: $60 / hr
Parts additional
Free delivery of repaired bicycle with $50 or higher labor total
That's right! You can just drop your bike off with us at the Kimpton Grand Hotel, and we will deliver it back to you at your work or home all set to go. Or, pick it back up later that day, or the following week. We will make getting your bike repaired as painless as can be.
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30PM
Location: EDITION Residences, 511 S 4th Street
Representatives from the X-Games will provide the downtown community with an update on the upcoming 2018 X-Games, which are scheduled to take place at US Bank Stadium and The Commons on July 19 - July 22. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Edition Apartment Residences in the community / party room.
Time: VIP: 6pm | General Admission: 7pm // $30 at the Door // Limited Capacity event
Location: Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th Street
Featuring musical performances DJ Rowsheen and DJ Babyghost and live art performances
Tickets go on sale May 10th, but you can guarantee your entry by donating $25+ to the GoFundMe. Tickets are very limited this year and WILL sell out. Once they are gone there will not be any additional tickets available at the door. Funds raised will be used to cover production costs such as rental fees, entertainment, marketing and promotional items. Additional money raised will be used to start a Black Magik Woman fund to help support future events and artists.
View a selection of the artwork here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gRIWG126FbXck9KtrQasrQQsbvYsFnNc
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Location:Mill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Ave. S.
Minnesota Environmental Fund presents: Mississippi River Care + Prairie Planting: Mill Ruins Park Area
Care for our Mississippi River together, and get to know people who work or live downtown. Good for your community, good for your environment, and good for you! You can help plant native prairie flowers and grasses, clear invasive plants and clean up our riverfront parks, while learning about the area from National Park Service rangers and Mississippi River community leaders. The Minnesota Environmental Fund, your local giving partner with Minnesota workplaces, is teaming up with Mississippi Park Connection and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to support this volunteer experience for people who work or live downtown.
Arrive ready to work at 1:30 pm
Sign up, invite your work team to join you, and encourage your friends to come, too! Free event. Your donation to the Minnesota Environmental Fund helps support this event and other workplace service opportunities.
Preparations: Gloves and bags are provided by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, which asks each participant to sign a waiver before starting. Please wear warm clothing and close-toed shoes appropriate for an outdoor activity on natural and uneven surfaces, and bring water to drink.
Nicollet Springtacular - 11:30a-1:30p, between 9th and 10th streets
Join us for a celebration to kick off the warmer months #OnNicollet. Get a taste of the activities that will be held regularly, including Farmers and Makers Markets, street performances and games, bike librarians, Nicollet Architecture & Weird Nicollet Tours and more.
Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: Pillsbury A-Mill 315 SE Main Street
Taste the Heart of NE
Tickets: $30 in advance and $40 at the door.
Get together for a fun evening with friends, neighbors and businesses from the heart of NE. Enjoy heavy apps from local restaurants, and beer and wine from Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop. There will prize drawings as well.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support public safety in the neighborhood to include the 2nd Precinct Substation, our own beat cop and to pay for extra beat patrols. This event will go along way all to keep our NE neighborhood safe.
Tickets for this event will be sold through leaders at the various residences, at Surdyk’s and Keegan's Irish Pub, and can be ordered online.
Sponsored by: Northeast Minneapolis Riverfront District, Nicollet Island - East Bank Neighborhood Association, and St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO)
Food and drinks will be provided by the following: Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & School, The Sonder Shaker, Ginger Hop, Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis, Kramarczuk's, Keegan's Irish Pub & Red's Savoy Pizza
More info at: https://www.northeastminneapolis.com/events/2018/3/29/taste-the-heart-of-ne
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
Join Teaching Artist Iris Shiraishi for a hands-on hour of drumming. You'll learn about the culture, art, and background of Japanese Taiko drumming and try your hand at this remarkable art form! Collaborator: MacPhail Center for Music.
Time: 5:30p - 8:00p
Location: YouthLink, 41 N. 12th Street
The next DMNA board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 21, at 5:45 p.m., at YouthLink.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Askov Finlayson, 204 First Street N
Spring Warehouse Sale + Bubble Hockey Tournament
Beer. Bubble hockey. A band. And a huge sale on past-season stuff.
For one day only, we're hosting a warehouse sale on backstock, deadstock, and our entire selection of tailored clothing, with deep markdowns as long as they last.
Join us in the courtyard for the sale, and stay for our annual Bubble Hockey Tournament, where teams will compete for Lord Stanley's Cup, eternal bragging rights, and $500 worth of prizes. Sign up your team of two, here: http://bit.ly/bubble18.
Here's the full schedule:
10 am: Sale opens
12 pm: Espada begins
1 pm: Bubble Hockey Tournament commences
3 pm: Live music, TBA
5 pm: Sale ends
Bring in a gently used piece of winter outwear during the sale and receive 20 percent off any full-priced item in the store. Donated items will be given to Wilderness Inquiry to support its youth programs, including their "Share the North" initiative, designed to make sure all kids, regardless of background, can participate in our best outdoor traditions. The following gently used clothing is helpful: coats, raincoats, snow pants, gloves, boots, fleeces, quick-dry shirts, backpacks, and gently used camping gear.
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Ard Godfrey House 28 University Ave SE, Chute Square Park
The public is cordially invited to the 30th Annual Dandelion Day Celebration at the historic Ard Godfrey House, Minneapolis’ Oldest Surviving Wood Frame House, Sunday, May 20, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Tour the charming yellow Ard Godfrey House with guides dressed in 1850s period costume at the Dandelion Day event, celebrating Harriet Godfrey’s introduction of dandelion seeds to the St. Anthony Falls area. Learn how to make dandelion necklaces, bracelets and crowns, just as Helen Godfrey did as a child, have a dandelion painted on your cheek or chin, or get a temporary tattoo, take home a complimentary recipe booklet which includes recipes for dandelion coffee, tea, salad, and wine, and learn other ways “teeth of the lion” were used throughout history. Free Godfrey buttons are provide to the kids. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Restored by The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, it has been open to the public since 1979.
Dandelion Day marks the beginning of the summer tour season at the Ard Godfrey House. Dress appropriately for the weather, as there may be waiting lines outside.
Tours are available June 2 - August 26, Saturdays and Sundays only, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. No admission fee is charged, donations are welcome.
Special group tours may be arranged year ‘round for a fee by contacting Muriel (612-781-8791). Visit http://www.womansclub.org/ for more information. The Ard Godfrey House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please call Muriel (612-781-8791) one week in advance to make arrangements for guests with special needs.
Time: Check-in Time: 8:30-10AM
Location: Start and finish at Surly Brewery, route includes W. River Parkway
Bike MS: Twin Cities Ride 2018
Bike MS: Twin Cities Ride is a one-day ride that will take you farther than you’ve ever gone before. What makes this ride so special? Bike MS: Twin Cities Ride is a must-do for any Twin Cities cyclist. More than 1,000 riders choose their own challenge — biking 10, 26 or 45 miles through St. Paul and Minneapolis for one cause: a world free of MS. The Bike MS team is ready to give you all they've got: choice urban routes, an exciting start and finish, free T-shirts, stocked rest stops, route support, food trucks, live music and fun photo opportunities. Your participation drives breakthroughs in MS research and ensures people with MS have what they need to live their best lives.
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