May 9, 2018, Wednesday - 2018 Move Minneapolis Transportation Summit

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Orchestra Hall - Target Atrium, 1111 Nicollet Mall

2018 Move Minneapolis Transportation Summit

The 2018 Move Minneapolis Transportation Summit is downtown's most important gathering for the employers, operators, advocates and commuters who make Minneapolis move. Downtown Minneapolis is facing the future of transportation today. A massive, four-year I-35W refresh, exciting bus rapid transit lines, a new vision for dockless bike sharing and much more make multimodal transportation a hot topic in downtown boardrooms and breakrooms. Join us for lunch and get the latest news!

Keynote speaker Robin Hutcheson is Director of Public Works for the City of Minneapolis. Hutcheson believes deeply in the power of investment in public rights of way to achieve broad community goals. She drives transportation infrastructure innovation to improve safety and access for everyone. Hutcheson has extensive public and private-sector experience planning and building sustainable transportation solutions for a broad sampling of US and European cities. She will share what’s planned for downtown streets, from bike share to bus rapid transit, to protected bike lanes and a better pedestrian environment.

MnDOT's Aaron Tag and Metro Transit's Christina Morrison will speak to impending 35W@94 Downtown to Crosstown project impacts – and how transit and multimodal choices will be your best bets for a smooth commute during construction.

Visit with transportation exhibitors before and after lunch to discover modes that will help your workforce thrive. RSVP early: seats are limited. Questions? Contact Bill Andre: 612.859-0656 / bill@moveminneapolis.org.

May 9, 2018, Wednesday - Art 4 Shelter at Mia

Time:6 PM - 9 PM

Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 S 3rd Ave

Art 4 Shelter

The Art 4 Shelter benefit for Simpson Housing Services is a free exhibit and sale of original artworks on paper by emerging and established artists.

The works will be signed only on the back. You may end up with a work by a famous artist, or be the first to discover an unknown talent! Either way, you will end up with art that you love while supporting Simpson Housing Services.

Featuring over 1000 original works of art on paper
5″ x 7″ works priced at $35 each
8″ x 10″ works from selected artists priced at $90 each

Artwork will be refreshed throughout the evening. Admission is free!

May 9, 2018, Wednesday - Aeon's Beyond Bricks & Mortar Breakfast at The Depot

Time: 7:00am  – 8:30am

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S

Aeon's Beyond Bricks & Mortar Breakfast

Aeon invites you to join them for the 15th anniversary of their Beyond Bricks & Mortar Breakfast. Find out what it will take to preserve affordable homes in our community. Please RSVP by May 2. 

May 8, 2018, Tuesday - Project Peace Paper at MCBA

Time:  6 – 8 pm

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

Project Peace Paper: Peace Takes Shape (Peace Paper Workshop)

Project Peace Paper is a public project celebrating peace with innovative crowd-sourced wrapping paper. Peace Paper features a unique collage of peace imagery and has been displayed in public spaces all over Minneapolis – including bus stops, vacant storefronts and school hallways. This summer, MCBA is helping to build momentum for the movement by hosting several maker events that will use this engaging paper in new and exciting ways – culminating in an exhibition in MCBA’s Outlook Gallery.

Join us as we draw and paint visions for peace and explore the artful possibilities of using Peace Paper to create a collaborative sculpture. MCBA will host making sessions on Tuesday, May 8; Tuesday, June 12; and Saturday, July 28. These events are free and open to all ages.

May 7, 2018, Monday - Five Fifths of 'The Matrix' at Aria

Time: 6p - 9:30p

Location: ARIA Mpls, 105 N 1st Street

Five Fifths of 'The Matrix'

We're trying to free your minds, Fringers. But we can only show you the door. You're the one who has to buy your ticket...

Join us for an extra special, one night only fundraiser celebrating 25 years of Minnesota Fringe at ARIA Mpls. We've commissioned 5 local performance companies to each tackle one-fifth of 'The Matrix' -- and we'll mash 'em together before your eyes. 

The #AdventurousArtists who've taken the Red Pill are...
Sandbox Swing Set, Sandbox Theatre's new aerial off-shoot
Mainly Me Productions 
Bollywood Dance Scene
Vox Medusa
Transatlantic Love Affair

$45 advanced, $55 at the door. Your ticket directly helps Fringe go 'round, year-round.

May 7, 2018, Monday - Origami: Boxes and Bags for Gift Giving at MCBA

Time: 6 – 9 pm

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

Origami: Boxes and Bags for Gift Giving with Kathleen Sheridan

Packaging is essential to gift-giving – so why not make your packaging unique? In this class, you will construct a variety of boxes and bags appropriate for summer gifting. If you are new to origami, boxes and bags are a great way to get started in this amazing art form. $55 ($50 members) + $15 supply fee.

May 6, 2018, Sunday - Fancy Frilly Cakes Class at Cooks of Crocus Hill

Time: 1 PM - 3 PM

Location: Cooks of Crocus Hill, 208 N. 1st Street

Fancy Frilly Cakes

There are few things more alluring in the culinary world than a beautifully decorated cake. Join us and learn the tips, tricks and techniques for successful, and stunning, decorating. Soon you'll be on your way to creating that custom cake that will be photo worthy!

Menu: Mini Mirror Glaze Cakes; Free-form Letter Cake with Berries; Chocolate Flower Cupcakes.

May 6, 2018, Sunday - Craft Market for Moms at Pryes Brewing Co

Time: 12 PM - 5 PM

Location: Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 West River Road N

Craft Market for Moms

With a collection of local makers, Pryes Brewing is excited to present a Craft Market for Moms. This craft market is curated with gifts for all the dog, cat, new, seasoned, step, and motherly-like mama’s in our lives. There will be goods such as chocolates, novels, spa items, jewelry, pet toys, totes, hats, and more! Stop in, enjoy a beer, and grab a gift for the women you call mom (and yourself of course!) Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. 

Here is a list of the vendors and their goods:

Woods and Wildflowers: scrubs, candles, lotions, terrariums

Royal Blue: Mother’s day cards

J. Kumari Chocolates: gourmet chocolates and truffles

Wild North Co.: MN themed hats, totes, stickers, kitchen towels

Handmade Love: sterling silver, semi-precious stone jewelry

Subtext Books:  variety of books

Koonyai Studio: architectural jewelry 

Squirrel: dog and cat accessories 

May 6, 2018, Sunday - Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Time: 1:00pm

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main Street 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.

The 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). 

May 6, 2018, Sunday - North Loop Food Truck Fair

May 5, 2018, Saturday - Free Family Music Series: The Jolly Pops at MacPhail

Time: 10:00am or 11:00am (full program 10:00am - Noon)

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

Free Family Music Series - The Jolly Pops

The Jolly Pops are a Twin Cities based band founded by MacPhail Faculty, Billy Hartong. The members of this band are proud Dads who enjoy singing songs that not only get children moving but learning too! They will be performing some of their hits from their debut CD, The Jolly Pops: I Didn’t do it!

No tickets required. Free and open to the public.

May 5, 2018, Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour at the 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.

May 5, 2018, Saturday - The 2018 Twin Cities Heart Walk at Target Field

The 2018 Twin Cities Heart Walk

We aren't just walking, we're Heartwalking! Join 25,000 others for an incredible morning at Target Field and help us raise over $3 million for heart disease, stroke research, and education!

Check-In 7:00am; Starts 8:45am Opening Ceremonies and Mascot Race

Length of Walk 1 Mile, 3 Mile, and Abilities Walk

May 5, 2018, Saturday - Blessing of the Maibock! at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

Time: 5pm Maibock Blessing & Toast, 5-6pm Free Maibock Lager

Location: Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, 1430 Washington Avenue S

Blessing of the Maibock

Come join in one of our favorite annual celebrations—the Blessing of the Maibock! In the spirit of German traditions marking the beginning of spring, we release our Maibock lager along with a tongue-in-cheek blessing of the brewhouse and community toast. Then we open the taps and pour free Maibock for everyone, to complete the celebration!

 

Make sure to arrive early if you want a prime seat! The Blessing takes place in the main bar area, but free Maibock will be served throughout the restaurant.

May 5, 2018, Saturday - Betty Danger's 4th Annual Kentucky Derbatante

Time:  2:30 pm

Location:  Betty Danger’s Country Club, 2501 Marshall Street NE

Betty Danger's 4th Annual Kentucky Derbatante

Put on a hat of outrageous proportions and your prep-iest southern derby attire, and indulge in a delicious, premium Woodford Reserve mint julep (or three) at the most officially extravagant Kentucky Derbatante to date. Celebrate the greatest two minutes in sports at the most unique Derby destination in the country. Watch the Kentucky Derby LIVE at THE social event of the spring! The one and only Kentucky Derbatante highlights include a dance party, dining/drinking/derbying in the sky, Derby mini-golf, live ponies, a hat contest and bouncy horse races on Betty’s official race track.

This event is all ages, but is adult-focused. Presale tickets are $24.95; general admission (week of) will be $29.95 and last minute (if not sold out) will be $34.95. 

May 4, 2018, Friday - Salsa del Soul at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm | 21+ | $12 cover

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: 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!

May 4, 2018, Friday - Pour It Back for Wildlife Science Center at Inbound Brewco

Time: 12 PM - 11:59 PM

Location: Inbound Brewco, 701 N 5th Street

Pour It Back for Wildlife Science Center

$1 from every pint sold today will be donated to the Wildlife Science Center. This research and education center is home to wolves, lynx, bears, fox, and so many more valuable and fascinating wildlife creatures.

DJ Shane Kramer will bring the tunes from 8-11pm.

The mission of the Wildlife Science Center is to serve as an educational resource for all ages; by: providing exposure to wild animals and the body of knowledge generated for their conservation; to advance understanding of wild animal biology through long-term, humane scientific studies on captive populations, thus contributing to technical training for wildlife agencies, educational institutions and conservation agencies.

May 4, 2018, Friday - Looking Back, Leaping Forward at The Lab Theater (2 nights)

Performances: See below show link

Location: The Lab Theater, 700 1st North Street

Looking Back, Leaping Forward

Young Dance Company proudly presents Looking Back, Leaping Forward- a performance celebrating Young Dance’s 30th anniversary season featuring works that celebrate Young Dance’s rich history and investigate the intersection of dance and social justice.  Dancers embody passion, concerns and vision for a more just future in an evening featuring choreography by Ananya Dance Theater, Marylee Hardenbergh, Justin Jones, Gretchen Pick, Marcus Young, Megan Flood and youth choreographers from the Young Dance Company.

May 4, 2018, Friday - Minneapolis Gala featuring Guest Speaker P.J. Fleck

Time: 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Location: Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis Gala featuring Guest Speaker P.J. Fleck

Join Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge for the 25th Annual Minneapolis Gala, featuring Guest Speaker P.J. Fleck!

We are looking forward to a special night with you, connecting and raising funds for the life-changing work of Mn Adult & Teen Challenge. Hear our 350 clients share powerful stories and songs of hope. Join us on Friday, May 4 at the Hilton Minneapolis!
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P.J. Fleck. Guest Speaker
Head Football Coach, University of Minnesota
P.J. (Philip John) Fleck was named head football coach at the University of Minnesota on January 6, 2017. Fleck is the 30th head coach in the program’s history. He has a career record of 35-29.

Fleck led a young and inexperienced Gopher squad in 2017, as 49 of Minnesota’s 110 players (44.5%) were freshmen or redshirt freshmen and 76 (69%) were underclassmen. Fleck guided Minnesota to a 5-7 record and those five wins were the most by a first-year Gopher head coach new to the program since the legendary Murray Warmath won seven games in 1954.

May 4, 2018, Friday - Candy Box Dance Festival opens at the Southern Theater (3 nights)

Times: see show link below

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Arena Dances presents: Candy Box Dance Festival

May 4 - 12

Mathew Janczewski’s Arena Dances presents the second annual Candy Box Dance Festival. This year’s festival features the work of Carl Flink’s Black Label Movement and Taja Will’s presentation of Gospels of Oblivion. As part of Candy Box Dance Festival 2018, people can take in master class opportunities, panel discussions, a contact improvisation jam and, once again, the works-in-progress happy hour series within the festival.