February 15, 2018, Thursday - Art Opening at the Bridgewater

The Legacy and Bridgewater Neighbors and Friends of the Arts invite you to the next art opening at the Bridgewater:

Surface | Tension

Thursday, February 15, 2018

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bridgewater Lobby

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This free event is sponsored by The Legacy, a luxury 374-unit condominium development, bordering Gold Medal Park and brimming with views and amenities including roof terraces, community and exercise spaces, a dog run and grooming area, golf simulator, children’s playground and rain garden.

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Laura Caviani, a jazz pianist, will be performing at the event. Laura is a veteran of over two decades of performing, recording and composing and is also on the faculty of Carlton College as Director of the Jazz Area in the Music Department.

The Bridgewater is located at 215 10th Avenue S, across from Gold Medal Park.

Please RSVP to bnfacommittee@gmail.com.

February 15, 2018, Thursday - Time Track Productions presents: Invisible at Southern Theater (3 nights)

Time: 7:30pm nightly, plus 2pm Feb 17

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue S

Time Track Productions presents: Invisible

February 15 - 17

Invisible is an evening-length dance/media work that explores the narratives and perspectives of women navigating the aging process. The work integrates a performing company of 10 women ages 25-75, all of them luminary performers from our community.

February 14, 2018, Wednesday - Puppy Cuddle! at Minneapolis Visitor Information

February 14, 2018, Wednesday - CABARAVE: Love Languages at The Lab (4 nights)

Time: 8pm nightly

Location: The Lab Theater, 700 First Street N

Rathaus and Elektra Cute present: CABARAVE: Love Languages

February 14 – 17

A delirious blend of Burlesque, aerial arts, live music and dancing that puts the heart in Valentine's.

February 14, 2018, Wednesday - Roller Skate at a Brewery on Valentine's Day! at Modist Brewing Co.

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM

Location: Modist Brewing Company, 505 N 3rd Street

Roller Skate at a Brewery on Valentine's Day!

So yeah. We're going to turn our brewery into a roller skating rink for Valentine's Day and serve pink beer and hold hands! The details:

-Free to skate if you bring your own
-$3 skate rental if you don't have skates
-We'll be releasing 200 crowlers of Pink Pattern - our False Pattern pale ale infused with Passion Fruit, Strawberries, and Vanilla!
-Pink Pattern will also be on tap
-Event runs from 6-10 PM
-Depending on how many people show up we might have to take turns skating so we don't crash too much

ALSO, if you get here between 4-7 PM you can get an incredible burger fromThe Curious Goat and any one of our pints FOR ONLY $10!!!

February 14, 2018, Wednesday - An Intimate Evening with Cher and Friends: Starring Chad Michaels at Muse

Time: Meet and Greet: 7:00 PM, Showtime: 8:00 PM

Location: Muse Event Center, 107 3rd Avenue N

An Intimate Evening with Cher and Friends: Starring Chad Michaels

Spend your Valentine's Day with a star-studded cast for a one-night only drag tribute! Each ticket (VIP and General Admission) includes a free glass of champange, Red Bull or soda.

Starring Chad Michaels as CHER (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Winner) 
Cee Cee Russell as WHITNEY HOUSTON 
Genevee Ramona Love as BEYONCÉ
Julia Starr as LADY GAGA
Sasha Cassadine as MISSY ELLIOTT 
Crystal Belle as ADELE 

This event is 18+.

VIP: Meet and Greet with Chad Michaels, Front of House seating, and a free glass of Champagne, Red Bull or Soda. Meet and Greet is at 7 PM. $50

General Admission: Guaranteed Seating, and a free glass of Champagne, Red Bull or Soda $35

Standing Room: Standing Room in the balcony, and a free glass of Champagne, Red Bull or Soda $25 

February 13, 2018, Tuesday - Big Avenue Cedar Band at Jazz Central

Time:  8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Location: Jazz Central Studios, 407 Central Avenue SE

Big Avenue Cedar Band

$10 admission at the door. $5 with valid student ID. Doors open 15 minutes before music starts. One of the Twin Cities' longest running Big Bands, the Cedar Avenue Big Band has compiled a book of over 400 musical arrangements by renowned composers such as Bill Holman, Thad Jones and Sammy Nestico. The band also features the music of resident composers including Dean Sorensen, John Ahern and founder of the group, composer/arranger/trombonist Steve Devich. Hearing this music performed live is an essential experience for any music enthusiast. Cedar Avenue Big…

February 13, 2018, Tuesday - Women in Sport Film Festival featuring "Battle of the Sexes" at US Bank Stadium

Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Location: TCF Bank Stadium

Women in Sport Film Festival featuring "Battle of the Sexes"

It is well documented that women's sport and female athletes are underrepresented in the sport media and in mainstream feature films. The Tucker Center Film Festival (TCFF), the first of its kind to highlight women in sport films, was established in 2011 and is presented in conjunction with the annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The purpose of the event is to celebrate and create awareness for films and documentaries related to girls and women in sport.

Consistent with our mission to provide outreach and programming for the community The TCFF is free, open to the public, and family friendly.

February 12, 2018, Monday - Minnesota Indoor Distance Running at US Bank Stadium

Minnesota Distance Running at US Bank Stadium

Doors Open 4:45pm. Each session will run from 5pm to 8pm and cost $3 cash at the door per person. Capacity is 250 runners at a time, additional runners will be able to enter as previous runners leave.

Distance: 696.63m inside lane, 726.55m outside lane. Individuals participating at the Minnesota Distance Running events must be running. Walking during the event is not allowed, except for cooling down post-run. Strollers are prohibited.

 

Remaining 2018 date: February 23

February 12, 2018, Monday - Voices for Housing Educational Session at People Serving People

Time: 6-7:30pm

Location: Center of Excellence, People Serving People, 2400 Park Ave S

Voices for Housing Educational Session at People Serving People

Attend a motivating educational session lead by the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. Speakers will inspire action and share tools to become a voice for affordable housing and the homeless community.Learn about the 2018 legislative agenda and how you can help end homelessness.

People Serving People strives to ensure that our events are accessible to all individuals. If you have accommodation requests, such as sign language interpreters or other accessibility requirements, please contact Mallory via email, mevans@peopleservingpeople.org,  at least two weeks prior to the event. Although we will attempt to meet all accessibility requests, late requests may not be fulfilled.

Parking: Free lot

February 11, 2018, Sunday - Rock the Cradle at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Time: 11 AM - 5 PM

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

Rock the Cradle

The Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, February 11 to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company. 

Take in story time with author, Nancy Carlson, enjoy a Pop Up Classical performance from Chione - in addition to annual favorites such as the Kids’ Disco and Pop Up Story Time with The Current’s DJs plus live music from Bato Bato!, Brian Just, DJ KEEZY, Andy Cook and friends. Rock the Cradle is perfect for kids up to age 8.

Rock the Cradle is presented by Children’s Minnesota, with support from Pizza Luce, Park Dental, St. Paul Saints, Think Small, MacPhail Center for Music, Peace Coffee, UCare, Minnesota Waldorf School, Pazazz Apples, Minnesota College Savings Plan and Parent Aware.

Presented by The Current and Children's Minnesota.

February 11, 2018, Sunday - XOXO Valentine’s Market at Modist Brewing

Time: Noon to 5:00pm

Location: Modist Brewing Co, North 3rd Street

XOXO Valentine’s Market

Shop for your sweety, and be sure to #treatyoself with Minneapolis Craft Market and Frank & Ernest Markets & Events at Modist Brewing Company. We've got the perfect goods for gift-giving (or keeping), all handmade by more than 30 local makers. Browse this gorgeous marketplace, listen to slow jams and soulful sounds by Tanner J Peck music, get your portrait taken in our adorable kissing booth to commemorate your visit, then spend the afternoon staring lovingly at your beer. We'll have everything you need including jewelry, home goods, woodwork, cards, and a gift wrap station. xoxo

MAKERS
Aprilierre - Auslandish Co - Awesome industries - B+D Custom Crafts - Cabinet of Curious Clay - Cherry Rock Design - Cooper and Kid - Crankosaurus Press - Dog Love Repeat - Eli & Ink - Fashionable and Elegant - Hip Pop Gourmet Popcorn - Isyoma Design - Jax Quackenbush - Julie Meyer - Lakeside Handmade - Mandy by Mandy - Megan Murrell Illustration - MEND Jewelry - Muddy Mouth Cards - Red Cedar Gardening - Regla De Oro - Art Gallery & Fair Trade Gifts - Sage & Cedar Arts - Saint Minneapolis - Sota Cracklers - Steady Ceramics - Strey Designs - Sunrise soap factory - The Mad Owl - Thrifty Sewing Supply - TOM & Orrow - Winter Goddess Foods

PARKING/TRANSPORT
Parking is available in the ramp directly across the street from the tap room and on local meters, or the Target Field Light Rail stop is two blocks away.

MINNEAPOLIS CRAFT MARKET is a vibrant mobile marketplace to discover emerging artists and new design talent of the North. Follow Minneapolis Craft Market on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@mplscraftmkt) to hear about upcoming craft markets.mplscraftmarket.com

FRANK & ERNEST FOODS make markets for people with mouths. Follow Frank & Ernest on Facebook (@frankanderniempls), Instagram (@frankernestfoods) and Twitter (@FandEFoods) to hear about upcoming food markets. frankandernestfoods.com 

February 11, 2018, Sunday - Paint Nite at The Depot

Time: 2:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue South

L.O.V.E. Partner Painting

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.

February 11, 2018, Sunday - Ping Pong Tournament 2018 at Town Hall Brewery

Time: 10:30 AM - 5 PM

Location: Town Hall Brewery, 1430 Washington Avenue S

Ping Pong Tournament 2018 

Our fourth annual Ping Pong Tournament kicks off at 10:30am on Sunday, February 11th. Round-robin pool play will be followed by an elimination round – each participant is guaranteed at least four games. Register at the Brewery to reserve your spot – the entry fee is $25. Cash prizes for winners at multiple skill levels! 

This is a recreational tournament. Players with a USATT rating higher than 1300 are not permitted to compete. Players who have never heard of a USATT rating are welcome.

February 11, 2018, Sunday - Tales of the Falls, a Storytelling Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Tales of the Falls, a Storytelling Tour

Future dates: March 11, April 8

The story of the Minneapolis riverfront will come alive in this unique program led by master storyteller Richard Rousseau. Rousseau will spin three tales that weave the history of St. Anthony Falls with the expectations of the present in three different historic spaces within Mill City Museum. Between stories, participants will walk to the next location while learning about the Washburn A Mill, the home of Mill City Museum.

February 11, 2018, Sunday - SWEET Books FOR THE SWEET with Ellen Ferrari at MCBA

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

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

SWEET Books FOR THE SWEET with Ellen Ferrari

Valentines Day at MCBA = sweets and books. Enjoy Pinky’s Sweet Tooth by Michele Malkin and then bind books using REAL sweets! Licorice whip stitch books. Candy stick binding books. Lollipop on a stick books. Snack-sized chocolate bar books. And books with candy wrapper covers – after you eat the two candies. Join Ellen Ferrari for Saturday and Sunday mornings of family book arts fun! Each workshop starts off with a story and game to warm up your creativity and then dives into book arts projects. Workshops accommodate a range of developmental levels so that adults and children (or) adult/child teams may choose to work together or side-by-side. Each participant receives supplies to use during the workshop, but may choose to bring one set home if working with his or her partner. Ellen will provide older children with suggestions for extending their learning. For families with children ages 2 and up. Adult/child pair: $40 ($35 members) + $5 supply fee; additional participant (adult or child): $20 ($17.50) + $2.50 supply fee.

February 10, 2018, Saturday - MacPhail Spotlight Series: Flirting with Sondheim

Time:  8:00pm (Pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m.)

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

MacPhail Spotlight Series: Flirting with Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim is, without a doubt, one of America’s most accomplished musicians. This program is a tribute to his versatile genius, both as lyricist and composer.

MacPhail performers will regale audiences with scenes and arias from his most beloved works, including West Side Story, Company, Into the Woods, and Little Night Music. The repertoire was chosen with an eye to Valentine’s Day. So the concert’s secondary theme is love, but always with Sondheim’s signature realism and witty touch.

Cast: Andrea Leap, soprano; Joey Clark, tenor; Ivory Doublette, mezzo; Dennis Petersen, tenor; Tom Speckhard, baritone
Ensemble: Timothy De Prey, piano; Matt McIntyre, bass; Erik Schee, drums

$25 adults, $15 seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 6 through 18). Tickets for Antonello concerts may be ordered by calling 612.767.5250 or by stopping by Student Services at MacPhail locations in Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Apple Valley or White Bear Lake.

February 10, 2018, Saturday - Out of the Box Opera presents Opera + Jazz / Soul at the Weisman Art Museum

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Weisman Art Museum, 333 E River Parkway

Opera | Live at the Weisman  Tickets

Experience a unique fusion of opera, jazz, and soul in the beautiful galleries of the Weisman Art Museum. This performance is open to everyone from seasoned opera lovers to opera first-timers.

David Lefkowich, founding artistic director for Out Of The Box, is an accomplished stage director and fight choreographer and has enjoyed success with different companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, Minnesota Opera, Mill City Summer Opera, and Glimmerglass Opera. 

Presented by WAM and Out of the Box.

February 10, 2018, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market at the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Winter Markets are held inside the Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Additional Mill City Farmers Market 2017-2018 Winter Market dates:

March 10, 24 and April 14, 28

February 10, 2018, Saturday - Love Local: MCBA Open House

Time: 10am-2pm

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

Love Local: MCBA Open House - Facebook

Free and open to the public

Come in from the February cold and get smitten with book arts! Join us for a free, all-ages open house featuring hands-on activities, an art sale by MCBA's Artist Co-op, and sweet refreshments. Artists will host Valentines-themed activities that include letterpress printed postcards, handmade heart-shaped paper, pop-up cards, and more!