October 12, 2017, Thursday - Speechless opens at The Lab (thru Nov 4)

Performances: See below show link

Location: The Lab Theater, 700 1st North Street

The Moving Company presents: Speechless

October 12 – November 4

When the weight of the world lies shattered on the ground, and you find yourself at a loss for….. what then…? Supported by music from Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and more, five brave souls, dumbstruck, forage for a way forward. From the artists who brought you Refugia this past spring at the Guthrie, comes a raw new creation of movement theatre. Directed by Dominique Serrand, and featuring Heidi Bakke, Holo Lue Choy, Steven Epp, Masanari Kawahara and Nathan Keepers.

October 12, 2017, Thursday - 2017 Haunted Basement (thru Oct 15)

Time: Check nightly schechules on below link

Location: Building 9 of 2010 East Hennepin Avenue (map)

2017 Haunted Basement 

Tickets: http://www.tempotickets.com/hauntedbasement

Now in its eleventh year, the Haunted Basement is an annual horror experience which marries artist-driven installations with immersive theater performance in an environment which is at turns surreal and psychologically unsettling. 

This year’s run will begin on Friday, September 29 and run through Halloween; with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays of each week, and a final show on Tuesday, October 31 (of course). All shows begin at 6:30 p.m., with performances running later into the night on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween.

Tickets for the Haunted Basement are $25 for Thursdays and Sundays, and $27 for Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween. The Haunted Basement is an 18+ with I.D. event.

October 12, 2017, Thursday - Schubert Club presents: The Alehouse Sessions at Aria

Time:  7:30 pm

Location: Aria Event Center, 105 North First Street

Schubert Club presents: The Alehouse Sessions

The Schubert Club open its 2017-18 season with The Alehouse Sessions featuring Barokksolistene with Bjarte Eike. Barokksolistene is a Norwegian early-music-on-period-instruments ensemble; Eike is Norway’s leading baroque violinist. They call what they play “just old pop music” and treat it as such. “It’s more like a jam session in a pub than a formal early music program,” Kempton said. “Much less reverential.” Though they will play Purcell. This will be their first time in the Twin Cities.

October 12, 2017, Thursday - Next Generation of Parks: Urbanism and Community Impact at Walker Art Center

Time: 7 pm

Location: Walker Art Center

Minneapolis Parks Foundation and Walker Art Center present:

Next Generation of Parks: Urbanism and Community Impact

This lecture features Gia Biagi, principal of urbanism and civic impact at Studio Gang Architecture in Chicago, who is widely regarded as a thought leader on the intersection of public space and social connection. At Studio Gang, she leads design teams, coordinates master plans, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and directs the urban approach for projects such as: Polis Station that proposes how to use design to improve relationships between police and the communities they serve; Civic Commons that reimagines how investments in public assets can be more relevant and equitable in cities; Edge Effect that conceptualizes Milwaukee’s port district as an estuarine condition that balances commercial, residential, and recreation uses; and Memphis Riverfront that proposes a vision for more than five miles of parks and trails along the Mississippi River.

Always free; tickets available at the door.

October 12, 2017, Thursday - Cantus Performance at MacPhail

Time:  7:30p

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

Cantus Performance

October 11, 2017, Wednesday - MPRB District 4 Candidate Forum at Loring Park Community Center

October 11, 2017, Wedensday - Bicycle Commuting 101 at Southern Theater

Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
 
Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue S

Bicycle Commuting 101

Looking to commute but a little nervous to take the first pedal? Join OurStreets MPLS for a FREE Commuting 101 Class! This comprehensive class that covers all aspects of commuting. They will cover basic skills, gear, and get more complex -- so whether you're a beginner or just looking to learn something new, this class is for you. Are you a seasoned rider but know someone who's thinking about commuting? Bring them along! Grab your co-workers, your neighbors, your friends, your lunch - and head over.

Hosted by Our Streets MPLS

This workshop is part of the West Bank Crash Course! The West Bank Crash Course is a weeklong introduction to the West Bank Neighborhood and a celebration of and for our businesses, resi...dents, artists and guests.

Crash Course workshops are free for attendees, but door donations are greatly appreciated. 100% of collected donations will go to stocking the food shelf at the Coyle Center. No one should ever have to miss a meal, and our friends at the Brian Coyle Center work tirelessly to ensure all individuals and families have access to culturally relevant and nutritious food.

The West Bank Crash Course is free thanks to generous support from the McKnight Foundation, City of Minneapolis’ Great Streets Business District Support program, the University of Minnesota’s Good Neighbor Fund, and the West Bank Business Association Business members

October 10, 2017, Tuesday - Monthly Joyride Together: October Edition!

Time: 5 PM - 7 PM

Location: Loring Park Gardens, 1382 Willow Street

Monthly Joyride Together: October Edition!

Join us for another Joyride! Let's ride together, Friends! 

Joyrides are...
~Joyful!
~Free to attend
~Family-friendly
~5-10 mile route at a **muppet pace** slow roll
~Snacks provided along the route
~Good tunes and lots of smiles

The ride will end at FreeHouse (701 N Washington Ave #101). The happy hour after the joyride will be a member and volunteer happy hour event.

***Our Streets Minneapolis works to provide Safer spaces at all events. All identities are welcome here. We all work together to create safer spaces.Bigotry will not be tolerated.***

October 10, 2017, Tuesday - Jr Iron Chef Competition: Super Bowl Edition at Aria

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Aria, 105 North 1st Street

Jr Iron Chef Competition: Super Bowl Edition

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Culinary & Wellness Services and the True Food Chef Council, in partnership with the Super Bowl LII Legacy Fund and the Cargill Foundation, are hosting a Super Bowl Edition Jr Iron Chef Competition. 

Inspired by MPS' annual Jr Iron Chef Competition, this one-time event will team up MPS students, local chefs and NFL players for a top-chef style cooking competition! 

In the spirit of the the True Food Chef Council and the Super Bowl LII Legacy Fund’s commitment to promoting healthy eating and active living, this event will encourage students to find fun in cooking, promote fresh and healthy food, and provide a unique opportunity for students to be mentored and inspired by some of our community’s best chefs and NFL players.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Doors and reception open at 5pm. Please reserve your free admission ticket at: https:// jrironchef_sbe.eventbrite.com/

For more information, visit: http:// nutritionservices.mpls.k12. mn.us/junior_iron_chef_super_bowl_edition

October 10, 2017, Tuesday - Nicollet Makers Market

Time: 12 PM - 6 PM

The Nicollet Makers Market returns this fall between 8th - 10th Streets. Featuring handmade goods by local artists, including hand-drawn screen prints, locally produced and cruelty-free luxury cosmetics, jewelry, street art and more.

Located curbside by U.S. Bancorp Center (8th - 9th Street S)
> AnnMade in Minnesota - Colorful enamel jewelry
> Idlewilde - 100% natural soy wax candles 
> Rhialize - Abstract, psychedelic screen printed shirts
> Christopher Straub - Childrens’ books and plush animals
> Bodylish - Bath bombs, lotion bars & gourmet soap
> Dave's Magnets - Photo collage magnets
> Mademoiselle Miel - Chocolates, bon-bons & honey bee sticks
> Waist2Wrist - Adults and children's bracelets and cuffs from recycled belts

Located curbside by the Young Quinlan Building (9th - 10th Street S)
> Ballerina Botanicals Organic Skincare
> Elixery - Cruely free vegan lipsticks & makeup
> Squirrel - Distractions for pets and their people
> Julie Meyer - Leather and cowhide bags
> Rogue Chicken Handmade - Functional handmade goods from the farm
> Emily Ruth Designs - Lanyards, key fobs and other sewn goods
> Whimsy Wendy - Hand-sewn dress-up costumes

(Artists may very by date.)

The fall Nicollet Markers Market will coincide with the 2 | 4 Tuesdays Happy Hour on Nicollet at participating Nicollet restaurants and bars from 4-6pm.

October 9, 2017, Monday - The Royal Flutes: Music from the Court of XIV at MacPhail

Time: 7:30pm

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

The Royal Flutes: Music from the Court of XIV

Virtuoso baroque flutists, Barthold Kuijken and Immanuel Davis, are joined by viola da gambist, Arnie Tanimoto and harpsichordist, Donald Livingston in a program of French music from the Court of Louis XIV. The flute was experiencing a newfound popularity with audiences and was considered one of the most fashionable instruments. For this program or works by Couperin, Hotteterre and Marais, Mr. Kuijken and Mr. Davis are playing Hotteterre-styled flutes at the luxuriously low pitch of A=392 (a whole-step below our modern A). The mellow sounds of these wood flutes create an atmosphere of blending sounds that will sooth and tantalize the listener’s ear. $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students.

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Dogs of MSP Barktoberfest! at Inbound Brewco

Time: 2 PM - 7 PM

Location: Inbound Brewco, 701 N 5th Street

Dogs of MSP Barktoberfest!

We are celebrating ONE YEAR of bringing together people, dogs, and beer! We hope you can join us and Finley's Barkery for the anniversary celebration (also our October meet up) at Inbound Brewco!

FUN: This FREE dog-friendly event is open to humans of all ages (dogs are welcome inside). There will be a Halloween Costume Contest, so get those doggie costumes ready!

Local artist Christopher Cline and his famous goldendoodle, Juji will be at the event, and they'll have their 2018 calendars for sale. If you want to buy one, you can get it personally signed by Chris.

GIVING BACK: The event will include a silent auction that benefits Underdog Rescue, MN.

VENDORS:
(At least 10% of their sales will go to Underdog Rescue, or a donation will be made on their behalf)

Finley's Barkery
Bentley's Pet Stuff
Molly & Me Dog Boutique
Torch & Timber Co. (custom silhouttes of your dog with laser cutters)
Underdog Rescue, MN
Cities 97
YogaFit Studios

FOOD: The Outlaw Grill-Food Truck will be parked out front to ease your hanger pains

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Opera on Tap Twin Cities' Annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza at Honey

Time: 6:30 pm (doors open 5:30 pm)

Location: Honey, 205 East Hennepin Avenue

Opera on Tap Twin Cities' Annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza

Join Opera on Tap Twin Cities for their annual German-themed Oktoberfest Extravaganza... OOToberfest! The evening will feature a silent auction and a fantastic show filled with German opera arias (sung in German, set in Germany or written by German composers), all sung by local opera singers. You can also choose to add on the special dinner option and take advantage of the signature drink. Hildegard von Trinken will be the hostess for the evening, so come raise your stein for a night of German operatic fun!

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Second Story: Queer Voices at The Loft

Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Location: The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Second Story: Queer Voices

Second Story Reading Series, in collaboration with Queer Voices Reading Series, will host a Queer YA event featuring readings by local authors, a panel discussion, and book sales by Addendum Books. Author Molly Beth Griffin (Silhouette of a Sparrow, Rhoda's Rock Hunt) will read from a young adult novel in progress, as part of a 2017 Minnesota Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant.

This project was funded, in part, by by the Minnesota State Legislature from the state's arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Advanced tickets guarantee a general admission seat and help cover the Loft's costs to host the event. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis. No one turned away for lack of funds. Doors open 30 minutes before the event. Seating is general admission (not assigned).

October 8, 2017, 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

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.

October 7, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Update coming soon!

October 7, 2017, Saturday - SlutWalk Twin Cities

Schedule:
1 pm to 2:30 pm - Signmaking for the Walk
3 pm - Opening Ceremony
4 pm - SlutWalk
5 pm (approx) - Closing Ceremony

Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park

SlutWalk Twin Cities

Changing the Rape Culture, one voice at a time...one step at a time.

Join us for our seventh annual SlutWalk against rape culture. This is open to everyone! SlutWalk Twin Cities welcomes people from all socio-economic backgrounds. In addition, all genders, sexualities, ages, ethnicities, and abilities are welcome! This Walk is along a path which accomodates wheelchairs, walkers, and other accessibility equipment. Pets and service animals are welcome as long as they are socialized and their owners clean up after them. Full nudiity is not allowed per Minneapolis statutes but anything else is up to the participant.

Bring your signs, sign making stuff, megaphones, and your voice. Let's show our support for those who've been through sexual violence and our resistance against rape culture!

October 7, 2017, Saturday - Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk at Boom Island

Time: 9:00am

Location: Race starts/ends at Boom Island Park, 700 Sibley Street NE

2017 Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

Tickets

Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk will take you through historic Northeast Minneapolis, along the Mississippi River and over the Stone Arch Bridge. This is perfect time of year to see the fall colors and the beauty of the tree canopy, river, and cityscape. Race starts/ends at Boom Island Park (700 Sibley Street NE)

Prizes are awarded to top finishers as well as prize drawings for all that register and attend.

We have partnered with Mill City Museum to provide highlights of the incredible history along the route as well as Kramarczuk's to treat you to their famous brats when at the finish line. Whether you participate as a timed chip runner or take a casual walk with your dog or baby stroller, this is a route that everyone enjoys.

Proceeds benefit neighborhood parks and activities in the St Anthony West Neighborhood, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Minneapolis, which includes the beautiful Boom Island, BF Nelson, and Dickman parks. Learn more at stawno.org

October 7, 2017, Saturday - Workday in the River Gorge Woodlands with Friends of the Mississippi River

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: Mississippi River Gorge along West River Parkway, Longfellow neighborhood

Workday in the River Gorge Woodlands

Volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River staff to remove buckthorn and other invading trees, shrubs and plants as well as haul brush to its pick-up spot. Tools, gloves and training will be provided. However, be prepared to work on steep slopes and uneven terrain. Due to the tools and terrain, this event is not suitable for small children. Volunteers may also be asked to help with other restoration tasks as needed throughout the worksite. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own speed and comfort levels. Capacity is limited and pre-registration required.

October 6, 2017, Friday - Semi-Pro Comedy Show at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9:00pm | 21+ | $5 Cover in Tap Room (Dining Room is always No Cover)

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: The Semi-Pro Comedy Show

The Semi-Pro Comedy Show returns to our first Friday monthly comedy showcase. Hosted by Sidney Oxborough and featuring some of the best local comedians around. 

Featuring: Adam Quesnell - Daniel Williams - Hillary Wells - Nathan Smesrud - and special guests!