July 8, 2017, Saturday - Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Time: 10:00pm - Noon

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 415 Main Street SE

Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Future dates: July 23, August 26, September 9

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. Visitors will explore parts of the largest and best-preserved waterpower system in Minneapolis (with views straight down a 50-foot drop shaft); discover how the building functioned during the flour milling era and learn about the new hydroelectric plant that helps to power the complex.

The Pillsbury A Mill was the flagship mill of the Pillsbury Flour Milling Company. The A Mill was not only the largest flour mill in the world when it opened in 1881, it was one of the few architect-designed mills in Minneapolis, designed by Leroy S. Buffington. As such it was an industrial show piece and tourist attraction from the start. The Pillsbury A Mill ceased operation in 2003, and in 2015, the complex was redeveloped as affordable lofts for working artists by Dominium, a Minneapolis-based developer.

Please meet at the gray door on Third Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the A-Mill Artist Loft main entrance at 315 Main Street SE). The tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking indoors and outdoors with some uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

This tour is presented in partnership with Dominium, A-Mill Artist Lofts.

July 8, 2017, Saturday - Yoga & Music Festival at Loring Park

Time: 9 AM - 6 PM

 Location: Loring Park

The Midwest's premier urban yoga and music festival, "cOMmon Grounds" will return for its sixth annual event in Minneapolis at Loring Park Saturday, July 8th. Our festival aims to bring together each of us so that we can breath, move, learn and explore together.

Our urban yoga festival will feature some of the finest local yoga instructors and rockin' musicians from the Midwest. Carve out time during your summer to soak up the vibes.

All day, morning, afternoon and single class tickets all on sale!
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The festival promises to provide attendees an overall wellness experience by offering a variety of classes, activities, educational and fun workshops all against the background of nature and the sounds of th...e city. Participants are invited to attend daily yoga classes where they can move through different yoga styles and dive deeper by attending a workshop. All classes and workshops are intended to suit any level of yoga student.

The festival offers 75 minute classes starting at 9am, with an option to choose from (3) classes or workshops (5) times throughout the day. No need to preregister for classes, go to the yoga class or workshop that interest you the day of. Be prepared to arrive early for your top choices to ensure your mat space. Classes begin at 9am and registration opens at 8:15 am.

In addition to yoga, participants will have several options to stay entertained. Enjoy a massage, check out our mini workshops between classes, relax in the "Yoga Playground, listen to music, watch artistic performances, shop in our Vendor Village, enjoy different healthy food options, and much more.

cOMmon Grounds Festival is a family-friendly event. Young Yogis can participate for FREE in their very own yoga classes, activities, games, crafts and more at our, "Kids Camp."

July 8, 2017, Saturday - Bastille Day Celebration 2017 at C'est Chic Boutique

Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Location: C'est Chic Boutique,  210 N 2nd Street

Vive la France! Celebrate France’s independence day with C’est Chic. There will be fabulous discounts, raffles and French-inspired promotions. C’est Chic will transform into a Parisian street scene complete with a French market, café and accordion music.

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July 7, 2017, Friday - Think Fast! Comedy Show at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm Doors | 21+ | $5 Cover in Tap Room (Dining Room is always no cover)

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Think Fast! Comedy Show

Think Fast! the Improvised Standup Comedy Show returns to Day Block! Watch some of the best comedians in the city have to improvise a stand-up routine about topics given to them by other comics on the spot. Hosted by Sidney Oxborough

Featuring improvised stand-up comedy by some of the area's best comedians. This month features:
Earl Elliot
Will Spottedbear
Shelly Paul
Kathleen O'Brien
Shawn Nafstad
Trae Primrose
Marty Quist...
Ahmed Khalaf
Gurayn Sylte

July 7, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm $7

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE

Tonight: Grayshot / D. Clea

 

July 6, 2017, Thursday - The New Griots Festival opens at The Guthrie

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 Second Street

The New Griots Festival

The New Griots Festival aims to highlight, celebrate and advance the careers of emerging Black artists in the Twin Cities. The festival features the work of 10 local emerging artists, free artist-taught community classes and open working sessions. Programming was chosen through a proposal process, and participating artists receive two performances over the two weekends.

Performance schedule:
Thursday, July 6 - [Volume 2] Viva:BLACK
Friday, July 7 - Stay?
Saturday, July 8 - The Woods, The Trap, The Break; The Death of Kings; Return to: Love; The Minority Report
Tuesday, July 11 - The Black Woman Press Conference: Dear Everybody Who Ain’t a Black Woman
Wednesday, July 12 - Stay?
Thursday, July 13 - The Drum Clinic: How do YOU improvise?
Friday, July 14 - The Fog
Saturday, July 15 - Return to: Love; The Minority Report; The Woods, The Trap, The Break; ABB (Angry Black Bi&^%#$)
Sunday, July 16 - Shug's World; [Volume 2] Viva:BLACK

July 6, 2017, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats

The 2017 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!)

July 6, 2017, Thursday - First Thursdays in the Arts District at Northrup King Building

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE (see below for full list of studios)

First Thursdays in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is an Open Studio and Gallery Tour held the first Thursday of each month. Many NEMAA member artists and galleries (including a multitude of painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, textile and fiber artists, jewelers, and furniture showrooms) open their studios at the Northrup King Building located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

During the July 6 event, be sure to stop by 3rd Floor Gallery (Suite 332) at 7pm to see a locally made animated feature set partly in Northeast Minneapolis. The film Demolition Dreaming is the work of Northeast animator and NEMAA member John Akre, and is presented as part of NEMAA's Art N/Motion series.
It begins and ends at the site of the Quarry Shopping Center in Northeast Minneapolis. The movie is a fantasy of the Minneapolis Gateway District, a part of the city that was completely destroyed during the days of urban renewal in the 1950's and early 1960's. The movie tells the story of a sign-painter and his family, who run a residence hotel, and some of the people who live there. It features music by Dreamland Faces and narration by Jill Underwood.

July 5, 2017, Wednesday - Capella Tower Indoor Market

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: Capella Tower, 225 S 6th Street (in the atrium)

Markets will run from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Atrium every Wednesday through September. A variety of locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, and baked goods will be available each week.

* Now featuring fresh-made WAFFLES! *

Many of the vendors will be cash-only so please come prepared.

July 4, 2017, Tuesday - MPRB's Red, White and Boom Celebration

MPRB’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration Red, White and Boom

Celebrate the Fourth of July during Minneapolis Red, White and Boom, a two-day celebration hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The event, held along the downtown Minneapolis Riverfront, features live music, great food, fun activities for the whole family, and the grand finale – fireworks!
 
On Tuesday, July 4, Father Hennepin Bluff Park will offer FREE family activities in the Family Fun Zone, 6:00pm–9:30pm including balloon twisters, caricature artists, hair and  face painting,and a “Despicable Me 3” tattoo parlor, courtesy of event sponsor Universal Studios. Bands performing this year are as follows:
 
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
6–7:30 pm Sarah Morris
8-10 pm DJ to be announced
 
Mill Ruins Park
6–7:30 pm Jazz Ensemble: Acts of Persuasion
8–10:00 pm Tre Aaron
 
The Red, White and Boom Celebration closes with a spectacular fireworks display along the Riverfront at 10:00pm. 

If interested in being a sponsor or donating to the Minneapolis Fireworks Fund, please call 612-230-6400.

Pre-Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 3 - 7:00 pm - Nicollet Island
Enjoy free live music starting at 7 pm courtesy of Annie Mack, followed by the outdoor film “Captain America: Civil War.” Movie starts at dusk.

July 3, 2017, Monday - "Movie in the Park" at Nicollet Island

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Park

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!

July 3, 2017, Monday - 3rd of July Grill Out with Herbivorous Butcher at the Red Stag

Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

Location: Red Stag Supperclub, 509 1st Ave NE

3rd of July Grill Out

The Herbivorous Butcher will be closed Tuesday, July 4th, so we're opening our doors on Monday, July 3rd from 11am-4pm! In conjunction, we're co-hosting a grill out with our neighbors at Red Stag Supperclub on their patio from 11am-3pm!

Come enjoy specialty vegan eats, and bar service by Red Stag.

To access the patio, you must walk through Red Stag. More details to come!

July 2, 2017, Sunday - Railroad History Walking Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Railroad History Walking Tour

Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota's first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population and flour milling, lumber production and warehousing took off. Take a guided tour of railroad landmarks, including the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way, find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the future of Twin Cities rail.

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

Future dates: July 30; August 20, September 10

July 2, 2017, Sunday - Indigenous Direction and the Guthrie Theater present: Water is Sacred

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 South 2nd St

Indigenous Direction and the Guthrie Theater present: Water is Sacred

Created by award-winning Indigenous artists Ty Defoe and Larissa FastHorse, Water is Sacred is a blend of ceremony, music, text, dance and discussion to honor and celebrate water and to recognize the ways it has been threatened on Indigenous lands. Everyone is welcome. Stay after the event for a discussion with creators Ty Defoe and Larissa FastHorse.

Tickets are free, but reservations are required.

July 1, 2017, Saturday - Free Yoga in Gold Medal Park

Time: 9am

Location: Gold Medal Park  

Grab your mat (or a towel) and a neighbor, and meet us by the orange sculpture! 

The sessions are free of charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Mill District. Come salute the sun and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Saturdays thru September 2nd.

July 1, 2017, Saturday - Free First Saturday Garden Party: Play

Time: 10 AM - 6 PM

Location: Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Place

Free First Saturday Garden Party: Play

Join us for a celebration in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden featuring music, art-making, and more. Spend the day enjoying puppet performances by In the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and Open Eye Figure Theatre. Then join a collaborative art-making project with Christopher Lutter-Gardella and get your groove on with local DJ Jake Rudh.

Gallery admission is free for everyone on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 6 pm, with a variety of family activities scheduled from 10 am to 3 pm.

July 1, 2017, Saturday - Twin Cities Food Tours' Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

Times: 11:00am and 1:00pm

Twin Cities Food Tours' Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

The Historic Northeast Walking Food Tour takes place in the Minneapolis neighborhood known as Northeast, or Nordeast to locals! You’ll savor favorites from 6 locations including sausages also served at Twins Stadium, authentic Neaopolitan Pizza, traditional Greek desserts and gourmet cheeses, to name a few. You’ll also learn how these local establishments came to be, who owns them and some fun and interesting stories they have to share. The food sampled on the tour is included in the price of your ticket and is enough for a satisfying lunch.

July 1, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: 

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend at Mill City Farmers Market! Mill City Farmers Market’s Saturday Market is Minneapolis' trusted source for local, sustainable and organic groceries, bringing fresh food, cooking education and live entertainment to one beautiful place. Join us and over 60 local farmers, food makers and artisans - rain or shine - this Saturday for a unique outdoor shopping experience. More info: http://bit.ly/2tgVxiF

PRODUCE PLANNER
Arugula, asparagus, bok choi, be...ets, broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes, dried beans, fresh herbs (chives, cilantro, mint), garlic scapes, green garlic, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, microgreens, mushrooms, radishes, rhubarb, potatoes, salad turnips, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, spring onions, strawberries, Swiss chard, tomatoes and more!

MILL CITY COOKS
Learn how to cook market meals in our free, chef-led cooking demo, Mill City Cooks, offered every Saturday in the train shed patio at 10:30. This Saturday, market chef Heather will be making a seasonal dish. Plus, our kids’ tables at the demo always feature coloring sheets and other engaging activities, giving adults some free time to relax with a cup of coffee and learn tips and easy seasonal recipes from our market chefs.

STORY TIME
Guthrie Theater Story Time is the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 and 10 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs. Join Guthrie Theater actor H. Adam on the blue mats for 20-minute theatrical readings of our favorite kids’ books!

POWER OF PRODUCE
Power of Produce “PoP“ veggie tasting club is at the information tent every Saturday! Kids ages 3-12 can earn a $2 token to spend on fruits and veggies by tasting a local, seasonal vegetable, as a way to empower kids to make healthy eating decisions.

MEET YOUR VEGETABLES
Nutrition and Public Health students lead our Meet Your Vegetables demonstrations at the top of the Chicago Mall, near Spoonriver restaurant. Discover creative, simple ways to prepare seasonal produce and walk away with a delicious sample and recipe card complete with nutrition information!

LIVE MUSIC
Upriver Cajun Trio will be playing live music from 11 – 1 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

Vendor Map and more information can be found on our website: http://bit.ly/2tgVxiF

July 1, 2017, Saturday - Free First Saturday Garden Party: Play at The Walker

Time: 10 AM - 6 PM

Location: Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place

Free First Saturday Garden Party: Play

Spend the day enjoying the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with puppet performancesby Open Eye Figure Theatre and art-making with Christopher Lutter-Gardella, then get your groove on at a special outdoor dance party with local DJ Jake Rudh.

Gallery admission is free for everyone on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 6 pm, with a variety of family activities scheduled from 10 am to 3 pm.

Performance: Molly and the Magic Boot, 11 am and 1 pm
Enjoy Open Eyes Figure Theatre’s special “Driveway” tours, featuring a puppet show about a little girl who discovers the wonders of the outdoors using her imagination.

Art-Making: Incredible Insects, 10 am–3 pm
Create a single-string puppet with artist Christopher... Lutter-Gradella by using found and recycled materials. Discover the important role insects play as pollinators and find out about ways that you can help protect their environment.

Activity: Passing Messages, 11 am–3 pm
Send notes and letters to strangers through a rope and pulley system connecting the hillside Wurtele Upper Garden to the Walker terraces. Share highlights of your day or your favorite poem and encourage other people to join in the fun!

Performance: Young Americans: A Mini Transmission for the Minis in Your Life, 10 am–3 pm
DJ Jake Rudh presents a new twist on his weekly Minneapolis-based post-punk, new wave, and indie dance show “Transmission.” Come show off your dance moves at an all-day dance party in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

June 30, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm $7

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: WTF & Joe Kopel (Prog Soul/Folk)