Time: 6:30p - 7:30pm
Location: Radisson RED (Minneapolis), 609 S 3rd Street
Come join us as we move through YOGA poses while enjoying a locally brewed beer at the same time. The lovely Kelsey Johnson will be leading the class once again.
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Ave S
A series of 4 festive movie nights, with a large format LED screen to enable easy viewing before sundown. Scheduled films to be announced, but will include popular titles as well as features by local filmmakers.
This Commons-Produced event is the first ever designated as a BYO event, enabling patrons to bring and consume their own wine or beer in the park. Settle in for an evening of film with friends and a picnic.
Film Festival at The Commons:
June 29 - July 27 - Aug. 10 - Aug. 24
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!)
Please join us for our Summer Happy Hour Networking Event on Thursday, June 29, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Radisson Red – OUI bar+ktchn – 609 S. 3rd Street. This is a great after work hours networking opportunity for East Town Business Partnership members.
A short program will start at 5:00 p.m. Melissa Wisniewski will introduce the Minneapolis Virtual Safety Network, and representatives from the Minneapolis Area Chamber of Commerce will provide an update on the new Sick and Safe Time Ordinance.
There will be light appetizers available and a cash bar. Thank you to the Radisson Red and OUI bar + ktchn for hosting us. Please RSVP via Eventbrite
Time: 10:30am - Noon
Hennepin Island Hydropower Tour
Future dates: July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24
Explore the history of waterpower at St. Anthony Falls, including rare access to Xcel Energy's Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Plant. During the early 20th century, more than two dozen mills and hydroelectric plants used the waterpower from St. Anthony Falls, today just one is left. On this tour, a Mill City Museum guide will lead participants to Hennepin Island and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, including special access to the power plant. Along the way, participants will learn about the historic uses of waterpower at the falls for flour milling, sawmilling and hydroelectricity, the role of hydroelectricity in Xcel Energy's green energy and energy efficiency initiatives and the future of waterpower on the Minneapolis riverfront.
The Hennepin Island Hydropower Tour is presented by Mill City Museum in partnership with Xcel Energy.
All guests must sign a waiver before taking the tour. This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces, as well as climbing up and down several flights of stairs. Some historic locations on this tour are not wheelchair accessible.
Tickets on sale online or at 612-341-7555.
Time: 7 pm
Location: Target Field Station, 335 N 5th Street
Thursday, June 29: The Parent Trap (1961)
Target Field Station's more than 104,000 square feet of space provides a public plaza for year-round special events and activities, green space, a 1,000-seat amphitheater, and a convenient underground parking garage. The Minnesota Twins, Metro Transit and Hennepin County offer programming and special events throughout the year.
Future movies:
Thursday, July 13: “Inside Out” | 7 pm
Thursday, July 20: Aquatennial Candid Canines Film Fest | 7 pm
Thursday, Aug 10: “Finding Dory” | 7 pm
Thursday, Aug 24: “Free Willy” | 7 pm
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road
Meeting are broadcasted live on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79, or online. Those interested in viewing the MPRB meeting are encouraged to attend at MPRB headquarters, located at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411, or view during the 10:30 p.m. Monday rebroadcast on Channel 79.
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE
National Park Service rangers from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area will be joined by Mississippi Park Connection staff and guides from Wilderness Inquiry to lead the canoe rides.
Attendees are advised to use on-street parking, as the MWMO’s parking lot will be off-limits for the event. Bike parking, a Nice Ride station and bus transit options are also available in the area.
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.
Time: 7:00pm Music (movie approximately 9pm)
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: 7 pm
Location:Minneapolils Park and Rec Board Headquarters, 2117 W River Road N
Upper Harbor Terminal Community Meetings
Also: Thursday, June 29, 5 – 7:30 pm, Juxtaposition Arts, 2007 Emerson Ave. N.
The City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) and master development team (United Properties, THOR Development and First Avenue Productions) are hosting a series of public meetings at which community members will be able to provide input to inform the plan for the UHT site. The general goal of this late June pair of meetings will be to discuss the riverfront destination, existing structures and public space amenities before the team plans to bring forward conceptual design drafts in August.
All are welcome at both meetings; the Tuesday meeting will have snacks, and the Thursday open house will have food and supervised children’s activities.
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Elliot Recreation Center, 1000 E 14th Street
You are invited to join us for updates on HCMC, Kraus Anderson and Finnegan’s develpment projects.
Light snacks at 5 PM
Program from 5:15 – 6:15
Snacks and conversation until 6:30
Co-hosted by the Elliot Park Neighborhood Association
Time: 7:00pm
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!
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Disasters of the Riverfront Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour of the St. Anthony Falls milling district and learn about some of the most tragic disasters in Minnesota history. Hear the stories of fires, floods, explosions, collapses and other natural and human-created calamities. Visitors will learn about the Eastman Tunnel Collapse in 1869, the Great Conflagration of 1893, bridge collapses in 1859 and 2007, numerous fires and massive landscape changes that shaped the Twin Cities.
This 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 16 and August 27, September 24
Time: 11:00am
Location: The Parade route starts at 3rd and Hennepin and ends at Spruce and Hennepin.
Join us for the 2017 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis! The parade will begin at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 25.
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley Street NE
Now in its SIXTH YEAR, the Rainbow Run is a 5K that supports the annual Pride celebration.
New for 2017, this run will be chip-timed! Starting at Boom Island in Minneapolis, the route follows Marshall/Main St to Hennepin and the last mile is the PARADE ROUTE!
Dress in your favorite Rainbow colors. Prizes available for Best Dressed participants!
Pick up your t-shirt at the finish line. Bonus this year: Bring your race number to the Pride Festival in Loring Park for free admission to the Beer Garden and a FREE BEER! (21+ only) The Beer Garden opens at noon, so you have time to watch the parade after your run.
2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival - See website for activities and venues.
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.
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Meet Your Vegetables
Mill City Farmers Market and Allina Health's Meet Your Vegetables program is in full swing for the summer! Discover creative, simple ways to prepare seasonal produce and walk away with a delicious sample and recipe card complete with nutrition information! 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.
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.
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