June 19, 2017, Monday - Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street

Chefs for Change: A Chef's Table Culinary Experience

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Join us for a dinner hosted by Cosmos restaurant and Executive Chef Timothy Fischer, who brings his award-winning culinary talent to a chef's table experience of a 4-5 course meal with wine pairings.

All proceeds help homeless and at-risk children and their families manage crisis situations and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.

June 19, 2017, Monday - "Music in the Park" at Nicollet Island

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!

June 18, 2017, Sunday - 23rd Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

23rd Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

 

11 am – 5 pm Art and Music
11 am – 4 pm Art of the Car Show – Presented by US Bank
  1 pm – 4 pm Stone Arch Beer Sampler

June 18, 2017, Sunday - Baker's Field Garage Door Pop-Up Sale at FOOD BUILDING

Time: Open at 10AM until sold out

Location: FOOD BUILDING, 1401 Marshall Street NE

Baker's Field Garage Door Pop-Up

Join us on June 18th for our open-to-the-public sale of flour, bread and sundry baker's choice treats in the Baker's Field Flour & Bread bakery. Stop in for a behind the scenes look at the bakery and get a tour of FOOD BUILDING.

June 17, 2017, Saturday - Riverfront Quest Family Walking Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 10:30am - Noon

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Riverfront Quest Family Walking Tour

Future dates: July 15, August 19

Explore the Minneapolis riverfront with a family treasure hunt. Make a quest journal from 10:30-11 am and then solve rhyming riddles, search for hidden boxes and discover the stories of Minneapolis' history along the way from 11 am to noon. The tour is designed for ages 6-11.

The 60-minute tour includes no more than one mile of moderately paced walking on uneven terrain. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

June 17, 2017, Saturday - 23rd Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

23rd Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Saturday, June 17
11 am – 7 pm Art and Music
11 am – 4 pm Art of the Car Show – Presented by US Bank
  1 pm – 4 pm Stone Arch Beer Sampler
  7 pm – 10 pm Concert on Water Tower Park

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Sunday, June 18
11 am – 5 pm Art and Music
11 am – 4 pm Art of the Car Show – Presented by US Bank
  1 pm – 4 pm Stone Arch Beer Sampler

June 17, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Brain Health Day

This Saturday is our annual Brain Health Day! Our partner and neighbor the American Academy of Neurology will be giving away bike helmets to the first 1,000 market visitors in an effort to raise awareness about brain safety and help prevent head injuries in Minnesota. In acknowledgement of the day, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges has proclaimed Saturday, June 17, 2017, Brain Health Awareness Day in the city, so join us and over 60 local farmers, food makers and artisans - rain or shine - for a unique outdoor shopping experience and celebrate Brain Health Day!

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, guest chef Austin Bartold will be making a seasonal meal. Austin is the executive chef at Waite House Neighborhood Center and a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Indian Reservation. With more than ten years of culinary experience in the Twin Cities and a rich culture of using food to promote wellness, Austin focuses his cooking on healthy, seasonal meals and using food as medicine.
 
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. Samples and recipe cards are available at each demo—or check out our recipe archive!

Kids' Activities

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. Learn more.

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! Learn more.

Live Music

Mary DuShane and Nick Jordan of the Moonlight Duo will be playing from 11 – 1 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

Sponsor

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) will be giving away 1,000 bike helmets at the market this Saturday in an effort to raise awareness about brain safety and help prevent head injuries in Minnesota. The free bike helmet giveaway will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as quantities are limited.

June 17, 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.

June 17, 2017, Saturday - Craft Talk at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave S

Craft Talk: The Author/Editor Relationship with Peter Geye and Gary Fisketjon

The Loft presents recent Minnesota Book Award winning novelist Peter Geye in conversation with his acclaimed editor Gary Fisketjon of Knopf. Peter and Gary will discuss the importance of the writer/editor relationship and how it informs and deepens craft. Come grab a glass of wine or coffee at Open Book and be a part of the conversation!

June 17, 2017, Saturday - Sunday in the Park with George opens at the Guthrie

Time: 7:30

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street S, Wurtele Thrust Stage

Sunday in the Park with George

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
book by James Lapine
directed by Joseph Haj

June 17 - August 20, 2017

June 17, 2017, Saturday - Movie in the Park: Trolls at Sheridan Memorial Park

Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Location: Sheridan Memorial Park, 1300 Water Street NE

Movie in the Park: Trolls

Join us at Sheridan Memorial Park for a screening of the animated comedy Trolls! The MWMO is sponsoring this movie-in-the-park event in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Rating: PG

Details: The movie will start 15 minutes after sunset. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come early to grab a good spot.

June 16, 2017, Friday - 23rd Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

23rd Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Friday, June 16
5 pm – 10 pm Kick-Off Concert on Water Power Park

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Saturday, June 17
11 am – 7 pm Art and Music
11 am – 4 pm Art of the Car Show – Presented by US Bank
  1 pm – 4 pm Stone Arch Beer Sampler
  7 pm – 10 pm Concert on Water Tower Park

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Sunday, June 18
11 am – 5 pm Art and Music
11 am – 4 pm Art of the Car Show – Presented by US Bank
  1 pm – 4 pm Stone Arch Beer Sampler

June 16, 2017, Friday - 35th Annual womenwinning Luncheon at The Depot

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S

womenwinning has been working for 35 years to make sure that pro-choice women have a seat at the table and we’re not quitting now. In the face of mounting challenges to our rights, WE RISE, WE RUN, WE LEAD.

We hope you’ll join us at our 35th Annual Luncheon featuring U.S. Senator Susan Collins to celebrate how much ground we’ve gained - and to reaffirm your support of the work that lies ahead.

10:30am - General registration
11:00am - Seating for lunch
11:30am - Program begins
  1:00pm - Program concludes

Learn more

Meet Our Speaker: U.S. Senator Susan Collins
When people in Washington want to solve a problem, they turn to the senior United States Senator from Maine, Susan Collins. First elected in 1996, Senator Collins has earned a national reputation as an effective legislator who works across party lines to seek consensus on our nation’s most important issues. Senator Collins has been ranked the most bipartisan member of the U.S. Senate by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University for four years running. 

June 16, 2107, Friday - A Loft Mentor Series Reading with Abdul Ali

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft, Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue South

The Loft presents a Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentor Abdul Ali and participants Angela Ajayi and Lorissa Gottschalk.

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).

June 15, 2017, Thursday - Preserve Minneapolis Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Main Street SE and Third Avenue SE

Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour

Minneapolis’ history as the flour milling capital of the world is well-known…but here’s your chance to explore that history in real depth. We’ll walk both sides of the downtown Minneapolis riverfront, and explore historic buildings, structures, and landscapes as well as new developments along the river.

We’ll visit and learn about Saint Anthony Falls and its lock and dam, the Saint Anthony Main complex, the Stone Arch Bridge, the Post Office, the Guthrie Theater, Main Street SE and West River Parkway, the Water Power and Mill Ruins parks, and the east- and west-side milling districts and remaining historic buildings, including the Pillsbury A Mill and the Mill City Museum. Discover how the city and its riverfront have evolved over the past 165 years—and continue to do so.

This tour walks about two miles; the tour guide is Aaron Rubenstein.

Hosted by Preserve Minneapolis

June 15, 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!)

June 15, 2017, Thursday - Wine on the Woonerf at Abiitan Mill City

Time: 4 PM - 6 PM

Location: Abiitan Mill City, 428 S 2nd Street

Wine on the Woonerf

Join us for cocktails, crooning & a touch of class

We invite you to unwind on the woonerf courtesy of Abiitan Mill City, downtown’s exciting new 55+ living community. A woonerf is a shared urban green space, where cars are the visitors and pedestrians and bicycles rule!

Join us Thursday, June 15 for a café style happy hour outside our own Smith & Porter Restaurant + Bar— just steps from the Stone Arch Bridge and Gold Medal Park. Taste some fine wines, delicious appetizers and complimentary cocktails while enjoying the swing-era stylings of crooner Gary Larue. Take in the neighborhood and tour Abiitan’s elegant on-site amenities to see how we’ve balanced resort-style luxury with metro convenience to deliver a premier senior living experience.

This promises to be a fun, relaxing event for adults of all ages—so be sure to bring your friends. 

Please RSVP to: http://abiitan.org/join-us?ID=5728&RSVP=Yes.

June 15, 2017, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership Forum at Millwright Building

Time: click on the RSVP link below

Location: Millwright Building, On the corner of Portland and Third

The final East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is cheduled for June 15 at the Millwright Building 

June 15:

The title for the June forum is the "Business Case for Regional Equitable Development."  This month's forum will feature Shauen V.T. Pearce-Lassiter, the Director of the Center Cities Competitiveness Initiative and City of Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges.

RSVP

June 15, 2017, Thursday - Hennepin Island Hydropower Tour with the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:30am - Noon

Hennepin Island Hydropower Tour

Future dates: June 29; 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.

June 14, 2017, Wednesday - Capella Tower Indoor Market

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

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

The Capella Tower Market is back!

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.