May 6, 2017, Saturday - Kentucky Derby Day Affair at Nicollet Island Pavilion

Time: 1pm - 7pm

Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street

Kentucky Derby Day Affair

Expect the finest fare, fantastic fashions at our endless extravaganza. You will be greeted by miniature horses and Great Danes, Military Guardsmen, Jaguars & Champagne. Mounted Police and mountains of ice. Enjoy a lavish luncheon and delectable drinks in Derby style. Elegance Fashion Show. Drawings. Games of chance, Silent and Live Auctions, Sonnets, Serenades, Serendipity Cirque Performers, Best dressed, best couple and best hat competition -- all with breathtaking views of the Mississippi.

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Equilibrium: Giddy Perez with Ben B

Equilibrium: Giddy Perez with Ben B

Time: 8 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave S

Giddy Perez is an international touring spoken-word poet, teaching artist, and Cultural Ambassador. She is originally from Brooklyn, New York, currently residing in Tampa, Fl. Some of her competition accolades include ranking 10th in the world at the Women of the World Individual Poetry Slam in 2014 and placing 2nd with her team in 2011 and 2013 at Southern Fried Poetry Slam, the 2nd largest poetry slam competition in the country. In addition to performing, Giddy is an active teaching artist with the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and a program director at the Gustavus Adolphus College Institute of Spoken Word and Slam Poetry, an annual writing summer camp for high school students.

Ben B is an internatio...nal touring spoken-word poet, youth development specialist, teacher and anthropologist from Tampa, FL. He is a two-time finalist at Southern Fried, the largest spoken word poetry competition in the south-east region. Ben B also started a poetry club at his alma mater—Dixie Hollins High School. He served as the poetry coach & mentor before joining AmeriCorps and moving to South Dakota. While he was in South Dakota, he was published in the South Dakota State Poetry Society's annual magazine, twice. He then pursued his passion with Peace Corps and moved to St Lucia where he was featured at the St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. Benjamin currently lives in New York City and works as a flight attendant.

Giddy and Ben will be joined by Fatima Camera and Benard Ferguson, and DJ Nak.

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Annual North Loop Spring Fashion Crawl

Time:10 am – 6 pm

Locations: see below link

North Loop Spring Fashion Crawl

You’re invited to the Annual North Loop Spring Fashion Crawl! There will be sales, prizes and special events. Visit any participating store to get a map and get it stamped at 7 locations to enter to win gift cards and merchandise - over $2000 in prizes and a Grand Prize valued at $500!

May 5, 2017, Friday - Think Fast! Improv Comedy Show at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm | 21+ | $5 Cover

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 S Washington Avenue

Think Fast! Improve 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.

Featuring improvised standup comedy by some of the areas best comedians:  Adam Quesnell, Andrew Wegleitner, Kathleen O'Brien, Ryan Kahl, David Sitrick, Rachel Sear, Courtney Baka, Marty Quist, Moe Yaqub, James Satter, Billy Gaus and Ryan Bouchey.

May 5, 2017, Friday - Mn Adult & Teen Challenge Gala

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge Gala  5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

  

May 4, 2017, Thursday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm  Cover: $7

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: The Lucky Dutch & Nethan (R&B/Soul Rock)

May 4, 2017, Thursday - Future: Made Here Launch at AC Hotel

Future: Made Here Launch Event

Join us at the AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown for a free, public celebration of the Future: Made Here launch! The launch event will feature DJ Mad Mardigan, street performers, buskers, and sidewalk activations between 5th and 10th streets along Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Theatre Trust’s director of public art and placemaking, Joan Vorderbruggen, will lead group walking tours of the displays at 6 and 7 p.m.

Featuring 42 window displays through August 30, 2017, Future: Made Here interprets the theme of future with works by more than 40 Minnesota artists and 120 students. Twice per year, Made Here fills windows and other underused spaces throughout WeDo Minneapolis–the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District with works by local artists. For a detailed map of displays and artists, please visit MadeHereMN.org.

Andersen Windows + Doors is the presenting sponsor of Future: Made Here, with additional support from Le Méridien Chambers.

May 3, 2017, Wednesday - Watershed by Bike

Time: 6 – 8 pm

Location: Begin and end at MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall Street NE

Watershed by Bike

Join Saint Paul songwriter, poet and cycling advocate Ben Weaver on a short (4.5 mile) bike ride from the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center through the Holland neighborhood and back to the Mississippi River. The group will make several stops en route to experience this part of the watershed and discuss questions such as: What is a watershed? How big is your watershed? How can we nurture a healthy relationship with the great Mississippi River through daily choices we make? Sponsored by the Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association and the MWMO.

May 3, 2017, Wednesday - Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Agenda

Meeting are broadcasted live on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79, or online at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/tv/79. 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 (12/3) rebroadcast on Channel 79.

May 2, 2017, Tuesday - An Evening with National Park Service John Anfinson at Vic's

Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Location: Vic's on the Minneapolis Riverfront at St. Anthony Main

An Evening with National Park Service John Anfinson

In 2015 the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock closed to navigation, ending commercial traffic, join John Anfinson of the National Park Service to talk about making the upper lock into a world-class visitor center and restoring the Mississippi River Gorge.

Free & Open to the Public, Directions & Parking at http://www.vicsminneapolis.com/

May 2, 2017, Tuesday - Water Works Open House at the Water Works Site

Tuesday, May 2, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Water Works site

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation are hosting two community open houses to inform the public about progress on the Water Works project. Water Works is a transformative park development project adjacent to St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge that will bring significant new historic, cultural, and recreational amenities to the most iconic location in Minneapolis and the region. The open houses will be held 6-8pm, Monday, May 1, at Mill City Museum, and 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesday, May 2, at the Water Works site.

In 2016, the Minneapolis Park Board retained, in partnership with the Parks Foundation, a multi-disciplinary design team headed by Damon Farber Landscape Architects and HGA Architects to complete schematic design through construction administration for phase one of the Water Works project, known as the Mezzanine Phase. The 106 Group, a cultural resources consultant, has been working with the design team on identifying significant historical and architectural resources on the site. Construction is slated to begin in 2018, with completion in 2019.

The Tuesday, May 2, meeting will have no prepared presentation. Community members are invited to stop by and speak with staff and designers, view the designs, and share their comments. In case of inclement weather, the alternate location for the May 2 meeting is the Crown Roller Building, First Floor Innovation Room, 105 S 5th Ave, Minneapolis. Registration is not required.

May 1, 2017, Monday - Minneapolis Bike Month Kick Off at Gold Medal Park

Minneapolis Bike Month Kick Off

Join us for a ride and happy hour to celebrate the kick off of MInneapolis Bike Month! We'll be riding out from Gold Medal Park at 5:30pm and taking a slow-paced ride to our final destination East Lake Brewery for a happy hour! Get a $1 discount with your Bicycle Benefits sticker!

May 1, 2017, Monday - Water Works Open House at Mill City Museum

Two open houses will be held on Monday, May 1, 5:30-8pm, at Mill City Museum, and Tuesday, May 2, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Water Works site

RSVP for the May 1 Event...

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation are hosting two community open houses to inform the public about progress on the Water Works project. Water Works is a transformative park development project adjacent to St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge that will bring significant new historic, cultural, and recreational amenities to the most iconic location in Minneapolis and the region. The open houses will be held 6-8pm, Monday, May 1, at Mill City Museum, and 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesday, May 2, at the Water Works site.

In 2016, the Minneapolis Park Board retained, in partnership with the Parks Foundation, a multi-disciplinary design team headed by Damon Farber Landscape Architects and HGA Architects to complete schematic design through construction administration for phase one of the Water Works project, known as the Mezzanine Phase. The 106 Group, a cultural resources consultant, has been working with the design team on identifying significant historical and architectural resources on the site. Construction is slated to begin in 2018, with completion in 2019.

Water Works open house agendas

At both open houses, community members will be able to see updated designs and hear from Park Board and Parks Foundation staff and the design team. Registration is not required for either public meeting.

The Monday, May 1, open house will begin at 6pm and be preceded by a walking tour of the Water Works site at 5:30. Following the tour, the meeting will proceed with a presentation by Park Board and Parks Foundation staff and design team members, followed by one-on-one discussion and opportunities to comment on the designs.

The Tuesday, May 2, meeting will have no prepared presentation. Community members are invited to stop by and speak with staff and designers, view the designs, and share their comments. In case of inclement weather, the alternate location for the May 2 meeting is the Crown Roller Building, First Floor Innovation Room, 105 S 5th Ave, Minneapolis.

RSVP for the May 1 Event...

May 1, 2017, Monday - Twin Cities Psychotronic May screening #1 at Grumpy's

Time: 9:00pm - 1:00pm

Location: Grumpy's Bar & Grill, 1111 Washington Ave S

Twin Cities Psychotronic May screening #1

TCPFS May Screening #1
Erling Stoehr is putting together the first screening of May for you!
Details to come!

The movie(s?)will be kept secret and the picture above does not reflect the choice.

WARNING: While we never aim to offend, we understand every viewer is different and the content of psychotronic films range from esoteric knock-off childrens films to exploitation containing assaults and extreme violence. It is always the programmers choice to reveal the content of their selection in advance.

Totally free !!!

Carrying on the proud tradition set forth by Psychotronic Film Societies around the globe by screening cult/weirdo/trash films for the locally like-minded.
All are invited to attend twice a month... for a full movie and whatever shorts or weird stuff we want to add on. Sometimes the film will be a surprise, other times it'll be announced ahead of time. Everyone who joins up can sign up to program future screenings. You become an official member after attending 2 screenings.

Anyone can contribute suggestions for future screenings, the calendar will be posted here monthly. And, the Psychotronic Film Society tradition of watching films while drinking will be preserved and encouraged.

The TCPFS is officially sanctioned by Brian Thomas, Propaganda Minister of the Sinister for Chicago's Psychotronic Film Society.

Read a history of the Psychotronic Film Society here: http://psychotronic.info/about/

April 30, 2017, Sunday - Minneapolis Photo Meet Up

Time: Noon-3PM

Location: Stone Arch Bridge & Surrounding Areas (Will Meet By Gurthie Theater)

Minneapolis Photo Meet Up

First Photo Meet Up of 2017! A Chance To Network, Meet New People, Learn New Things And Create Great Images.

April 30, 2017, Sunday - Washburn A Mill Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street

Washburn A Mill Tour 

$16 adults, $14 seniors and college students, $12 ages 5-17, $4 discount MNHS members, includes museum admission

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555

Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A guide will take visitors into the building's many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building functioned during its peak flour milling years and the many changes to the building over time. This is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building and the only chance to see some of its nonpublic spaces.

April 30, 2017, Sunday - LGBT Wedding Expo at A-Mill Artist Lofts

Time: Noon - 4pm

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main Street SE

LGBT Wedding Expo

Tickets $5 ($7 at the door)

Now that we’ve fought and won the right to marry our partners, it’s time to get planning! Your wedding day can be one of the most wonderful, loving and special days of your life. Leave the stresses behind as you pick all the things you need for a spectacular wedding.

Where to turn? We will be showcasing LGBT and allied businesses in the wedding industry who will work hard to make your wedding everything you could hope for. This fun and insightful afternoon will introduce you to a number of small businesses in the wedding industry from bakers, planners and venues to photographers, florists and more--all dedicated to serving all Minnesotans!

April 29, 2017, Saturday – Abiitan Mill City Grand Opening

Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Abiitan Mill City, 428 South 2nd Street

Abiitan Mill City Grand Opening

Join us April 29 from 1-4 p.m. as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Abiitan Mill City - downtown's first premier 55+ living community! Enjoy some great company and food while touring Abiitan's exquisitely designed apartments and unmatched amenities. Learn about our upscale features and award-winning Memory Care services, all while spending a springtime Saturday exploring the vibrant Mill City neighborhood. The elegant downtown lifestyle you've wanted is here. Come experience it for yourself!

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April 29, 2017, Saturday - Founders Day 5K at DeLaSalle

Time: 8:30 am

Location: West River Parkway, Historic Main Street Park, Stone Arch Bridge

Founders Day 5K

DeLaSalle is excited to host the second annual Founder’s Day 5K on Saturday, April 29.
Click here to register as a participant or to become an event sponsor!

The first event, held April 30, 2016, brought all members within and outside of the DeLaSalle community together for fellowship in a fun and healthy way to connect and celebrate the good work DeLaSalle High School does in continuing the legacy of our founder St. John Baptist de la Salle. All proceeds from this event support our important mission to serve students and families from Minneapolis and surrounding communities who seek a high-quality, values-based, academic preparation for life.

April 29, 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.