April 20, 2017, Thursday - Aria Open House! Let’s Get Lost: Destination North

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00

Location: Aria, 105 North 1st Street

Aria Open House! Let’s Get Lost: Destination North

Aria’s Open House is an event to showcase the best local event vendors coming together for one night to create and give you an experience that is truly unique to Minnesota.

Experience styled vignettes and decor designed by industry experts, delicious bites from some of the most talented chefs in the industry, sip on cocktails and get the chance to win giveaways from some of our fabulous hotel and restaurant neighbors.

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your upcoming event or you're just a savvy industry insider, you'll want to join us in the North Loop for this fabulous evening!

For more information, check out our open house website. 

April 20, 2017, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership Annual Meeting

The East Town Business Partnership Annual Meeting is coming up on Thursday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m. at the Best Western Normandy Inn. The topic for this meeting is “East Town Commons Park Now and in the Future." Featured presenters are The Commons Staff and Green Minneapolis Leadership.

April 20, 2017, Thursday - Elliot Park Earth Fest

April 20, 2017, Thursday - Neighborhood Clean-Up Day with Friends of the Mill District and Cynthia Froid Group

April 19, 2017, Wednesday - zAmya Theater presents Portraits: Looking Forward, Looking Back at Central Library

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall 

zAmya Theater Showcase - Portraits: Looking Forward, Looking Back

Second performance - April 23 at 3:00pm. These performances are free and open to the public.

Did you know seniors and youth ages 18-24 are the fastest growing populations experiencing homelessness in Minnesota? zAmya brings youth and seniors together from a variety of backgrounds to tell their stories and get creative in this variety showcase to generate public will to fix this problem!

Join zAmya as we share with you the fruits of the last several months of theater workshops at St. Stephen's Human Services and Ebenezer Park Apartments. Witness as 20 seniors share nuggets of incredible experience, an under-prepared camper encounters a seasoned river dweller, a baseball player learns an unexpected lesson, three bag lady...’s go into a thrift store and transform, and together we build a machine of health and wealth.

zAmya, a Sanskrit word that means, “aiming at peace”, supports St. Stephens’ mission to end homelessness by increasing awareness and understanding through community-based theater. Led by local artist, Maren Ward, zAmya has created and toured 13 original full length theater productions at numerous locations throughout Minnesota including the Guthrie Theater in September, 2016 of Home Street Home Minneapolis.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

April 19, 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. 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.

April 19, 2017, Wednesday - Downtown Minneapolis Job Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center

 

• Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Minneapolis Convention Center, Room 200
• 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis

The job fair is free and open to the public. Veterans and dislocated workers are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate business attire and bring resumes. 

Participating employers - Employers are hiring for careers in:

• Accounting
• Assembly
• Administrative support
• Construction
• Customer service
• Health care
• Information technology
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Sales
• Security
• Transportation
• Warehouse labor
• And many more

Community resources - Resource agency staff will also provide information about:

• Child care
• Education
• Family resources
• Health care
• Job search resources
• Job training
• Transportation
• Filing taxes
• And much more

Find out more - View more information about the job fair.

The Minneapolis Convention Center is served by several bus routes. To find the best one, visit metrotransit.org or call 612-373-3333.

Hennepin County, Minnesota WorkForce Centers, the City of Minneapolis, the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press are joint sponsors of this event.

April 18, 2017, Tuesday - Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting at Pillsbury A-Mill

Schedule:
6:30pm - 7:45pm Quarterly meeting of the Marcy-Holmes General Membership - Agenda forthcoming
7:45pm - 9:00pm Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors - Agenda forthcoming

Location: Pillsbury A-Mill, 315 Main Street SE

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489139674432032/

**PLEASE NOTE** Unlike our former practice, the meeting of the General Membership will take BEFORE the Board of Directors meeting. See times above. The General Membership will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

April 18, 2017, Tuesday - An Evening With Ron Schara & MN Bound at Vic's

Time: 7:00pm

 

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

 

An Evening With Ron Schara & MN Bound

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Join us for an intimate evening with Ron Schara who will be sharing stories about some of his favorite outdoor & MN Bound experiences with added Mississippi River stories. We are thrilled to have him and the MN Bound gang at Vic's!

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Reservations Welcome but not required 612.312.2000.

April 18, 2017, Tuesday - DMNA Board Meeting at Open Book

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave S

The next DMNA Board meeting is Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m., at Open Book in the 2nd floor conference room.

The May meeting is Thursday, May 25, at 5:45 p.m., at the Mill City Museum. 

April 15, 2017, Saturday - Hot Chocolate 5K/15K

Times: 5k: 8:10am / 15k: 8:50am

Starting Location: Boom Island Park

Hot Chocolate 15/5k Minneapolis

April 15, 2017, Saturday - Here Comes Jesus: A Video Series by Joshua McGarvey at the Soap Factory

Time:  6:00pm-Midnight

Location: The Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE

Here Comes Jesus: A Video Series by Joshua McGarvey

The Soap Factory Presents: Here Comes Jesus: A Video Series by Joshua McGarvey. The artist will be releasing the video series overtime on the Soap Factory’s blog leading up to the final video which will be screened in the Soap Factory’s lower level on April 15th at 7:30PM.

Here Comes Jesus is a video series that probes the westernization of the religious figure Jesus. Absurdity ensues as narrative and metaphor are conformed to relate to my own experiences.

Jesus is a crinkled mirror. Jesus is Play-Doh. Jesus invented a table. Stemming from one scene in Mel Gibson’s film about the crucifixion of Jesus in which the Christian messiah is shown building a table for chairs, the series embraces the ambiguous identit...y of god’s only son. Here Comes Jesus is a video series that probes the westernization of the religious figure Jesus. Absurdity ensues as narrative and metaphor are conformed to relate to my own experience

April 15, 2017, Saturday - Modist Brewing 1 Year Anniversay Bash

Modist is 1: An Anniversary Bash

We're having a Music Concert, Live Painting, Beer Release, Free Arts MN Fundraiser Party!

Our first year in almost in the books, and it's already been a crazy ride. Now it's time to celebrate. On April 15th, 2017 we're going have 4 live music acts, and have 8 artists create live art on large canvases, and release a crazy beer - all while raising funds for Free Arts Minnesota. There will also be a dunk tank.

The music lineup will feature 4 MN artists, including:

- The 4onthefloor
- Greg Grease
- Sarah White
- Nato Coles & the Blue Diamond Band

and DJ sets by:...
- Sophia Eris
- Mike 2600 (also the designer of our First Call cans :-)

Alongside the musicians, 8 LOCAL ARTISTS will each be creating a piece on 4' x 4' canvas that will be auctioned off to the benefit of Free Arts MN, an organization that supports the artistic and personal development of youths in challenging circumstances.

Some of the artists involved, include:

- Wes Winship of Burlesque of North America(also the designer of our DREAMYARD cans)
- DWITT
- Artists from Rogue Citizen, including Lizardman, Dalsen, and Blaster
- Erin Sayer
- Joy Spika

We're also helping out Free Arts MN by having an Art Supplies Drive. If you're in the giving spirit, here is a list of supplies they're in need of. Please bring something from the list along with you on the 15th:

-glue sticks
-scotch/masking/duct tape
-canvas paper/multi-media paper
-t-shirts
-drawing pencils
-kneaded erasers
-sharpies
-cardstock paper

We'll also be releasing another one-of-a-kind beer. It's still a secret. More details soon!

We're going to have custom birthday donuts from Sssdude-Nutz!

We're going to have a make your own button station from SiK PiN!

We're going to have a dunk tank!

All the details you'll ever need can be found at: http://modistbrewing.com/modistis1/

Cheers to our first year!

April 15, 2017, Saturday - Minneapolis Bacon and Beer Classic at Nicollet Island Pavillion

Minneapolis Bacon and Beer Classic

Join us at the Nicollet Island Pavilion for our Bacon and Beer Classic: Pop-Up Edition on April 15, 2017. Come hungry, come thirsty, leave happy!

Experience bacon-infused dishes, unlimited bacon strips, 50+ craft beers, music, contests, games, and more.

4/15 Afternoon: 12:30-3pm
4/15 Evening: 4:30-7pm
4/15 Night: 8:30-11pm

VIP ticket holders enter a half hour early and have access to an exclusive cocktail bar.

For tickets and more info, visit www.baconandbeerclassic.com.

**All tickets are non-refundable, unless a request is filed within 24 hours of purchase. The event is rain or shine. If we must cancel the festival, all tickets will be refunded.**

April 15, 2017, Saturday - Twin Cities Food Tours' Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

Times: 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.

April 15, 2017, Saturday - Speak Up: All Ages Open House at MCBA

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Speak Up: All Ages Open House

You’re invited to an all-ages open house! MCBA will be offering a variety of creative activities throughout the day that let you make your voice heard — use antique wood type to letterpress print your own poster or learn how to make zines to fill with things that are important to you. Plus, tour their gallery and studios! Everyone is welcome.

April 15, 2017, Saturday - 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 15, 2017, Saturday - Meet the Easter Bunny at Pacifier–North Loop

Time: Noon - 1pm

Location: Pacifier North Loop, 219 N 2nd Street, # 102

Meet the Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny is visiting Pacifier North Loop on Saturday April 15th from Noon until 1pm. The Easter Bunny will be here to meet and to take pictures for a short time, so be sure to stop by!
Don't forget your camera!
P.S. - We will have Easter Treats!

April 14, 2017, Friday - Master Builder opens at The Southern Theater (thru April 22)

Time: See show link below for times

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Master Builder Presented by Theatre Novi Most
 
April 14 - 22

Following our acclaimed staging of THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov, Theatre Novi Most will present another classic of the European theatrical canon with this complex drama by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, adapted and directed by TNM co-founder Vladimir Rovinsky.

April 14, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm $7

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE

Tonight: Jaedyn James & The Hunger