September 26, 2016, Monday - An Evening with Pat Metheny at the Guthrie

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 S 2nd Street

An Evening with Pat Metheny

Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny has announced an extended run of dates around the world for 2016-2017 under the auspices of “An Evening with Pat Metheny.” Recently inducted into the Downbeat Hall of Fame as its youngest member and only the fourth guitarist (joining Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery), Metheny will present a range of music from throughout his career.

September 25, 2016, Sunday - Sunday Brunch on the Mississippi River

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Departing from Bohemian Flats on the Mississippi River aboard The Paradise Lady

Sunday Brunch on the Mississippi River

Advanced reservations required by 3 p.m. Friday prior to cruise.

Our relaxing brunch cruise will take you along the southern trails of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, along the U of M Campus riverfront, under the stunning 35W Bridge, showcasing views of the St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, amazing river bluffs with views of the amazing downtown Minneapolis skyline as we show you the best Mississippi River has to offer!  Click here to view menu.

September 25, 2016, Sunday - Fashion Week MN Market at Insight Brewing

Time: Noon - 6:00pm

Location: Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Avenue

Fashion Week MN Market

Minneapolis Craft Market is teaming up with Fashion Week MN to host a fashion and accessories marketplace as the official shopping event of Minnesota Fashion Week. 

Designers:
ACG, Britta Lynn Design, Danielle Sakry, Dottir, EC Design by Emily Johnson, Elixery, Everthine Jewelry,
Foat Design, Gina Marie, Indigo & Snow, Inna Royzenfeld Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Karen Morris Milliner
Kindred Folk, Kyra Deva, Larissa Loden Jewelry, Makwa Studio, mandybymandy, Merchant Leather
Mona Nunez, Neal, Needle & Black, Nomadic Designs, Oie Jewelry, Ruby3, Sonelle Couture, Scott J Lehmann,
Strey Designs, Taillon Made, Tessa Louise, Urban Undercover, Vikse, Winsome Goods, Wool and Whiskey

The market will take place outdoors at Insight Brewing on Sunday, September 25th, the last day of MN Fashion Week. The market will feature apparel, accessories, jewelry, and millinery from more than thirty designers. It is the only place for Fashion Week event attendees and the general public to shop the collections shown on the runways, as well as high-end work from other local designers. 

This event is free for shoppers to attend, and will be held outdoors, rain or shine. 

ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS CRAFT MARKET
With a rotating selection of makers, Minneapolis Craft Market is the best place to discover emerging artists & new design talent of the North. Follow Minneapolis Craft Market on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @mplscraftmkt. Meet Your Maker.

ABOUT FASHION WEEK MN
FWMN is a semi-annual initiative from a collective of independent producers and designers with a goal of engaging the Minnesota fashion community and celebrating the best designers, brands, retailers, stylists, and producers in Minnesota fashion through a series of public events. Follow Fashion Week MN on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @FashionWeekMN.

September 25, 2016, Sunday - Protect Minnesota's Concert Across America to End Gun Violence at IMS

Time: 3 PM - 7 PM

Location: International Market Square, 275 Market Street

Protect Minnesota's Concert Across America to End Gun Violence

Protect Minnesota is hosting The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence, from 3-7pm on Sunday, September 25 2016; one of a series of live musical events from coast to coast sponsored by independent, state-based gun violence prevention groups. The goal is to raise awareness about the epidemic of gun violence in our country and show law makers that Americans mean business when it comes to passing common sense gun legislation.

This family-friendly event will take place at International Market Square. Produced by musical great JD Steele, the concert will include performances by three popular bands--The R Factor, New Sound Underground, and JD Steele--plus two community choirs. Between sets, Protect Minnesota ...will recognize key elected and community leaders and organizational partners in the fight against gun violence. There will also be a voter registration and tabling by sponsors.

September 25, 2016, Sunday - 6th Avenue Greenway

Volunteer to help out with the 6th Avenue SE Greenway! Please help care for our Mississippi River Connection. Click here to volunteer.

September 25 / October 9 / October 30
 
3 - 5 pm • Meet at 6th Avenue SE and University Avenue SE

September 25, 2016, Sunday - American Craft Council Member Potluck Pollinator Picnic

Time: 11 am – 2 pm

Location: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Shelter A

American Craft Council Member Potluck Pollinator Picnic

In connection with their September salon, the American Craft Council is hosting their own member pop-up picnic. Join them at Boom Island Park as they share a meal on handmade ceramic picnic plates, bowls and cups made by Anna Metcalfe in collaboration with several local artists and designers. All of the utensils will arrive at the picnic in wooden crates that have been designed for transport and on a custom-made cargo tricycle. The event will combine honeybee science, hands-on bee-related craft projects for all ages and a chance to bring your favorite dish to share.

The Library Salon Series is free and open to the public; however, space is limited. For more information: (612) 206-3100 or library@craftcouncil.org.

September 25, 2016, Sunday - Zen Box RAMEN ATTACK! in Mill City Museum Train Shed

Time: Noon – 5:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Mill City Museum is pleased to partner with Zen Box Izakaya on the fourth annual Ramen Attack, to celebrate the restaurant's fifth year anniversary and to benefit the Children's Cancer Research Fund.

“We’re celebrating the unique combination of Japanese and Twin Cities food and culture and our favorite food, ramen. The chefs are the best in the world and it’s fun to be able to bring them here to our friends and community – and for a great cause. Net proceeds from the festival benefit Children’s Cancer Research Fund and we’ve raised more than $10,000 to-date! A big thanks to the 2,000+ people who came out to join us last year, and here’s to an even bigger and better party this year!”                                       – Lina Goh, Zen Box Izakaya owner and event organizer

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September 24, 2016, Saturday - Mill City Emanuel Singers Rehearsal at Mill City Museum

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Mill City Emanuel Singers Rehearsal at Mill City Museum

A Friends of the Mill District & MacPhail Center for Music Event. Big thanks to the Mill City Museum for hosting today's rehearsal.

It's a new season for The Mill City Emanuel Singers. Everyone is invited to come and sing. Rehearsals are open to all and directed by the talented musician JD Steele, and the accompanist, Fred Steele. 

Do you enjoy singing? Are you looking for a community project? Attend one rehearsal, you will be hooked! For more information, please contact Claudia Kittock at cjkittock@gmail.com.

September 24, 2016, Saturday - NamasDAY with Life Time Fitness

NOTE - This is a members-only event at all Life Time clubs throughout the Twin Cities., however current members do have the option to provide non-member friends with one of their guest passes for admission to the club the day of the event. However, they will need to call or stop in the club to purchase a ticket.

To celebrate the Autumn Equinox and National Yoga Month, Life Time’s LifePower Yoga is hosting a special immersive yoga experience during the NamasDAY event on Saturday, September 24. The high quality, eco-friend yoga company, Manduka, is the official event sponsor. During NamasDAY, attendees will receives 20% off Manduka products – 40% for Life Time members. Manduka products will be given away as prizes to participants as well, including mats, bags, towels and other awesome goodies. Following the classes, event attendees will mix and mingle at a social hour complete with food and drink to nourish, as well as music and additional special surprises to rejuvenate.

The event will feature classes for all levels of experience and skill levels, including:

o   Beginner: Yoga Basics
o   Intermediate: Heated LPYoga Vinyasa
o   Advanced: 108 Sun Salutations

September 24, 2016, Saturday - 6th Annual Taste of Northeast

Time: 11 AM - 9 PM

Location: St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th Street NE

6th Annual Taste of Northeast 

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Please join us for the 6th Annual Taste of Northeast at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral. Ethnic and American food, Fulton Beer, music and dancing, church tours, marketplace, kids activites. And, featuring our Cathedral Choir in concert at 4:15, marking their 125th Anniversary year!

September 24, 2016, Saturday - Dinner Detective at Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown

Time: Doors open at 6:00pm

Location: Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown, 1500 Washington Avenue S

Dinner Detective Minneapolis

The Dinner Detective is America’s LARGEST, award-winning interactive comedic murder mystery dinner show! Our high-energy, modern-day whodunit is combined with a full four-course meal.

Our immensely popular murder mystery shows are set in the present day. Unlike other murder mystery dinner shows (or just dinner shows in general), with The Dinner Detective, you and your guests will not find themselves staring at cheesy costumes, there will be no recited campy dialogue and certainly no hokey song and dance. Our performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not! All scripts are based on actual cold cases and are created in house. From the get go, the guests are seated with the performers and most likely will not realize it! Our Detectives enter the room, proceed to interrogate guests, find clues and start the investigation. This allows our guests to socialize with and interrogate each other, while deciphering real life-based clues. At the end of the night, prizes are awarded to the Top Sleuth who solves the crime!

September 24, 2016, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  Oktoberfest!

Schedule of Events:

• 8am-1pm FARMERS MARKET OPEN, shop over 60 local food vendors and artists!
• 8am-1pm HOPPED ICE CREAM SAMPLES from Mighty Axe Hops Farm
• 9am-1pm DAY BLOCK BREWERY SAMPLES
• 9:30am-1pm LIVE MUSIC from ELK RIVER GERMAN BAND on the Guthrie Patio
• 10am-2pm PHOTOS of Minneapolis' Historic Breweries
• 10:30-11am FREE COOKING DEMONSTRATION in the Train Shed
• 11, 12, & 1 LIVE MUSIC from the BAVARIAN MUSIKMEISTERS
• 11:35, 12:30 SG EDELWEISS DANCERS
• 11am-2pm BEER GARDEN, featuring MN brews and German food
• 11:20, 12:20, 1:20, 2:20 3:20 HISTORY PLAYER William De La Barre
• 11am HISTORY OF MN BREWING presentation by DOUG HOVERSON
• 11:30-2:30 WURFKASTANIEN (Throwing Chestnuts) Kids' Activity

September 23, 2016, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  Cover: $7

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight:

Billy Johnson (Pop Folk)

September 23, 2016, Friday - First Day of Early Voting

First Day of Early Voting

Minnesotans have a chance to be the first in the nation to cast a ballot in this year's general election when in-person early voting starts on Friday, Sept. 23.

Minneapolis voters can go to any of the four Early Vote Centers located around the city to cast their ballot early, starting September 23. All four Early Vote Centers will be open Monday-Friday from 8:00am until 4:30pm, with evening and weekend hours added beginning Oct. 24

LOCATIONS:
Downtown Early Vote Center: 217 S Third Street
North: 2100 Plymouth Avenue N in the Urban League building
South: 1860 E 28th Street in the Roof Depot building
Northeast: 2516 Central Avenue NE in the Water Bar building

September 23, 2016, Friday - The Venetian Twins opens at Southern Theater (thru Oct 16)

Times: see show link below

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Theatre Forever presents: The Venetian Twins

September 23 -- October 16

Written in the mid 1700s, Carlo Goldoni's timeless comedy tells the story of two estranged twins, Zanetto and Tonino, who arrive in town, both lovelorn, and on the same day, to win two separate hands in marriage. Staged in Theatre Forever's vibrant, playful and irreverent style and drawing heavily from Italian Commedia dell'arte, this production, packed with more mistaken identities than you can shake a wet fish at, boat-loads of exquisite physical comedy and rapid-fire verbal play, promises to be an unforgettably hilarious evening of mayhem and stupidity.

Admission: $24, student (with ID): $18, ARTShare members free and Tuesday – Pay What You Can. 

September 23, 2016, Friday - As Curated By: Latinx Writers at The Loft

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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

As Curated By: Latinx Writers

Writer and teacher Vanessa Ramos curates two powerful nights of Latinx authors. Featured writers to be announced.

September 23, 2016, Friday - 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.

September 22, 2016, Thursday - Northbest: Ads of Minnesota at The Commons

NOTE! The Sept 22 Northbest: Ads of Minnesota event at the Commons has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned for the new date!

Time: 8 PM - 11 PM

Location: The Commons Park

Northbest: Ads of Minnesota

The Minneapolis Downtown Council in partnership with AdFed MN and Intersections: The Downtown 2025 Plan’s Downtown Experience Committee, will host Northbest: Ads of Minnesota on Thursday, September 22 at The Commons beginning at 8 pm.  Northbest will focus on Minneapolis’ innovative strength through its nationally- and internationally-recognized work, offering local creative agencies the opportunity to see their work celebrated with the public in an entertaining screening outdoors in downtown Minneapolis. Advertising agencies from across the Twin Cities area submitted more than 130 of their finest ads, and the Northbest curation committee selected their favorites for the Northbest reel.

Food trucks and beverages will also be available on site.

Read more about this event.

September 22, 2016, Thursday - Minneapolis' first World Car Free Day

Here’s a challenge to go  “Car Free” or “Car-lite” (carpooling) for an entire day on Thursday, September 22nd. Minneapolis will be joining dozens of cities across the globe in celebration of World Car Free Day. It’s a day to explore alternatives to single occupancy vehicles, and our city has many modes to offer. Of course, ZAPPING your ride on September 22nd is highly encouraged!

Conceptualized in Toledo, Spain in 1994, Car Free Day was launched the following year in Reykjavík (Iceland), Bath (United Kingdom) and La Rochelle (France). Under the informal guidance of the  World Car Free Days Consortium , the celebrations have been expanding throughout America, Europe, Australia and Asia ever since. Washington D.C. hosts the largest celebration in the United States with more and more communities participating each year. According to The Washington Post, the event “promotes improvement of mass transit, cycling and walking, and the development of communities where jobs are closer to home and where shopping is within walking distance”

Keep the car parked in the garage on Thursday, September 22nd.  Move Minneapolis is working with our transportation partners to promote and educate about alternative transportation modes. How to commute by bus or train in a fast, efficient and sustainable manner. What bike routes and protected lanes go into downtown, and where to safely lock up your bike once you’ve arrived. Try carpooling and park for fee that day. Try car-sharing or bike-sharing – get all the benefits without having to own one.

Move Minneapolis is planning a number of Car Free Day events leading up to and including Thursday, September 22nd. Pledge to try a new transportation mode and be entered in a drawing for valuable prizes, including a new Bianchi Cortina bike courtesy of One On One Bike Studio. Stay tuned for details on Minneapolis’ first annual Car Free Day on September 22nd, 2016.

September 22, 2016, Thursday - Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition Open House

Time: 4:30pm -  6:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, 1428 Washington Ave S, Ste 204, 55454 

Open House at the Coalition office--stop by anytime from 4:30-6pm