August 20, 2016, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  Pollinator Day!

Let's celebrate the pollinators that make all the delicious market food possible! Learn something new about bees and other pollinating insects from our community booths: Market Science and the MN Landscape Arboretum!

Product Planner: Arugula, beets, blueberries, baby bok choi, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, collards, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, garlic scapes, green beans, green onions, ground cherries, hakurei salad turnips, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, lavender, lettuce, melon, mint, microgreens, mushrooms, mustard greens, Nappa cabbage, oregano, pac choi, parsnips, radicchio, radishes (red and french breakfast), raspberries, rhubarb, okra, oregano, peppers (hot and sweet), potatoes, raspberries, spring onions, squash blossoms, salad mix, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, sweet corn, Swiss chard, thyme, tomatillos, zucchini and much more!

Mill City Cooks: 10:30-11AM Guest Chef Robin Asbell, author of ‘Great Bowls of Food’, will prepare a seasonal market meal in our FREE cooking demonstration, Mill City Cooks! Plus, join Robin before and after the demo for a book signing!

Kids' Activity: Power of Produce–PoP Club!- A seasonal vegetable tasting club for kids ages 5-12. Collect punches on trading cards and receive a $2 token to spend on produce at the market for tasting this Saturday’s vegetable! This season PoP will be at the market’s green Information Booth in the center of the market on the Chicago Mall.

Live Music: 11AM – 1PM MCFM welcomes Michael Keyes and Jim Krans playing roots and blues music in the music tent located near the Guthrie stairs.

Meet Your Vegetables: Sample fresh, seasonal veggie recipes created and prepared by Nutrition students at our Meet Your Vegetables booth, located at the top of the Chicago Mall. Our interns will be sampling Rainbow Chard and Cilantro with Fresh Ginger Dressing–grab a recipe and a sample and chat with medical professionals fromAllina Health, the program’s sponsor.

Art Market: This Saturday’s featured local artists include Chris Chookiatsirichai, Fresh Mud Pottery, redcruiser, Stangler Works, Milkweed Editions, Crankosaurus Press, Aprilierre, Anna Metcalfe Ceramics, ArtAndes, Jeanne Beatrice Market Baskets, and Sally Fritz Clothing. Find them in the train shed and the Chicago Expansion!

August 20, 2016, Saturday - Northeast Farmers Market Corn and Brat Feed 13th Annual Market Fundraiser

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Location: University & 7^th Avenues NE Minneapolis 

Corn and Brat Feed 13^th Annual Market Fundraiser

On August 20, the Northeast Farmers Market is holding their 13th annual Corn and Brat Feed, a classic summertime event that honors the peak of the season and the community spirit of the Market. All of the event proceeds will benefit the Northeast Farmers Market.

No one can resist the barbecue aromas of roasted vendor sweet corn and grilled brats from Kramarczuk’s. The Corn and Brat Feed will also feature refreshing lemonade, iced tea, and herbed butter from Chowgirls Killer Catering as well as various condiments from our vendors.

Menu:
Kramarczuk’s Brat: $6
Vendor Sweet Corn: $3
Iced Tea or Lemonade $2
Meal Deal $10 (brat, corn, drink)

Special thanks to: Kramarczuk’s, Chowgirls Killer Catering, Eastside Food Coop, and eQuality Farms.

Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up today!

August 20, 2016, Saturday - Wilco Show on Hall's Island

August 20, 2016, Saturday - Run Row Drink with Studio ME at Boom Island Brewing

Time: 10:30 am registration, 11 am event

Location: Boom Island Brewing Co., 2014 Washington Avenue N

Run Row Drink with Studio ME

Run a 5K. Row at Studio ME Fitness. Drink at Boom Island Brewing Company. It is that easy. Registration opens at 10:30 am at Boom Island Brewing. Each participant will receive a shirt and one free beer. Race starts at Boom Island Brewing; you will run to Studio ME Fitness where you will row on a WaterRower, then run back to Boom Island to enjoy great beer. Prizes will be given to the first male and female who cross the finish line. Sign up now!

Register

August 20, 2016, Saturday - The Star Trek Bar Crawl V

Start Time: 5:00pm

The Star Trek Bar Crawl V

The Star Trek Bar Crawl is back in Northeast Minneapolis for a fifth year! Put on your uniform, and engage on a trek through the finest establishments the neighborhood has to offer. And don't forget to join us at the 331 Club at the end of the crawl for a live performance by local bands Iron for Ghosts and the illustrous Fistful of Datas!

4:00 - Dangerous Man
6:00 - 1029 Bar
7:00 - Dusty's Bar
8:00 - Mayslack's
9:00 - Knight Cap
10:00 - 331 Club

August 19, 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.

August 19, 2016, Friday - Day Block Patio Party before Luke Bryan Concert

Time: 2:00pm 

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Day Block Patio Party before Luke Bryan

Got tickets to Luke Bryan at U.S. Bank Stadium? Looking for a good place to get pizza and beverages before hand? We have the perfect solution for you. Located just 2 blocks from U.S. Bank Stadium, our back parking lot will be converted to a full patio with plenty of seating and an outdoor bar. Come on down and try our delicious craft beers by the tulip, pint, or flight, and enjoy a gourmet pizza from our scratch kitchen before heading over to the concert.

August 18, 2016, Thursday - Northeast Farmers Market at The Grain Belt

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: The Grain Belt Apartments, 1215 Marshall Street NE

Northeast Farmers Market at The Grain Belt

Thursdays thru August 25th

A dozen vendors providing the neighborhood with fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made art, specialty foods, and live music every Thursday!

VENDORS
Kiss My Cabbage
Fieldstone Family Farm, LLC
Lil Momma Cakes
Creature Comfort Hot Sauce
Superior Switchel Co.
Whole Sum Kitchen
The Moral Omnivore
The Green Hare Farm
Paul Ronyak Wood Work
Violett's Blossoms Fresh Flower and Vegetables
HipNoses Handcrafted Candles
Desdamona Doolittle Leather Work
Teresa Audet - Object Maker
FrioFrio MN Ice Popsicles
The Caramel Jar
The Bitter Buffalo

August 18, 2016, Thursday - River Rats Water Ski Show

Time: 6;30pm

Location: 1758 N West River Rd

River Rats Water Ski Show

Join the River Rats for some excitement on the river! The show will feature pyramids, barefoot skiers, ballet line, swivel skiers and much more!

Development show at 6:30, main show at 7:00.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy this free waterski show for the whole family along the banks of the Mississippi River.

Future shows: August 23, 25 and September 1

August 17, 2016, Wednesday - 2016 Marvelous Mentors Awards

Time:
 5:00pm | Registration
 6:00pm | Short Program
 7:00pm | Event Concludes

Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street

2016 Marvelous Mentors Awards

Successful leaders often talk about the importance of having great mentors, but we rarely hear those mentors’ stories. Join us as we honor five marvelous mentors who have helped others become successful Minnesota business leaders.

August 17, 2016, Wednesday - Capella Tower Indoor Market

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

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

August 17, 2016, Wednesday - Mill City Live at Mill City Museum

Set in the museum's dramatic open air Ruin Courtyard, Mill City Live features outdoor concerts every Wednesday night in August by some of the best local artists for a unique happy hour experience. Visit Mill City Museum before or after the show; the concert ticket includes admission to the museum from 4 to 9 pm. Food and drink by D’Amico Catering will be available for purchase.

Enjoy a summer concert of Afro-Cuban and Latin music with Salsabrosa, led by vocalist Zusel Balbín and pianist Yazmín Bowers. 

• Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Fee: $5 includes concert and museum admission from 4 to 9 p.m., an opportunity to visit Mill City Museum at a significant discount.  Free for Minnesota Historical Society members.  
• In case of rain, Mill City Live goes on indoors! 

August 17, 2016, Wednesday - 2016 Charlie Awards Kickoff Event

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

Location: Riverplace Market, One Main Street

2016 Charlie Awards Kickoff Event

JOIN US FOR A HAPPY HOUR AND "HOT TOPICS" TO KICK OFF THE 2016 CHARLIE AWARDS!

Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while joining in the conversation with our "Hot Topics" panel of experts.

Wednesday, August 17th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Happy Hour
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - "Hot Topics"

Please RSVP to charliesexceptionale@gmail.com by FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH. Hosted by Charlie Awards

August 16, 2016, Tuesday - Music & Movies in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: Music 7:00pm; Movie 15 minutes after sunset

Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)

Tonights entertainment: (See website in case of scheduling changes.)

Music:
Hunker'd Down Blues Band August 16
The Paper Days August 23
War Poets August 30

Movies:
Batkid Begins August 16
TC Black Film Festival Selection August 23

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

August 16, 2016, Tuesday - Downtown Council Quarterly Meeting

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: First Avenue, 701 N 1st Avenue

All Are Welcome! RSVP: mweisberg@downtownminneapolis.com 

August 16, 2016, Tuesday - 23rd Annual Wing Ding at The Depot

Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Location:  The Depot, 225 Third Avenue South

Wing Ding is a beloved Twin Cities summertime tradition for the whole family where local restaurants serve up their sweetest, spiciest and simply best chicken wings and desserts. Attendees also enjoy games, an exciting auction, live music, potato bar and cash bar. It’s the perfect event for families, co-workers, friends, couples—everyone! Proceeds from this event will benefit Tubman, a Twin Cities charity for abuse victims. For Tickets.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Tubman, a Twin Cities charity for abuse victims.

August 15, 2016, Monday - Movie Night at Gold Medal Park: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Time: Screening begins at dusk. In case of rain or high winds, screenings will be rescheduled or cancelled.

Location: Gold Medal Park

The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul announces the 2016 lineup of their outdoor Movies in the Park series. Now in its second year, the popular series will feature family-oriented classic and contemporary narrative and documentary films showing for free at Gold Medal Park.

Screenings are presented by the Film Society on behalf of the Gold Medal Park Conservancy. 

Monday, August 15 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Join us August 15 at dusk for our second summer 2016 presentation at Gold Medal Park, featuring a screening of the third outing by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg's much-loved adventurer Indiana Jones.

Relive the fun and excitement of keeping up with the Joneses in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Beginning with a prologue that reveals a young Indiana Jones (River Phoenix) in one of his first adventures, this thrilling screen epic then kicks into its titular tale as an adult Indy (Harrison Ford) embarks on a perilous quest for his cantankerous father, Professor Henry Jones, Sr. (Sean Connery). The Nazis are on the trail of the Holy Grail, and have kidnapped Indy's father, the foremost authority on the Cup of Christ. Follow Indy as he inches through the rat-filled catacombs of Venice, battles Nazi flying aces in a thrilling biplane dogfight, and braves the thunderous firepower of an unstoppable tank. And behold the Holy Grail's power to give and take life, as Indy and his father race against time in this timeless classic.

Note: Due to the limited viewing area and steep inclines on the hill, no chairs will be permitted at the screening. Also, in accordance with Minneapolis city ordinance, no alcohol will be allowed at all Gold Medal Park screenings. In the case of rain or extreme wind (gusts of 20 mph or more), this screening will be cancelled and notification will be posted on The Film Society's Facebook and Twitter pages.

Future Movie Night in Gold Medal Park:  Monday, September 19 - Film: The Triplets of Belleville 

August 15, 2016, Monday - Let's Joyride Together: August Edition at Boom Island Park

Time: 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Location: Boom Island Park

Let's Joyride Together: August Edition

Hosted by Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition and Bikeways

Joyrides are BACK! That's right, you heard it here first: the BIkeways for Everyone Monthly Get Together will be temporarily postponed from August-November for a series of FOUR Joyrides!!

Featuring: Coalition staff members Laura and Emily leading rides, surprise guests, treats, Bicycle Benefits, beautiful rides through our City as we transition from summer to fall, and many more suprises to come :)

For the August Edition- we will meet up at Boom Island Park at 5:45pm, Roll out at 6:15pm and head up to North Minneapolis to cruise around the Greenway Demonstration. Meet-up with new friends and old for a muppet-speed, super slow 5-10 mile roll. We will end the evening around 7:30pm!

The dates of the other Joyrides will be:
- September 19th, meet-up Matthews Park 5:45pm
- October 17th, meet-up Boom Island Park 5:45pm
- November 21st, meet-up Matthews Park 5:45pm

August 15, 2016, Monday - "Music in the Park" at Nicollet Island

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Park

Tonights entertainment: (See website to verify any programming changes.)

2016 Music:
August 15, She Has Issues
August 22, The Brandon Projekt
August 29, Rob Meany

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

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!

August 14 , 2016, Sunday - Historic East Hennepin Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis

Time: 10:00am

Location: Meet at NE corner of University Ave and 14 th Ave SE

Historic East Hennepin Walking Tour

Event Description

The bustling commercial district surrounding East Hennepin Avenue has hosted many names throughout the years, but everyone knows its unforgettable landmarks . . . Surdyk's, Kramarczuk's, Historic Main Street, and Lourdes Church.

Located across the Hennepin Bridge from Downtown, this neighborhood was originally established in 1855 as the Town of St. Anthony Falls and later merged with The City of Minneapolis in 1872. Its proximity to the Mississippi River, Downtown, the University, and Northeast Minneapolis have made it an influential hub for transit, industry, and commerce. The last decade has brought dramatic change and the area around East Hennepin is now considered one of the trendiest and most exciting places in Minneapolis to eat, shop, and live. Fortunately, the area has managed to maintain its old-world flavor to this day.

Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the busy streets, unique businesses, and colorful people that have shaped this popular walking neighborhood.   Hear amazing stories told from the perspective of individuals who have lived and worked here, through good times and bad. Come away with perspectives on what life and work here might have actually felt like throughout this neighborhood’s most defining eras.

This tour will walk approximately 1.5 miles. The tour guides are Scott Parkin and Michael Rainville.

This tour walks half a mile, and the tour guide is Cara Letofsky.

Future Tours:

August 21, 2016, Sunday - Homewood: An Urban Planned Community Walking Tour

September 1, 2016, Thursday - Architect Avenue Walking Tour

September 3, 2016, Saturday - Historic Theaters of Minneapolis Wlkeking Tour