July 29, 2015, Wednesday - WomenVenture Small Business Showcase on Peavy Plaza

July 28, 2015, Tuesday - Music & Movies at Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Time: Music 7:00pm

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

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

Music:
July 28 Sabby White
August 04 Compost Sleeping Bag
August 11 Matt Hannah
August 18 The Knotty Pines
August 25 Manny Phesto
September 1 Doug Otto & the Getaways

Movies:
July 28 Christmas Vacation
August 04 TCBFF Presents: Little White Lie
August 11 The Hundred Foot Journey
August 18 Million Dollar Arm
August 25 Top Gun

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!

July 28, 2015, Tuesday - 4th Annual Sake Series: Sake 101 at Aster Cafe

Time: Eric Swanson’s Sake 101 presentation will begin promptly at 6:00pm

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

The 4th Annual Sake Series - Sake 101

If you have ever wondered how to read sake labels or how to select one to your liking, this is your opportunity to learn all about sake from an expert. Eric Swanson has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of sake in Japan, the United States, and internationally, and he is happy to share a bit of what he knows!

Come and learn how sake is made, what type of rice is used, and how to select sake. Not only can you have all of your questions about sake answered, but after the special presentation “Sake 101″ you can also taste a variety of sake carefully selected and presented by Eric Swanson from Wirtz Beverage, Toshi Kojima from SakeStory, and a representative from Joto Sake.

More Info and Tickets

July 27, 2015, Monday - Neighborhood Walking Group (Meets at Gold Medal Park)

This is simply an informal gathering of neighbors - the group decides the route.  :)

July 26, 2015, Sunday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm   $5

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE

Tonight: Off the Cuff: Improvisational Jazz

Off the Cuff is a monthly event held at the Aster Cafe, seeking to explore collaboration between Twin Cities musicians and artists in an improvisational setting. Each night features two new and unique sets of local indie musicians from different backgrounds collaborating on the spot. The artist lineup will be fluid and varied, drawing from indie circuits such as pop, rock, electronic, hip hop, r&b and jazz. The series will be curated by local bassist Andrew Foreman.

July 26, 2015, Sunday - NE Brewer's Block Party

Time: 2:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore Street NE

Sociable's second annual NE Brewer's block party!

Free event for all ages

If you will be imbibing we ask that you purchase a wrist band for $1 or with a non-perishable food item to support the Southern Anoka Community Assistance food shelf

Bike valet courtesy of Recovery Bike Shop

Beer, cider and spirits from your favorite NE MPLS establishments:
Sociable Cider Werks
Wander North Distillery, LLC
56 Brewing...
612BREW
NorthGate Brewing
Indeed Brewing Company
Insight Brewing
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Fulton Beer
Bauhaus Brew Labs
Bent Brewstillery

Live music:
2-2:45 Blue Groove
3-3:45 Sam Cassidy
4-4:45 ENEMY PLANES
5-5:45 Baby Shel
6-6:45 Southside Desire
7-7:45 Minnesota Orchestra (The Brass Boys)
8-8:45 (ITS A SECRET...Thats not a band name)

Eats Provided by:
Curious Goat
Tatanka Truck
Simply Steve's Mobile Food Truck
The Anchor Fish & Chips
Scratch Kitchen
Gastrotruck

Hosted in collaboration with Red Stag Supperclub.

Interested in getting your run on before the event? Check out this fun run that gives you VIP access to the event. 

July 26, 2015, Sunday - Paint Nite at Mattie's on Main

Time:  7:00pm

Location: Mattie's on Main, 43 Main Street SE

Paint Nite

Artist:  Vivian Aronson

No experience required! Just follow along while our Social Painting Instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting in about two hours. If you’re feeling creative, change the colors to suit your décor or go completely rogue. We provide all the painting supplies: a 16”x20” canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, smock, music, and a good time.

Come out early to enjoy dinner or cocktails before we get started, just let them know you’re with Paint Nite. Secure your seats 15 minutes before start time, especially if part of a large group. Food and drinks are available for purchase from the venue and NOT included in the ticket price. Outside food and drink are not allowed - NO BYOB. Events are for adults, 21+ only.

July 26, 2015, Sunday - Railroad History Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Railroad History Tour

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MNHS members. Includes museum admission.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota’s first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population. Flour milling, lumber production and warehousing took off as a rail network extended throughout the Upper Midwest. Take a guided tour to discover the impact of railroads on the Mill City, visiting railroad landmarks such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the future of Twin Cities rail.

The tour includes 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Tours are held rain or shine.

Future dates: August 16th, September 13th

July 26, 2015, Sunday - Drag Brunch with The Madams at Mattie's on Main

Time:  11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Mattie's on Main, 43 Main Street SE

Today: Drag Brunch with The Madams of Mattie’s

The marvel, the mystique - these queens serve it hot, fresh, and with the best brunch around. There’s something for everyone and more to spare!

If you’re looking for a good time on the town, look no further than the stage at Mattie’s!

Show starts at 11:30am with a rotating cast and a different theme each month! You’ll always be surprised, and never disappointed!

No Cover, All Ages!

July 26, 2015, Sunday - CorePower Yoga 'Take it Outside' at Aster Cafe

Time: 9am

Location:  Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

2015 CorePower Yoga 'Take it Outside' Series 

Join us at the Aster Cafe and enjoy coffee or mimosas with brunch afterward! Bring your own mat. Free.

Future event:

ASTER CAFE
Sunday, August 9, 9:00am
Join us at the cafe and enjoy coffee or mimosas with brunch afterward! Bring your own mat. Free.

July 25, 2015, Saturday - The MOST Amazing Race (starts and ends at the Stone Arch Bridge)

The MOST Amazing Race is part of the Minneapolis Aquatennial celebration. This year it’s Saturday, July 25. The qualifying event takes place the morning of the race at the University of Minnesota. Team check-in is from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. with the qualifying event starting at 10:00 a.m. The top 20 teams that qualify, along with up to 10 top fundraising teams, will continue on to The MOST Amazing Race that afternoon.

The starting line and the finish line for The MOST Amazing Race that afternoon are both at the end of the Stone Arch Bridge, located at West River Parkway and Portland Ave. in downtown Minneapolis. Team check-in is from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m with the race starting at 2:00 p.m. The race usually takes four to six hours to complete. After the race, we throw a big party for the racers and their families that culminates with the huge Aquatennial Target fireworks.

The Salvation Army’s 10th anniversary MOST Amazing Race is an Aquatennial event that takes teams all over Minneapolis on the way to the $5,000 finish line. The race has raised over $550,000 the past nine years for housing and food programs in the Twin Cities. 30 teams participate. 10 get in by being top fundraisers, 20 more arrive from the qualifier earlier in the day at the U of M.

The main race starts at the Stone Arch Bridge and typically takes four to six hours to complete. Like the race on TV, teams of two work through a series of physical and mental challenges. This year’s challenges are top secret, but past challenges have included jumping from the 10 meter platform at the U of M Aquatic Center, throwing pitches at Target Field and downing a “wasabi bomb” at a local sushi restaurant. Teams must complete a challenge to get a clue to the next one, and they can only use MetroTransit or their feet to get them to that location.

Teams finish at the Stone Arch Bridge just in time for dinner and the Aquatennial fireworks. Besides the $5,000 grand prize, other prizes are awarded to top fundraisers and finishers.

Photos/video will be posted on our social platforms and on AmazingRaceMN.org

Course Map: Race course is top-secret til day of race

July 25, 2015, Saturday - Target Aquatennial Fireworks Show

Time: Pre-fireworks festivities start at 6 pm, fireworks at 10 pm

Location: Along the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis

One of the top five firework shows in the country, the Target Fireworks will light up the Minneapolis sky with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in celebration of the 2015 Aquatennial. The event brings hundreds of thousands of people to the Mill District along the Mississippi River, all joining together in the fun.

In addition to the amazing fireworks, enjoy pre-firework festivities along West River Parkway, between Portland Avenue and the Third Avenue Bridge starting at 6 pm.

July 25, 2015, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Begins at Gold Medal Park (10th Avenue South & 2nd Street South), next to the Guthrie Theater - ends in Northeast Minneapolis

Hungry for an off-the-beaten path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore one of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, Mill District and St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, drinking local Minnesota brewed craft beer at the oldest restaurant in Minneapolis, and enjoy a local favorite - the cheese curds.  You'll also enjoy mouth-watering pasta located in the historical Chase building, home-made gelato, and nosh on savory European style baked bread as we stroll through the local Farmers Market.

Along with sampling food we will also visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St. Anthony on Main.  You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods including a stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis.  You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourist never see!

Reservations.

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July 25, 2105, Saturday - Riverfront Quest Family Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm (Bookmaking 1 to 1:30 p.m., Tour 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.)

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Fee: $11 adults, $9 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17; $7 MNHS members ages 6-17, free for adult and senior MNHS members.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Try questing with a tour of the Minneapolis riverfront. A quest is a treasure hunt that guides people through, and teaches them to see, a unique part of their community. This quest includes solving rhyming riddles and searching for hidden boxes with pictures to place in a quest journal that participants can make before the tour. Journal materials and admission to Mill City Museum are included in the tour cost. The tour is designed for ages 6–11, but can be enjoyed by all ages. Adults and seniors must accompany a child.

The tour includes one mile of moderately-paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum. Tours are held rain or shine.

For more information visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org/tours.

Future date: August 15

July 25, 2015, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Bike to the Market Day

Produce Planner - Arugula, basil, beets, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, currants, dill, fennel, garlic scapes, green beans, green garlic, green shallots, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce (multiple varieties), mache, melons, mesclun mix, mushrooms, mustard greens, Napa cabbage, new potatoes, oregano, pac choi, parsley, parsnips, radicchio, radishes, raspberries, rhubarb, sage, salad mix, scallions, shiikake, snow peas, sorrel, spinach, spring onions, sugar snap peas, summer squash, sweet corn, Swiss chard, tarragon, thyme, turnips, watercress, zucchini, and much more!!

Mill City Cooks
Join Market Chef Heather Hartman in the kitchen today at 10 AM for a special demo with guest Tricia Cornell, author of Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook. These talented ladies will be preparing Basil Zucchini Soup!

Live Music
11 AM – 1 PM: MCFM welcomes Potluck and the Hot Dishes today!

Meet Your Vegetables
All day: Visit the Allina Health/Meet Your Vegetables booth. Stop by to meet staff from the Allina Health clinics and try this week's recipe, Zucchini Hummus.

Kids Activity
All day: Power of Produce! Kids ages 5-12 get a free $2 Token to be spent on a fruit or veggie of their choosing! Stop by the Info Booth for more information.

Sponsor
Thank you, Chipotle for giving away free $5 vouchers to be spent on take-home groceries to our first 1,000 shoppers today!

Community Booth - Check out these amazing community partners today across 2nd Street!

Minneapolis Bike Coalition
Commuter Connection
One on One
Nice Ride

Art Market
Featuring Indigo & Snow, Fresh Mud, Chris Chookiatsirichai, and Woodsport.

Kid's Cooking Contest - Deadline extended!
Submit your favorite Farmers Market Recipe by August 1st and we will select one winner to prepare his/her winning recipe on stage at the Mill City Farmers Market on August 8th! Entrants must be between 7-12 years of age and should submit quick, simple recipes that can be prepared in less than half and hour. Send your recipes to info@millcityfarmersmarket.org. 

July 24, 2015, Friday - Rockin' the Waves Aqua Dance Party at The Depot

Time:  Doors open at 7:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue South

Rockin' the Waves Aqua Dance Party hosted by the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization

Featuring RHINO, a five-member, high energy Twin Cities band playing an array of modern, alternative, 80's, and classic rock, with twists of country and other surprises splashed in. The "show" is nonstop entertainment and fun, sure to make you get up and dance, or just sit back and enjoy. All five members bring a different element of charisma and showmanship to the stage, each with their own unique personality and flare. It will be a night to remember! Facebook

Tickets: $20
Cash Bar
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Tickets available online https://squareup.com/market/aquatennial-ambassador-organization

July 24, 2015, Friday - Book Arts Art Crawl at MCBA

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S., Suite 100

In celebration of MCBA's 30th Anniversary, you are invited to take part in a FREE "Book Arts Art Crawl" on the evening of Friday, July 24 (6–9pm).

Enjoy coordinated receptions across downtown Minneapolis, including Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA), Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Form + Content Gallery, and the Walker Art Center Library. Shuttles will be available to circulate visitors between venues.

More details: http://www.BookArtBiennial.org/

July 24, 2015, Friday - Sunrise Banks Community Backyard Bash

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Sunrise Banks, 525 Washington Avenue North

Join Sunrise Banks for our 1st annual Community Backyard Bash!

Featuring: Onsite DJ, Human Bowling, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Bean Bag Toss, and Hammerschlagen

Great food and beer from The Lowry, featuring Freehouse beer, will be available for purchase.

July 23, 2015, Thursday - Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Old Saint Anthony

Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Old Saint Anthony

Fee: $25/$20 for MNHS members.  Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Discover the city’s oldest neighborhoods in this narrated bus tour of the east bank of the Mississippi River.  The town of St. Anthony began on the east side of St. Anthony Falls in 1849, several years before its upstart neighbor Minneapolis across the river. A guide will tell the stories of the people who lived and worked on the east side while visiting the location of historic flour mills, churches, red light districts, Victorian residences, pubs, immigrant enclaves, commercial centers, breweries, and more. The tour includes stops at significant historic places and two watering holes in historic buildings. Ages 21 and up only. Drink purchases are not included in the tour price. Drink specials will be made available at participating locations.
 
The tour includes three blocks of moderately-pace walking on uneven surfaces.   If someone in your party uses a cane, wheelchair, walker, or has otherwise limited mobility, please call at least two weeks in advance of your tour so we can do our best to accommodate their needs. Tours are held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.

July 23, 2015, Thursday - Altered Esthetics presents: Ae Art House Film Festival at the Southern Theater (2 days)

Time: See schedule via below program link.

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Altered Esthetics presents: Ae Art House Film Festival

The Ae Art House Film Festival is an annual group exhibition that celebrates alternative short-form film and video art. Its mission is to support unconventional and visionary work from artists worldwide who explore the art of the moving image.