July 1, 2015, 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.

June 30, 2015, Tuesday - Live Music at Target Field Station

TARGET FIELD STATION EVENTS
•Tuesday, June 30 Live Music with PHO [funk band] (5 pm - 8 pm)
•Monday, July 13 Movie Night: Back To The Future (7 pm)
•Wednesday, July 15 Movie Night: Top Gun (7 pm)
•Friday, July 17 Movie Night: The Sandlot (7 pm)
•Thursday, July 23 Minneapolis Aquatennial CorePower Yoga (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm--check-in at 5:00 pm)

June 30, 2015, Tuesday - Meet the Beat at Segue Cafe

Time: 11:00am

Location: Segue Cafe, 609 10th Street S

Join MPD, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Metro Transit Police to celebrate your community.

This is an invitation to an informal met and greet at the Segue Cafe.  MPD officers and other police personnel will be available to answer questions and hear your concerns.  This is an opportunity to meet the Law Enforcement officers that regularly work in your area.

Please call Karen Johnson if quesitons. 612-630-3613.

June 30, 2015, Tuesday - Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Washington Avenue at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Washington Avenue

Fee: $25/$20 for MNHS members.

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

Discover Minneapolis' rich history and satisfy your thirst with a history pub crawl along Washington Avenue. Travel down this busy thoroughfare and hear about the importance of railroads, warehousing, flour milling, immigration, entertainment and vice to the story of Minneapolis. An air-conditioned bus will take participants through the neighborhoods along Washington Avenue from 35W to Plymouth Ave. N, with stops at a number of historic sights, including two watering holes housed in historic buildings.

The tour includes two blocks of moderately paced walking. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. Tours are held rain or shine. Ages 21 and up only. Drink purchases are not included in the tour price. Drink specials will be made available at participating locations.

Future date: July 14

June 29, 2015, Monday - National Theatre Live: Man and Superman at St. Anthony Main Theatre

Time: 7:00pm

Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE

NT Live at the Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul: Man and Superman

Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List,Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty, provocative classic.

Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice as guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assured stride and, despite the love of a poet, she decides to marry and tame this dazzling revolutionary. Tanner, appalled by the whiff of domesticity, is tipped off by his chauffeur and flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits and meets The Devil. An extraordinary dream-debate, heaven versus hell, ensues. Following in hot pursuit, Ann is there when Tanner awakes, as fierce in her certainty as he is in his.

A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live.

June 29, 2015, Monday - Bohemian Flats Walking Tour with the Mill City Museum

Time: 6:30pm -8:00pm

Location: Meet at Bohemian Flats Park, 2200 West River Parkway

$14 adults, $12 senior citizens & college students,
$10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members.
Includes museum admission.   Tickets on sale online or at 612-341-7555

Enjoy a special evening walking tour of the historic Bohemian Flats, led by the Rachel Hines and Stefanie Kowalczyk, the University of Minnesota students who developed the exhibit “Remembering the Bohemian Flats: One Place, Many Voices.”  Hear how immigrants built a community in this flood-prone area, the diverse perspectives of the many people who lived there, and how the flats have changed over time.   The tour group will meet at the parking pay box next to parking lot of Bohemian Flats Park, 2200 West River Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55415.

June 29, 2015, Monday - "Music in the Park" at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Park

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

Music: June 29 The Smashing Adams

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 enjoying the concerts 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!

June 28, 2015, Sunday - Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade

Time: 11:00 am

Location: The Parade route starts at 3rd and Hennepin and ends at Spruce and Hennepin.

The 2015 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 11 a.m. along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. The Parade route starts at 3rd and Hennepin and ends at Spruce and Hennepin.

Seats in the Grandstand at Rock Bottom Brewery are $40 each and they come with  2 coupons valid for a Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Beer, or Breakfast Sandwich. 21+

June 28, 2015, Sunday - Disasters of the Riverfront Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Future dates: July 19, August 23

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

Reservations: recommended, call 612-341-7555 or register online 

The rise and fall of the St. Anthony Falls milling district led to some of the most tragic disasters in Minnesota history. On this tour, hear the stories of fires, floods, explosions, collapses and other calamities; explore the consequences for the people involved; and learn what these tales reveal about Minneapolis history. Stories include the Eastman Tunnel Collapse in 1869, the Great Conflagration of 1893, bridge collapses in 1859 and 2007, numerous fires and massive landscape changes.

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 begins and ends at Mill City Museum. Tours are held rain or shine.

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

June 28, 2015, Sunday - Kids' Music & Movie Night at Target Field Station

June 28, 2015, Sunday - 5th Annual TC Pride Rainbow Run

Time: 9:30am

Location: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley Street NE

TC Pride Rainbow Run

Show your Pride by taking part in the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run on Sunday, June 28th! Starting at Boom Island and ending near Loring Park, the route takes runners along Hennepin Avenue as spectators begin to gather for the annual Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade. Presented by Wells Fargo with support from St. Jude Medical and Anderson Race Management.

The course is on city streets.

Participants must maintain a minimum 16:00 minute per mile pace. The route must be cleared by 10:30 a.m. for the Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade.

Information and Registration

June 28, 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.

June 28, 2015, Sunday - Alchemy at Gold Medal Park

Time:  9:30am

Location:  Gold Medal Park

Enjoy a free Alchemy workout outdoors before hitting the Pride Parade that kicks off at 11am!

June 27, 2015, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Brain Health Day

Market Map

Produce Planner
Arugula, asparagus, basil, beets, bok choi, broccoli, broccoli rabe, carrots, cherry tomatoes, chickweed, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dill, fennel, garlic scapes, green beans, green garlic, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce (head, red butter, leaf, & romaine varieties), mache, mesclun mix, morels, mushrooms, mustard greens, nettles, oregano, pac choi, parsley, parsnips, radicchio, radishes, rhubarb, salad mix, salad turnips, snow peas, sorrel, spinach, spring onions, strawberries, sugar snap peas, summer squash, Swiss chard, tarragon, thyme, turnips, watercress, and much more!

Mill City Cooks
10 AM: Market Chef Jenny Breen will be cookin’ up some tasty summertime Greens Soup with Pesto, great for those occasional stormy weather days!
 
Live Music
11 AM- 1 PM: MCFM welcomes back Daddy Squeeze to the Market today! This local accordionist features an eclectic blend of Celtic, Tex-Mex, Creole, Blues, Jazz, Scandinavian, Polka and pop music.

Meet Your Vegetables
All day: Stop by and see our wonderful nutrition interns, sampling Broccoli Pesto and handing out recipes to take home! Meet Your Vegetables is sponsored  by Allina Heath.

Sponsor
Get a FREE bike helmet! The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and its foundation, the American Brain Foundation, will give away and fit 1,000 bike helmets this Saturday in an effort to raise awareness of brain safety to help prevent head injuries in Minnesota. Plan on arriving early as quantities are limited!

Art Market
All day: Featuring Redcruiser, Adam Gruetzmacher, Chris Chookiatsirichai, and Woodsport.

June 27, 2015, Saturday - River Quest: A Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

June 27, 2015

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Start and Finish:  Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522

Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN  55418

It’s the time of the year to gather a few good friends and spend a summer's afternoon getting to know the Mississippi!

Join RiverQuest, a two-wheeled team scavenger hunt up and down the Minneapolis riverfront! Explore the famed Mississippi both on and off the beaten path, and dive headlong into its past, present and future.

Through a unique series of clues, each team will explore key points along the riverfront and capture their completed tasks via Instagram.  At each of several stops along the way, it will be up to you and your team to fulfill the challenge laid out for you.

The $15 per person registration fee covers event support and coordination, and light food and refreshments at the end-of-event celebration. Space is limited, so gather your friends and sign up today!

Learn more at:

http://www.minneapolisriverfront.org/riverfront-happenings/riverquest/

June 27, 2015, Saturday - HeartBeat 5000 at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Schedule:
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Kids activities: 8-11 a.m.
Team photos: 8-11 a.m.
Kid photos: 8:45 a.m.
Kids’ fun run: 9 a.m.
5K run/walk: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

HeartBeat 5000 Race to support children's heart health.

Celebrate with us the work of Children's physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers and recognizes the quality of life provided by innovation and technology. This event raises funds for the cardiovascular program and family needs fund at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

June 27, 2015, Saturday - CitySolve Urban Race and Team Building Minneapolis 2015

Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Location: Cowboy Jacks, 126 N 5th Street

CitySolve is a unique urban adventure!

Where brains beat brawn! Teams of 2-4 people solve clever clues and face fun challenges all while navigating the urban landscape via foot or on public transportation! It's a scavenger hunt, with all the thrills of the amazing race, mixed in with trivial pursuit, throw in a mini road race and add a dash of cat-and-mouse. And voila! You've got CitySolve Urban Race!

Online registration ends at 2 pm on Friday, June 27th.  Tickets purchased in person are $60 on Friday at packet pick-up and $65 on Saturday.

Tickets:

June 27, 2015, Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

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

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

Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A museum interpreter 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 non-public spaces. The tour includes admission to the museum gallery, Baking Lab, Water Lab and Flour Tower show.

June 27, 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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June 27, 2015, Saturday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Hookers $ Blow