July 20, 2013, 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 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, fresh baked European style bread at a local Farmers Market, home-made gelato, and lip smacking BBQ sliders from a historical restaurant that once operated as a mattress company.

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!

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July 20, 2013, Saturday - The MOST Amazing Race

What is The MOST Amazing Race?
Imagine up to 30 two-person teams racing around Minneapolis on Saturday, July 20, solving clues to find various checkpoints. Once you get to the checkpoints, you must complete a task before moving on to the next checkpoint. These checkpoint challenges may test you mentally or physically or might just be downright silly. The first team to successfully complete all of the challenges wins $5,000!

Who can participate?
Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate in all race events. Employees of The Salvation Army are not eligible to compete.

When and where is the race?
The qualifying event will start at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota. The top 20 teams that qualify, along with up to 10 top fundraising teams, will continue on to The MOST Amazing Race that will start at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon. Teams that do not qualify for the final race are welcome to volunteer that afternoon at one of the race challenge locations.

The starting line and the Polaris 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. After the race, we throw a big party for the racers and their families that culminates with the huge Aquatennial Target fireworks.

Detailed information for race day logistics will be emailed to all confirmed teams on Thursday, July 18 after registration closes.

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July 20, 2013, Saturday - Target Fireworks and Pre-fireworks Festivities

Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Location: West River Parkway, along the Mississippi River

One of the largest annual firework shows in the country, the Target Fireworks will light up the Minneapolis sky with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in celebration of the 74th Minneapolis Aquatennial. In addition to the amazing firework show at 10:00pm, enjoy pre-firework live music beginning at 6:00pm, between Portland Avenue and the 3rd Avenue Bridge.

July 20, 2013, Saturday - Live Band Karaoke at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Live Band Karaoke with "DSMU Downstairs Mixup"
Downstairs Mixup plays music comprised of funk, rock and pop music ranging from the 60's to modern day hits. DSMU will soon be your favorite live karaoke band – if they're not already!

July 20, 2013, Saturday - Bluegrass Brunch at Aster Cafe

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm No Cover

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Bluegrass Brunch featuring: High 48s

July 20, 2013, Saturday - Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park/Guthrie Theatre

Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park/Guthrie Theatre

This Photo Safari takes place on the West end of the Stone Arch Bridge. We photograph Mill Ruins Park, then walk up to the Guthrie Theatre and photograph this fabulous buildings exterior from all angles..We conclude the tour at the well lit I35W Bridge Memorial Site.

Before we begin, we will have a short presentation covering basic principles of low light/night photography. When darkness sets in, this area comes alive with interesting lights. We will help you capture stunning night images you are sure to want to frame.

This safari is best done with a digital SLR or a better quality digital point and shoot with advanced scene modes. Your Safari guide / photographer will be carrying a Sony digital point and shoot to demonstrate the techniques we will be covering. For this safari, a sturdy tripod an absolute necessity... Midwest Photo Safari can provide pro-quality rental tripods on request. A remote shutter release is also very handy to have along, or you may use the "self timer" feature of your camera.

Pricing for this Safari is $74.00 (tax included, not including gratuity) per person with discounts for multiple purchases. More Info.

This Safari runs most Saturday Nights April 20th through October 12th.

July 20, 2013, Saturday - Historic Main Street Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis Riverfront Tour

Stroll through Minneapolis’ oldest neighborhood with a Mill City Museum guide, and learn about the rich past and exciting future of historic Main Street. The tour will highlight the life in the village of St. Anthony, changes along Main Street throughout the years, and such landmarks as the 1855 Upton Block, 1858 Martin and Morrison Building, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Pillsbury A Mill and the Chalybeate Mineral Springs. This tour will begin and end at Pracna Restaurant, 117 Main Street S.E. Tours include admission to Mill City Museum.

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

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

July 20, 2013, Saturday - Robby Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks at the Dome

Time: 6:30pm

Robby Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks

Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD is a new breed of off-road featuring live motorsports, bringing back what was once the concept of legendary racer Mickey Thompson, Robby Gordon's new concept of Stadium SUPER Trucks involves high-powered off-road trucks racing side-by-side on challenging dirt tracks consisting of huge jumps, crossovers and tight corners. Comprised of 12 heart-pounding races providing action in the greatest venues across North America. Professional drivers race for a huge Championship purse - the biggest in off-road today. Other classes involve BIGFOOT Monster Truck racing, Quad racing and UTV racing all held in stadiums that will keep you on the edge of your seat! 

Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.

Click here for additional information.

July 19, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Shagagogo! International man of mystery, Austin Powers, rocks the world with his band, Shagagogo. This Vegas-style high-energy show plays the greatest hit songs of 5 decades. Jump into Dr. Evil's time transporter and relive the songs from the 60s, 70s, and today! It's Shagagogo time baby!

July 19, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: Katy Vernon + Brian Just Band

July 19, 2013, Friday - Live Music Friday at Aloft

Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm

Location: WXYZ bar, Aloft, 900 Washington Avenue South

Fridays thru August 30, enjoy live music in the courtyard (or inside if the weather doesn't cooperate).

July 19, 2013, Friday - Stories in the Park at Central Library (and Fridays thru August 23)

Time: 10:30am

Location: Central Library, Children's Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Location: Cancer Survivor's Park, Marquette Plaza on Nicollet Mall between Washington and 3rd Avenue

Stories in the Park

Fridays, July 19–Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m.

For families. Join us for Family Storytime and enjoy summer storytime fun! Bring your picnic blanket and snack if you'd like. If it rains, we'll meet in the library.

July 19, 2013, Friday - Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Fee: $30-$150 (discount for MHS members).

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7582 or register online.

Mill City Summer Opera returns for its second season in the museum’s Ruin Courtyard with a production of Gioachino Rossini’s popular and comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Under the artistic direction of David Lefkowich, an outstanding cast and artistic team will present Rossini’s two-act tale of love, disguise, and deceit set against the backdrop of 18th-century Spain and just steps from the Mississippi River.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase by D’Amico Catering. In the event of rain, performances will move inside. Tickets go on sale May 20 at midnight online at tickets.mnhs.org, and at 10 a.m. by phone by calling 612-341-7582, or in person at the Museum’s ticket desk.

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

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Till Death Do Us Part Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Old Spaghetti Factory, 233 Park Avenue (and Washington Avenue South)

Till Death Do Us Part

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to dig those fancy frocks and snazzy suits out of the back of your closets and head out to the little white chapel as The Murder Mystery Company presents, Till Death Do Us Part. You'll play detective in this engaging mystery. Will the bride and groom live happily ever after? Or will this wedding end in disaster? Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!

Information and tickets.

Upcoming dates:

July 21, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 28, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 1, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
August 4, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 6, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Photo Pop-Up Books at Central Library

Time: 1:00pm–2:30pm

Location: Central Library, Children's Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Photo Pop-Up Books

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

Entering grades 3-5. Pop in to learn how to use photography to illustrate your story, and to build a book that will make your images spring to life! Digital cameras provided.

Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show

The 2013 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm most Thursday nights through August 29, and take place at 1758 West River Road N (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges).

The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme.

These are free events.

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Ollu Dog Wash Benefit for Pet Project Rescue

Time:  10:00am - close

Location:  Ollu, 221 SE Main St

All day, on Thursday the 18th, all proceeds for self-serve dog washes will go to Pet Project Rescue, a local non-profit pet rescue right here in Northeast Minneapolis.

Bonus: Ollu will throw in a free doggie frozen treat (before or after) your self-serve wash!!

July 17, 2013, Wednesday - RLive LIVE at The Depot

Time: 5:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 South 3rd Avenue

SGD Jewelry Show in the Lobbby 4:45p - 6:56pm, Tim Howe on the Patio 6pm - 8pm

July 17, 2013, Wednesday - Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5K

Time: 7:30 pm

Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5K

Basilica of St. Mary, 88 North Seventh Street, to Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Grab your running shoes and join Life Time for the Torchlight 5K. It doesn’t matter if you are a trained runner or just a beginner, enjoy this 5K open to all ages and abilities.

For more information, registration materials and a course map, visit http://www.torchlight5k.com/

July 17, 2013, Wednesday - Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Fee: $30-$150 (discount for MHS members).

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7582 or register online.

Mill City Summer Opera returns for its second season in the museum’s Ruin Courtyard with a production of Gioachino Rossini’s popular and comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Under the artistic direction of David Lefkowich, an outstanding cast and artistic team will present Rossini’s two-act tale of love, disguise, and deceit set against the backdrop of 18th-century Spain and just steps from the Mississippi River.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase by D’Amico Catering. In the event of rain, performances will move inside. Tickets go on sale May 20 at midnight online at tickets.mnhs.org, and at 10 a.m. by phone by calling 612-341-7582, or in person at the Museum’s ticket desk.

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