August 18, 2013, Sunday - Classic Film in the Aster Cafe Courtyard

Each Sunday in August the Aster and the Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul will screen a classic film on the courtyard at no charge! Presented by 2 Gingers and Bad Weather Brewing… Enjoy one of the Aster's signature appetizers along with 2 Gingers whiskey and Bad Weather pint specials during each film! Go to the movies... get yourself a proper drink.

Films will begin around 8:30pm each Sunday.

Next movies:

August 18 - Some Like It Hot
August 25 - Annie Hall

August 18, 2013, Sunday - Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis Riverfront Tour

Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. A guide from Mill City Museum will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a spectacular view of the falls, the historic buildings surrounding it and downtown Minneapolis and tell stories of the people who have worked and lived in the area and how it has changed over the years. The tour begins and ends at Mill City Museum where participants can visit the museum gallery (included in the price of the tour) and enjoy refreshments at the Mill City Museum Café.

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.

August 18, 2013, Sunday - Till Death Do Us Part Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory

Time: 5:00pm

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.

August 18, 2013, Sunday - Autoptic: A Festival of Independent Culture at ARIA

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: ARIA, 105 North 1st Street

Autoptic is a One-Day Festival of Independent Culture featuring comics, zines, prints, posters, music and art.

After Party: Sunday, August 18, 8 pm, Red Stag Supper Club, 509 First Avenue NE

Related news article: http://www.journalmpls.com/news/art-beat/an-eye-opening-debut

August 17, 2013, Saturday - Bluegrass Brunch at Aster Cafe

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

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Bluegrass Brunch featuring: Petticoat Rustlers

August 17, 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!

Reservations.

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August 17, 2013, Saturday - North Coast Nosh at The Soap Factory

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm, Pre-Nosh at 4:30pm

Location: Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE

North Coast Nosh

The staff of the Heavy Table and the crew at Peace Coffee are proud to announce the ninth edition of The North Coast Nosh. This local food sip-and-sample gathering features purveyors such as brewers, cheesemakers, coffee roasters, and more sharing tastes of their products with our food-loving guests.

Click here for tickets and learn more about Heavy Table and the North Coast Nosh series.

August 17, 2013, Saturday - Guthrie Theater / YMCA Play Care! for Born Yesterday

Time: All performances begin at 1:00pm, child care drop off begins at 12:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street South

Bring your children (ages 4 to 11) to the Guthrie's Level Eight Education Suite where they will explore a variety of activities developed and led by qualified and trusted YMCA child care professionals. All activities are tailored to your child's age (ages 4 & 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11), including movement, arts & crafts, games and more. Once they're settled in, head downstairs, take your seat and prepare to be entertained!

Additional 2013 Play Care Date (advance reservations are required):

• Saturday, August 24, 1 p.m. - Born Yesterday

To purchase, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224 or order in person at the Guthrie Box Office.

August 17, 2013, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Gluten Free Day

Produce Planner: At the Market this Saturday, you will find: sweet corn, cantaloupe, green beans, blueberries, aronia berries, blackberries, raspberries, herbs, arugula, kale, Swiss chard, head lettuce varietals, spinach, kohlrabi, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, zucchini, summer squash, fresh mushrooms, baby bok choi, cilantro, mint, basil, carrots, rhubarb, red and golden beets, purslane, jalapeño peppers, green peppers, cherry tomatoes, slicing and heirloom tomatoes, Japanese eggplant, filet beans, spring greens salad mix, spring onions, cippolini onions, red and white onions,  garlic, radishes, cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, turnips, and more!

Mill City Cooks, 10 am:
Market Chef Jenny Breen will be doing a special gluten-free demo!

Live Music, 11am – 1pm: 
Mill City welcomes gypsy-jazz sensation Mill City Hot Club back to the Market today.

Art Market, all day:
Featuring Plantworn, Anna Metcalfe, Larissa Loden, and The Abbey

Community Booth: Fritz Haeg exhibit at the Walker Art Center.

Sponsor: Gin tasting, 9 am - 1 pm
Prairie Organic Vodka is back at the Market this week, sampling Prairie Gin!  Sip on a Tom Collins sample while you shop.

August 16, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight:   Sarah Morris + Katy Vernon

August 16, 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).

August 16, 2013, Friday - Stories in the Park at Central Library (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

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.

August 15, 2013, Thursday - The Ultimate Master of Words at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave S

THE ULTIMATE MASTER OF WORDS

Who shall rule in the Land of Wits and Words?
 
8 contenders will enter a literary battle royale and concoct fake defininitions to bizarre words. 3 judges will prognosticate. But in the end, you shall decide who is...
 
Join the Loft for this epic tournament on August 15, 2013.
 
6:30pm Doors open -- grab a drink at the bar and snag a seat in the front row
7:00pm The gloves come off and the rumble of words begins
 
FEATURING
 
Emcee: Stephanie Curtis
 
Judges: Dessa, Brian Malloy, & Emily Weiss!
 
Contenders: Lisa Brimmer, Rob Callahan, Jacquie Fuller, Ed Bok Lee, Katie Sisneros, Faith Sullivan, Chaun Webster, and Anna Weggel

Tickets: $10 for the General Public, $5 for Loft Members
 
Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets in advance!
 
All proceeds from this event will benefit the literary programs of The Loft Literary Center.

August 15, 2012, Thursday - Runnin' With The Law 2013 at Father Hennepin Park

Times: Kids Fun Run Starts 6:15pm; 5K Starts 6:30pm

Location: Father Hennepin Park, 420 Main Street SE

Registration & K-9 Unit Demo........6:00 p.m.
Kids Fun Run Start..................6:30 p.m.
5K Start............................6:45 p.m.

5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run with proceeds benefiting the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fitness Team. The Fitness Team is dedicated to establishing an active, healthy culture within the Minneapolis Police Department and local community.

There will be police demonstrations from SWAT and mounted patrol, as well as live music, after the race.

Pint glass with complementary root beer or beer from Rock Bottom Brewery provided for participants at the end of the course.

Team Challenge awards for the largest team and most creative team name will be awarded just after the race.

Course Description Race will be run on The Stone Arch Bridge and along the river road and is an out and back course.

Pre-register by August 13th.....................$25
Race Day......................................................$30
Pre-register Kids Fun Run........................$5
Race Day Kids Fun Run..............................$10

Register online at active.com. For questions or to volunteer call 651-688-9143 or email  mary@andersonraces.com

August 15, 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.

August 15, 2013, Thursday - Rhythmically Speaking at Southern Theater (3 nights)

Time: 8:00pm nightly, August 15 - 16 - 17

Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Rhythmically Speaking

The mission of Rhythmically Speaking is to revitalize jazz and rhythm-based dance forms in the Twin Cities, supporting its practitioners, educating its audiences, and celebrating its rich history while nurturing innovation through performance. Rhythmically Speaking 2013 is the fifth installment of the organization's annual production featuring the work of emerging and established Twin Cities jazz and rhythm-driven choreographers.

Find out more about this year's show and past productions at www.rhythmicallyspeakingdance.org.

August 15, 2013, Thursday - RLife LIVE at The Depot

Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm

Location: The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, 225 3rd Avenue South

Special guest mixologist will be surprising us with some new seasonal cocktails.
Discovery Hour is 3pm-6pm
Mixologist working their magic 5pm-7pm

August 15, 2013, Thursday - The Minneapolites' DANGEROUS ONE-YEAR BASH at Dangerous Man Brewing

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Dangerous Man Brewing, 1300 2nd Street NE

A DANGEROUS ONE-YEAR BASH - The Minneapolites Celebrate One-Year of Local Food and Drink Blogging

The Minneapolites are four friends who realized that the kinds of blogs they loved to read coming out of other big cities just didn’t seem to exist in the Twin Cities. They wanted to hear stories from others on similar twenty-something budgets about great experiences around town, whether it’s the best-kept secret happy hour, a food truck worth flagging down, or a brewery churning out the tastiest beers. Every Friday, they present a curated round-up of events worth checking out over the weekend, as well as tips and treasures throughout the week to their followers on Facebook and Twitter.

In August, it will have been one year since the Minneapolites began sharing the best the Twin Cities have to offer with their readership. To celebrate this momentous first anniversary, the Minneapolites are throwing a birthday bash at the new and notable Nordeast brewery, Dangerous Man Brewing.

On Thursday, August 15th, the Minneapolites authors and their readers will gather to revel in craft beers, treats from sponsors, and special music from local artists. Minneapolites swag will be on hand, and several lucky party-goers will receive giveaway prizes from some of the Minneapolites’ favorite restaurants and bars in town.

This is a free event, open to the public. 

August 14, 2013, Wednesday - Reception to Celebrate Jerod Santek! at The Loft

Tme: 5:00pm Social hour, 6:15pm Remarks and presentation

Location: The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Reception to Celebrate Jerod Santek!
 
After 18 years of incredible service to the Loft community, Jerod Santek is off to new adventures, heading up a new literary organization in Door County, Wisconsin. Jerod has touched the lives of so many writers and readers at the Loft and beyond, we can't let him get away without toasting his success and celebrating his legacy.

We're hosting a party for program participants and community members on Wednesday, August 14, in the Jay Cowles Literary Commons of Open Book (2nd floor at 1011 Washington Ave S, Mpls, MN 55415). Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

To help plan for numbers, please let us know if you're coming by RSVPing here. Also, be sure to check out the option to share a special memory of Jerod at the Loft.

If you have any questions, contact Tanner at 612-215-2597 or tcurl@loft.org.

August 14, 2013, Wednesday - Breakfast With a Preservationist: Penny A. Petersen presents Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront

Time: 8:00am to 9:00am

Location: Mill City Museum, ADM Conference Room: 6th Floor, 710 South Second Street

Preserve Minneapolis

Breakfast With a Preservationist: Penny A. Petersen presents Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront

Historian Penny Petersen will give a presentation based on her new book, Minneapolis Madams, a surprising and riveting account of the city’s red-light district and the powerful madams who ran it.

Paul Maccabee, author of John Dillinger Slept Here: A Crooks’ Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul, says, “Minneapolis Madams is an utterly engrossing, behind-the-bordello look at the collision between the Mill City’s commercial sex industry, civic corruption, and advocates for sexual purity in the 1800s. Penny A. Petersen probes the nineteenth-century ecosystem of brothels and streetwalkers with a keen eye for political hypocrisy, sexual double standards, racial prejudice, and gender-driven economics. A gem of sexual and social history, this book illuminates the boudoirs of the long-forgotten red-light districts with insight, wit, and humanity.”

Parking: Street parking on South Second Street is usually available, and a parking garage across the street from the museum.

Cost: This event is free! Donations are welcome for coffee and sweet treats.