Time: 9am
Location: Gold Medal Park
Grab your mat (or a towel) and a neighbor, and meet us by the orange sculpture!
The sessions are free of charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Mill District. Come salute the sun and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Saturdays thru September 2nd.
Times: 11:00am and 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.
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Update coming soon!
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Commons, Minneapolis, 425 Portland Ave S
Bike with a Ranger at The Commons
Hop on your own bike or grab a Nice Ride to take a tour with a National Park Service Ranger, in partnership with Mississippi Park Connection and National Park Service. Tour the neighborhoods and learn more about flora and fauna, the Mississippi River or a variety of topics.
Meet at NiceRide – 4th Street and Portland Avenue.
Bike with a Ranger at The Commons:
August 5 - September 16 - October 21
Location: 1501 W River Parkway, between the Plymouth and West Broadway bridges
The 10,000 Lakes Wakesurf Open is part of the World Series of Wakesurfing -- the biggest organized wakesurfing circuit ever. Welcome to the seventh annual 10,000 Lakes Wakesurf Open. This event is one of the biggest and baddest wakesurf competitions out there. As part of the World Series of Wakesurfing, riders of all levels have a great time and compete for cash prizes, swag and a chance to ride in the World Wakesurf Championship. Combine Minnesota nice, the Big City and a huge wave, and you have a very solid weekend!
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MCT Editors Note - I'm not sure of the times, please contact organization direct for that information.
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Minneapolis Visitors Information Center, 505 Nicollet Ave.
Preserve Minneapolis presents: Old Minneapolis Walking Tour
The Old Minneapolis walking tour is co-sponsored by Preserve Minneapolis and Meet Minneapolis, with research supported by the Minnesota Historical Society. The tour will walk down Nicollet Avenue from Fifth Street to the river, then downriver to St. Anthony Falls, the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mill City Museum.
The tour will inform you on the history of and the contrast between the old buildings along Nicollet and Bridge Square as well as focus on the development of the river since 1855. The tour will end at the Mill City Museum where guests will have their choice of viewing the museum or receiving a pass for another day. In addition to the Mill City Museum, guests will be able to take in the Mill City Farmers market, held under the train shed of the Museum and the Chicago Plaza, next to the Guthrie Theater. The return trip will be on the LRT line, from the US Bank Stadium station (Metro Transit ticket provided).
The tour walks two miles. The tour guide is Michael Rainville. $10
Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-minneapolis-walking-tour-registration-34180946130
Time: August 4 & 5 @ 10pm
Location: The Lab Theater, 700 North First Street
Presented and created by RatHaus Productions
$5 off each ticket with a Fringe button. Online promo code: fringe2017
This is our distress call. RatHaus Productions and the CABARAVE crew are back at it with their latest installment of CABARAVE: Love. Trumps. Hate.A late night, politically charged show featuring performers of all creeds, colors, and skill sets, and guest artist from all over Minneapolis!
Time: 9:00pm $7
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE
Tonight: The Bad Companions (Roots Rock-A-Billy)
Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Minneapolis Cenvention Center
Tubman Presents: 24th Annual Wing Ding
Each year this mix-and-mingle event is attended by over 700 friends of Tubman including business leaders, emerging professionals, families and community groups from across the Twin Cities. Over the past 20 years, Wing Ding has also become an ideal social event for work colleagues to gather, network or entertain clients. Attendees enjoy spending time together, participating in fun activities, and sampling wings along with other great food from local restaurants.
The 24th Annual Wing Ding will feature chicken wings, finger foods and desserts from over fifteen Twin Cities restaurants, fantastic auction items, and a variety of games and activities for all ages.
We hope the community will join us on August 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center for this beloved community tradition that celebrates and supports the people we serve.
(see website for venues and show schedules)
Minnesota Fringe is a Minneapolis based nonprofit organization with a mission to connect adventurous artists with adventurous audiences. As one of the largest Fringes in North America, Minnesota’s annual Festival welcomes roughly 50,000 audience members to view more than 160 works culminating in over 800 performances by greater than 1,000 artists on 15 or more stages in late summer.
Fringe shows are 60 minutes or less with a half hour break between each performance. Attendees can purchase a day pass that allows for entry into any show at any venue on that particular day. Venues are chosen in clusters to make traveling to multiple shows simple by walking, biking, personal and public transportation options. Ticket info
Time:5 PM - 9 PM
Location: Casket Arts, 681 17th Ave NE
The Second Annual Summer Shindig!
In addition to our monthly First Thursday open studios, Casket Arts will move the party outside to our 17th Avenue parking lot where you can enjoy local art, live music, food from Butcher Salt, frozen treats from Fro Yo Soul, and art activities for kids of all ages! Tenant and guest artists will be set up in tents selling artwork, jewelry, pottery, and more! Cool off inside where even more artists will have open studios.
Live Music outside from:
Bernie King & The Guilty Pleasures
Potluck & The Hotdishes
The Beavers
& Doug Otto
http://www.casketarts.com/
Times: 7:00 pm
Location: The Lab Theater, 700 First Street N
Kingdom Kings:Album Release Party
Kingdom Kings is a gospel rap group. Anointed in the gift of music you won't want to miss the release of their newest album. See you there!
Time: Meet at 6:00 on August 2nd at The Soap Factory to join the Silent Tour, this tour is a walking tour and you are advised to wear comfortable shoes.
Location: Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE
Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Capella Tower, 225 S 6th Street (in the atrium)
Markets will run from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Atrium every Wednesday through September. A variety of locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, and baked goods will be available each week.
* Now featuring fresh-made WAFFLES! *
Many of the vendors will be cash-only so please come prepared.
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Mill City Live returns for its 14th season with live music every Wednesday evening in August. Set in the museum's dramatic open air Ruin Courtyard, "Mill City Live" features outdoor music by some of the best local artists for a unique happy hour experience. Music takes place from 6-8 pm, with food and drink for purchase.
Cost: $5 (online registration required), includes museum admission from 4 to 9 pm. This is a free event for MNHS members, but to guarentee admittance it is recommended that members make a $5 advance purchase online or by calling 651-259-3015.
Additional Dates:
Charlie Parr, Aug 9, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Socaholix, Aug 16, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jack Brass Band, Aug 23, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Salsa del Soul, Aug 30, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
Meet Jane Fredericksen: Local Author of the Star Tribune Summer Serial Redemption's Run
Presented by Star Tribune in Partnership with Friends of the Hennepin County Library
Kate Parry, a Star Tribune assistant managing editor, will host author Jane Fredericksen, who will read excerpts from her gripping story – a tale that confronts old ghosts, long-buried secrets and the wrath of Lake Superior.
An audience Q&A will follow, so bring your questions!
The 2017 Twin Cities River Rats shows take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges). These are free events!
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. Facebook
Show Schedule:
6:30pm – Development show: Our members under the age of 18 and our new members get the opportunity to perform for the crowd before jumping into the “big” show.
7:00pm – The Big Show! The ski show is a 1 hour long themed-show. In between daring and beautiful acts on water, a storyline unfolds. We encourage audience participation and love applause!
8:00pm – Photos! Photo opportunities with the cast of the show, visit with the skiers, and even take a ride in our “triple-rig” boat (for a price!)
Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S
Mill City Farmers Market Night Market
This will be an ongoing event through Tuesday, September 26.
Pick up farm fresh, organic produce and local artisan foods for an easy weeknight meal. Prepared food vendors will be cooking up seasonal recipes all evening, so come hungry, stay, listen to live music and have a picnic supper in The Commons! More Info
PROGRAMS
At our Tuesday Night Market we will continue to offer “can do” cooking and wellness activities and live entertainment, such as
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)
Tonights entertainment: (See website in case of scheduling changes.)
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!
Time: 5pm - 7:30pm
Location: Gold Medal Park
National Night Out is an annual event that takes place across American, meant to get neighbors together for a night of camaraderie and community.
Editor's Note - In previous years, a select team of Mill District residents organized what grew to be huge a gathering on the Chicago Mall. However, with the continual addition of new condos and apartments, one ginormous celebration is no longer feasible. The planning committee has disbanded, and smaller gatherings are encouraged.
This year, we are very grateful to Luke Kleckner of Re/Max, Waterstone Mortgage and The Legacy for sponsoring a more laid back event in Gold Medal Park. Meet the people of our Gold Medal Park neighborhood while enjoying root beer floats, snacks and other refreshments, plus caricatures for the kids!
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