August 11, 2018, Saturday - Atelophobia Opening Reception at Gamut Gallery

Time: 7pm-11pm, $5 or free with Gallery Membership

Location: Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th Street

Atelophobia

Atelophobia is the original 2015 group show title of four abstract artists from the Twin Cities area. Artist BDD Downs curated the artists for this initial exhibition as a way to showcase his own body of abstract artwork. Downs discovered that when he broadens his focus beyond his personal artistic output to include the work of others, the process of creating art is strengthened by the dialogue within the collective. Through this practice, the group is able to create a more purely abstract art entity, rather than simply responding to a selected premise of an “abstract” art show.

The name Atelophobia was selected by one of the founding collective members Jesse Matthew Petersen. Atelophobia is a psychological condition marked by a phobia of imperfection, or the fear of not being good enough. This anxiety for abstract artists stems from trying to achieve artistic perfection in a stylistic form which should by definition have no boundaries or rules.

The first exhibition in 2015 at St. Cloud’s Gallery Vault included Tara Costello, Nashana Reding-Tuomi, Jesse Matthew Petersen and BDD Downs. The second installment took place the next year in Oneonta, NY and included the addition of Lisa Pemrick. The show included a mixture of collaborative and solo work. This next iteration at Gamut Gallery will include new work from all artists of the group along with newcomer Christopher E. Harrison. The artists of Atelophobia are not afraid to be absorbed by the abstract. Each artist’s works, while abstracted in form, maintain a different and distinct style unique to the spirit and intention of the individual.

Opening night DJ Neckbrace aka Jeff Mooridian Jr.

Exhibition Finale: Thursday September 6, 7-10pm, Comedy Night curated by Fletcher Wolfe, $5 or free with Gallery Membership

August 11, 2018, Saturday - Riverfront Quest Family Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 10:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street S

Riverfront Quest Family Tour

Explore the Minneapolis riverfront with a family treasure hunt. Make a quest journal from 10:30-11 am and then solve rhyming riddles, search for hidden boxes and discover the stories of Minneapolis' history along the way from 11 am to noon. The tour is designed for ages 6-11, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

The 60-minute tour includes no more than one mile of moderately paced walking on uneven terrain. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

August 11, 2018, Saturday - Herbivorous Acres Gala at Surly

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM

Location: Surly Brewing Company, 520 Malcolm Ave SE

Herbivorous Acres Gala

Please join us for our first ever gala fundraiser in the fabulous Surly Brewing Company event space. Herbivorous Acres is almost 2 years old and working hard at fulfilling our mission to find a forever home. Come celebrate Herbivorous Acres and help us reach our goal. A ticket to the gala includes the following:

4-course vegan dinner
-Appetizer bar including chickpea fritters, spring rolls, eggplant crostini and more
-Summer Salad
-3 entrée choices: Roasted Cauliflower, Cavatappi, or Chicken Fried Tofu (see Eventbrite page for more details)
-Dessert bar

1 free drink ticket
Gift bag of vegan goodies
Live jazz trio
Silent auction
1 live auction component

Purchase and individual ticket or purchase an entire table in order to reserve a space for you and yours. This is a kid friendly event and is above the Surly Brewing tap room as a private event.

August 10, 2018, Friday - Twin Cities Polish Festival (thru August 12)

Times: See below links for daily schedules

Location:  Old Main Street across from Riverplace and St. Anthony Main

Twin Cities Polish Festival

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1667667530007924/

Celebrating "All Things Polish" at 10th Annual Twin Cities Polish Festival - two outdoor stages, one indoor music venue, various music from traditional folk, classical, polka to rock and roll; great Polish food and beverage, children's area, merchandise vendors, guest speakers, awesome displays - truly a summer event not to be missed.  Free admission

August 10, 2018, Friday - Minneapolis Vintage Night Market at Modist Brewing

Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Locationi: Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd Street

Minneapolis Vintage Night Market 

Join us for a special night market edition of Minneapolis Vintage Market at Modist Brewing Company! Brought to you by the team behind Minneapolis Craft Market, Minneapolis Vintage Market is a monthly marketplace focused on premium vintage and one-of-a-kind treasures. The market is mobile and will pop up at venues throughout the Twin Cities featuring a rotating selection of vendors each month.

VENDORS
A2ndhandhome
Dinosaur Hampton (Instagram.com/dinosaurhampton)
Hanmade Company
Lighthorse Studios
Loft Antiques
Never Say Neutral (Instagram.com/neversayneutral)
Old Soul Boutique
OldGemVintage (Instagram.com/oldgemvintage)
Paper Unicorn Vintage
Ruffled Vintage (Instagram.com/ruffledvintage)
Shiznit Vintage
SHOP COUNTRY CLUB (Instagram.com/shop_country_club)
Smockwalker Vintage (Instagram.com/smockwalkervintage)
The Golden Pearl Vintage
The Some Shop (Instagram.com/thesomeshop)
Three Martini Lunch Vintage 
@waver wonder vintage (Instagram.com/waverwonder)
+ more to be announced soon!
++Beats by Solid State Vinyl Records
+++Eats by The Curious Goat

August 10, 2018, Friday - Northern Coffeeworks One Year Anniversary Party

Time:6:30pm - 11:00pm

Location: Northern Coffeeworks, 1027 S Washington Ave

Northern Coffeeworks One Year Anniversary 

It's been a year since we started bringing cabin vibes to Downtown Minneapolis. Let's celebrate!

With Bauhaus Brew Labs

- Ceviche & Short Pants 
- Coffee and Stargrazer Milkshakes 
- Ping Pong & Foosball
- Music by DJ Stepmom

August 9, 2018, Thursday - Action Day 2018 at Target Center

Time: 3 PM - 8 PM

Location: Target Center

Action Day 2018

On Thursday, August 9, Greater Twin Cities United Way is teaming up with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at Target Center to host Action Day 2018, an all-ages, family-friendly volunteer event to help Twin Cities kids go back to class set up for success!

Register now to volunteer to have an immediate impact as you help fill 25,000 backpacks with school supplies during an unforgettable day with all seven of Minnesota’s pro sports teams. Our goal is to bring together 4,000 volunteers, doubling our impact over last year.

In addition to volunteering, Action Day will be action-packed, featuring a Prize Playbook, games, prizes, photo booths and a mini- CrayolaExperience.

Shed G Minnesota will be hosting again this year!

To minimize the volunteer lines, please sign up for one of two timeframes:

3:00 – 5:30 p.m. - 1st Half
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. - 2nd Half
You’re welcome to enjoy all the activities Action Day has to offer for as long as you’d like, however, we ask you complete the volunteer project (which takes approximately 45 minutes) during the timeframe for which you sign up.

All backpack assembly volunteers must be ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 8 can still complete a special volunteer project at the Crayola Experience Mall of America.

Remember, you can also make a difference by buying a backpack for a child in need! Click the Register button to make your donation. $28 buys a backpack for a student in need.

Your Action Matters.

Together, we help our whole community by helping all kids go back to school prepared to learn.

Thanks to our Action Day Advocates: Ameripride, Andersen Corporation, Bio Techne, EY, Horton Holding, Inc., RBC Wealth Management.

August 9, 2018, Thursday - The Commons | Movies: Black Panther

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The Commons | Movies: Black Panther

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Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. 135 min.

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And don't forget, Movies in the Park are 'BYO Alcohol' events. Enjoy beer, wine or another favorite drink as you take in the night's film.https://www.commonsmpls.com/page/show/4021556-bring-your-own-alcohol-ordinance

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Future Movie at The Commons: August 16 - Wonder Woman

August 9, 2018, Thursday - Hennepin Island Hydropower Tour with the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:30a - Noon

Location: Tours begin at the gray door on 3rd Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the main entrance at 315 Main Street SE).

Hennepin Island Hydropower Tour

Future date: August 23

Explore the history of waterpower at St. Anthony Falls, including special access to view the exterior of an operating Xcel Energy hydroelectric plant. During the early 20th century, more than two dozen mills and hydroelectric plants used the waterpower from St. Anthony Falls, today just one is left: Xcel's Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Plant.

On this tour, a Mill City Museum guide will lead participants to Hennepin Island and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, including special access to the power plant. Along the way, participants will learn about the historic uses of waterpower at the falls for flour milling, sawmilling and hydroelectricity, the role of hydroelectricity in Xcel Energy's green energy and energy efficiency initiatives and the future of waterpower on the Minneapolis riverfront.

This tour is presented in partnership with Xcel Energy.

This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces, as well as climbing up and down several flights of stairs. Some historic locations on this tour are not wheelchair accessible. Tours begin at the gray door on 3rd Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the main entrance at 315 Main Street SE).

August 9, 2019, Thursday - Pain Free Patriots Gala at The Depot

Time: 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Location:The Depot, 225 Third Avenue S

Pain Free Patriots Gala

Join Pain Free Patriots for a spectacular evening as they raise funds to support our veterans. The organization provides treatment for military veterans who suffer from chronic pain at no cost to them.

August 9, 2018, Thursday - 6th Avenue SE Greenway Clean-Up

Time: 6pm – 8pm

6th Avenue SE Greenway Clean-Up

The Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association is seeking volunteers to help care for the 6th Avenue SE Greenway! They'll provide gloves and ask that you bring a trowel. Use above link for more information or to register.

Future Clean-Up dates:

Thursday, August 30, 6 - 8 pm

Thursday, September 13, 6 - 7:30 pm

Thursday, September 27, 5:30 - 7 pm

Saturday, October 13, 9 am - Noon

Sunday, October 28, 1 - 5 pm

August 8, 2018, Wednesday - Kitty Hall 2018 at City Hall

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location:  Minneapolis City Hall Rotunda, 350 S 5th Street

Kitty Hall 2018

Kitty Hall is back! This exciting, family-friendly event put on by Minneapolis Animal Care and Control features adorable, adoptable kittens and six ambitious (also adoptable) adult cats running for the offices of Kitty Council President and Meow-or. Save the date!

You can check out the Kitty Hall 2017 page for information about last year's event. More than 3,000 votes were cast for Meow-or and Kitty Council President, and over 20 kitties found new homes.

August 8, 2018, Wednesday - Mill City Live at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Mill City Live returns for its 15th season with five great evenings of outdoor music every Wednesday in August. Held in the museum's dramatic open-air Ruin Courtyard, Mill City Live features music by some of the Twin Cities' best local artists in a unique happy hour setting. On Aug. 8, enjoy an evening of song, poetry, and song with Ben Weaver, Mike Munson, Strong Buffalo, and guests. 

Music takes place from 6-8 pm with food and drink available for purchase. Ticket price includes museum admission from 4-9 pm.

August 8, 2018, Wednesday - Twin Cities River Rats

The 2018 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August, and 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!)

Upcoming Shows:

August 14, 2018, Tuesday

August 16, 2018, Thursday

August 8, 2018, Wednesday - Movie Night at Target Field Station

Enjoy outdoor movie nights at Target Field Station. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, find a spot on the green grass outside the Twins’ ballpark and enjoy an evening watching a movie under the stars and the downtown skyline. This programming is part of Go Outside with Hennepin County.

2018 Movie night schedule (all movies 7pm):
August 8 - Coco
August 22 - Mary Poppins

August 7, 2018, Tuesday - Mill City Farmers Market Night Market at The Commons

Time: 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S

Mill City Farmers Market Night Market

Join your neighbors, coworkers and over 20 local farmers, artisans and prepared food vendors for National Night Out at Mill City Farmers Market’s Tuesday Night Market!

FOOD DRIVE

To celebrate our community and mission of healthy, local food for all we're hosting a food drive for the Waite House Food Shelf. We will be collecting donations of pantry items as well as fresh produce at our information booth.

PRODUCE PLANNER

Beets, berries, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, carrots, celery, collard greens, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, garlic, green beans, ground cherries, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce heads, melon, microgreens, mushrooms, okra, onions, peppers, potatoes, radicchio, radishes, salad greens, sweet corn, Swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes and zucchini

MARKET YOGA

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – As part of the Market’s mission to grow a healthier community, we’ve partnered with local neighborhood yoga studios to offer free outdoor yoga classes! Before or after you shop the Market, join talented instructors from YogaFit Studios Northeast for an hour of blissful outdoor practice in the beautiful Commons park! Learn more

MEET YOUR VEGETABLES

To celebrate National Night Out, our nutrition intern is helping you crush your picnic with a DIY salad dressing giveaway! Learn the best ratios for making a simple vinaigrette, experiment with our oils and other pantry items and walk away with a free 2oz. salad dressing to enjoy on some fresh market veggies! While supplies last.

LIVE MUSIC

6 to 8 p.m. – Michael Keyes & Jim Krans in the lawn

LAWN GAMES & PARK ACTIVITIES

Bag toss, ping pong, kubb, FACE PAINTING, picnic space, art installations, splash pad, children’s activities and more in this stunning 4-acre park!

VENDORS

Farmers & Grocery

• Bean Market – heirloom dry beans and fresh fruits and vegetables
• Burning River Farm – Certified Naturally Grown vegetables
• Dawn2Dusk Farm – Certified Organic fruits and vegetables
• Holistic Health Farm – microgreens and other vegetables
• Horner’s Corner – maple syrup and seasonal fruit
• Nistler Farms – melon, tomatoes and sweet corn
• Northerly Flora – fresh cut flowers and bouquets
• Prairie Hollow Farm – fresh fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, farmstead cheese and bread
• Sunshine Harvest Farm – grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken & eggs, pork, lamb and bison

Dinner & Sweet Treats

• Black Cat – barbecue, rice bowls and more
• Chef Shack – tacos, burgers, and brats
• Green Garden Bakery
• Northern Fires Pizza
• Solomon’s Bakery
• Sonny’s Ice Cream

Local Artisans

• Fair Anita – jewelry and apparel

August 7, 2018, Tuesday - 36th Annual National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community, holding block parties and getting to know their neighbors as a way to encourage crime prevention. It's a great way to promote community-police partnerships and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening surrounded by friends and family. 

As with many past National Night Outs, Minneapolis was ranked #1 among all U.S. cities over 250,000 population in 2017. Over 1,500 events were registered in 2017.

August 7, 2018, Tuesday - Let's Go to the State Fair! Workshop at MCBA

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South

For families with children ages 2-10

Let's Go to the State Fair! with Ellen Ferrari

Fair. Buy your ticket (book) – Yea! Enjoy some scrumptious food on a stick (book) - Yum! Visit your favorite animals at the livestock barn (book) – Noisy! Take a spin on a midway ride (book) – Whee! And finally, snacks on a stick.

Join Ellen Ferrari for family book arts fun! Each workshop starts off with a story and game to warm up your creativity and then dives into a book arts project. Workshops accommodate a range of developmental levels so that adults and children (or) adult/child teams may choose to work together or side-by-side. Each participant receives supplies to use during the workshop, but may choose to bring one set home if working with his or her partner. Ellen will provide older children with suggestions for extending their learning.

Adult/child pair: $40 ($35 members) + $5 supply fee
Additional participant (adult or child): $20 ($17.50 members) + 2.50 supply fee

August 7, 2018, Tuesday - Music and Movie in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

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!

August 6, 2018, Monday - Neighborhoods 2020 Work Groups Meeting

Time:6:00PM

Location: Crown Roller Mill Building, 2nd Floor, 105 5th Avenue S

August 6: City-wide Engagement Policy Work Group

Neighborhoods 2020 work group meetings are open to the public. View the tentative meeting schedule and stay up to date on locations and materials on the Neighborhoods 2020 webpage.

Questions?
Contact Steve Gallagher at Steven.Gallagher@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2905.