Entries from August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Share Article August 13, 2019, Tuesday - Wine and Canvas at Rock Bottom
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Location: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 800 LaSalle Plaza
Wine and Canvas: Sunset Lilies
"Tap" into your inner artist! Get ready to paint “Sunset Lilies“ at Rock Bottom! Our local artist will guide the class step-by-step through the featured painting. Our staff will also be around for one-on-one assistance.
Not artsy? No worries! No experience is necessary!
TICKETS: $35/seat. Pre-regristration is required.
Food and Beverages are not included, but are available for purchase from the hosting restaurant!
August 13, 2019, Tuesday - Free Water Ski Show with the Twin Cities River Rats!
Time: Pre-show begins at 6:30pm, main show starts at 7pm.
Location: 1758 West River Road N between the Broadway and Plymouth Avenue Bridges (www.tcriverrats.com/location)
The Twin Cities River Rats present Ratty Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
Join the River Rats as they travel through Mr. Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! The nationally ranked Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team puts on an exciting blend of water skiing, acrobatics and high speed thrills! Join Mr. Wonka, Charlie Bucket, the Oompa Loompas and the lucky golden ticket winners as they take on the adventures of the factory.
Will their high flying jumps, careful balancing acts and barefoot tricks be enough to win the chocolate factory? Join us for a free family show to find out!
Street parking only along West River Road (arrive early for easier parking). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Concessions are available.
August 12, 2019, Monday - Monday Mile at Target Field
Time: 12p - 1p
The Minnesota Twins and Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine have teamed up to promote health and wellness during the Twins 2019 regular season. The Mayo Clinic Monday Miles walking program provides the opportunity for downtown working professionals to take advantage of the lunchtime sunshine and walk the warning track at Target Field. Mayo Clinic Monday Miles will take place ten times throughout the summer. Participants should enter through Gate 29 to check in and begin their walk. Following each event, participants are encouraged to walk to Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine (skyway level of Mayo Clinic Square) for some ‘enter to win’ opportunities and to hear more about the services offered at that location.
*Sign up is required through the eventbrite link above.
In the event of inclement weather, participants will be notified of cancellation via email at least 2 hours prior to walk start time.
August 12, 2019, Monday - Hippocrates Cafe at MacPhail
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd Sreet
A live performance that uses actors and musicians to explore healthcare topics through story and song. Each show has a theme (such as aging, cancer, influenza, memory loss) that is explored through poetry, short story, essay, excerpt, letter, historical document and music. The performances intend to breathe life into complex, difficult topics in ways that are thoughtful, respectful and revelatory.
It is not a “prescriptive” show; it does not attempt to tell listeners what to do or how to think or how to live healthier lives. Rather, it allows audience members to be moved by beautiful, poignant words and music that at once educate and entertain—and heal. The tone of the show is warm as opposed to being “coldly” scientific.
August 12, 2019, Monday - Music in the Park Series at Nicollet Island
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Nicollet Island Park
Tonights entertainment: (See website to verify any programming changes.)
What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.
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 11, 2019, Sunday - All-Levels Yoga Flow Class at Boom Island
Time: 11a
Location: Boom Island Park, 800 NE Sibley Street
Hosted by Namaste In the Park
Level 1 flow class! Please bring a towel or mat to practice on and something to drink! Free class
August 11, 2019, Sunday - Dough-ga! Featuring Glam Doll Donuts at A-Mill Artist Lofts
Time: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main Street
Dough-ga! Featuring Glam Doll Donuts
What better way to come back from 3 weeks away then with DONUTS!
To honor the ancient tradition--who am I kidding, we don't need a reason, they're DONUTS, that's reason enough. In our continued quest to take our mindfullness beyond our mats, we celebrate donuts, more specifically Glam Doll Donuts*.
75-minutes of yoga, followed by donut (and COFFEE!) bliss. AND, you have the chance to choose your own donut, so you may have to go do some research. Check out the menu or betther yet, check out the bakery itself, 519 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis.
Let me know the donut you want when you reserve your spot. If you don't pick, I'll get you one of my favorites, the classic Darling (chocolate w/ sprinkles). Either way, you can't go wrong.
COST: $20.
*For those of you who are GF, I'm more than happy to pick up donuts for you from the wonderful Sift gluten-free bakery.
August 11, 2019, Sunday - Paint Nite at The Depot
Time: 1pm
Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S
Paint Nite: Potted in Pink PARTNER PAINTING
*Partner Painting event* Each person attending needs their own ticket.
What is a partner painting? Each person will get their own 16"x20" canvas to paint on. The magic happens when the two canvas are put together to create the full picture-- the masterpiece! Come ready to collaborate and create artwork (and memories) together.
August 11, 2019, Sunday - Minneapolis Summer Pop-Up Market at Machine Shop
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Machine Shop, 300 Second Street SE
Unique Markets presents: Minneapolis Summer Pop-Up Market
Discover Trends. Spark Creativity. Be Inspired. Shop Small!
Come shop from over 50 local designers and makers at our festival-like pop-up event! The inspiring shopping experience boasts fun for the whole family from interactive art, cool brand activations, freebies, DIY projects, and more!
Admission includes:
- A gift card for a shake from Shake Shack!
- Make a chic macrame keychain with our art project experts
- Interactive and immersive art installations & photo walls
- Freebies from our brand partners!
When you shop from the small businesses at Unique Markets you are helping to make a big impact in your community - the more successful they become the more local jobs are created, the more taxes they pay which help public schools, libraries and parks, and the more enriched and connected the city becomes... Plus you score fab stuff!
Shop small, feel good!
August 11, 2019, Sunday - Disasters of the Riverfront Walking Tour at Mill City Museum
Time: 1 – 2:30 pm
Location: Mill City Musuem, 704 S 2nd Street
Disasters of the Riverfront Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour of the St. Anthony Falls milling district and learn about some of the most tragic disasters in Minnesota history. Hear the stories of fires, floods, explosions, collapses and other natural and human-created calamities. Learn about the Eastman tunnel collapse in 1869, the great conflagration of 1893, bridge collapses in 1859 and 2007, numerous fires and massive landscape changes that shaped the Twin Cities. This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. $14/MNHS members save 20%.
Additional date: Sep 22, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
August 10, 2019, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Chicago Mall and 2nd Street S (next to Guthrie Theater)
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: This Saturday we are showcasing Greens for Good, the Market's gleaning food donation program!
August 10, 2019, Saturday - Free Yoga in Gold Medal Park
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Gold Medal Park
Friends of the Mill District welcomes you to Mill City Yoga in Gold Medal Park. We meet Saturdays thru August 31.
Each session will begin at 9 a.m. and end before 10. Grab your mat (or a towel), bring a neighbor and meet us by the orange sculpture. The sessions are free of charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Mill District charity. Come salute the sun and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Questions and comments can be sent to cjkittock@gmail.com.
August 10, 2019, Saturday - 3rd Annual Bring Your Bike Rally and Ride
Time: 1p - 3p
Location: 519 Oak Grove Street
Third Annual BYOB Rally and Ride
Hosted by Cycling Museum of Minnesota
BYOB, Bring Your Old, Your Outrageous, Your Original Bike, just BYOB.
Come out and share your cycles from shiny to shabby, from pristine to well-travelled, from outrageously creative to traditionally styled. Whether you’re a collector of many, a keeper of one, or just bike-curious, come rub shoulders with like-minded bike lovers.
August 10, 2019, Saturday - PopUp Dinner Twin Cities 2019 at the Sculpture Garden
Time: 5p - 10p
Location: The Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center
What is the PopUp Dinner Twin Cities? It is a beautiful picnic and vibrant gathering under the stars- a celebration of LIFE, LOVE and COMMUNITY. It is what Minneapolis makes of it, and it is what each guest makes of it. No other event brings together hundreds of people to spontaneously celebrate creativity quite like this!
The Location! The Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center has been the home of PopUp Twin Cities since 2017.
Dress Code! All-white attire is the theme that pulls this summer evening gathering together, but creativity is the only thing that's mandatory. We love to see hats, belts, accessories and more in the color of your choice. Be playful, be beautiful, be YOU!
Tabletop Décor! Your lovely tablescapes set the tone for a festive evening. This is outdoor dining in style, but your tables can be as simple or elaborate as you want. After setting up, guests will wander the venue, wine glass in hand, to see what others have created and meet new people!
The Food! We believe sharing a meal is an expression of love. Everyone becomes a foodie for the night and goes all out in creating, preparing and packing their own delicious menu to be shared amongst hundreds of new friends.
Entertainment! Music is the soul of any party and PopUp Twin Cities is no different. We love to see you all move! 2019 will feature a live band and the DJ will be sure the music will get people out of their chairs and on to the dance floor.
* The PopUp is a 21+ event. IDs will be strictly checked at the door. We apologize for the inconvenience.
* Tables and chairs provided. Guests bring their own food and decor.
* Tickets are refundable up to 30 days before the event. After that they are transferable to another individual.
* Rain or shine we will dine!
August 10, 2019, Saturday - 2019 Pizza Lucé Block Party
Time: 12 Noon - 10pm
Location: Pizza Lucé (119 N 4th St, Minneapolis)
Enjoy a day of sunshine, local craft beer, pizza and live local music in the Minneapolis Warehouse District!
2019 Live Music Lineup
Noon: McNasty Brass Band
1pm: Green/Blue
2pm: Supportive Parents
3pm: Erik Koskinen
4pm: Chastity Anne Brown
5:15pm: The Lioness
6pm: Dimitry Killstorm, Sean Anonymous & Haphduzn
7pm: Night Moves
8:45pm : Har Mar Superstar
Surly Brewing Company, Indeed Brewing Company and Bauhaus Brew Labs will be joining us in hosting this year's party.
Surly Brewing Company will be onsite pouring beer and will host Mario Kart 64 tournaments for you and your friends on a giant display that is as big as their beer trailer.
Indeed Brewing Company will bring their outdoor patio, beer and all to the Block Party where you can enjoy their beers while chilling to live local music or contribute to a Block Party mural with Chuck U - Cargo Collective.
Bauhaus Brew Labs will be on site pouring beer and offering up a very special and unique experience for the Pizza Luce Block Party and we'll have more details to share soon.
August 10, 2019, Saturday - Pollinator Pathways Community Event at MWMO
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall Street NE
Pollinator Pathways Community Event
Join the MWMO and the University of St. Thomas for a guided walk through MWMO’s raingardens and native plantings to learn more about pollinators. Experience the Pollinator Pathways exhibit and participate in fun activities to celebrate the wonders of these important creatures and the habitat they support and depend upon. All participants can bring home materials that will help them observe pollinators in their own yards, neighborhoods, and beyond!
August 10, 2019, Saturday - Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour with the Mill City Museum
Time: 1 – 2:30 pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street
Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour
Take a guided walking tour of the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future.
Visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, once the milling center of the world and now a growing cultural, recreational, and residential neighborhood. Stop along the Stone Arch Bridge for spectacular views of the falls, view historic buildings surrounding the riverfront and downtown Minneapolis, and learn about the many people who have worked and lived in the area over the years.
Plus, view photographs showing how the area has changed through time, and learn about the Minneapolis riverfront renaissance of the last 40 years through historic preservation of Mill Ruins Park, Mill City Museum, Milwaukee Road Depot, historic loft condominiums, and new developments, including the Guthrie Theater, MacPhail Center for Music, and riverfront housing.
Tour highlights include:
- the Pillsbury A Mill, a National Historic Landmark
- the Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark
- the Stone Arch Bridge, a National Historic Engineering Landmark
- St. Anthony Falls, the only significant waterfall on the Mississippi River
This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.
Future dates: September 14 and 28
August 9, 2019, Friday - Bars + Brews XIX at Day Block Brewing
Time: 9:00 | $5.00 | 21+ (Dining Room is always No Cover)
Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue S
Bars + Brews is a series of events showcasing some of most talented artists in the Twin Cities area. Featuring hip-hop, R&B, spoken word poetry and more.
This month's show features performances by: Tek Christopher Michael Jensen RAW Toon Doctor ew Mijo DJ Hayes Hosted by Reed Benjamin Special performance by the winner of Fifth Element Open Mic (August 2019)
