Entries from August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Share Article August 2, 2019, Friday - Louie Anderson at Lumber Exchange Event Center
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Lumber Exchange Event Center, 10 S 5th Street
Louie Anderson at Lumber Exchange Event Center
Join Minnesota's favorite comedian, Louie Anderson, for a night laughs at The Lumber Exchange Event Center!
August 2, 2019, Friday - The Grand Opening Ciderbration at Minneapolis Cider Company (3 days)
Location: Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th Street
The Grand Opening Ciderbration
Enjoy a weekend of cider, cocktail releases, live music, a pop-up dog park, and more at the Minneapolis Cider Company grand opening celebration. Come hang out, we’ll be the ones with a glass in hand.
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FRIDAY:
We’re kicking-off the weekend right with the most unique cocktail party of the summer. This is the official debut of our cocktail program and our brand new spirit, Royale.
El Jefe Cocina & Bar will be serving up food from 4-9pm. In the first half of the evening, we’ll be sampling Royale and teaching you how to make some of our favorite cocktails.
At 8 we’re releasing our brand new Bourbon Barrel Aged Manhattan* and kicking-off the cocktail party.
Members of the Southside Aces Louis Armstrong Quintet will keep the party going inside while outside we’ll have campfire s’mores on the patio.
3pm: Cidery opens
4-9pm: El Jefe Cocina & Bar
4-7pm: Royale Cocktail Demo & Sampling
8pm: New Cocktail Release // Oak Savannah // A barrel-aged, MN made riff on a manhattan.
8-11pm: Cocktail Party
8-11pm: Live music - Southside Aces Louis Armstrong Quintet
8-11pm: S’mores on the patio
*limited supplies - first priority will be given to VIP ticket holders
SATURDAY:
Recover from Friday night and start Saturday right with Alchemy 365. They’re bringing their A10 class to the Cidery. All humans of all abilities welcome, just bring yourself and be ready to sweat.
Don’t worry too much though, you get a complimentary refreshing cider after.
After working our muscles it’s time to work our brains, we believe in balance here—after all. Enter Seed to Cider. Learn, experience, and see how cider is made first hand.
Try your hand at pressing apples, learn how to graft an apple tree, and enter for a chance to win an apple tree planted in your backyard by our very own Head Cider Maker, Rob Fisk.
Finally, we’ll dance the evening away with live music to celebrate our limited edition Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider.
10am: Free Alchemy 365 A10 Class - No Experience Required
11am: Cidery Opens
11-8pm: Food Truck to be Announced!
1pm - 5pm: Seed to Cider - Cider Education
5pm: Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider Release
5-8pm: Additional live music to be announced!
8-10pm: Live Music - Zachary Scot Johnson
SUNDAY:
Join us Sunday as we celebrate the end of a great weekend with your furry friend in tow. We’re extending our patio and creating a pop-up dog park at the Cidery, brunch from Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, and Cider Bloody Marys (swear they’re good)! Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN will be joining us with some darling pooches looking for a home.
This will be a fun day geared towards humans and dogs alike with plenty of toys, a puppy pool, pupsicles and MORE! This will be completely enclosed so all can relax, sip on some cider and enjoy the wagging tails.
Finally, we close out the weekend with the acoustic offerings of Joshua Schmidt as he kicks off a one month Sunday residency at Minneapolis Cider.
$1 from every drink will be donated to Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN of Minnesota.
Sunday Schedule:
11am: Cidery opens
11am - 2pm: Brunch + Bloody Marys
11am - 2pm: Pop-up dog park
11am - 2pm: Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN Animal Rescue dog adoption
11am - 2pm: Nail trimmings for $10 donation from Pawlished Pets Grooming Salon
3pm - 5pm: Live music - Joshua Schmidt
August 2, 2019, Friday - Milk Bar All You Can Treat Tour (2 days)
Times: Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3, 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Outside Spoon and Stable, 211 First Street N
Milk Bar All You Can Treat Tour
Our friends at Milk Bar are on an epic summer road trip in a vintage postal truck and we are one of their stops along the way! They will be serving their favorite Milk Bar treats on our block as well as collaborating on a dessert with our pastry team. You won't want to miss this sweet tour, mark your calendars!
August 1, 2019, Thursday - 2019 X Games (thru August 4)
Bringing you everything from extreme sports and live music to nonstop festivities and A LOT of energy drinks, X Games Minneapolis is back August 1-4 for another round.
Whether athlete or attendee, first timer or returning fan, local or not quite from around here, these links will provide all the info you need to plan your 2019 X Games experience:
http://www.xgames.com/minneapolis/
https://xgamesminneapolis.frontgatetickets.com/
https://www.facebook.com/XGameMinneapolis/
https://www.minneapolis.org/x-games/?utm_source=slideshow&utm_medium=icon
August 1, 2019, Thursday - 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 1, 2019, Thursday - Riverfront Stories Family Walking Tour at Mill City Museum
Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street
Riverfront Stories Family Walking Tour
Explore the Washburn A Mill and the Minneapolis riverfront while completing a treasure hunt on this family-friendly walking tour. First, make a mini-journal and then discover treasure boxes and the stories of Minneapolis’s history along the tour route. Ticket price also includes admission to explore Mill City Museum after the tour. The tour is designed for ages 6-11, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The 90-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. $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 ages 5-17, includes museum admission.
August 1, 2019, Thursday - First Thursdays in the Arts District at Northrup King Building
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE
First Thursdays in the Arts District
Northrup King Building is home to over 300 Artists and Creatives. First Thursdays are a great night to visit the artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art, and take home your one of a kind treasure. With Four Enormous Floors to explore, this history filled building is truly a Twin Cities iconic destination.
August 1st we will celebrate with "Create Your Own Ice Cream Sundae". Meet us at the Main Entrance where you have the opportunity to create your own complimentary ice cream sundae. We will scoop the ice cream, you pour on the toppings.
We look forward to seeing you, your friends and family Thursday, August 1st, 5-9pm. Plenty of Free Parking, Passenger Elevator, and Comfortable Spaces. Come and Explore!
August 1, 2019, Thursday - Bike With a Ranger at The Commons
Times: 1pm - 2:45pm
Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S
Come on out and bike with a ranger this summer! This program is a family-friendly way to explore the Mississippi River led by a park ranger. This ride will begin at The Commons in downtown Minneapolis where stops will be made to talk about the history of the river. Bikes and helmets will not be provided on this program.
Space is limited to 20 people. Please register and plan to arrive 15 minutes early in order to start the event on time. Bring your own bike and helmet or rent one from a nearby bike sharing platform.
Please contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center with any questions or concerns on the day of the event: 651-293-0200.
Future date: September 7
August 1, 2019, Thursday - Thursday Fitness Nights | Go Outside with Hennepin County
Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Target Field Station Ampitheater, 5th Street N and 5th Avenue N
Thursday Fitness Nights | Go Outside with Hennepin County
Throughout the summer, enjoy free outdoor fitness classes on the Target Field Station grass. Bring comfortable clothing and a water bottle.
GO OUTSIDE WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY THIS SUMMER
Check out all kinds of free, family-friendly events and activities this summer, including:
• outdoor movies • trivia • fitness • music • food • and more
See the full schedule at mplsdowntown.com/gooutside.
August 1, 2019, Thursday - Riverfront Stories Family Walking Tour
Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street
Riverfront Stories Family Walking Tour
Explore the Washburn A Mill and the Minneapolis riverfront while completing a treasure hunt on this family-friendly walking tour. First, make a mini-journal and then discover treasure boxes and the stories of Minneapolis’ history along the tour route. Ticket price also includes admission to explore Mill City Museum after the tour.
The tour is designed for ages 6-11, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The 90-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.
