July 20, 2013, Saturday - Robby Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks at the Dome

Time: 6:30pm

Robby Gordon's Stadium Super Trucks

Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD is a new breed of off-road featuring live motorsports, bringing back what was once the concept of legendary racer Mickey Thompson, Robby Gordon's new concept of Stadium SUPER Trucks involves high-powered off-road trucks racing side-by-side on challenging dirt tracks consisting of huge jumps, crossovers and tight corners. Comprised of 12 heart-pounding races providing action in the greatest venues across North America. Professional drivers race for a huge Championship purse - the biggest in off-road today. Other classes involve BIGFOOT Monster Truck racing, Quad racing and UTV racing all held in stadiums that will keep you on the edge of your seat! 

Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.

Click here for additional information.

July 19, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Shagagogo! International man of mystery, Austin Powers, rocks the world with his band, Shagagogo. This Vegas-style high-energy show plays the greatest hit songs of 5 decades. Jump into Dr. Evil's time transporter and relive the songs from the 60s, 70s, and today! It's Shagagogo time baby!

July 19, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: Katy Vernon + Brian Just Band

July 19, 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).

July 19, 2013, Friday - Stories in the Park at Central Library (and 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

Fridays, July 19–Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m.

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.

July 19, 2013, Friday - Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Fee: $30-$150 (discount for MHS members).

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7582 or register online.

Mill City Summer Opera returns for its second season in the museum’s Ruin Courtyard with a production of Gioachino Rossini’s popular and comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Under the artistic direction of David Lefkowich, an outstanding cast and artistic team will present Rossini’s two-act tale of love, disguise, and deceit set against the backdrop of 18th-century Spain and just steps from the Mississippi River.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase by D’Amico Catering. In the event of rain, performances will move inside. Tickets go on sale May 20 at midnight online at tickets.mnhs.org, and at 10 a.m. by phone by calling 612-341-7582, or in person at the Museum’s ticket desk.

For more information visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org/opera.

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Till Death Do Us Part Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory

Time: 7:00pm

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.

Upcoming dates:

July 21, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 28, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 1, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
August 4, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 6, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Photo Pop-Up Books at Central Library

Time: 1:00pm–2:30pm

Location: Central Library, Children's Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Photo Pop-Up Books

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

Entering grades 3-5. Pop in to learn how to use photography to illustrate your story, and to build a book that will make your images spring to life! Digital cameras provided.

Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

July 18, 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.

July 18, 2013, Thursday - Ollu Dog Wash Benefit for Pet Project Rescue

Time:  10:00am - close

Location:  Ollu, 221 SE Main St

All day, on Thursday the 18th, all proceeds for self-serve dog washes will go to Pet Project Rescue, a local non-profit pet rescue right here in Northeast Minneapolis.

Bonus: Ollu will throw in a free doggie frozen treat (before or after) your self-serve wash!!

July 17, 2013, Wednesday - RLive LIVE at The Depot

Time: 5:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 South 3rd Avenue

SGD Jewelry Show in the Lobbby 4:45p - 6:56pm, Tim Howe on the Patio 6pm - 8pm

July 17, 2013, Wednesday - Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5K

Time: 7:30 pm

Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5K

Basilica of St. Mary, 88 North Seventh Street, to Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Grab your running shoes and join Life Time for the Torchlight 5K. It doesn’t matter if you are a trained runner or just a beginner, enjoy this 5K open to all ages and abilities.

For more information, registration materials and a course map, visit http://www.torchlight5k.com/

July 17, 2013, Wednesday - Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Fee: $30-$150 (discount for MHS members).

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7582 or register online.

Mill City Summer Opera returns for its second season in the museum’s Ruin Courtyard with a production of Gioachino Rossini’s popular and comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Under the artistic direction of David Lefkowich, an outstanding cast and artistic team will present Rossini’s two-act tale of love, disguise, and deceit set against the backdrop of 18th-century Spain and just steps from the Mississippi River.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase by D’Amico Catering. In the event of rain, performances will move inside. Tickets go on sale May 20 at midnight online at tickets.mnhs.org, and at 10 a.m. by phone by calling 612-341-7582, or in person at the Museum’s ticket desk.

For more information visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org/opera.

July 16, 2013, Tuesday - Music & Movie in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: Music 7:00pm, Movies air 15 minutes after sundown.

Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)

Tonights entertainment: See website.

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 on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Future dates:

July 23
July 30
August 6
August 13
August 20
August 27

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!

July 15, 2013, Monday - Music in the Park at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Amphitheater

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 on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Tonights entertainment: See website

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!

Future dates:

July 22
July 29
August 5
August 12
August 19
August 26

July 15, 2013, Monday - Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Mill City Summer Opera: The Barber of Seville at Mill City Museum

Fee: $30-$150 (discount for MHS members).

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7582 or register online.

Mill City Summer Opera returns for its second season in the museum’s Ruin Courtyard with a production of Gioachino Rossini’s popular and comedic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville. Under the artistic direction of David Lefkowich, an outstanding cast and artistic team will present Rossini’s two-act tale of love, disguise, and deceit set against the backdrop of 18th-century Spain and just steps from the Mississippi River.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase by D’Amico Catering. In the event of rain, performances will move inside. Tickets go on sale May 20 at midnight online at tickets.mnhs.org, and at 10 a.m. by phone by calling 612-341-7582, or in person at the Museum’s ticket desk.

For more information visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org/opera.

July 14, 2013, Sunday - Yoga in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (intersection of SE Main and SE 6th Avenue, on the East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge).

Looking for a way to take your sun salutations outside so you can truly salute the sun? The Downtown Minneapolis CorePower Yoga invites you to join them each Sunday for CorePower Yoga’s, “Yoga in the Park.” CorePower encourages yoga practioners to open their minds and join their breath and movements to the sound of music and nature all around us. All levels of yoga students are welcome and their hope is that you take this opportunity to not only practice yoga, but to find even deeper connections within your community!

These free classes will be held every Sunday starting June 2nd and running through August 25th. All classes are 10:00am – 11:00am at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park. Please call CorePower Yoga Downtown Minneapolis at 612-375-9642 with questions.

Items of note:
- Attendees should arrive 15-30 minutes prior to class starting for sign in purposes.
- Students are asked to bring their own mat, towel, water and SUNSCREEN! There is limited shade at the park.
- Classes will be lead by certified yoga instructors from downtown Minneapolis’ CorePower

July 14, 2013, Sunday - East Hennepin: An Historic Walking Tour

Time: 10:00am – 11:15am

Location: Meet at corner of Main Street and East Hennepin

East Hennepin: An Historic Walking Tour

Every Sunday, June through September

The bustling commercial district surrounding East Hennepin Avenue has hosted many names throughout the years, but everyone knows its unforgettable landmarks . . . Surdyk’s, Nye’s, Kramarczuk’s, historic Main Street and Lourdes Church. Located across the Hennepin Bridge from Downtown, this neighborhood was originally platted in 1849 as the Town of St. Anthony Falls and later merged with the city of Minneapolis in 1872. Its proximity to the Mississippi River, Downtown, the University and Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis have made it an influential hub for transit, industry and commerce.

The last decade has brought dramatic change, and the area around East Hennepin is now considered one of the trendiest and most exciting places in Minneapolis to eat, shop and live. Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the busy streets, unique businesses and colorful people that have shaped this popular walking neighborhood. Hear amazing stories told from the perspective of its residents, shopkeepers and local historians.

Come away with perspective on what life here might have actually felt like throughout the neighborhood’s most defining eras. The tour is a circle ending at the Ard Godfrey House nearby. Cost: $10. Guides will be Michael Rainville, Scott Parkin and/or Leslie Palmer-Ross.

Register

July 14, 2013, Sunday - Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Shows

There are 3pm and 7pm Aquatennial Twin Cities River Rats shows 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.

July 14, 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.