July 9, 2016, Saturday - How'd They do That Workshop at the Guthrie: South Pacific

Time: 10:00am

Location:  Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 Second Street South

Location: What was the inspiration for the set? Was the play rewritten in rehearsals? Aren't those wigs itchy? Through these eye-opening workshops, you can learn how the Guthrie's artists and staff create a production - from early development and designs to rehearsal, costume fittings and staging of the play.

$15 per person for each workshop. 

July 9, 2016, Saturday - Tour de Nice

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: The #TourDeNice will kick off in downtown Minneapolis, where a dozen cyclists representing local charities will ride in a challenge designed around the Nice Ride network. These nonprofit riders will start and finish at Gold Medal Park, competing to see who can visit the most Nice Ride stations between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Tour de Nice

Bikers around the world know that France has the Tour de France, and even Australia has the Tour Down Under. Well, now Minneapolis — one of the country’s top bike cities — has the #TourDeNice. The Minneapolis Foundation and Nice Ride Minnesota are challenging a small group of cyclists from local charities to ride around the city to see who can visit the most Nice Ride stations in just two hours.

On Saturday, July 9, people all over Minneapolis-St. Paul can raise money to support community needs simply by hopping on a Nice Ride bike. Riders 18 and up — from first-time Nice Ride users to seasoned cyclists — are all encouraged to participate in this community-wide event. During July 9, the Minneapolis Foundation will donate $1 — up to $5,000 — for every Nice Ride trip taken around the Twin Cities. Each dollar will go toward a pot to be donated to the nonprofits of the top three bikers.

July 9, 2016, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  Wellness weekend

Produce Planner: Arugula, beets, berries, baby bok choi, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, collards, cucumbers, dandelion greens, fennel, garlic scapes, green beans, green onions, hakurei salad turnips, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, lavender, lettuce, mint, microgreens, mushrooms, mustard greens, Nappa cabbage, oregano, pac choi, parsnips, radicchio, radishes (red and french breakfast), rhubarb, oregano, potatoes, raspberries, sour cherries, spring onions, squash blossoms, salad mix, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, strawberries, Swiss chard, thyme, zucchini and much more!

Cooking Demo, 10:30am: Market Chef Jenny Breen will be grilling pizza this Saturday for Mill City Cooks, our free weekly cooking demo where professional chefs teach market goers creative, healthy ways to prepare market ingredients!

NUTRITION CORNER: After the cooking demo, stick around for our new Nutrition Corner, a short and simple talk at 11:30am in the train shed patio led by the market's new Nutrition Liaison, Mallory. This Saturday's topic is avoiding food waste to get the most out of your market produce!

LIVE MUSIC, 11am-1pm: Sam Timmreck
Playing roots and folk music in the music tent located near the Guthrie stairs.

MINI FARM: Oliver H. Kelley Farm will be joining us again this season on the 2nd Saturday of every month! Little market shoppers and adults alike can experience life on a historic 1890's farm when heritage variety sheep and hens come to the market each month!

KIDS ACTIVITIES: Power of Produce (PoP): A seasonal vegetable tasting club for kids ages 3-12, located at the Info Booth tent. Kids are empowered to buy their own vegetables with a $2 market token after tasting a seasonal fresh veggie sample.

ART MARKET:This Saturday's featured local artists include: Larissa Loden Jewelry, Chris Chookiatsirichai, Christy Wetzig Ceramics, Spring Finn & Co., Old World Cabinet, ArtAndes, Sassy Knitwear, and Sally Fritz Clothing. Find them in the train shed!

July 8, 2016, Friday - Twin Cities Food Tours' Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

Times: 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.

July 8, 2016, Friday - Canoe Ferry at Boom Island with Mississippi Park Connection

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Boom Island, 724 Sibley Street NE

Canoe Ferry at Boom Island with Mississippi Park Connection

Help shape the future of paddling on the upper Mississippi River!

Before John Stevens set up a ferry to Nicollet Island in 1849, people could cross the river on a birch bank canoe operated by a Dakota woman named “Aza-ya-man-ka-wi” (Berry Picker). Come paddle the upper river and share the experience of the area’s earliest inhabitants, while learning more about this local watershed and about the threats facing the river today.

Join Mississippi Park Connection at Boom Island for an evening of culture, community and canoeing. Canoe Ferry is a pilot program aimed at getting new and less-experienced paddlers onto the Mississippi River. Stop by anytime between 5 pm and 8 pm for a fun, introductory canoe ride on the urban river! This event is great for kids and adults of all ages, though you must be at least 30 lbs. in order to fit the provided life jackets.

National Park Service rangers from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area will be joined by Mississippi Park Connection staff and guides from Wilderness Inquiry offering free canoe rides on the Mississippi River in exchange for your thoughts and ideas for river programming in the North and Northeast Minneapolis area.

In addition to learning to paddle on the river, participants will also have opportunities to learn about the Mississippi River’s history, water quality, plants and animals, and the historic ferry route on which this paddle is based. Free!

July 7, 2016, Thursday - Northeast Farmers Market at The Grain Belt

Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: The Grain Belt Apartments, 1215 Marshall Street NE

Northeast Farmers Market at The Grain Belt

Thursdays, June 9th - August 25th

A dozen vendors providing the neighborhood with fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made art, specialty foods, and live music every Thursday!

VENDORS
Kiss My Cabbage
Fieldstone Family Farm, LLC
Lil Momma Cakes
Creature Comfort Hot Sauce
Superior Switchel Co.
Whole Sum Kitchen
The Moral Omnivore
The Green Hare Farm
Paul Ronyak Wood Work
Violett's Blossoms Fresh Flower and Vegetables
HipNoses Handcrafted Candles
Desdamona Doolittle Leather Work
Teresa Audet - Object Maker
FrioFrio MN Ice Popsicles
The Caramel Jar
The Bitter Buffalo

July 7, 2016, Thursday - River Rats Water Ski Show

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: 1758 N West River Rd

River Rats Water Ski Show

Join the River Rats for some excitement on the river! The show will feature pyramids, barefoot skiers, ballet line, swivel skiers and much more!

Development show at 6:30, main show at 7:00.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy this free waterski show for the whole family along the banks of the Mississippi River.

Future shows:  July 14, 21, 22, 27

July 5, 2016, Tuesday - Music & Movies in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: Music 7:00pm; Movie 15 minutes after sunset

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

Tonights entertainment: (See website in case of scheduling changes.)

Music:
Lisa Carney Anderson Quintet July 5
Byron Johnson-Blanchard Trio July 12
OSO July 19
Iron for Ghosts July 26
Niki Becker August 2
Grateful Red August 9
Hunker'd Down Blues Band August 16
The Paper Days August 23
War Poets August 30

Movies:
La Belle Vie July 5
Young Frankenstein July 12
He Named Me Malala July 19
TC Black Film Festival Selection July 26
Pitch Perfect 2 August 2
Jaws August 9
Batkid Begins August 16
TC Black Film Festival Selection August 23

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

July 4, 2016, Monday - Red, White and Boom Festivities

Celebrate America's Independence Day at Minneapolis Red, White and Boom, a celebration hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The annual event attracts more than 75,000 people to sites along the downtown Minneapolis riverfront, and features live music, great food, fun activities for the whole family, and the grand finale - fireworks. These events are free and open to the public. Activities map

6:30 am: Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K Begins

6-10 pm: Father Hennepin Bluff Park will offer FREE family activities in the Family Fun Zone, 6:00pm–9:30pm including balloon twisters, caricature artists, and hair and face painting.

Bands performing this year are as follows:
 
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
6–7:30pm Matthew Hannah
8-10:00pm Funktion Junction    
 
Mill Ruins Park
6–7:30pm Plaid Brixx
8–10:00pm Dylan Jakobsen
 
Boom Island Park
8:30–9:45pm Minnesota Orchestra (NEW this year!)
 
10:00pm  The Red, White and Boom Celebration closes with a spectacular fireworks display along the Riverfront. The Current will provide a special mix of music at this year’s Red, White and Boom! fireworks hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on July 4. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. and will be choreographed to a mix of Prince tunes. Tune in to The Current on your radio or via the MPR Radio app for the perfect music mix to accompany the fireworks! The fireworks display will be shot off from Water Power Park.

July 4, 2016, Monday - Symphony for the Cities at Boom Island

Time: 8:30pm

Location:  Boom Island, 724 Sibely Street NE

Symphony for the Cities at Boom Island

Symphony for the Cities has been a Minnesota Orchestra tradition for more than 40 years, with the Orchestra devoting a week each summer to performing free outdoor concerts for the community. Please join us for this magnificent summertime music-making! Each performance lasts approximately one hour.

The July 4 concert is presented as part of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Red, White and Boom! Fourth of July celebration this summer, performing a free concert on the banks of the Mississippi River at Boom Island Park, 8:30 p.m. on Independence Day. The annual Red, White and Boom! fireworks display will follow the concert at 10 p.m. along the river. Click here to learn more »

Please note: Decisions to cancel outdoor concerts due to inclement weather can be made up until moments before the concert start time. In the rare event that weather circumstances should deteriorate and impact this performance — updates will be posted here.

July 3, 2016, Sunday - Paddle and Sing with The Okee Dokee Brothers

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm 

Location: Start/End: East River Flats (View Map)

Hosted by Wilderness Inquiry

We'll all paddle with Joe and Justin of the Okee Dokee Brothers for this musical Mississippi River day trip. Their "Can You Canoe" album, the 2012 Grammy Award winner for Best Children's Album of the Year, was inspired by the Brothers' very own trip down the Mississippi River. This event is your chance to paddle the Mississippi alongside the Okee Dokee Brothers, and enjoy a concert on the shore. Space is limited; don't miss it!

Fee: $45  Register: https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/register/?e=EVT13909

Day trips are an introductory half-day canoe experience. They're a great way for you and your family to experience our community and its wild places from a whole new vantage point.

We provide Voyageur canoes, safety and paddling equipment, experienced guides in every boat, and a shuttle. Please bring weather appropriate clothing and a bag lunch, and, if you would like, a small picnic blanket -- maybe your dancing shoes too. Day trips involve and engage everyone regardless of their age, ability, or previous outdoor experience.

Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for schools and youth groups to experience outdoor adventures for the first time.

July 2, 2016, Saturday - Free Yoga in Gold Medal Park

Time: 9:00am - 10:00am

Location: Gold Medal Park

Saturday yoga in Gold Medal Park returns! Grab your mat (or a towel) and a neighbor and meet us by the letters. The sessions are free of charge and sponsored by Friends of the Mill District. We will meet every Saturday through September 3rd. Come salute the sun and enjoy the beauty of our neighborhood with your friends and neighbors.

July 2, 2016, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  BIKE TO THE MARKET DAY!

Bike to the Market for a holiday weekend stay-cation! Minneapolis bicycle groups and bicycle mechanics will answer all of your questions and provide quick tune-ups at the market! Remember to pick up some local picnic snacks or seasonal veggies and meat for the grill to refuel after your ride!

Produce Planner: Asparagus, arugula, beets, baby bok choi, baby kale, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, dandelion greens, fennel, fenugreek leaves, garlic scapes, green beans, green onions, hakurei salad turnips, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, lavender, lettuce, mint, microgreens, mushrooms, mustard greens, oregano, pac choi, parsnips, radicchio, radishes (red and french breakfast), rhubarb, oregano, potatoes, sour cherries, spring onions, salad mix, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, strawberries, Swiss chard, thyme, zucchini and much more!

Mill City Cooks: Join Market Chef Heather Heartman at 10:30 in our train shed patio for Mill City Cooks, our weekly 30-minute cooking demonstration where professional chefs teach market goers creative, healthy ways to prepare market ingredients!

Kid's Activities:
9:30 & 10AM Story Telling by H. Adams, actor at the Guthrie Theater. This event is located in the Music Tent on the Chicago Mall near the Guthrie stairs.
Power of Produce–PoP Club!- A seasonal vegetable tasting club for kids ages 5-12. Collect punches on trading cards and receive a $2 token to spend on produce at the market for tasting this Saturday’s vegetable! This season PoP will be at the market’s green Information Booth in the center of the market on the Chicago Mall.

Live Music: 11AM – 1PM MCFM welcomes Sabyre Rae playing roots and blues music in the music tent located near the Guthrie stairs.

Community Boothes:
- Minneapolis Bike Coalition: The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition is a volunteer-driven and member-supported group supporting a more bicycle friendly city. Get information about their summer events and ways to support the cause this Saturday at their booth on the Chicago Expansion.
- Nice Ride: Nice Ride is a non-profit bike sharing system based in Minneapolis Minnesota. Quick, easy and affordable, it’s open to everyone. This Saturday Nice Ride will be on the Chicago Expansion with information about its bikes and a helmet giveaway!
- Move Minneapolis: Driving is not your only choice for getting around. Let Move Minneapolis help you find sustainable options that work for you at their booth on the Chicago Expansion this Saturday! They’ll have information about bike routes and be signing visitors up for ZAP bicycle rewards!
- The Hub Bike Shop: This Saturday the Hub will be on the Chicago Expansion answering bike questions and providing quick tuneups for market visitors! The Hub is the only cooperatively owned bike shop in the Twin Cities, and is focused on providing excellent products and services for all your biking needs.
- Bike Cops for Kids: Since 2009, bike cops in Minneapolis have been encouraging positive interactions with North Minneapolis kids by handing out hundreds of free helmets, bike locks, lights, and even some free bikes. Learn more about the program at their mobile Bike Cops for Kids truck this Saturday.

Art Market: This Saturday’s featured local artists include: Larissa Loden, Fresh Mud Pottery, Crankosaurus Press, Oh Dier, ArtAndes, Sassy Knitwear, and Sally Fritz Clothing. Find them in the train shed near the entrance to the museum!

July 1, 2016, Friday - THINK FAST Improvised Stand-Up Show at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9:00pm 

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: 

Think Fast! The Improvised Standup Showcase from HUGE Theater

Each comic improviser (comproviser) must perform a 3-5 minute set based on randomly-assigned topics. Those best at meeting the challenge go on for a full 10 minutes.

"It's not improv. It's standup, improvised."