July 27, 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:

PRODUCE PLANNER

Our farmers will let us know soon.

MARKET YOGA

9 to 10 a.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 Alchemy 365 for an hour of blissful outdoor practice in the lawn overlooking the Mighty Mississippi and Stone Arch Bridge! Learn more

MILL CITY COOKS

10 to 10:15 a.m. – Learn fundamental cooking skills, including selection, prep and storage for seasonal farmers market vegetables and more in the train shed patio.
 
10:30 to 11 a.m. – Join us for our chef-led cooking class offered every Saturday in the train shed patio, inspiring you to make your #WeeklyMarketMeal. This Saturday, market chef Nettie Colón will be making a seasonal dish using ingredients from the market. Samples and recipe cards are available at each demo—or check out our recipe archive!
 
NEW in 2019—Attend 8 or more of our Mill City Cooks classes and receive a Market Chef diploma certificate and exclusive kitchen swag! Learn more

LIVE MUSIC

10 a.m. – Enjoy a preview preformance from Mixed Precipitation’s Picnic Operetta

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lila Ammons Jazz Group will be playing in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

MEET YOUR VEGETABLES

Nutrition and Public Health students lead our Meet Your Vegetables demonstrations at the top of the Chicago Mall, near Spoonriver restaurant. Discover creative, simple ways to prepare seasonal produce and walk away with a delicious sample and recipe card complete with nutrition information! Learn more.

POWER OF PRODUCE

Power of Produce “PoP“ veggie tasting club is at the information booth every week! Kids ages 3-12 can earn a $2 token to spend on fruits and veggies by tasting a local, seasonal vegetable, as a way to empower kids to make healthy eating decisions. Learn more.

VENDOR MAP

Click here to view our interactive vendor map, and see who’s in this week.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

3 Bear Oats – sweet and savory steel cut oats

Black Cat – classic breakfast and barbecue

Chef Shack – tacos, burgers, brats and more

Gohan – market-inspired sushi

Gorkha Palace – Indian and Nepali dumplings and curries

Northern Fires Pizza – seasonal farm-to-table pizzas

Solomon’s Bakery – sweet treats and bread

ART MARKET

Shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics and other artisan goods in our weekly rotating art market, located in the train shed near the entrance to the Museum. This week we are featuring:

Crankosaurus Press

Matthew Krousey Ceramics

Vikse Designs

Create Laser Arts

COMMUNITY BOOTH

Tech Dump

SPONSOR

Prairie Vodka

July 27, 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.

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup

The DMNA and the North Loop Neighborhood Association will be hosting Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup events on five Saturday mornings between May and September. Meet at the Whole Foods on Hennepin Avenue at 10 a.m. to pick up garbage bags and gloves. This is a rain or shine event.

Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to Noon
Saturday, August 31, from 10 a.m. to Noon
Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to Noon

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Target Fireworks

Time: 10p -11p

Location: Stone Arch Bridge

Target Fireworks

Join the Minneapolis Aquatennial in celebrating another year of with the Target Fireworks, considered one of the top five annual fireworks displays in the nation. The event will take place at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Get there early! Space fills up pretty quickly at this beloved event along West River Parkway and on the Stone Arch Bridge. Music and activities run from 4-10 pm.

Viewing Tips: Come early to get your viewing spot—bring sunscreen for the afternoon and bug spray for the evening. The best spots are between Gold Medal Park and the 3rd Avenue Bridge on West River Parkway.

While you’re there: Lets get festive down at the river where the City of Minneapolis was born! Enjoy a jam-packed evening leading up to the Target Fireworks along West River Parkway that includes: Live Music, Local craft brews – Fulton Beer and Sociable Cider Werks, Food trucks, Ferris wheel, Family Fun Zone presented by Metro by T-Mobile, Mpls Craft Market – 50 local makers, AquaJam

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Aquatennial Night Market

Time: 4p - 10p

Location: Chicago Mall between the Guthrie Theater and Spoon River Restaurant

Aquatennial Night Market

Minneapolis Craft Market is joining the fun of the 2019 Minneapolis Aquatennial festivities on the Mississippi Riverfront. Thousands of visitors gather downtown to watch one of the country’s largest annual fireworks displays, and take in the fun of downtown on a summer night!

Our marketplace will be located on Chicago Mall between the Guthrie Theater and Spoon River Restaurant (the same location as Mill City Farmers Market), a great central location for meeting up with friends and enjoying the festivities while waiting for the fireworks to start. W. River Parkway will be packed with activities for the whole family including a ferris wheel, carousel, skateboard plaza by Familia Skateshop, food trucks, music stages and more!

MAKERS
3seams
Alwaysapartylane
AnJartica
Authentic Common Scents
Awesome Industries
Ballerina Botanicals Organic Skincare
Blue Goat Ceramics
Do Wood Son
eFrog
espérer sisters
Fair Anita
Fashion Freak LLC
Five Hands Studio
Gnarlcraft Snowboard Co.
Green Lakes Botany
Hey Pupper
Ink 'N Flower
LaLunette Jewelry
Lauren Ericka Designs
Made By Linnae
Minneapolis Mehndi & Henna
Mountain Metal
Nine on the Vine
Nordic Scraps
North City Studios
Runi Clay Studio
Radiate Activewear
Regal Blossom Boutique
Sage & Cedar Arts
Shimmering Carbon
Steller Handcrafted Goods
Studio 2 Ceramics
Sweet B Design
Sweet Mana
The Duck Designs
Triple Crown Mpls
Vital Apparel, LLC
Wildarabesque
HEX Clothing Company
+ SolSta Records Rockin' Roller DJ Bus!
+ More to be announced!

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Lock-uatennial Open House at the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock Visitor Center

Time: 9:30am - 9pm

Location: Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock Visitor Center, 1 Portland Avenue

Lock-uatennial Open House

The National Park Service and Mississippi Park Connection invite you to experience Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock Visitor Center like never before!

In conjunction with the Minneapolis Aquatennial, enjoy a leisurely stroll or picnic on the lock wall surrounded by panoramic views of the falls, explore the visitor center, interact with National Park Service rangers and the Army Corps of Engineers, and discover the history and impact of the falls on Minneapolis and the nation.

In the evening, experience the first-ever concert on the lock wall, featuring Prairie Fire Lady Choir (5:15-5:45 PM) and Southside Aces (6:00-8:00 PM).

While you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by the Aquatennial Family Fun Zone adjacent to the Lock between 4:30-9:30 PM and enjoy the fireworks at 10 PM.

Special thank you to our event sponsors: Friends of the Lock and Dam and Boston Scientific.

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Aquatennial at Boom Island

Time: 9a - 5p

Location: Boom Island Park, 800 NE Sibley Street

Aquatennial at Boom Island

Spend your #Aquatennial Saturday morning at Boom Island!

First, join the Minneapolis community in celebration of the historic Mississippi river front with an all-levels CorePower Yoga class. Explore the most popular formats C2 + Yoga Sculpt in one class at picturesque Boom Island Park followed by a 30 minute guided meditation. Come for one or both to experience the incredible life-changing things that happen when you root an intensely physical workout in the mindfulness of yoga. Bring your own mat and stay for giveaways after class!

Then, hop in a canoe and enjoy FREE Wilderness Inquiry Voyageur Canoe Rides on the Mississippi River! The canoe rides will take you up and down the Mighty Mississippi and offers a chance to enjoy our city’s birthplace in a whole new way. Stop by 10 am-5 pm and enjoy this unique experience!

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Aquatennial's Aquajam Skateboard Contest

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Location: Mill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Avenue S

Aquatennial's Aquajam Skateboard Contest

Minneapolis' greatest summer celebration (Minneapolis Aquatennial) is back, and with it AQUAJAM! This year the summer's best skateboard contest is on West River Road beneath the Mill Ruins overlooking the mighty Mississippi. Contest at 4pm. Cash prizes. Stick around for the fireworks. Come skate or spectate, we're good with both.

Brought to you by Familia Skateshop, Minneapolis Downtown Council and Fulton Beer

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Bend it at Brit's with YogaFit

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Brit's Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall

Bend it at Brit's with YogaFit

Bend it at Brit’s with YogaFit Studios is back! Throughout the summer, we’ll host a complimentary hour-long all-levels yoga class. Don’t miss DJ Omaur Bliss, drink specials & getting your yoga on under the beautiful Minneapolis skyline. Doors open 30 minutes before class at 10:30 am & relevant weather information will be posted on the Facebook event page.

No registration needed, so grab your yoga mat and come on down!

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Help Clear the Overgrowth at North Loop Playground

Time: 10 am – 12 noon

Location: North Loop Playground

North Loop Neighborhood Organization presents: Help Clear the Overgrowth

The woods in James Rice Park have gone largely unmanaged for decades, and we need help clearing out some of the overgrowth to make the trails and views of the river more enjoyable for everyone. Tools provided.

Future dates: August 17, September 21 and October 19.

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Lourdes NE Block Party

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, 1 Lourdes Place

Lourdes NE Block Party

Fun, food and fireworks! Our Lady of Lourdes invites you to join them for the sixth annual Lourdes Northeast Block Party. Enjoy the Aquatennial Fireworks from the best view on the riverfront and live music. Admission is free, and wristband tickets will be available for the purchase of beer and wine. Pop, pulled pork barbecue, ice cream, French fries, cheese curds and Kramarczuk’s hot dogs and bratwurst also will be available for purchase.

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Loring Park Art Festival (2 days)

Time: Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

Location: Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street

Loring Park Art Festival

The stunning wildflower gardens of Loring Park create an idyllic setting for art, food, music and entertainment. 140 high quality artists circle the large pond in Loring Park. View and purchase one-of-a-kind artwork, listen to music and participate in activities for all ages.

July 27, 2019, Saturday - Twin Cities Carifest 2019

Time: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Location: West River Parkway & 17th, between Plymouth Avenue and West Broadway Avenue

Twin Cities Carifest

For more than two decades, Twin Cities Carifest has been the premier Caribbean Festival featuring Caribbean food, music, arts, crafts and a traditional carnival parade with colorful costumes and dance. Held along the banks of the Mississippi River, you can see the Minneapolis Aquatennial Target Fireworks from the site.

July 26, 2019, Friday - Edwards Dessert Kitchen Turns 1!

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Location:Edwards Dessert Kitchen, 200 Washington Avenue

Come celebrate our first birthday with complimentary confetti crème puffs and sparkling beverages.

July 26, 2019, Friday - Aquatennial Blood Drive at IDS

 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM

Location: IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street

Aquatennial Blood Drive

Join us for the Aquatennial Blood Drive and help give back to your community during The Best Days of Summer!

The Aquatennial Blood Drive is brought to you by the American Red Cross. Sign up in advance through the online registration, or stop by the day of the event. The Aquatennial Blood Drive will take place 9 am-3 pm.

There is currently a large shortage of blood donation, so your gift during Aquatennial will make a big impact this summer. Click Here to sign up in advance and secure your blood donation time slot today.

July 26, 2019, Friday - Frey's Fry Throwdown at Aquatennial

Time: 12 Noon - 1pm

Location: Nicollet Mall between 9th and 10th Streets

Frey's Fry Throwdown

Minneapolis has a celebrated culinary scene, and it also has a mayor with a dynamically delicious name. Why not combine the two? The inaugural Frey’s Frey Throwdown at Aquatennial will combine our city’s food scene with our Official Civic Celebration. Mayor Jacob Frey will help Minneapolis celebrate our famed food scene with a fun event that highlights our city’s creativity.

The event will offer a chance for eight Minneapolis restaurants to build a brand new French Fry-centric dish. Celebrity judges will help taste-test these dishes and collectively choose a winner. Join us Friday, July 26 from 12-1 pm on Nicollet between 9th and 10th Streets as we enjoy a fun lunch hour taste-testing Frey-tastic creations in downtown Minneapolis!

Participating restaurants include:

Constantine Mpls
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Devil's Advocate
Fulton Taproom
The Bird Rocks
The Local
The News Room
Red Cow

July 26, 2019, Friday - A Musical Feast with Sarah Hicks at Minnesota Orchestra

Time: 8p -10p

Location: Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet Avenue 

A Musical Feast with Sarah Hicks

Top chefs meet musical masterminds in a one-of-a-kind event. Local talent create amazing dishes while the Minnesota Orchestra performs live under the direction of Sarah Hicks.

July 26, 2019, Friday - Northeast Dog Parade

Time: 5:00pm (The parade will begin at 6:15pm)

Location:  Meet at the park across from Wilde Café, 65 Main St. SE

Northeast Dog Parade   Facebook

Enjoy the annual Northeast Dog Parade! There will be activities, puppy treats and samples from local businesses. The parade will begin at 5:30 pm in the park across from Wilde Cafe, before making its way along the parade route through the neighborhood and arriving back at the starting point at about 6 pm. Stick around for Best Look Alike, Best Dog Costume and Best Trick contests afterwards!

July 26, 2019, Friday - Sunset on the Lock (2 nights)

Times: Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, 7 – 9 pm

Location: St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center, 1 Portland Ave.

Sunset on the Lock

Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam provides panoramic views of the Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam, St. Anthony Falls and the surrounding mill district. Exhibits at the visitor center provide information about the falls and its place in Minnesota history. Rangers lead short walks from the visitor center out onto the lock walls and describe how the falls changed the course of history of the area and of the nation. This season the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center and lock will be open during "sunset hours" on select dates, in addition to its normal daytime hours.

July 25, 2019, Thursday - Beer For Better / Hennepin History Museum at Lakes & Legends

Time: 3 PM – 9 PM

Location: Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Avenue

Beer For Better / Hennepin History Museum

We are proud to announce our June #BeerForBetter partner, Hennepin History Museum. Join us July 25th for a few beers to help raise money for this organization.

Once called the “cure for the common museum,” Hennepin History Museum collects and preserves Hennepin County’s history, then shares it through engaging exhibits and public programs that reflect the full diversity of those that have shaped our community. The Museum is housed in the historic Christian Family Residence in the Washburn-Fair Oaks Historic District. Participate in “Hennepin County Trivia” to win some great prizes from the Museum and support local history!

Current exhibits: Inventions & Innovations; Being Human: Stories from Humans of Minneapolis; History of Hennepin County; Shelf Life: Open Storage and Preservation at Hennepin History Museum; Aquatennial Pop-Up Display.

Dogs are allowed in our taproom, so feel free to bring your leashed, well-behaved pups! Get ready to enjoy a fun night and raise a glass to a great, local cause. Cheers!