June 7, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $10

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: Jake Armerding + Ben Rosenbush

June 7, 2013, Friday - "VIVA, Verdi!" presented by MacPhail's Sonomento and CORO!

Time: 7:30pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd Street South

This exciting tribute to the greatest Italian opera composer of all time features numerous soloists, instrumentlists and sixty singers in the combined chorus. Together they will perform arias, ensembles, and choruses from Verdi's most popular and beloved works, including La Traviata, Rigoletto, Aida, Don Carlo, UnBallo in Maschera, Il Travatore, Requiem, Falstaff, Luisa Miller, and more! Instrumental accompaniment will include duo grand pioanos, brass, and percussion. For tickets call 952-657-5159.

Adults - $10, youth 12 and under are free.

June 6, 2013, Thursday - TRICK BOXING at Southern Theater (3 nights)

Time: 7:30pm

Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Sossy Mechanics (Brian Sostek & Megan McClellan) are donating six FREE performances of TRICK BOXING to the Southern Theater. Hailed by the New York Times as "the best show I have seen," the show was developed right here at the Southern in 2002 before it went on to achieve international acclaim.

Written, directed, choreographed and performed by real life husband-and-wife team Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan (married at the Southern, no less), TRICK BOXING follows David Danielovich, a down-on-his-luck apple seller who is bamboozled into becoming a boxer by a shady hustler, and ends up swinging his way to the championship with the aid of a wily dance-hall girl named Bella. This fast-paced physical comedy is full of rapid-fire dialogue, high-energy dance numbers, ridiculous puppetry, and of course boxing. Since its premiere, TRICK BOXING has received rave reviews around the globe...

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to come see the show for FREE and then PAY WHAT YOU THINK IT'S WORTH afterward. Reservations highly recommended. Family friendly.

You can reserve tickets at: https://southern.tixato.com/buy/trick-boxing

Peformances: June 6, 7, 8.

June 6, 2013, 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

A multitude of painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, textile and fiber artists, jewelers, furniture showrooms and more open their studios at the Northrup King Building located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

We celebrate summer the old-fashioned way - with a free root beer float!

June 6, 2013, Thursday - Writ Loud at The Loft

Tme: 6:30pm

Location: The Loft, (Patio at Open Book) 1011 Washington Avenue South

Discover new talent at Writ Loud, the new student reading (and writing) series from The Loft Literary Center. Creative writers from Loft classes will have the chance to take the stage to read original work. All attendees will also produce their own creative pieces.

Theme: “Fandom”

Four readers will be selected the night of the event by lottery. If you’re interested in participating as a reader, bring:
• Up to 4 minutes of poetry or prose on the theme of “Fandom”
• A brief bio (2–3 sentences) about your life as a fan, writer, artist, paparazzo, stalker, etc.
 Whether or not you’d like to take the stage, come ready to write (we’ll provide the prompts), drink (there will be libations), and celebrate the creativity of the Loft community.

*Rain location is the Book Club Room.

June 6, 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.

June 5, 2013, Wednesday - Craft Distillers at Sorella Wine & Spirits

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Sorella Wine & Spirits, 1010 Washington Avenue South

Barbara Fredell from Craft Distillers will be in store doing a Seminar/Tasting on their excellent spirits: Low Gap Whiskey, Russell Henry Gin and Los Nahuales Mezcal.

Call the store to reserve your space (612-339-4040) as seating is limited. $5/person

June 5, 2013, Wednesday - Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Agenda

Meeting are broadcasted live on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79, or online at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/tv/79. Those interested in viewing the MPRB meeting are encouraged to attend at MPRB headquarters, located at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411, or view during the 10:30 p.m. Monday (12/3) rebroadcast on Channel 79.

June 4, 2013, Tuesday - Music in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: 7:00pm

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:

June 11
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
July 16
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!

June 4, 2013, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting

Time: 4:30pm

Location: Room 317, City Hall, 350 South Fifth Street

More Info

June 3, 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:

June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1
July 3
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 5
August 12
August 19
August 26

June 2, 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 Yoga.

June 1, 2013, Saturday - TRICK BOXING at Southern Theater (3 nights)

Time: 7:30pm

Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Sossy Mechanics (Brian Sostek & Megan McClellan) are donating six FREE performances of TRICK BOXING to the Southern Theater.  Hailed by the New York Times as "the best show I have seen," the show was developed right here at the Southern in 2002 before it went on to achieve international acclaim.
 
Written, directed, choreographed and performed by real life husband-and-wife team Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan (married at the Southern, no less), TRICK BOXING follows David Danielovich, a down-on-his-luck apple seller who is bamboozled into becoming a boxer by a shady hustler, and ends up swinging his way to the championship with the aid of a wily dance-hall girl named Bella.  This fast-paced physical comedy is full of rapid-fire dialogue, high-energy dance numbers, ridiculous puppetry, and of course boxing.  Since its premiere, TRICK BOXING has received rave reviews around the globe...
 
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to come see the show for FREE and then PAY WHAT YOU THINK IT'S WORTH afterward. Reservations highly recommended.  Family friendly.
 
You can reserve tickets at: https://southern.tixato.com/buy/trick-boxing

Peformances: June 1, 2, 3 and 6, 7, 8.

June 1, 2013, Saturday - Mill City String Quartet Concert at Open Book

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Open Book, Target Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Mill City String Quartet Concert, with special guests Valerie Little & Emily Hagen

The Mill City String Quartet is excited to appear in performance at Open Book. Performing Serenade in C major for String Trio, Op. 10 by Dohnanyi), String Quartet No. 1 in C major, Op. 49 by Shostakovich, and Respighi's String Quartet in D Major. Free admission, however any donations received will be accepted and given to charity. A Question and Answer session and reception will follow the performance!
 
strings@millcityquartet.com 612-209-4796

June 1, 2013, Saturday - Bluegrass Brunch at Aster Cafe

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm No Cover

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Bluegrass Brunch featuring: Adam Granger

no cover

June 1, 2013, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  Backyard Chicken Day

Produce Planner:
At the Market this Saturday, you will find: sweet sugar pea shoots, micro greens, MORELS, herbs, arugula, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, asparagus, fresh mushrooms, baby bok choi, cilantro, carrots, rhubarb, beets, tomatoes, mesclun mix, radishes, turnips, starter plants, hanging baskets and patio pots. Bedding plants, plus plenty of seed starts: summer squash, melon/watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and more!

Mill City Cooks, 10 am: Chef Heather Hartman will be making Egg Bruschetta with Grilled Baguette and Market Vegetables!

Live Music, 11am – 1pm: Back by popular demand, we welcome Moonlight Duo!

Mini-Farm: This week, we welcome Kelley Farm to the Market!

Art Market, All Day: Annabella Sardelis, Anna Metcalfe, Annika Kaplan, and Spring Finn!

Community Booths:
The Urban Chicken Keeper - The Urban Chicken Keeper offers coops and accessories that combine modern technologies and materials in ways that benefit today’s busy urban keeper and their animals.  It is their mission to help make urban chicken keeping a sustainable practice by providing education and products that take the “work” out keeping a small backyard flock.
The Minnesota Historical Society - MHS collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota's past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing.

June 1, 2013, Saturday - Guthrie Theater / YMCA Play Care! for The Primrose Path

Time: All performances begin at 1:00pm, child care drop off begins at 12:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street South

Bring your children (ages 4 to 11) to the Guthrie's Level Eight Education Suite where they will explore a variety of activities developed and led by qualified and trusted YMCA child care professionals. All activities are tailored to your child's age (ages 4 & 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11), including movement, arts & crafts, games and more. Once they're settled in, head downstairs, take your seat and prepare to be entertained!

Additional 2013 Play Care Dates (advance reservations are required):

• Saturday, June 15, 1 p.m. - The Primrose Path
• Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m. - Clybourne Park
• Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m. - Clybourne Park
• Saturday, August 17, 1 p.m. - Born Yesterday
• Saturday, August 24, 1 p.m. - Born Yesterday

To purchase, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224 or order in person at the Guthrie Box Office.

June 1, 2013, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Begins at Gold Medal Park (10th Avenue South & 2nd Street South), next to the Guthrie Theater - ends in Northeast Minneapolis

Hungry for an off-the-beaten path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore one of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, Mill District and St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, drinking local Minnesota brewed beer at the oldest restaurant in Minneapolis, and enjoy a local favorite - the cheese curds. You'll also enjoy mouth-watering pasta located in the historical Chase building, fresh baked European style bread at a local Farmers Market, home-made gelato, and lip smacking BBQ sliders from a historical restaurant that once operated as a mattress company.

Along with sampling food we will also visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St. Anthony on Main. You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods including a stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis. You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourist never see!

Reservations.

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