June 15, 2019, Saturday - 2018 Juneteenth Celebration

Time: 11am - 6pm

Location: Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Avenue

2019 Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. This community-led celebration features a parade, music and performances, historical re-enactments, great local food and more. It takes place at the site of the first Freedom Day celebration in Minneapolis led by Michael Chaney and Spike Moss.

The Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom Day Legacy Committee, along with co-organizers Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB), Phyllis Wheatley Community Center and People of Color Union Members (POCUM), are pleased to offer supporters opportunities for exposure and outreach at this annual, community-led celebration. 

June 15, 2019, Saturday - Ard Godfrey House Tours (also June 16)

Times: 1-4 PM (last full tour at 3:30 PM)

Location: Ard Godfrey House, Chute Square, Central and University Avenues

Ard Godfrey House Tours - Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16

Visit the Godfrey House – the oldest remaining wood frame house in Minneapolis, first occupied by Ard Godfrey, a millwright, and his wife Harriet Godfrey in 1849. Costumed volunteers from the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis will guide you through the fascinating furnished home and help you glimpse what life was like for early city founders. Coloring sheets, face painting and temporary tattoos will be available for children. No admission fee is charged, but donations are welcome. Special tours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled year-round for a minimal fee by making arrangements with Muriel (612-781-8791). The house is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please call Muriel (at the number above) one week in advance to make arrangements for guests with special needs.

For information: 612-813-5319

June 15, 2019, Saturday - Spoken Word: Michelle Myers and Morgan Butler at The Loft

Time:8 – 9 pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave

Spoken Word: Michelle Myers and Morgan Butler

In this special spoken word event, two nationally acclaimed spoken word artists share the stage for a powerful night of poetry and performance. Michelle Myers claims a space for community sharing and building. Reflecting her belief that such space-sharing is transformative, Michelle lays bare her own emotions and experiences in her poetry and on stage in the hope of carrying the audience along with her. morgan butler [she/they] is an established creator, curator and conjurer based in washington, dc. with practices based in art therapy; healing is the core foundation of all her work, most specifically through creative writing. a 2018 Loft Literary Center Spoken Word Immersion Fellow, 2x Harvard University Alumni of Color Conference Facilitator and TEDx Speaker, momo is known for their powerful spokenword poetry and curation of femme-centric events and workshops. humbly, momo is also in divine connection to ancestors, and receives their messages through intentional conjurework such as energy healing and tarot. $10 ($5 members).

June 15, 2019, Saturday - Global Water Dance on the Stone Arch Bridge

Time:  3 – 4 pm

Location: Stone Arch Bridge, Mill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Avenue S

Global Water Dance Performance

On June 15, 2019, communities around the world will “dance for safe water everywhere.” Global Water Dances (GWD) performances at each site will highlight a local water issue and take place near a related body of water. Choreographers, dance groups, organizations, water activists and members of the community will gather to take action, to solve their immediate water problems. This worldwide event, linked throughout the day via broadcast and social media, will challenge countless observers, locally and online, to deepen their understanding about the importance of water in communities the world over.

Join a local Twin Cities event on the banks of our beloved Mississippi River in the Mill Ruins Park beneath the Stone Arch Bridge.

June 14, 2019, Friday - Father John Misty and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit at The Armory

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

Location: The Armory, 500 6th Street S

Father John Misty and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit 

Father John Misty and Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will be performing at The Armory in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, June 14th.

Tickets on sale now.

- Father John Misty closing
- w/ Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Jade Bird
- Tickets $55.50
- Doors 6:00PM / Show 7:00PM
- All Ages

June 14, 2019, Friday - Flag Day Free Pennant Giveaway at Fulton Taproom

 

Time: 12p - 6p

Location: Fulton Taproom, 414 6th Avenue N

Flag Day Free Pennant Giveaway

Fulton is celebrating Flag Day, June 14th, by opening early for lunch at noon and giving away limited Fulton Baseball Pennants to the first 200 people that walk through our taproom door.

Doors open at 12 noon, sharp! Be here to get your free Fulton themed baseball pennant!

June 14, 2019, Friday - Vintage & Vinyl Market at Water Power Park

Times: See event link for schedule

Location: Water Power Park, 206 Main Street SE

Vintage & Vinyl Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Minneapolis Vintage Market will be part of one of Minneapolis' most popular events of the summer — the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, a three-day art fair located on the banks of the Mississippi that attracts more than 75,000 visitors over the course of the weekend! Our Vintage and Vinyl Marketplace will be located on Xcel Energy Water Power Park, a beautiful area right on the river. 

June 14, 2016, Friday - Boom Days 2019 at Boom Island Brewing (3 days)

Time: See event link for daily details 

Location: Boom Island Brewing Co., 2014 Washington Avenue N

Boom Days 2019 at Boom Island Brewing

Join us at Boom Island Brewing's Taproom for our annual three-day event: Boom Days 2019!

Cuvée de Boom is an 11% ABV oak aged, unhopped and consists of a hybrid of Belgian blond ale and Pinot Grigio. The beer undergoes a parallel fermentation with both an ale strain and a Champagne yeast strain. It will age beautifully in its corked and caged 750ml bottle. Bottles will be made available to the public, but will only be sold on site during Boom Days while supplies last.

June 14, 2019, Friday - ATRIUM ART: Make a Father’s Day Picture Frame and Card

Time: 11a - 1p

Location:  801 S Marquette Ave

ATRIUM ART: Make a Father’s Day Picture Frame and Card

Decorate a picture frame for the father figure in your life and take time to express in a card how much he means to you. There will be supplies for 50 participants so make sure to claim your frame today! 

* Family photo not included  :-)

June 14, 2019, Friday - 25th Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival (thru June 16)

25th Annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Admission into the Stone Arch Bridge Festival and all Concerts is FREE!

Location: Main Street SE from Hennepin Avenue to Stone Arch Bridge, including Father Hennepin Park and Water Power Park

Concerts at Water Power Park:

Kick-off concert: Friday, June 14, 6 – 10 pm, Father Hennepin Park

After hours concert: Saturday, June 15, 7 – 10 pm, Father Hennepin Park

Festival, music and car show:

Saturday, June 15, 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday, June 16, 10 am – 5 pm

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is held every Father’s Day weekend on the Minneapolis riverfront. It is the third largest festival in Minneapolis, drawing thousands of visitors to the beautiful scenery of the Mississippi River and Minneapolis skyline. The festival is known for the unique artwork for sale from 200+ artists, live music on three stages and family friendly activities including an extensive car show.

June 14, 2019, Friday - Pryes Anniversary Block Party (2 days)

Times:  4 pm – 1 pm both days

Location: Pryes Brewing, 1401 W River Road N

Pryes Anniversary Block Party

Celebrate with us at the Pryes Anniversary Block Party. Featuring two days filled with live music, expanded beer garden, Makers Market and more!

FRIDAY

4:00pm-9:00pm: Pop-up Shops
Ma Jolie Marché, Lifted Optics & Lemon Drop Photo Booth

Friday on the Main Stage
4:00pm: Doors Open
5:00pm: Battlerat
6:00pm: Seaberg & the Black Velvet Punks
7:00pm: Jaedyn James & The Hunger
8:30pm: The 4onthefloor

Friday on the Feather Bowling Stage (Indoor)
9:00pm-1:00am: Electric Feel hosted by Forever Young & FøøLPrøøF

SATURDAY

1:00pm-7:00pm: Minneapolis Craft Market featuring:
3seams
Ally Jane Jewelry
Apothicare
Artwork by Danielle O'Malley
Awesome Industries
Fair Anita
Green Lakes Botany
International Cigars
Made By Linnae
Mountain Metal
NE mpls
Radiate Activewear
Sage & Cedar Arts
Saint Minneapolis
Sick Scents
Something Borrowed -LV
Squirrel
Tesoros de Atitlan
The Mad Owl
Triple Crown Mpls

1:00pm-7:00pm: Pryes Mini Golf

Saturday on the Main Stage
1:00pm: Doors Open
2:00pm: Mae Simpson Music
3:00pm: Gentleman Speaker
4:00pm: ahem
5:00pm: Black Widows
6:00pm: Gully Boys
7:00pm: Nooky Jones
8:30pm: Black Market Brass with Special Guests

Saturday on the Feather Bowling Stage (Indoor)
9:00pm-1:00am: DJ Shannon Blowtorch with Special Guests.
Ft Mike 2600, Ander Other, Dwynell Roland (Cameo Appearance) & Hosted by Mina Moore.

Habitat for Humanity
Pryes Brewing is proud to support Habitat for Humanity. 21+ guests will be required to buy a $4 wristband to drink. A portion of the proceeds from the wristband sales will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

About the Block Party
The Block Party is open to all ages. Dogs are welcome outside in the expanded beer garden. There will be an ATM available, but we encourage our guests to bring cash. The City of MPLS will be here with their giant water station, bring a refillable vessel and stay hydrated. We're excited to be joined by our friends at the Minneapolis Bouldering Project, the TC River Rats and MN Nice Cream.

Expanded Bike Parking
Pryes Brewing is bringing in additional bike racks for an expand bike parking lot. We encourage our guests to bike to the party or take a Taxi/Uber/Lyft.

Minneapolis Craft Market
Pryes Brewing is excited to welcome the Minneapolis Craft Market to the Block Party on Saturday. The Minneapolis Craft Market is a community social hub and an incubator for the arts. They believe the Twin Cities has a unique culture of creativity, with a goal to provide a venue for both emerging and established makers to sell their work.

Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is committed to building the quality of life, health, and economic prosperity of the seven-county metro region by producing, preserving, and advocating for affordable homeownership – because homes and families are the foundation of successful communities.

June 13, 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.

June 13, 2019, Thursday - Paint Nite at Aloft

Time: 7p

Location: Aloft Hotel, 900 S Washington Ave

Paint Nite: Teal Glowing Paris II

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it.

• 2 hours long
• Ages 21 & up

June 13, 2019, Thursday - Bark N' Bubbles at Radisson RED

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Location:  Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown, 609 S 3rd Street

Bark N' Bubbles

Raise a paw if you like a good glass of bubbly—raise two if you like it even better with your pup by your side! On June 13, Sidewalk Dog is leashing up with Radisson RED to bring you Bark N’ Bubbles, a puptastic event for an organization you’ll wanna toast to.

When + Where: 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 13, at Radisson RED Minneapolis—a hotel so fur-friendly, four-legged guests get their own beds! Say woof to Radisson RED hotel dog Baxter, too.

Cost: Fur-EE!

Beneficiary: Radisson RED is proud to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and will be donating a percentage of profits from the event.

On paw: Luc Belaire sparkling wine samples, noms from OUIBar + KTCHN’s locally sourced menu for you and your pooch, dog massages from Little Bear Animal Massage, doggo spa treatments from At Home Mobile Pet Grooming, and photographer KME Photography will be there to capture all the fun.

Full details: sidewalkdog.com/bark-n-bubbles-is-the-dog-friendly-hotel-party-of-the-season-and-were-pumped/

June 13, 2019, Thursday - An Evening with Dessa

An Evening with Dessa to Benefit Hennepin County Libraries

Minneapolis’ own singer, poet, and songwriting powerhouse Dessa, will join supporters like you on June 13 for a special event to benefit our Library. Enjoy an indoor and outdoor experience (weather permitting) at the private residence of Tom and Mary Racciatti—a beautiful home with panoramic views of downtown Minneapolis, the Guthrie Theater, and the Stone Arch Bridge. The evening will include appetizers, cocktails, and a special performance by Dessa!

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Tickets are $150 ($50 non tax-deductible) and $250 for VIP ($75 non tax-deductible).  The number of tickets is limited, so buy now to ensure your attendance at this special event! Call 612-543-8104 or visit supportHCLIB.org/dessa.

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This very special event benefits Hennepin County Library programs such as MnSpin, the Library’s new streaming service featuring Minnesota artists.

June 13, 2019, Thursday - “It’s the People” Opening Celebration (5 downtown locations)

Time: 5:00 pm

“It’s the People” Opening Celebration

Join the Hennepin Theatre Trust to celebrate the launch of “It’s the People,” a project inspired by the people whose experiences and stories create the unique vibrancy of Hennepin Avenue. It features nine large-scale portraits created by renowned Minnesota artists and features the avenue’s regulars. The artwork centers on five themes: workforce, transportation, LGBT+, theatre and youth.

You can find the banners at these locations:

• 33 South 6th St (City Center) — Workforce by Jake Armour
• 710 Hennepin Ave (Pantages Theatre) — Transportation by Xavier Tavera
• 830 Hennepin Ave (The Saloon) — LGBT+ by Nancy Musinguzi
• 900 Hennepin Ave (Hennepin Theatre Trust) — Theatregoers by Maya Washington
• 10 S 10th St (FAIR School) — Youth by Wing Young Huie and FAIR School students

Come to the party to enjoy live music and hear from some of the artists, grab a map and see how “It’s the People” joins our existing murals and public art projects to help transform the places and spaces that make the Hennepin Theatre District a vibrant, welcoming and safe place.

The project is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust with support from UBS Wealth Management and Clear Channel Outdoor. Learn more about the project here.

June 13, 2019, Thursday - Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists | Tour at Mia

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue S

Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists | Tour at Mia

Hosted by Studio/E

For the first time ever, a major exhibit of North American Native Women's art is on view, and it's happening in our backyard. The Minneapolis Institute of Art is once again showing our community what leadership looks like in action with Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists, which was assembled with the help of the Native Exhibition Advisory Board and features artistic achievements spanning 1,000 years and 115 artists.

Much of the art across American museums is produced by Europeans, the vast majority of which is by men. This exhibition breaks the standards created around art and brings the deserved significance and awareness to this underrepresented group of talented artists.

Revealed in the show’s intricate art pieces are technical masteries passed down from generation to generation. On Thursday, June 13, 2019, we are touring this astonishing collection of pottery, textiles, paintings, portraits, and more while weaving these women’s untold stories into our lives.

June 12, 2019, Wednesday - Nicollet Makers Market

Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Nicollet Makers Market, 651 Nicollet Ave

Nicollet Makers Market

We are an outdoor shopping event featuring local artisans in downtown Minneapolis. Meet your makers and buy handmade on the new Nicollet!

June 12, 2019, Wednesday - 2019 State of The Downtown Real Estate Market with Cynthia Froid Group at Mill City Museum

Wednesday June 12th - 6:00-7:00pm - Mill City Museum

Join Cynthia Froid Group for their 4th annual real estate update. You'll be presented with all the most current info relevant to Downtown Minneapolis neighborhoods, and receive a brief run-down of current market trends, short-term forecasts, and new developments to help you as property owners (or potential buyers) make the most informed choices moving forward.

Special guest Andrew Flesher, luxury interior designer and cast member of NBC's American Dream Builders, shares his insight on design trends for here and now! Keep current with the expert advice of Cynthia Froid and Andrew Flesher in one condensed info session.Refreshments provided.

Please specify your building in your RSVP and send in any questions you would like addressed to assure the the presentation is as informative as possible for those in attendance.

Please RSVP to admin@cynthiafroid.com ASAP; Space is Limited!

June 12, 2019, Wednesday - Downtown East Reconstruction Project Open House at Open Book

This Open House is for people to learn about the Downtown East Reconstruction Project.