June 9, 2019, Sunday - Historic Main Street Walking Tour

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main Street SE

Historic Main Street Walking Tour Get Tickets Online

Stroll through Minneapolis' oldest neighborhood on a guided tour and learn about the rich diversity of the 1850s town of St. Anthony and the immense changes along Main Street throughout the years.

Founded in 1848, a few years before Minneapolis, St. Anthony has been a crossroads for many diverse peoples, including Dakota, Ojibwe, Yankees, German and Irish immigrants, métis, free blacks, and Southern tourists accompanied by enslaved people. Tour landmarks include the 1855 Upton Block, 1858 Martin and Morrison Building, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Pillsbury A Mill, and the Chalybeate Mineral Springs.

This tour begins and ends at the gray door on Third Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the A-Mill Artist Lofts' main entrance at 315 Main Street SE). It includes about one mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. $14/MNHS members save 20%

June 8, 2019, Saturday - Prince Legacy Tour

Prince Legacy Tour 

Join us as we honor the life of Prince - one of the greatest musical legends to emerge out of the Twin Cities! Offered on special commemorative dates (or by private booking), this exciting bus tour will take you to all the important sites that played a role in creating the rock icon Prince eventually became. From important places of his youth to some of the venues he performed in, you’ll gain a better understanding of why Prince chose to remain in the Twin Cities after becoming a mega-star. This 3-hour bus tour will allow you to experience the same places Prince did, and is a must-see for any serious Prince fan! Option available to add on a tour of Paisley Park at an additional cost, based on availability. This tour does not include an inside visit to Paisley Park.

TOUR OPERATES:
10AM - 1PM April 20 & June 8
Other dates and times are available by private booking

SIGHTS:
🎤 First Avenue Night Club (Purple Rain Movie)
🏠Childhood home
☔ Purple Rain House
🏙️Downtown Minneapolis
🎸Schmitt Music Mural
🎶Orpheum Theater
🎙️Electric Fetus
🎨Underground Graffiti Tunnel
💜Prince Mural
🎹Paisley Park (outside only, inside tour sold separately)

TICKETS:
$80 per person
Reserve your spot here: http://twincitiessightseeingtours.com/public-tours/theprincelegacytour/

PICK UP:
505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis MN (Minneapolis Visitors Information Center)

June 8, 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: This Saturday we're celebrating our Friends of the Market with a donation drive and appreciation event for our supporters! Mill City’s Saturday Farmers Market is Minneapolis' trusted source for local, sustainable and organic groceries, bringing fresh food, cooking education and live entertainment to one beautiful place. Join over 60 local farmers, food makers and artisans – rain or shine – this Saturday for a unique outdoor grocery shopping experience.

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 YogaFit Studios 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 Beth Jones 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

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Say Darling String Band will be playing folk tunes in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

MINI FARM

The Minnesota Historical Society’s Oliver H. Kelley Farm joins us on the second Saturday of each month to show us what life was like on an 1860’s Minnesota farm. Meet heritage-breed sheep and chickens and chat with Kelley Farm staff on the top of the Chicago Mall, near Spoonriver restaurant.

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

Black Cat – classic breakfast and barbecue

Chef Shack – tacos, burgers, brats and more

Gorkha Palace – Indian and Nepali dumplings and curries

Northern Fires Pizza – seasonal farm-to-table pizzas

Salty Tart Bakery – pastries and bread

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:

House of Talents

INDIGO & SNOW

Adam Gruetzmacher

Aprilierre

Onkkafirte

COMMUNITY BOOTH

We’re celebrating our Friends of the Market with a donation drive and appreciation event for our supporters!

June 8, 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 on Saturdays, May 25 - 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.

June 8, 2019, Saturday -Goat to Your Happy Place at Insight Brewing

Time: 12p - 4p

Location: Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Avenue

Goat to Your Happy Place

Attention all fans and lovers of goats (and this should be about everyone)!

On June 8th, we are bringing 20 goats (yes, goats) to Insight for all of you to look at, pet, take selfies with, and generally have a good time around.

We’re calling it the Insight Goat to Your Happy Place, and we’re working hard to make sure it is far and away the best goat event you’ve ever attended. One might call it the G.O.A.T.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and lets all pet and hang out with goats, beer in hand of course, in the name of fun. For this very special Goat Event, we’ll be tapping four exclusive goat casks.

- Blackberry Saison (7.8%)
- Double Orange Honey Wheat (5.7%)
- Elderflower Lager (4.7%)
- Triple Ginger Rowdy Uncle (6.0%)

Goats aren’t the only ones who like to eat everything, so we’ll have lots of food on hand for you humans too. Such as:
- DelSur Empanadas will be serving up made-from-scratch, individually handcrafted, fresh-baked empanadas.
- Foxy Falafel will have their delicious NYC-style crispy falafels on offer.
- Go Bananas will be covering the desert, with delicious chocolate-dipped treats.

This event is FREE and open to everyone who gets excited about the prospect of a good goat hang.

June 8, 2019, Saturday - MBP Block Party 2019

Time: 9 AM – 11 PM

Location: Minneapolis Bouldering Project, 1433 W River Rd N

MBP Block Party 2019

See the full detailed schedule here: https://minneapolisboulderingproject.com/block-party/

$5 day passes. Free for kids. Free for members.

Climbing. Music.⠀Pancakes.⠀Beer.⠀Food Trucks.⠀Vendors.⠀Clinics.⠀Obstacle Course.  Family.⠀Friends. 
Yoga. Happiness.

June 8, 2019, Saturday - Canoe RAVE at North Mississippi Regional Park

Time: 12:00 PM  4:00 PM

Location: North Mississippi Regional Park, 5116 N Mississippi Dr

Canoe RAVE at North Mississippi Regional Park

River Action Volunteer Events (RAVEs) are a fun way to explore the river in a way few others do.  All trips couple a restoration service project in a hard to reach area of the river with an adventure tour by National Park Service rangers.  Explore the river, learn about significant wildlife and cultural features, and do some good!

For this RAVE, we will explore the northern end of our park aboard our awesome partner Wilderness Inquiry’s 24-foot voyageur canoes, and along the way hear river stories from national park rangers. We’ll meet near picnic shelter C at North Mississippi Regional Park, and board a bus for River Park where we will hop in canoes to access an island service project. Then we will continue our paddle back down to North Miss where we started.

This fun recreation and volunteer restoration project is great for adults and kids over 12 years old. No canoeing experience needed. Groups of 9 or less are welcome to register. RAVEs are free events for volunteers – your only ticket is your service to the river!

Please contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center with any questions or concerns on the day of the event: 651-293-0200

June 8, 2019, Saturday - Rockin' 5K and Walk-n-Roll

Time: 9 am – 12 noon

Location: North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court

Rockin' 5K and Walk-n-Roll

Accessibility, Inc. invites you to join them for the 10th annual Rockin' 5K and Walk-N-Roll. Along with the walk/roll, there will be refreshments, t-shirts, entertainment and more. The event benefits AccessAbility, Inc. and its programs to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion.

9:00 a.m.     Registration

9:30 a.m.     Opening Ceremony: Walkers and Rollers, Sponsors and Top Fundraisers will be welcomed and recognized. Wear your favorite Rock 'n' Roll Gear!

10:00 a.m.   Rockin' 5K Run Begins

10:05 a.m.   Walk-n-Roll Begins

June 8, 2018, Saturday - Mill Ruins Park Volunteer Demonstration Prairie Maintenance

A National Park River Site, Native Plants, and You! 

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining a group of volunteers to maintain a demonstration prairie at Mill Ruins Park. This native prairie attracts many bees, butterflies, and birds while improving the Mississippi River shoreline habitat.

The crew will meet at the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center on the following Saturday mornings from 9am-noon:

June 8 & 29, July 13 & 20, August 17 & 31, September 14 & 21, and October 5 & 12

Led by a trained National Park Service (NPS) volunteer, this crew is also sponsored by the Mississippi Park Connection and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. All tools, such as gloves, are provided.

To sign up for crew projects and for more information: Contact Andrew at amarotz@parkconnection.org

Come every time or just when you can!

June 8, 2019, Saturday - Loring Park Music Festival

Loring Park Music Festival

June 7, 2019, Friday - Creating Community in Cedar Riverside (3 days)

Creating Community in Cedar Riverside

Join Springboard for the Arts, The West Bank Business Association, and neighborhood partners for a series of projects this spring and summer to connect and celebrate the Cedar-Riverside community!

Events include a creative lighting artwork display to increase safety, a youth artist exhibit, a large, community-designed banner, an intergenerational film about the West Bank community, an area clean-up, and neighborhood-wide celebration. All events are free and family-friendly.

             *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * About the Projects *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

West Bank Get Together
- Friday, May 17, 6 – 8pm at Currie Park (Clean-up)
- Friday, June 7, 6 – 8pm at Currie Park (Music Festival)
- A celebration of music and beautification of the West Bank neighborhood through sound art, music and community and cleaning.
- Project team members include Abdirizak Bihi, Jacob Aaron and Bianca Pettis.

Feynuus Lighting Artwork Display
- Friday, June 7, 6 – 8pm at Currie Park
- A creative lighting display in Currie Park will showcase how to make the area safer while educating people about the Feynuus, an important source of lighting in Somalia.
- Project teams members include Bosteya Jama, Halima Hassan, and Fartun Del.

Living the Dream Banner Inauguration
- Saturday, June 8, 5 – 7pm at Edna Park (next to the Wienery)
- An unveiling of a large, community-designed banner that reflects the current and future growing industry present on the West Bank.
- Project team members include Meena Mangalvedhekar and Larry Rostad.

Hope Through Art Youth Artworks Display
- Saturday, June 8, 5 – 7pm at House of Balls studio
-A display of artwork created by Cedar-Riverside youth mentored by local artist Allen Christian from the House of Balls.
- Project team members include Abdirahman Mukhtar, Alan Christian of House of Balls, Abdullahi Farah and Mary Jane.

West Bank 6 Story Film Display
- Sunday, June 9, 5 – 7pm at Mixed Blood Theatre
- A viewing of a film that counters the negative perceptions maintained by many about the peaceful community of West-Bank.
- Project team members include Abdurizak Sisco, Abdullahi Sheikh and Ahmed Ali.

For more info, visit www.thewestbank.org

June 7, 2019, Friday - Ten Thousand Things presents: The Sins of Sor Juana at Open Book (3 nights)

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Ten Thousand Things presents: The Sins of Sor Juana

June 7-9

This romantic and humorous play was inspired by the true story of famed writer Juana Inés de la Cruz, a woman of great resilience who was determined to break the conventions of seventeenth century Mexico.

The show tours May 3 to June 9 to prisons, shelters, low-income centers and locations in Big Fork, Northfield and Virginia (Minnesota) before playing to paid public audiences at Open Book.

Directed by Marcela Lorca, and featuring Pedro Bayón, Sun Mee Chomet, Ryan Colbert, George Keller, Jason Rojas, Thallis Santesteban and Ava Saunders. 

June 7, 2019, Friday - Mazarati House Party Concert presented by BM Nation at Muse

Time: 8pm

Location: Muse Event Center, 107 3rd Ave N

Mazarati House Party Concert presented by BM Nation

Tickets: HTTP://MAZARATITICKETS.COM
GET READY #PurpleFamily!
The much anticipated return of Mazarati with an all new lineup featuring BrownMark from The Revolution & more is happening June 7th in Minneapolis!
You never know who's gonna knock on the door of this Purple House Party...

June 7, 2019, Friday - Field Trip! Dinkytown: Forever Young Walking Tour

Time: 4p - 6p

Location: We will meet at the NE corner of University Ave and 14th Ave SE, on the corner of the bridge.

Field Trip! Dinkytown: Forever Young Walking Tour

John Pillsbury’s decision to locate the University of Minnesota on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River set the stage for Dinkytown’s destiny as a dynamic commercial district that has inspired generations of people to explore new ideas and try out different personas. This tour explores Dinkytown’s early commercial years, signature buildings, legacy businesses, and its role in the student protests of the 1960s. Because of its proximity to the U of M, Dinkytown has always been subject to the winds of change and cycles of urban growth and decline, accompanied by fears that it will be irreparably changed. Yet, with each new generation, it revives itself like the seasons, as each fall new students, faculty, and staff pass through on their way to the University, all simultaneously leaving their mark on Dinkytown as well as being marked by it. Bonus site includes Hubert Humphrey's first residence in Minneapolis.

Hennepin History Museum's Interim Director, Cara Letofsky, will be your guide on this half-mile walk.

June 7, 2019, Friday - Dirty Works: Origami Super Crane at MCBA

Time: 6–8pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Dirty Works: Origami Super Crane with Kathleen Sheridan

An embellished version of the traditional origami crane, the super crane was created just two years ago by two origami masters: Tomoko Fuse and Akiko Yamanashi. There are two variations of the super crane, a static version and a sliding wings version. Either version may have an infinite number of wings making this an extremely decorative and fun-to-fold model.

Join MCBA for Dirty Works, a series of casual classes, taking place on the first Friday of each month. Activities are designed for the bookishly curious and the creatively apprehensive; no experience needed.

Great for beginners1  $35 + $5 supply fee

June 7, 2019, Friday - Czech That Film Festival at St. Anthony Main Theatre (5 days)

Times: See schedule link below

Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE

Czech That Film Festival June 7 - 11

Czech That Film is the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul's annual series showcasing the best of Czech cinema and committed to exhibiting films that not only expose participants to Czech culture, but also enlighten audiences, bring people together and present inspired entertainment for all. The 2019 program features nine new films and will include a visit by director Jakub Smíd with his film Short Cut.

June 6, 2019, Thursday - 6th Avenue SE Care Day!

Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

Location: Meet at the intersection of 6th Avenue SE and 2nd Street SE

6th Avenue SE Care Day!

We'll provide gloves, you bring a trowel!

If you have questions, please contact Cordelia Pierson (cell 651-815-1268 or cordelia.pierson@gmail.com), or the Marcy-Holmes office: 612.623.7633 | chris@marcy-holmes.org

Learn more about this initiative: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g5Tn_4ueByHvvxSZPFPyGOT7KlCGvxq9/view

Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8uO29od1tko5Y6WqD0-avkProiKMamueHzgiHsjp618UchQ/viewform

Future dates: June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 12, October 3, Novmber 2

June 6, 2019, Thursday - Free Water Ski Show with the Twin Cities River Rats!

6/4/19 update: 

JUNE 6 SHOW CANCELLED!  Due to high water levels on the river, we have to cancel our first show this Thurs. June 6. We are so excited to ski for you, and hope to be back and ready to ski next week!

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 6, 2019, Thursday - Hewing Rooftop Concert Series presents Ingrid Chavez

Time: 7p -10p

Location: Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Ave N

Hewing Rooftop Concert Series presents Ingrid Chavez

Hewing Hotel is proud to announce an evening with Ingrid Chavez.

Famed poetess/songwriter/singer and visual artist, Ingrid Chavez began her career working alongside Prince, David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Lenny Kravitz to name a few. Today, the lyrical engine behind Madonna’s 1991 #1 hit "Justify My Love" is taking flight anew with a brand new album, "Memories of Flying."

Showcasing intriguing collaborations with Charles Webster, Ganga, Mashti, Deep Dive Corp., Marco Valentin, and David Hurn her new solo album, "Memories Of Flying,” will be released May 17th, 2019 and invites a soulful sojourn for listeners to spread their wings along with her. "Memories of Flying", soars above a soundscape of spoken-word, downtempo vibes, and electronic majesty.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm
Advance ticket purchase required for all rooftop access during this event / 21+ only

June 6, 2019, Thursday - Haus of Love: Vegan Prom at Aria

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Location: Aria, 105 N 1st Street

Haus of Love: Vegan Prom

Here we go again! Join us for our 3rd annual Haus of Love show hosted by the lovely CoCo and LaLa! We are holding this years awesome fundraiser at Aria in Minneapolis. Invite the prom date of your dreams and come celebrate vegan fashion with us! Everything from prom photos to a dance party to end the evening are just the beginning of all the fun to be had. Here is the outline of the evening:

6:00-6:45pm Cocktail Hour
7:00-7:30pm Fashion Show
8:00-10:00pm Dance Party

Some of our sponsors include: Spinning Wylde, PLNT BSD, The Herbivorous Butcher Food Truck, Transmission Music, Fig + Farro, and many more! We have General Admission and VIP tickets for sale.

VIP tickets include a corsage or boutonniere upon entry, VIP swag bag, a Haus of Love Vegan Prom custom t-shirt, appetizers (see menu below), private seating and bar, and much more!

VIP vegan appetizer menu by Crave:
Pulled pork and chicken tinga street tacos
Loaded croquette
Spanish sausage and squash skewer
Chicken tinga mini flatbread
Coconut curry chicken satay in wheat grass
Donut dippers glazed with raspberry sauce

General Admission gets you access to the cocktail hour, fashion event, and dance party! The Herbivorous Butcher Food Truck will be offering all sorts of vegan goodness, PLNT BSD will be on site selling fruit skewers, and you can even get your prom picture taken too!

Every ticket purchase gets you into a pre-party held at Fig + Farro on Tuesday night June 4th from 6-9pm and $2 off a Bloody Mary bar on Saturday June 8th at Fig + Farro. More details to come!