October 31, 2017, Tuesday - Adam Levy’s Joga Bola Halloween Bash at Aster Cafe

Time: Music 8-10p

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Adam Levy’s Joga Bola Halloween Bash

Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $5 Cover charges on the tab.

Join Adam Levy and his All-Star cast for a 60’s-70’s Samba Funk Halloween party! Costumes encouraged!

Joga Bola explores the soulful, groovy landscape of Brazilian music from it’s “golden age” in the 1960’s and 1970’s–samba, funk, psychedelia, & pop. The group has brought together a diverse, rotating crew of the best South and North American players in the Twin Cities: Karen Quiroz, Adam Levy, John Munson, Tim O’Keefe, Andrew Gillespie, Charlie Peterson, Lucia Sarmiento, Vie Boheme, and Jeff Bailey.

October 31, 2017, Tuesday - Halloween at Loring Park

Halloween at Loring Park

October 29, 2017, Sunday - Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Time: 1pm

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 415 Main Street SE

Pillsbury A Mill Tour

Future date: November 11

Discover the story of the National Historic Landmark Pillsbury A Mill, the largest flour mill in the world for many years, which recently reopened as the A-Mill Artist Lofts. A Mill City Museum guide will lead a tour of the former milling complex, including the rooftop deck and the basement waterpower facilities. Visitors will explore parts of the largest and best-preserved waterpower system in Minneapolis (with views straight down a 50-foot drop shaft); discover how the building functioned during the flour milling era and learn about the new hydroelectric plant that helps to power the complex.

The Pillsbury A Mill was the flagship mill of the Pillsbury Flour Milling Company. The A Mill was not only the largest flour mill in the world when it opened in 1881, it was one of the few architect-designed mills in Minneapolis, designed by Leroy S. Buffington. As such it was an industrial show piece and tourist attraction from the start. The Pillsbury A Mill ceased operation in 2003, and in 2015, the complex was redeveloped as affordable lofts for working artists by Dominium, a Minneapolis-based developer.

Please meet at the gray door on Third Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the A-Mill Artist Loft main entrance at 315 Main Street SE). The tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking indoors and outdoors with some uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

This tour is presented in partnership with Dominium, A-Mill Artist Lofts.

October 29, 2017, Sunday - Family Funday: Autumn Arts and Animals at Kroening Interpretive Center

Time: 1 – 3 pm

Location:  Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court

Family Funday: Autumn Arts and Animals

Come learn about our neighborhood native species. Meet some Minnesota animals up-close and personal. Then, let nature inspire your creation of autumn-themed art work to take home.

October 28, 2017, Saturday - The Mill City Singers Rehearsal at the Guthrie

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30Pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd Street  (8th floor)

The Mill City Singers Rehearsal

It's a new season, and a new name for The Mill City Singers (formerly The Friends of the Mill District Singers). Everyone is invited to come and sing. Rehearsals are open to all and directed by the talented musician JD Steele, and the accompanist, Fred Steele.

Do you enjoy singing? Are you looking for a way to get involved in the community? Attend 1 rehearsal, or every Saturday, you will be hooked! For more information, please contact Claudia Kittock at cjkittock@gmail.com.

*Note: All rehearsals will be held at the Guthrie Theater on the 8th floor. We'll notify you via email of any changes.

October 28, 2017, Saturday - Fulton Beer Spooktacular BEER RUN!

Time: 11 AM - 2 PM

Location: Fulton Brewery Tap Room, 414 6th Ave N

Fulton Beer Spooktacular BEER RUN!

It doesn’t get more simple than this: walk / jog / run … drink beer… and raise money for local non-profits!

Part of our SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Event! Join us at 11AM on Saturday, Oct 28th at Fulton Brewing and enjoy a 5k-ish fun run through the surrounding neighborhood, parks, and streetscape. You can walk, jog, run… no one cares. We’ve mapped out an awesome course that starts and ends at the brewery and our guides along the way will make sure you know where to go. Cross the finish line and celebrate!

October 28, 2017, Saturday - All Star Sopranos Diva Cage Match at Uppercut Boxing Gym

Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Location: Uppercut Boxing Gym, 1324 Quincy Street NE

Diva Cage Match

Come to Uppercut Boxing Gym in Northeast Minneapolis on October 28 to watch as six opera stars compete in a three-round, knockdown, drag out fight to be crowned the ultimate Opera Diva Champion. Experience a sensational night of singing, featuring an unbelievable display of vocal fireworks by some of the top young operatic talent from around the country. With celebrity judges Dessa, JD Steele, and RT Rybak, Diva Cage Match puts you in the front row for the sing off of the century.  

Tickets are available at outoftheboxopera.com. 

October 28, 2017, Saturday - Zombie Puppy Crawl at Stanley's

Time: 3 PM - 6 PM

Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar Room, 2500 University Ave NE

You (and your human) are invited to the Zombie Puppy Crawl on Oct. 28th at Stanley's Northeast Bar Room's Paw-tio!

- There will be a Zombie Puppy Parade taking place at 5:30PM (just a short walk up and down the block with your costumed pup).

- Costume Contest for all costumed pups with a grand prize of a Hosted Yappy Hour for you, your human, and 2 puppy friends (their humans too) brought to you by Stanley's NE & FINNEGANS! Winner will be determined by photos uploaded on Stanley's Facebook and voted on Sunday, October 29th thru Tuesday, October 31st.

- FINNEGANS Irish Amber and Dead Irish Poet specials for humans and spooky dog treats available off the dog menu.

- Can your pup play dead? Enter them in our "Play Dead" contest!

October 28, 2017, Saturday - Class with Nora // This Is Not (just) A Sad Story at The Loft

Time: 1 PM - 5 PM

Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Class with Nora // This Is Not (just) A Sad Story

Nora McInerny is teaching a 1 day class at The Loft Literary Center!

Everyone has a sad story, but sad stories are rarely only sad. Join memoirist and reluctant grief expert Nora McInerny as she brings her insight, humor and story telling craft to the exploration of stories about the most terrible things in life. Students will learn to use humor, insight and candor as they conquer writing about the most challenging aspects of their own lives and selves.

Using essays from writers like Anne Lamott and Joan Didion, students will explore the multidimensional complexities of living and writing sad stories. How do we deal with our feelings while writing about the most tragic parts our lives? How do we honor our own perspective while writing about others? When does a sad story become tragedy porn and when is it valuable? How do we address the most challenging parts of our selves and our lives with both honesty and empathy?

October 28, 2017, Saturday - Limited Action Beer Festival Grumpy’s

Time: 2 PM - 7 PM

Location: Grumpy's Bar & Grill, 1111 Washington Ave S 

Limited Action Beer Festival

Grumpy’s Bar is throwing a beer fest at Grumpy’s Downtown on Saturday October 28th. Limited Action Beer Festival recruited regional powerhouse breweries to participate. The challenge? Create any style of beer that includes, but is not limited to, the following ingredients: Hops picked from Grumpy’s Northeast, Something Minnesotan, and a Root Vegetable. The possibilities are endless for brew masters to showcase their creativity and skills. The beers will be exclusive to Limited Action Beer Festival and Grumpy’s.

 Breweries include: 56, Bent Brewstillery, Bent Paddle, Clockwerks, Fair State, Fulton, Indeed, Insight, Lift Bridge, Modist, Rush River, Surly, Sweet Land Orchard and Urban Growler

Live DJs and BBQ

October 28, 2017, Saturday - My Soul Cries Out: 500 Years of Singing at The Basilica

Time: 8 PM - 10 PM

Location: The Basilica of Saint Mary, 88 17th Street N

My Soul Cries Out: 500 Years of Singing

The Basilica Cathedral Choir with the internationally renowned St. Olaf Choir of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.

The performance will feature three movements: Our souls cry out from age to age, in trouble and distress, and in hope. In word and song, the choirs will join with those gathered in singing hymns shared by our common faith.
Featuring:
• The Basilica Cathedral Choir, Teri Larson, Conductor
• St. Olaf Choir, Anton Armstrong, Conductor
• John Ferguson and Christopher Stroh, Organists
• The Basilica Brass Ensemble

Free of charge. Open to the public.

October 28, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: 

Celebrate the end of the outdoor season at our Halloween Harvest Festival. Shop the bounty of squash, greens, root vegetables, artisan cheeses, grass-fed meats, seasonal preserves, and so much more! Remember to wear your Halloween costume!

PRODUCE PLANNER
Apples, arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, cucumbers, dried beans, eggplant, fresh herbs, garlic, grapes, green beans, kale, lettuce, microgreens, mushrooms, pears, peppers, radicchio, radishes, romanesco, onions, peppers, pumpkins, spinach, Swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, winter squash (acorn, butternut, delicata, kabocha, spaghetti), zucchini and more!

COOKING DEMO
Learn how to cook market meals in our free, chef-led cooking demo, Mill City Cooks, offered every Saturday in the train shed patio at 10:30. This Saturday, market chef Beth Jones will be making a fall dish. Plus, our kids’ tables at the demo always feature coloring sheets and other engaging activities, giving adults some free time to relax with a cup of coffee and learn tips and easy seasonal recipes from our market chefs. Samples and recipe cards are available at each demo.

LIVE MUSIC
Light of the Moon Trio will be playing live music from 11 – 1 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

POWER OF PRODUCE
Power of Produce “PoP“ veggie tasting club is at the information tent every Saturday! 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. 

Vendor map and more details at: http://millcityfarmersmarket.org/event/halloween-harvset-festival/

October 28, 2017, Saturday - The Minneapolis Halloween Half, 10K & 5K Along the Mississippi

Time: 8:30am - Half & 10K; 08:45am - 5K

Location: Father Hennepin Park 

The Minneapolis Halloween Half, 10K & 5K Along the Mississippi

The race starts and finishes at Father Hennepin Park. The race course is beautiful and will feature great views of the Mississippi River and historic sites such as Mill City and the Stone Arch Bridge. Our themed water stops will keep you refreshed and entertained all the way to the finish. 

October 28, 2017, Saturday - DMNA - NLNA Cleanup Day

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Location:Whole Foods Market (222 Hennepin Ave,, Minneapolis)

DMNA - NLNA Cleanup Day

The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association and the North Loop Neighborhood Association are once again partnering to host a clean-up event on Washington Avenue on Saturday morning, October 28. Volunteers from the DMNA and the NLNA will meet at the Whole Foods on Hennepin Avenue at 10 a.m. The DMNA will pick up trash and litter along Washington Avenue from Hennepin Avenue to Portland Avenue S. Bring a neighbor with you!

October 27, 2017, Friday - Bands That Brew at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm Doors | 21+ | $5 Cover in Tap Room, Dining Room is always no cover

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue S

The October edition of Bands That Brew features City Pages Best New Band winners Poolboy.

Minneapolis indie-rock quintet Poolboys sound has a simmering, slow-burning charm. The five elegantly refined tracks that comprise the groups self-titled EP showcase singer Seth Conovers self-deprecating personal observations, which are complemented by textured, blossoming arrangements. Poolboy honed their adventurous psych-rock sound by gigging around town with a wide array of young bands who inspire one another. As a result, the shows have gotten tighter since their record-release party in 2016. The occasional new songs that pop up during Poolboys live sets hint that a new release is imminent, and hopefully, the group ...can build on the promise suggested by their captivating and inventive debut. - City Pages

Beer - Session IPA
In this Bands That Brew series we got together with PoolBoy and brewed a session IPA. Very light in color with heavy floral notes, citrus, and pine. Generously dry hopped at two pounds per barrel, the aroma alone will make you want to "Dive" right in.
ABV: 4.8
IBU:84

October 27, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm $12

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: Chris Koza featuring Lena Elizabeth (Indie Folk) 

October 27, 2017, Friday - Birds Sing Differently Here opens at The Guthrie (3 nights)

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street S

Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project present: Birds Sing Differently Here

created by Dylan Fresco, Taous Claire Khazem and Iraqi Voices program participants

directed by Taous Claire Khazem

October 27 - 29

Based on the true stories of 12 Iraqi-Minnesotan refugees and immigrants, Birds Sing Differently Here is an original theater piece which weaves together tales of sweetness, sorrow, grief and discovery. Inventively performed in both English and Arabic, participants of the Iraqi Voices program come together with a cast of professional actors to tell “the story of a thousand olive pits and seven thousand praises, tokens of love and a chilling escape from the desert of death.” Birds Sing Differently Here shares the ache of endings and the fullness of new opportunity. 

October 26, 2017, Thursday - Faces of Minnesota Opening Reception at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

"Faces of Minnesota" Opening Reception

Attend a reception and talk about the new Minnesota Public Radio exhibit, “Faces of Minnesota,” a collection of 50 images from the last decade that document our state and the people who live here. The exhibit is presented as part of the celebration of MPR’s 50th anniversary in 2017.

Join Regina McCombs, senior editor for visual news at Minnesota Public Radio, and MPR photographers in a discussion of how craft and ethics combine to make photojournalism different from other forms of photography. After the discussion, meet the photojournalists and MPR staff members, and enjoy light refreshments.

The exhibit is located in the museum’s central Mill Commons, and is free and open to the public during regular museum hours from October 19 through November 12, 2017.

October 26, 2017, Thursday - Ten Thousand Things presents: Euripides’ Electa at Open Book (4 nights)

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Ten Thousand Things presents: Euripides’ Electra

Dates: October 26 – 29 and November 2 – 5

Ten Thousand Things opens its 2017–18 season with Euripides’ Electra, the story of a young woman who cannot rid herself of her desire for revenge. Electra is directed by Rebecca Novick, who has worked with TTT’s model at California Shakespeare Theater. The show features Michelle Barber, Kurt Kwan, Audrey Park, Thomasina Petrus, Mikell Sapp, Ricardo Vazquez and Karen Wiese-Thompson. Tickets are $30. Pay what you can for audiences under age 30. Please present ID at the door.

October 26, 2017, Thursday - Hand-Picked for the Twin Cities Horror Festival VI! at The Southern Theater (thru Nov 4)

Performance Dates:
Oct 26, 10:00PM
Oct 28, 1:00PM
Nov 1, 11:30PM
Nov 3, 8:30PM
Nov 4, 2:30PM

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue S

Hand-Picked for the Twin Cities Horror Festival VI!

Welcome to Camp Calla Lily, an exclusive leadership camp for young women where several campers have been brought along for more than just their talent and skill.
A dark comedy about the realistic horrors of racism and womanhood created and performed by all-female identifying theatre artists.

Cast: Liv Augusta, Catherine Hansen, Amy Salloway, Shenique Emelife, Natavia Lewis, Sara Greenhalgh, Isabel Middleton-Watts, Sarah Parker, Aidan Gallivan, Susie Campbell, Mackenzie Diggins

Directed by Marisa B. Tejeda and Sulia Rose Altenberg.

Tickets available at: http://www.tchorrorfestival.com/tickets.html