October 10, 2017, Tuesday - Jr Iron Chef Competition: Super Bowl Edition at Aria

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Aria, 105 North 1st Street

Jr Iron Chef Competition: Super Bowl Edition

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Culinary & Wellness Services and the True Food Chef Council, in partnership with the Super Bowl LII Legacy Fund and the Cargill Foundation, are hosting a Super Bowl Edition Jr Iron Chef Competition. 

Inspired by MPS' annual Jr Iron Chef Competition, this one-time event will team up MPS students, local chefs and NFL players for a top-chef style cooking competition! 

In the spirit of the the True Food Chef Council and the Super Bowl LII Legacy Fund’s commitment to promoting healthy eating and active living, this event will encourage students to find fun in cooking, promote fresh and healthy food, and provide a unique opportunity for students to be mentored and inspired by some of our community’s best chefs and NFL players.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Doors and reception open at 5pm. Please reserve your free admission ticket at: https:// jrironchef_sbe.eventbrite.com/

For more information, visit: http:// nutritionservices.mpls.k12. mn.us/junior_iron_chef_super_bowl_edition

October 10, 2017, Tuesday - Nicollet Makers Market

Time: 12 PM - 6 PM

The Nicollet Makers Market returns this fall between 8th - 10th Streets. Featuring handmade goods by local artists, including hand-drawn screen prints, locally produced and cruelty-free luxury cosmetics, jewelry, street art and more.

Located curbside by U.S. Bancorp Center (8th - 9th Street S)
> AnnMade in Minnesota - Colorful enamel jewelry
> Idlewilde - 100% natural soy wax candles 
> Rhialize - Abstract, psychedelic screen printed shirts
> Christopher Straub - Childrens’ books and plush animals
> Bodylish - Bath bombs, lotion bars & gourmet soap
> Dave's Magnets - Photo collage magnets
> Mademoiselle Miel - Chocolates, bon-bons & honey bee sticks
> Waist2Wrist - Adults and children's bracelets and cuffs from recycled belts

Located curbside by the Young Quinlan Building (9th - 10th Street S)
> Ballerina Botanicals Organic Skincare
> Elixery - Cruely free vegan lipsticks & makeup
> Squirrel - Distractions for pets and their people
> Julie Meyer - Leather and cowhide bags
> Rogue Chicken Handmade - Functional handmade goods from the farm
> Emily Ruth Designs - Lanyards, key fobs and other sewn goods
> Whimsy Wendy - Hand-sewn dress-up costumes

(Artists may very by date.)

The fall Nicollet Markers Market will coincide with the 2 | 4 Tuesdays Happy Hour on Nicollet at participating Nicollet restaurants and bars from 4-6pm.

October 9, 2017, Monday - The Royal Flutes: Music from the Court of XIV at MacPhail

Time: 7:30pm

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

The Royal Flutes: Music from the Court of XIV

Virtuoso baroque flutists, Barthold Kuijken and Immanuel Davis, are joined by viola da gambist, Arnie Tanimoto and harpsichordist, Donald Livingston in a program of French music from the Court of Louis XIV. The flute was experiencing a newfound popularity with audiences and was considered one of the most fashionable instruments. For this program or works by Couperin, Hotteterre and Marais, Mr. Kuijken and Mr. Davis are playing Hotteterre-styled flutes at the luxuriously low pitch of A=392 (a whole-step below our modern A). The mellow sounds of these wood flutes create an atmosphere of blending sounds that will sooth and tantalize the listener’s ear. $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students.

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Dogs of MSP Barktoberfest! at Inbound Brewco

Time: 2 PM - 7 PM

Location: Inbound Brewco, 701 N 5th Street

Dogs of MSP Barktoberfest!

We are celebrating ONE YEAR of bringing together people, dogs, and beer! We hope you can join us and Finley's Barkery for the anniversary celebration (also our October meet up) at Inbound Brewco!

FUN: This FREE dog-friendly event is open to humans of all ages (dogs are welcome inside). There will be a Halloween Costume Contest, so get those doggie costumes ready!

Local artist Christopher Cline and his famous goldendoodle, Juji will be at the event, and they'll have their 2018 calendars for sale. If you want to buy one, you can get it personally signed by Chris.

GIVING BACK: The event will include a silent auction that benefits Underdog Rescue, MN.

VENDORS:
(At least 10% of their sales will go to Underdog Rescue, or a donation will be made on their behalf)

Finley's Barkery
Bentley's Pet Stuff
Molly & Me Dog Boutique
Torch & Timber Co. (custom silhouttes of your dog with laser cutters)
Underdog Rescue, MN
Cities 97
YogaFit Studios

FOOD: The Outlaw Grill-Food Truck will be parked out front to ease your hanger pains

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Opera on Tap Twin Cities' Annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza at Honey

Time: 6:30 pm (doors open 5:30 pm)

Location: Honey, 205 East Hennepin Avenue

Opera on Tap Twin Cities' Annual Oktoberfest Extravaganza

Join Opera on Tap Twin Cities for their annual German-themed Oktoberfest Extravaganza... OOToberfest! The evening will feature a silent auction and a fantastic show filled with German opera arias (sung in German, set in Germany or written by German composers), all sung by local opera singers. You can also choose to add on the special dinner option and take advantage of the signature drink. Hildegard von Trinken will be the hostess for the evening, so come raise your stein for a night of German operatic fun!

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Second Story: Queer Voices at The Loft

Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Location: The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Second Story: Queer Voices

Second Story Reading Series, in collaboration with Queer Voices Reading Series, will host a Queer YA event featuring readings by local authors, a panel discussion, and book sales by Addendum Books. Author Molly Beth Griffin (Silhouette of a Sparrow, Rhoda's Rock Hunt) will read from a young adult novel in progress, as part of a 2017 Minnesota Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant.

This project was funded, in part, by by the Minnesota State Legislature from the state's arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Advanced tickets guarantee a general admission seat and help cover the Loft's costs to host the event. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis. No one turned away for lack of funds. Doors open 30 minutes before the event. Seating is general admission (not assigned).

October 8, 2017, Sunday - Tales of the Falls, a Storytelling Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Tales of the Falls, a Storytelling Tour

The story of the Minneapolis riverfront will come alive in this unique program led by master storyteller Richard Rousseau. Rousseau will spin three tales that weave the history of St. Anthony Falls with the expectations of the present in three different historic spaces within Mill City Museum. Between stories, participants will walk to the next location while learning about the Washburn A Mill, the home of Mill City Museum.

October 7, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Update coming soon!

October 7, 2017, Saturday - SlutWalk Twin Cities

Schedule:
1 pm to 2:30 pm - Signmaking for the Walk
3 pm - Opening Ceremony
4 pm - SlutWalk
5 pm (approx) - Closing Ceremony

Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park

SlutWalk Twin Cities

Changing the Rape Culture, one voice at a time...one step at a time.

Join us for our seventh annual SlutWalk against rape culture. This is open to everyone! SlutWalk Twin Cities welcomes people from all socio-economic backgrounds. In addition, all genders, sexualities, ages, ethnicities, and abilities are welcome! This Walk is along a path which accomodates wheelchairs, walkers, and other accessibility equipment. Pets and service animals are welcome as long as they are socialized and their owners clean up after them. Full nudiity is not allowed per Minneapolis statutes but anything else is up to the participant.

Bring your signs, sign making stuff, megaphones, and your voice. Let's show our support for those who've been through sexual violence and our resistance against rape culture!

October 7, 2017, Saturday - Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk at Boom Island

Time: 9:00am

Location: Race starts/ends at Boom Island Park, 700 Sibley Street NE

2017 Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk

Tickets

Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk will take you through historic Northeast Minneapolis, along the Mississippi River and over the Stone Arch Bridge. This is perfect time of year to see the fall colors and the beauty of the tree canopy, river, and cityscape. Race starts/ends at Boom Island Park (700 Sibley Street NE)

Prizes are awarded to top finishers as well as prize drawings for all that register and attend.

We have partnered with Mill City Museum to provide highlights of the incredible history along the route as well as Kramarczuk's to treat you to their famous brats when at the finish line. Whether you participate as a timed chip runner or take a casual walk with your dog or baby stroller, this is a route that everyone enjoys.

Proceeds benefit neighborhood parks and activities in the St Anthony West Neighborhood, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Minneapolis, which includes the beautiful Boom Island, BF Nelson, and Dickman parks. Learn more at stawno.org

October 7, 2017, Saturday - Workday in the River Gorge Woodlands with Friends of the Mississippi River

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: Mississippi River Gorge along West River Parkway, Longfellow neighborhood

Workday in the River Gorge Woodlands

Volunteers will work closely with Friends of the Mississippi River staff to remove buckthorn and other invading trees, shrubs and plants as well as haul brush to its pick-up spot. Tools, gloves and training will be provided. However, be prepared to work on steep slopes and uneven terrain. Due to the tools and terrain, this event is not suitable for small children. Volunteers may also be asked to help with other restoration tasks as needed throughout the worksite. Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own speed and comfort levels. Capacity is limited and pre-registration required.

October 6, 2017, Friday - Semi-Pro Comedy Show at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9:00pm | 21+ | $5 Cover in Tap Room (Dining Room is always No Cover)

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: The Semi-Pro Comedy Show

The Semi-Pro Comedy Show returns to our first Friday monthly comedy showcase. Hosted by Sidney Oxborough and featuring some of the best local comedians around. 

Featuring: Adam Quesnell - Daniel Williams - Hillary Wells - Nathan Smesrud - and special guests!

October 6, 2017, Friday - Billy McLaughlin & Jeff Arundel at Aster Cafe

Time: 7:00 pm- 11:00pm  $15

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight in the River Room: Billy McLaughlin & Jeff Arundel and their Infamous Dance Party

7pm Doors
8pm Billy McLaughlin
9pm Jeff Arundel
10pm 70’s Dance Party

October 6, 2017, Friday - These Shining Lives opens at Phoenix Theatre

Time: See schedule via below show link

Location: Phoenix Theatre, 2605 Hennepin Avenue

Uprising Theatre Company presents These Shining Lives

by Melanie Marnich, directed by Shalee Coleman

October 6, 7, 9, 13, and 14

These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them. A historical fiction period drama delving into the lives and trial of the 1920 Radium Girls who painted radium numbers onto clock faces, contracted radium poisoning, and fought for justice despite biting criticism.

October 6, 2017, Friday - Medusa presented by Vox Medusa & Infiammati FireCircus at Boom Island Park (4 nights)

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley Street. The outdoor performance space is located at the south end of Boom Island Park, next to the playground. Multiple parking lots available.

Medusa presented by Vox Medusa & Infiammati FireCircus

Playing October 6 - 9, 2017

MEDUSA is back October 6th-8th! MEDUSA (recently presented as a site specific production in the 2017 MN Fringe Festival) is a fiercely provocative and visually stunning outdoor production set along the bank of Boom Island Park under the beautiful Minneapolis skyline at sunset. Medusa's full story is scarcely known beyond her vilified ending as a monster and destroyer of men. Vox Medusa dance company and Infiammati FireCircus join forces to honor the powerful myth of Medusa's transformation from Athena's loving and devoted priestess to demonized gorgon. Infiammati spins fire to bring to life Medusa's emotional state and the destruction of her innocence, w...hile Vox Medusa unfolds her tale of sorrow and redemption. This poignant story is retold by passionate artists collaborating through contemporary dance, fire performance, a video projected set, and an original electronic music score accompanied by live vocalists.

*For this outdoor spectacle at sunset, audiences are welcome to bring blankets or collapsible chairs for seating if desired.

**Tickets: $15 can be purchased 30min before each show at Boom Island Park.
Discounts available: $3 off with Fringe Button or $5 off with Fringe VIP Pass

October 6, 2017, Friday - Hydro-Illuminata Exhibit Opening Reception at MWMO

Time: 5 PM - 7 PM

Location: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall Street NE

Hydro-Illuminata Exhibit Opening Reception

The MWMO is excited to bring back local artist Jim Brenner this fall with an exhibition of works from last year’s Hydro-Illuminata event. The exhibition features iron works, photos and video documenting the public water and fire spectacle on the banks of the Mississippi River that followed a series of community outreach events focused on the intersection of art, science and water.

October 6, 2017, Friday - Dreaming Of The Other Side opening reception at Gallery13

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Location: Gallery13, 811 LaSalle Avenue

Dreaming Of The Other Side at Gallery13 

Opening and Cocktail Reception

Gallery13 is pleased to announce the opening of ‘Dreaming of the Other Side’, an exhibition of recent paintings and sculptures by Chicago artists Margie Criner and David Criner. The exhibition will open October 6, 2017, with an opening reception from 6-9pm. The work will be displayed through the first week of December.

Margie Criner will show 8 of her sculptures and 8 paintings. The exhibition will be comprised of 14 paintings and 3 prints from David Criner. 

For more information, call 651.592.5503, visit gallery13.com, or email info@gallery13.com.

October 5, 2017, Thursday - Meet Ghost SpongeBob at Minneapolis Visitor Information First Thursday

Time: Noon – 2:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Visitor Information, 505 Nicollet Mall, Suite 100 (directly across from the METRO Nicollet station)

Meet Ghost SpongeBob at Minneapolis Visitor Information First Thursday

Minneapolis Visitor Information (MVI) on Nicollet has teamed up with the Mall of America to kick off the month of October and the spooky season! In that spirit (pun intended), Ghost SpongeBob from Nickelodeon Universe will be making an appearance and handing out Mall of America swag on Thursday, Oct. 5 from noon – 2 p.m. at 505 Nicollet Mall, Suite 100.

Don’t miss this chance in downtown Minneapolis to get photos with Ghost SpongeBob and while there, enter a drawing for Nickelodeon Universe passes!

• Enter to win a four-pack of Unlimited Ride Wristbands to Nickelodeon Universe
• Meet and get a picture with Ghost SpongeBob
• Get fun Mall of America swag and information

First Thursdays are held each month to encourage visitors and Minneapolis locals alike to learn more about Minneapolis Visitor Information and our partners, Love from Minneapolis and Move Minneapolis, as well as highlight community organizations, local partners and events. MVI is located at 505 Nicollet, Suite 100, directly across from the Nicollet METRO station.

October 5, 2017, Thursday - Preschool Fall Session: Wacky Food Books at MCBA

Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue

Preschool Fall Session: Wacky Food Books

Get a jump on literacy in interactive pre-school book arts classes with Ellen Ferrari. Children and adults work together to make paper, print patterns, shapes and letters and construct colorful books in a fun environment. Each class begins by reading a story and continues by investigating examples produced by working artists. Vocabulary, tools and processes will also be introduced. These workshops emphasize visual decision-making, improving manual dexterity and a love of books and can be repeated over and over again as projects change each session. Dress for mess. Register for a single class or an entire six-class session at a reduced rate. For families with children ages 3-5.

October 5, 2017, Thursday - ECOMM Forum at Aria

Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Aria, 105 North First Street

Irish Titan presents: ECOMM Forum

The digital and physical worlds are becoming inexorably intertwined. Seamless digital transactions lead to real life experiences. Borders blur. Business evolves. Join organizers as they explore the dynamic and fluid future of ecommerce.