October 8, 2019, Tuesday - Oyster Shucking Class at Smack Shack

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location:  Smack Shack, 603 Washington Avenue N

Oyster Shucking Class

Oyster Shucking Classes are back! Starting 10/8, join us every other Tuesday at Smack Shack to learn all about oysters and get one-on-one training on how to shuck an oyster from our Smack Shack Chef, Dave Buxton. Each participant will receive a dozen oysters and a shucking knife and glove to take home. Finish the class by sitting back and enjoying the fruits of your labor with a beverage pairing.

$60 per person. Space is limited, so hurry and reserve your spot!

October 8, 2019, Tuesday - Yoga for a Cause: Best Christmas Ever at

Time: 6p - 8p

Location: Thr3 Jack Courtyard, 729 North Washington Ave

Yoga for a Cause: Best Christmas Ever

Clear your calendar - It's going down and you're invited to take part in the yoga festivities. Come one, come all, bring a guest (and a mat), and hang loose with your friends after. This is going to be epic! The class is donation-based and starts at $10.

RSVP to make sure your name’s on the list. This will be an outdoor event so please dress accordingly. Parking is limited, but Minneapolis has Uber!

Class is hosted by Ericka Jones, JC Lippold, Minnesota Power Yoga, and Downtown Resource Group.

Music by: Glen Dall

WHY YOU SHOULD CARE:
This year, Best Christmas Ever - BCE is blessing 165 families across the US and for a 6th year in a row, we are gearing up to bless one of those families in a big, big way and we need your support!

October 8, 2019, Tuesday - The Oldest Wine World: Exploring the Wines of Georgia at North Loop Wine and Spirits

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: North Loop Wine and Spirits, 218 Washington Ave N

The Oldest Wine World: Exploring the Wines of Georgia

Twin Cities Wine Education is proud to present a new class on a very old region!

The Wines of Georgia: An exploration into the old old old world of winemaking.

 It's the birthplace of wine. It's where evidence of 8000 years of winemaking has been found. It's an area steeped in tradition and history. And we are just now, in America, truly discovering their wines.

Join us for a special night of learning about and tasting these incredible wines, newly available to the state of Minnesota. We'll begin with a comprehensive history of the oldest winemaking regions (expect tons of maps!), including the latest archeological evidence discovered in just the last five years.

October 8, 2019, Tuesday - Free AFlow at The Nordic Green Space

Time: 12 PM – 12:30 PM

Location: 729 N Washington Ave

Free AFlow at The Nordic Green Space

Hosted by Alchemy 365 (North Loop)

Join us for an outdoor, midday AFlow to stretch and take a break from your busy week! This will be our classic AFlow class but slowed down a little to keep you fresh before heading back to work. Breathe, stretch, and take a midday reset at the green space located between The Nordic Minneapolis and The Freehouse.

Check in starts at 11:30AM – bring your own mat!

October 8, 2019, Tuesday - 8th Annual Splurge for Emerge at Machine Shop

Time: 6:45p

Location: Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE

8th Annual Splurge for Emerge

It's our 8th annual fundraising gala, come and celebrate another incredible year serving the beautiful mother-headed households in the Twin Cities!

October 7, 2019, Monday - Judy Collins at the Guthrie

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 801 2nd Street S

Judy Collins

Monday, For one night only on the Guthrie stage, the award-winning singer-songwriter will share selections from her 50-album body of work and use her radiant voice to do what she does best — stir the human heart. Known for her sublime vocals and boldly vulnerable songwriting, Judy Collins is a luminescent presence that has inspired audiences for five decades and counting. From her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now” to her dreamy take on Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music, her imaginative interpretations and poignant compositions have made her an icon.

October 7, 2019, Monday - Eleven Ground Breaking Ceremony

Time:  1 p.m.

Location: Eleven, West River Parkway (between 11th and 13th Avenue S)

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the team from Eleven, Minneapolis’ first luxury condominium project, will conduct a ceremonial groundbreaking in front of a giant visual of Eleven on Monday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m.

Luigi Bernadi of Arcadia LLC is serving as the project sponsor and co-developer and Ryan Companies is serving as co-developer, builder and is partnering with Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) as the architect.  

Mayor Frey, Bernadi and Brian Murray, CEO of Ryan Companies US, Inc. will participate in the ground breaking along with Paul Whalen, Partner at RAMSA and Carl Runck, Director of Real Estate Development who has spearheaded Eleven for Ryan Companies.

The 550-foot, 41-story Eleven tower will be Minneapolis’ tallest residential building. Soon to be the premier address in the Mill District, Eleven will typically have four units per floor, transitioning to two units per floor, and finally one unit per floor in the upper portion of the building. Each home includes a large private terrace which is at least 14 x 14 feet.  RAMSA, Ryan, and local firms Peterssen/Keller Architects and Martha Dayton Design and Sotheby’s International Realty have ensured the building interior is as thoughtful as its exterior.

Amenities include a large landscaped terrace that will be unlike any other in the city including a 75-foot lap pool, a private motor court, a 24/7 doorman, an expansive fitness suite, a multi-sport court, a library, a golf simulator, a children’s splash pad, retail space (ideally for a restaurant), a demonstration kitchen with dining, residential and guest parking, storage, and more. More information is found at the project website is elevenontheriver.com.

October 7, 2019, Monday - Stir-fry Class at Cooks of Crocus Hill

Time: 6pm

Location: Cooks of Crocus Hill, 208 1st Street N

Stir-fry It!

If your vision of stir-fry is limp bean sprouts and indistinct flavors, served in a mushy heap, then get ready for a revelation. This hands-on class will give you the foundation you need to master the versatility of stir-fry, so you can create a dynamite Asian dish anytime. With bright, delectable flavors and expert techniques, you can change your vision of stir-fry for good.

Menu: Mongolian Beef; Moo Shu Pork; Vegetable Fried Rice; Kung Pao Chicken; Indonesian Shrimp & Pasta Stir-Fry.

October 7, 2019, Monday - 2019 Fall Euro-Cocktail at Minneapolis Cider Company

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (registration opens at 5:30 PM)

Location: Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 9th Street SE

2019 Fall Euro-Cocktail 

The Minnesota Euro-American Chambers of Commerce, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Ukrainian, and the Russian RABCC in cooperation with the Minnesota Trade Office cordially invite you to the 2019 Fall Euro-Cocktail

Join us in welcoming a delegation of 18 CEOs and Executives and their guests, accompanied by the State Governor of Swiss Canton of Jura and representatives of Swiss Business Hub USA.

Event details

October 7, 2019, Monday - Twins vs. Yankees at Target Field

Twins vs. Yankees

The Twins take on the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS on Monday, October 7. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. CT* and gates open at 5:10 p.m.*

*First pitch will be at 6:37 p.m. CT if both NLDS series end in a sweep.

October 6, 2019, Sunday - Barktoberfest at Inbound BrewCo

Time: Noon - 4pm

Location: Inbound BrewCo, 701 N 5th Street

Barktoberfest

Join us and our friends at Sidewalk Dog Media for our 3rd annual Barktoberfest at Inbound BrewCo! This free fest of four-legged friends is packed with great beer beer, dog-friendly vendors, photo opportunities, and a costume contest. Yummy Tummy MN - food truck will be on-site all day serving up great food for our two-legged patrons.

DETAILS:
Location: Barktoberfest is taking space in Inbound BrewCo's brewhouse and barrel room--the exclusive party space behind the taproom. Your pup will be able to wag tails with new friends while you shop and snap great pics. Our taproom is still open to you and your dog, but the real paw-ty will be in the back.

Costume contest: Starts at 2pm

Vendor list:
Sidewalk Dog Media
Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Pet Wants Minneapolis
Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies
About A Dog Photography
CuddleMutt
Bubbly Paws
For Knit Me Not
Adventure Is Barking agility demonstration: 12-2pm

Friendly pups: While your pup is welcome in our taproom every day of the year, today is an extra opportunity to make friends with your local brewery dog community. Plan accordingly to take care of your pup so they are feeling friendly and social at the event.

Non-alcoholic options: Inbound BrewCo carries three craft sodas from Northern Soda Company: Pontoon Punch, Root Beer, and Cherry Citrus. We also carry Lavender Honeyberry Kombucha from Bootlegger Brewing.

October 6, 2019, Sunday - Party N' Brunch with Coconut Whisk at FINNOVATION Lab

Time: 11a - 2p

Location: FINNOVATION Lab, 817 5th Ave S, 4th Floor

Party N' Brunch with Coconut Whisk

Ready to party, move your body and enjoy some pancakes? Join Team Coconut Whisk for a morning full of community, fun, wellness and good eats!

We're excited to celebrate the launch of our new packaging AND product with you while donating 20% of our proceeds to the Rainforest Action Network!

This Party N' Brunch event will include:

- Vegan & Gluten-free Pancakes/Waffles + Unlimited Toppings Bar
- FREE Salsa class with Erika Marie Fitness!
- Live cooking demonstrations with Living Well with Nic + more!
- A Grand Prize Drawing! Valued at $200.
- Coconut Whisk Pop-Up + more!
- Photo Ops!
- FREE Face Paint For Kiddos!
- Drinks and vegan snacks

It's a family-friendly party that we're thrilled to host for you!
**Early-bird RSVP: FREE (includes pancake/waffle bar, salsa class, drinks + snacks, and live cooking demo)
**VIP ticket: $20 each (includes (1) ticket for grand prize drawing, salsa class, drinks + snacks, live cooking demo, 1 free baking mix of your choice, *NEW* mug cake flavor, and unlimited pancakes/waffles)
RVSP and grab your tickets! 

October 6, 2019, Sunday - Rise to the Occasion Gala at Machine Shop

Time: 5p - 9p

Location: Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE

Rise to the Occasion Gala 2019

Honoring Sharon Hawkins

Please join us for wine tasting, dinner, and heartfelt testimony from Twin Cities R!SE graduates.

October 6, 2019, Sunday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street

Washburn A Mill Tour 

Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building.

A guide will take visitors into the building's many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building functioned during its peak flour-milling years, and the many changes to the building over time.

This is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building and the only chance to see some of its non-public spaces.

Tour highlights include:

• The dramatic story of the 1878 Washburn A Mill explosion, and the other dangers that mill workers faced on a daily basis
• "The Octopus," a large machine that directed wheat into nine storage bins
• The Humphrey Manlift, a vertical conveyor belt that carried workers from floor to floor
• The Rail Corridor where hundreds of boxcars arrived each day to unload wheat and carry away flour
• Millstone Plaza, originally paved with retired millstones and the location for lunchtime concerts by the Washburn-Crosby employee band in the 1920s
• Evidence of the three major fires that damaged the building in 1878, 1928, and 1991
• The East Engine House, which was once home to a two-story steam engine, has been remodeled into two classrooms, while preserving the original railroad car-pulling machinery

The tour includes no more than 1 mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

October 6, 2019, Sunday - 38th Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

The 38th Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend is Oct 4-6. 

Race day for the TC10 Mile and the Marathon is Sunday, October 6. The start line for the 10 Mile is on Portland Avenue and S 3rd Street, in between the Wells Fargo towers in downtown Minneapolis. This event will start at 7:00 a.m.  The Marathon will start on S 6th Street near Park Avenue at 8:00 a.m. 

There will an area around the start line that will close to traffic on October 6th. The area between 11th Avenue and 5th Avenue, along with the area between 7th Street and Washington Avenue. This area will also have No-Parking restrictions for Sunday October 6th.

They are expecting roughly 12,000 participants in the 10 mile race, and 7,000 participant in the Marathon.  The focal point of the pre-race gathering area is the Commons, along with a small portion of the light rail plaza near the stadium.  Amplified sound will begin at roughly 6:30 a.m. on October 6th.

October 5, 2019, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (October hours)

Location: Chicago Mall and 2nd Street S (next to Guthrie Theater)

Today at Mill City Farmers Market

October 5, 2019, Saturday - 4th Annual Canine Carnival at Sociable Cider Werks

Time: Noon - 5p

Location: Sociable Cider Werks (Minnesota), 1500 Fillmore St NE

4th Annual Canine Carnival

Join us for our 4th Annual Canine Carnival in honor of all things dogs!

My Pit Bull is Family is a Minneapolis based non-profit organization with one mission - To end housing and insurance discrimination for all families with dogs. Through our work we are able to keep families together through providing the nation's largest rental database that accepts all dogs, assisting families through our Together At Home Fund, and through our many educational community events across the country. Join us in celebrating all things dog on October 5th at Sociable Cider Werks. Humans and dogs of all ages are welcome at this event! 

October 5, 2019, Saturday - Company-Wide Hiring Event at Lund's NE

Time: 10a - 1p

Location: Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis, 25 University Ave SE

Company-Wide Hiring Event 

Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis wants to hire you! Stop by to find out more about our company, benefits we provide, and opportunities available at our store. We will be available to provide information, directions on how to apply, and conduct on the spot interviews.

October 5, 2019, Saturday - Minneapolis Brewery Bus Tour (starts at Mill City Museum)

Time: 11:30am - 4pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street

Minneapolis Brewery Bus Tour

Explore the past and present of the brewing industry in Minneapolis on a guided bus tour. The bus will stop at three local breweries that craft a variety of beers: Surly, Indeed (housed in a historic industrial building in Northeast), and Freehouse (located in a rehabbed building in the city's Warehouse district). Samples are included.

Future dates: October 19 and November.

October 5, 2019, Saturday - Theater of Public Policy - History! at MWMO

Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm; program begins at 7 pm.

Location: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE

Theater of Public Policy - History!

Issues and stories of the Mississippi River come to life through engaging conversations and improvisation on three nights with the Theater of Public Policy. The Theater of Public Policy advances the understanding of complex ideas and issues by unpacking them through smart conversation and improvisational comedy.

On October 5, enjoy a program on the Clean Water Act in Minneapolis.

This series is hosted by the Mississippi Watershed Organization, Mississippi Park Connection, Mill City Museum, and the National Park Service at St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center. This series is made possible in part by the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board with sponsorship in part by Pryes Brewing.