September 24, 2017, Sunday - Disasters of the Riverfront Walking Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Disasters of the Riverfront Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of the St. Anthony Falls milling district and learn about some of the most tragic disasters in Minnesota history. Hear the stories of fires, floods, explosions, collapses and other natural and human-created calamities. Visitors will learn about the Eastman Tunnel Collapse in 1869, the Great Conflagration of 1893, bridge collapses in 1859 and 2007, numerous fires and massive landscape changes that shaped the Twin Cities.

This tour includes about 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

September 24, 2017, Sunday - Vikings vs. Tampa Bay at US Bank Stadium

Time: Noon

Location: US Bank Stadium

Vikings

September 23, 2017, Saturday - Mill Ruins Park Volunteer Habitat Restoration with the National Park Service

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining the National Park Service (NPS) volunteer crew for habitat restoration activities in Mill Ruins Park.

Typical NPS Mill Ruins volunteer activities include invasive species removal, occasional planting, and caring for native species that have been planted by other volunteers. 

There are two remaining Saturday drop-in volunteer events this year at Mill Ruins Park, 9am-12pm: September 23 and October 14

Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. Volunteers bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and clothes that can get dirty. Chat with a ranger or NPS volunteer crew leader, play in the dirt, and feel good knowing that your efforts are helping to improve the national park in our backyard!

Questions? Contact Ranger Erin Steinhibel at erin_steinhibel@nps.gov. Per Erin, "We are so proud of our volunteers - they even won an award from the Minneapolis Park Board last season because of all their hard work!" 

September 23, 2017, Saturday - St. Jude Walk/Run

Time: 8a

Location: US Bank Statdium

St. Jude Walk/Run To End Childhood Cancer- Minneapolis

Join us for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer held at U.S. Bank Stadium! Get ready to Walk/Run and fight against childhood cancer and finish on the same turf that the Vikings play on!

Sign up, form a team with friends and family or join an existing one, and fundraise for the kids at St Jude. Help support our mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

EVENT SCHEDULE:
8:00AM- Registration/Check-In Opens, Music & Activities
*Food, face painting, airbrush tattoos, Ninja Warrior obstacle course, MN Wolves hoop, DJ, band, etc.
9:00 AM- Opening Ceremony ft. local patient families, Tom Butler from FOX9 & Adam West from KOOL108/K102
9:15AM- Fun Run & 5K Walk Starts
*Route is both outdoors and indoors wi...th the finish on the field!
10:00AM- Band, food and kids' activities to follow!

PARKING:
Parking is available around the stadium, street parking and garage/lots near the stadium.

FUNDRAISE:
Fundraise to support the kids of St. Jude
-Raise $100 and earn your official event T-Shirt
-Raise $250 to become a member of our Fearless Fundraiser Club, and earn additional St. Jude Gear as you fundraise

Donations are welcome!
Can’t make it to the St. Jude Walk/Run To End Childhood Cancer but still want to help out?
You can donate directly to our website: http://fundraising.stjude.org/walkrunmsp

September 23, 2017, Saturday - The Pub Crawl That Must Not Be Named

Time: 7 PM - 2 AM

Brooms & Brews is thrilled to announce that The Pub Crawl That Must Not Be Named will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Downtown Minneapolis! 

PARTICIPATING BARS:

**Rouge at The Lounge**
- FREE cover with costume or official Pub Crawl t-shirt.
- O.W.L.s shot - take yours and receive an “I took my OWLs” sticker!
- Butterbeer, Polyjuice Potion, Felix Felicis, Goblets of Fire
- Pensieve Bowl – to be shared between 3-4 people
- Broomhilde will be on site selling handcrafted WANDS and BROOMS!
- Potter's Pasties food truck appearance from 8-11:30pm!
- Book donation station - bring any new or gently used books for donation!

**Kieran's Irish Pub**
- T-shirt pickup & day of sales
- $6 Butterbeer (Butterscotch Schnapps & Cream Soda topped with whipped cream)
- $6.50 Pureblood (Vodka, Triple Sec & Raspberry Liqueur)
- $7 Mudblood (Coffee Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, Irish Cream & Vodka)
- $7 Felix Felicis (Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice & Ginger Beer topped with champagne)

**The Loon Cafe**
$5 Gillyweed shots (like a grape ape, except more Gillyweed-y)

**Brothers Bar & Grill Minneapolis**
- $3 Firewhiskey
- $4 Chocolate Frogs
- $4 PolyJuice Potions
- $4 Captain Drinks
- $4.50 Vegas Bombs

**The Pourhouse**
- FREE cover with costume or official Pub Crawl t-shirt
- $4 Ogdens Olde Firewhiskey (Shot)
- $4 Filthy Muggle (Shot)
- $5 Triwizard Tea (Cocktail)
- OFFICIAL COSTUME CONTEST - details coming shortly!
- Photo booth - details coming shortly!

**508 Bar + Restaurant**
- OFFICIAL Pub Crawl group photo @ Midnight on the dance floor!

**Shout House Dueling Pianos**
- FREE cover with costume or official Pub Crawl t-shirt
- $4 Unicorn Blood: a fruity shot made with kinky, grape, cherry, and sprite that will make you feel alive as if it was taken right from the majestic creature's veins itself! 
- $4 Felix Felicis or "Liquid Luck": a refreshing raspberry cocktail with peach and lemonade. Everyone needs a little luck here and there and this magical potion is all you'll need!​

**The Pint Minneapolis**
- $3 Fireball
- $3 Rail Liquor
- $3 Domestic Taps
- $5 Jameson Drinks
- $5 Vodka Redbulls

O'Donovan's Irish Pub
The Exchange & Alibi Lounge

September 23, 2017, Saturday - SurlyFest 2017

Time: 11:00am - 10:00pm

Location: Surly Brewing Company, 520 Malcolm Avenue SE (Take the Green Line to the Prospect Park station.)

SurlyFest 2017

The 10th Annual SurlyFest takes over the entire brewery (Beer Hall, Beer Garden, Festival Field, Scheid Hall, the deck, the parking lot…everywhere but the roof, to be honest) on Saturday, September 23 starting at 11 AM. Think of it as the ultimate beer amusement park, no disrespect to Duff Gardens. There will be live music all day, a variety of food options, games and activities, SurlyFest merch, plus all the MNUFC prematch party activities and the march to the game for United fans.

As with last year’s celebration: SurlyFest is open to all folks, all ages – no tickets for entry required, and there’s no cover charge. That said – if and when we hit capacity on event day, only those who pre-purchased advance SurlyFest packages have GUARANTEED access to the brewery for the day. Those without a ticket can still grab the 2017 commemorative glassware, they’ll be available for purchase in The Company Store.

Click the above link for more info.

September 23, 2017, Saturday - Nicollet Island: South Tip Walking Tour

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Location:  East Island Avenue & Merriam Street

Nicollet Island: South Tip Walking Tour with Preserve Minneapolis

Nicollet Island developed as a microcosm of early Minneapolis, with water-powered factories, storefronts, block-long rowhouses, a mansion district, and a neighborhood that still stands as a sampler of the 19th century residential architecture. The 40-acre island just above St. Anthony Falls next to downtown Minneapolis is the site of the first bridge anywhere across the Mississippi River (where Hennepin Avenue crosses now), as well as an early railroad crossing that divides the island in two. It is said to be the only inhabited island the entire length of the Mississippi.

The South Tip Tour focuses on the falls and the industry it attracted; the Hennepin crossing and the commerce that lined it; and the movers and shakers who populated Grove Street and built grand homes downriver from the railroad tracks.This tour walks about a half mile; the tour guide is Chris Steller.

September 23, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Oktoberfest

Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm

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

Celebrate Minnesota brewing past and present as Mill City Museum and the Mill City Farmers Market team up for the 11th annual Mill City Oktoberfest. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of Germany with activities inside the museum, outside in the Ruin Courtyard, and at the Farmers Market.

Watch a cooking demonstration, dance to the Elk River German Band, enjoy performances by the S.G. Edelweiss Dancers and relax with a Minnesota brew and German fare in the Ruin Courtyard beer garden. Sample local beers. View photographs of Minneapolis’ historic riverfront breweries. Other activities include kids' games, History Player performances, and brewing history.

More Info

September 23, 2017, Saturday - Equilibrium and Palabristas: 15 Year Birthday at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave

Equilibrium and Palabristas: 15 Year Birthday

Come celebrate Equlibrium: Spoken Word at the Loft and Palabrista's joint 15 year anniversary! Please note the earlier 7 p.m. start time.

The celebration will feature performances by Palabristas, Danez Smith, Hieu Minh Nguyen, Tanaya Winder, and DJ Nak.

This event is part of our thematic programming, Vigilance.

VIGILANCE
Much like how an art museum might present a special exhibit, the Loft is introducing seasonal thematic programming. Our themes will help connect you across many of the Loft program offerings. We believe that poems and stories can be an important lens through which to view the world, and these themes will compel us all to look at the words we write and authors we read in new ways.

This fall..., our theme will be Vigilance: How can poems and stories help us to maintain attention over long periods of time? How does language bear witness? Through the theme of Vigilance, the Loft will explore the ways in which words help us hold light in the darkness.

We invite you to explore our fall theme of Vigilance in as many ways as interest you. The video and listings below highlight the ideas and opportunities to participate throughout the fall.

TICKETS
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).

$10.00 (Non-Member Price)
$5.00 (Member Price)

September 23, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Prost! This Saturday the Mill City Farmers Market is celebrating Oktoberfest! In addition to shopping for all your local groceries, polka dance to traditional music from the Elk River German Band, sample cider with Sociable Cider Werks and find lots of Oktoberfest activities at the Mill City Museum, including photo exhibits of Minneapolis' historic breweries, a 'History of Brewing Presentation,' and traditional German dancers. We'll see you Saturday--Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi!  

Produce Planner

Apples, aronia berries, arugula, bok choi, beets, broccoli, broccoli rabe, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cherry tomatoes, collards, cucumbers, dried beans, eggplant, fennel, fresh herbs, garlic, grapes, green beans, kale, lettuce, microgreens, mushrooms, pears, peppers, radicchio, radishes, raspberries, romanesco, onions, peppers, spinach, summer squash, Swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, winter squash (acorn, butternut, delicata, kabocha, spaghetti), zucchini and more!

Mill City Cooks

Learn how to cook Spätzle this Saturday with Chef Beth Jones in our free chef-led cooking demo, Mill City Cooks, offered every Saturday in the train shed patio at 10:30. 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—or check out our recipe archive!

Yoga

Our monthly free yoga series starts at 9AM in the lawn down the stairs from the market, overlooking the Mighty Mississippi and Stone Arch Bridge. Join instructors from YogaFit Studios Northeast for a blissful outdoor practice. Learn more.

Live Music

Elk River German Band will be playing live music from 9:30 – 11:30 in the green music tent near the Guthrie theater, and again at noon and 1pm in the Mill City Museum Ruin Courtyard!

Community Booth

Hard cider sampling with Northeast Minneapolis based Sociable Cider Werks!

Book Signing

Book Signing with Terri Peterson Smith, author of ‘Unique Eats and Eateries of the Twin Cities’ on the top of the Chicago Mall near Spoonriver Restaurant.

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. Learn more.

Breakfast & Lunch

• 3 Bear Oats – sweet and savory steel cut oats
• Black Cat – classic breakfast and barbecue
• Chef Shack – tacos, burgers, brats and more
• Gorkha Palace – Indian and Nepali dumplings and curries
• Heritage Breads
• Northern Fires Pizza
• Salty Tart Bakery
• Solomon’s Bakery

Vendor Map

Click here to view our interactive vendor map and see who’s in this week!

September 23, 2017, Saturday - Explore Downtown Living

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Full Residential Propery Guide

Explore Downtown Living

Explore Downtown Living is a FREE event that lets you tour Downtown Minneapolis and all it has to offer at your own pace. Visit approximately 23 residential communities—checking out the views from each—while enjoying deals and specials from local businesses throughout.

2017 Promotions & Deals

September 22, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm $5

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight:  The Skruffians (60's Reggae/Jazz/Soul)

September 22, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm Doors  

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Fragile Canyons, Lazy Scorsese, The Dirty Banks

21+ | $5 Cover in the Tap Room, Dining Room is always No Cover

September 21, 2017, Thursday - Loring Art Opening Reception

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Loring Community Arts Center, 1382 Willow Street

Loring Art Opening Reception

Martin Harris and Abbey Kleinert have spent the summer at Loring Park as the park's Artist in Residence. On September 21st the park will be hosting an Opening Reception of their work.

Free - All ages - No registration required

September 21, 2017, Thursday - A Place to Call Home at the Convention Center

Time: Registration at 11:30 am, Program at 12 pm

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S

A Place to Call Home Luncheon

Join us for an unforgettable lunch! This year is special. Clare Housing is celebrating 30 years of home, health and hope, all made possible by supporters like you! Following an uplifting program, you will be invited to make a contribution to support Clare Housing.

Register Now >

September 21, 2017, Thursday - Most Admired CEOs Awards Dinner at Nicollet Island Pavilion

Join the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal for their second annual Most Admired CEOs awards dinner. Help us honor 10 CEOs who demonstrate strong leadership, integrity and impressive financial performance for their company, as well as a commitment to our community. 

Thursday, September 21
5:30pm-8:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion

Register  -  Meet the Honorees

September 21, 2017, Thursday - 5th Annual North Hat Release Party at Askov Finlayson

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM

Location: Askov Finlayson, 204 N 1st Street

5th Annual North Hat Release Party

In 2013 we created our first North hats, giving a portion of every sale to a nonprofit empowering people to engage in solutions to combat climate change.

We kept doing it, and now we're on our fifth edition.

Get a first look on Thursday, September 21, with beer, free Northern Fires Pizza, prizes, and live music in our courtyard.

September 21, 2017, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership Business Forum at the Dakota

Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall

The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is on September 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The title for the September forum is the "Making a Mall for Everyone: The Nicollet Mall Project." This forum is another joint event with the Minneapolis Downtown Council and the Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM).

This forum will celebrate the progress and ultimate outcome of Nicollet Mall construction including key accomplishments and future programming aspirations for this renewed public amenity.

Presenters:
● Don Elwood, Director of Transportation Planning and Engineering, City of Minneapolis
● David Wright, Vice President Corporate Real Estate, U.S. Bank & Chair, Nicollet Mall Advisory Committee
● Lisa Middag, Director of Nicollet Activation, Mpls Downtown Improvement District
● Steve Cramer, President & CEO, mpls downtown council
● Dan Collison, Executive Director, East Town Business Partnership
event details:
11:30 am - registration opens
12:00 pm - lunch and program
1:00 pm - program concludes

This is a free event for our members. Thank you to our presenting sponsor James Corner Field Operations, as well as our events sponsors IDS Center, Westminster Presbyterian, and Snow Kreilich Architects. 

Click here to RSVP for the business forum.

September 21, 2017, Thursday - Film Society of Mpls St. Paul's FinnFest opens (runs thru Sept 27)

The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul presents FinnFest, a cinematic celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Finland’s Independence, with five must-see narratives and documentaries by acclaimed Finnish filmmakers. Tale of the Lake director Marko Röhr and cinematographer Teemu Liakka will be in attendance and conduct a Q&A after screenings of their film.

2017 is the year of Suomi Sata, or Finland 100, the centennial of the nation state of Finland. FinnFest USA, a national organization that celebrates Finland, Finnish Americans and Finnish culture, is bringing the centennial to Minneapolis, partnering with Minnesota Orchestra, the American Swedish Institute, Norway House, Cedar Cultural Center, VocalEssence and the Film Society, to host a series of special events.

September 20, 2017, Wednesday - Capella Tower Indoor Market

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: Capella Tower, 225 S 6th Street (in the atrium)

Markets will run from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Atrium every Wednesday through September. A variety of locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, honey, and baked goods will be available each week.

* Now featuring fresh-made WAFFLES! *

Many of the vendors will be cash-only so please come prepared.