September 26, 2018, Wednesday - Wine & Canvas Paint Party at The Commons

Time: 6:00pm

Location: The Commons, Minneapolis, 425 Portland Ave S

Wine & Canvas Paint Party **

Enjoy summer in the heart of the city while painting a gorgeous cityscape with step-by-step instruction from a local artist with Wine and Canvas Minneapolis. All participants will bring home their unique canvas for a beautiful memory of their day!

**NOTE: On WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26: Unfortunately wine and beer will not be for sale at this event, and BYO-alcohol is not permitted.

All materials provided for this free 45-minute class. Pre-registration required. Click here for link to Eventbrite for free sign-up.

September 25, 2018, Tuesday - Minnesota Orchestra at The Commons (moved to Orchestra Hall due to Weather Forecast)

9/24 UPDATE: "Due to a cold and rainy weather forecast, the Minnesota Orchestra concert at The Commons, presented by Green Minneapolis, is moving to Orchestra Hall! The free one-hour concert (Tuesday, September 25) will still begin at 6pm. The Orchestra Hall lobby will open at 4pm. Seating is general admission and first-come-first-served. All other program elements will remain the same. Thank you!"

Time: 6 PM - 7 PM

Location: The Commons

Minnesota Orchestra at The Commons

Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the world-renowned Minnesota Orchestra return to The Commons for a free outdoor concert. Vänskä and the Orchestra will perform a dramatic mix of classical and popular works.

3,500 people gathered for the Orchestra's inaugural concert at the park in September 2017. The performance included powerful symphonic works, from Sibelius’ Finlandia to John Williams’ Raiders of the Lost Ark.

September 25, 2018, Tuesday - Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer at MacPhail

Time: 7 pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 Second Street S

Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer

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Cheryl Bentyne will appear in Antonello Hall premiering the release of her solo album, “ReArrangements Of Shadows” featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim in a preview to his 90th milestone. Ms. Bentyne will be supported by Twin Cities instrumentalists Steven Hobert (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass) and Matt Edlund (drums). Ms. Bentyne has been an annual visitor to the Twin Cities performing with her vocal colleagues, Janis, Alan and Trist of The Manhattan Transfer. The 39-year veteran soprano of the Transfer has garnered 10 Grammy awards as a performer and arranger with the iconic vocal quartet. A Q&A session will take place following the concert. A post-concert reception outside Antonello Hall will provide guests with an opportunity to meet the artist.

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Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling 612-767-5250 or by stopping by the Student Services desk at MacPhail Center for Music.

September 25, 2018, Tuesday - Mill City Farmers Market Night Market at The Commons

Time: 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S

Mill City Farmers Market Night Market

This will be an ongoing event through Tuesday, September 25.

Pick up farm fresh, organic produce and local artisan foods for an easy weeknight meal. Prepared food vendors will be cooking up seasonal recipes all evening, so come hungry, stay, listen to live music and have a picnic supper in The Commons!

PROGRAMS

At our Tuesday Night Market we will continue to offer “can do” cooking and wellness activities and live entertainment, such as

• Free outdoor yoga
• Monthly Beer, Wine & Cider Nights with Day Block Brewing (dates TBD)
• Live Music every week
• Bag toss, kubb and other lawn games
• Meet Your Vegetables demonstrations
• Power of Produce kids veggie tasting club
• CSA pick-up

NOTE - Monitor MCFM's Facebook for any weather-related cancellation updates!

September 24, 2018, Monday - Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm (shelter tours beginning at 6:30pm)

Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street

Chefs for Change: A Chef's Table Culinary Experience

Tonight: REPUBLIC BEER DINNER

Republic is an award winning, locally-owned and independent craft beer bar whose scratch kitchen specializes in top-notch contemporary gastropub fare. Each course will be paired with a beer, making this the first ever Chefs for Change Beer Dinner.

Each Chefs for Change dinner includes beverages, meal courses, a chef's interaction, shelter tours, and a short program about People Serving People. Local chefs donate the food and wine pairing for the meals, so 100% of Chefs for Change dinner proceeds help children and families who are experiencing homelessness manage crisis situations and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.

September 24, 2018, Monday - Herb Alpert and Lani Hall at the Guthrie

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 Second Street S

The Dakota and Live at the Guthrie present: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

A creative duo in both music and life, legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and his wife, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lani Hall, present an evening of songs selected from the canon of their illustrious careers. With a multitude of albums and accolades between them, their combined years of philanthropic, musical and artistic activity have established a legacy that reflects their firm belief that the arts can make a difference in the world and in our lives. Alpert and Hall have been touring together at sold-out shows across the country since 2006, and organizers are thrilled that they’re making a stop at the Guthrie for this special performance.

September 24, 2018, Monday - 10th Wave Chamber Music Collective Performance at Boom Island Brewing

Time: 7 – 9 pm

Location: Boom Island Brewing, 2014 Washington Avenue N

10th Wave Chamber Music Collective Performance

10th Wave is a local group of passionate, classically trained musicians dedicated to bringing people together around high-caliber performances of traditional and modern music. 10th Wave will perform both old and new compositions for anyone who wishes to intently listen or use as a soundtrack for a conversation in the taproom. Assembled as a collective of musicians -- playing marimba to clarinet to cello -- this ensemble adapts to perform in any configuration from a solo performer to a small chamber orchestra. The composers will include Andy Akiho, Marc Mellits, Astor Piazzolla, Kevin Puts and more. The music is modern, intriguing and slightly high-brow hip. There is no cover for this performance, but a $5/$10 donation is suggested and appreciated. Plan on dining at Boom as well: El Burrito Mercado will be on hand slinging tacos and burritos to all comers.

September 23, 2018, Sunday - Disasters of the Riverfront Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Disasters of the Riverfront 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 23, 2018, Sunday - Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills at US Bank Stadium

Time: Noon

Location: US Bank Stadium

Vikings

September 23, 2018, Sunday - Minneapolis Open Streets: Nicollet

Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Nicollet: Between Lake & 46th Ave S

Minneapolis Open Streets: Nicollet

Route: Nicollet Ave from W Lake St to 46th St W

Check here for Free Metro Transit Pass to Open Streets Nicollet.

September 22, 2018, Saturday - Minneapolis Social Fitness Day featuring The Dance Mile

Time: Noon - 7:00pm

Location: Marquette Plaza, 250 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Social Fitness Day featuring The Dance Mile

Minneapolis Social Fitness Day: Move. Sweat. Play. Dance. 

We're bringing the most innovative and dynamic fitness instructors and studios to Marquette Plaza!

One ticket gets you access to the full afternoon of activities

Exercise: Join us for yoga, boot camp, Zumba, cario boxing, Refit and much more! Come ready to sweat.

Bring the kids! There will be kid specific fitness/wellness activities, fun & games, and bedazzling to keep them going through the day.

Expo: Between sessions check out vendors and sample products from the best of healthy living Minneapolis.

Food: Thanks to GoFit Dining, the healthiest (and tastiest!) food trucks in the city will be serving up treats all afternoon.

The Finale: The day culminates with The Dance Mile- 5280 feet of high energy awesomeness. Join 1000 attendees in a city wide celebration through Nicollet Mall behind a tricked out sound truck with rocking DJ & Emcee!

Schedule of Events

12:00 PM: Doors Open (Registration All Day)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Rotating fitness classes (Schedule TBA)
All Day: Food Trucks, Kids Area, Wellness Expo
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Dance Mile Activities
Professional dance acts - Zumba warm-up
5:30 - 6:30 PM: The Minneapolis Dance Mile!
6:30 - 7:00 PM: Cool down & after party start!

September 22, 2018, Saturday - Explore Downtown Living

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 20 residential communities—checking out the views from each—while enjoying deals and specials from local businesses throughout.

Over eight tour dates since 2015, Explore Downtown Living has welcomed more than 7,000 people downtown and delivered 19,000 apartment tours--all for free! There is no solicitation to sign leases, only a great opportunity to see residential properties up close (including their housing units, party rooms, roof decks, fitness centers and more) while also getting to know downtown's five distinct neighborhoods: Central Core, East Town, Loring Park, North Loop and Northeast.

PLUS, local restaurants, bars, retail shops, fitness clubs and more are offering special promotions and deals for those who take part in Explore Downtown Living. 

Get there by bus or light rail! You can download a free ride pass courtesy of Metro Transit as you enjoy Explore Downtown Living.

Don't just see the sights. Live them! Discover the heart of the city by signing up today at www.exploredtliving.com.

September 2018 properties:
222 Hennepin Apartment Homes, 365 Nicollet, 4Marq, Churchill Apartments, East End MPLS, EDITION, Eitel Apartments, Encore MPLS, Junction Flats, Laurel Village, Loring Park Apartments, LPM Apartments, Mill & Main Apartments, The Nic On Fifth, 110 Grant Apartments, The Paxon, VÉLO Apartments, Vue Apartments, 

September 2018 partner offers for September 22 (visit www.exploredtliving.com/partner-offers for more info 
AC Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown - BOGO cocktails at AC Lounge
Cooks of Crocus Hill - 15% off purchase
Kisa Boutique - 20% off purchase
Pacifier - 20% off 1 regular item - North Loop store only
Rosenthal Interiors - Free design consultation
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar - Free app w/ $30 purchase
Gluek's Restaurant and Bar - Extended happy hour deals 2-6 pm 
Haskell's Wine & Spirits - BOGO glass of wine
Inbound BrewCo - 1st 50 to visit Junction Flats can receive free beer token to use in Inbound BrewCo taproom next door
Key's at the Foshay - Free app w/ 2 beverage order, Happy Hour at 3 & trivia at 7
Kieran's Irish Pub - BOGO pint 
Lakes & Legends Brewing Company - BOGO pint of beer
The Local - BOGO pint
Mercury Dining Room and Rail - $5 off $25 purchase
Nordstrom Rack - September is 25% Off Red Tag Clearance items throughout our whole store from October 5-8 
Pizza Lucé - BOGO Brunch 10 am-2 pm 
Pryes Brewing Company - BOGO taproom beverage
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Free appetizer with entree purchase
Union Rooftop - Free appetizer w/ $30 purchase
Jeromeo Wellness Center & Shoppe - BOGO one hour massage
Metro Transit - Free rides with printed pass from www.exploredtliving.comfrom 8 am-7 pm on September 22

September 22, 2018, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

More info at Mill City Farmers Market

September 22, 2018, Saturday - Kegs For Cancer Kids at Boom Island Brewing

Time:1 PM - 6 PM

Location: Boom Island Brewing, 2014 Washington Avenue N

Boom Island Brewing Company will host Blair’s Tree of Hope on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 1 to 6 p.m.. Blair’s Tree of Hope and Boom Island Brewery are pairing great beer with carnival games!

Enjoy a family-fun event with games, raffle prizes, food, bottle pull and of course great Belgian-style beers. Games include a duck pond, giant jenga, bags, plinko, ring toss, fish cup and giant yahtzee. Boom Island will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to Blair’s Tree of Hope. 

Schedule of events:
1:00-6:00 p.m.: Carnival games for everyone. $5 per person or $20 for a family. Don Oishi food truck.
2:00-4:00 pm.: Take a family photo with Blair’s Tree of Hope's photographer Tom Anderson.
3:00 p.m.: Play bingo and win some fun prizes. Price to play bingo included in the carnival games. Boom Island bottle pull. Pay $20 and receive a 750mL bottle of beer.
5:45 p.m.: Raffle prize drawing. You do not need to be present to win. 
7:00 p.m.: Jazz Band
9:00 p.m.: Boom Room closes

All proceeds benefit Blair’s Tree of Hope to help families of children with cancer. Last year Blair’s Tree of Hope helped over 120 families and hope to help even more this year. Boom Island will also donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to Blair’s Tree of Hope to continue to Help Other People Everyday. 

Can’t make it? You can help by making a donation directly at www.blairstreeofhope.org or by donating a bottle(or case) of beer for the Boom Beer pull. Any 750mL of Boom Island Beer may be dropped off or purchased at Boom Island Brewing Company by September 15, 2018.

September 22, 2018, Saturday - Rails & Ales: Light Rail Brewery Crawl

Time: 11 AM - 6 PM

Rails & Ales: Light Rail Brewery Crawl

Tickets are now on sale for the 5th Annual Rails & Ales happening on Saturday, September 22, 2018! Early Bird tickets are just $35 (plus $3 cc fee).

TICKETS INCLUDE: 
- 2 Pints of Craft Beer
- 2018 Rails & Ales T-Shirt
- All-Access Metro Transit Light Rail Pass
- Access to 18 Local Breweries Along the Green Line Light Rail
- Event Passport to Guide Your Route
- Rails & Ales Exclusive Beers just for Participants
- Special Discounts on Food, Beer, & Merchandise
- Food Trucks, Live Music, and Other Fun Activities
- Entry to Win Tons of Prizes & Giveaways
- Access to Discounted Room Rate at Local Hotels (Limited Quantities)

DETAILS:
“Hop” aboard Metro Transit’s Green Line Light Rail with hundreds of your newest friends and ride the rails to eighteen unique local breweries all within walking distance (1 to 6.5 blocks) of the many stops between Minneapolis and St. Paul!

As you travel down the tracks, you will be treated to special discounts on beer, food, and merchandise at each brewery just for “crawlers”. Throughout this self-guided Light Rail crawl, you can order up pints of exclusive beers, kick back to some live music, make some pit-stops at other local businesses along the route, and of course – taste a wide variety of the finest brews in the Twin Cities!

Your day will begin at one of three centrally located Light Rail stations: Target Field, Stadium Village, or Union Depot (space is limited at each check-in so make sure to get your tickets early to ensure you get your first choice). At check-in, you will receive your super-soft Rails & Ales T-shirt, two tokens redeemable for a delectable pint at any participating brewery, and your event “passport” which will be your guide for all the festivities – including maps, discount information, brewery activities and times, contests, and guides to local bars and restaurants along the way! Once you’ve received your exclusive passport, the road you travel is up to you: travel stop-to-stop, explore new breweries, or visit old favorites. No matter which way you go, you are sure to find new flavors and make new friends during this one-of-a-kind craft beer celebration!

As part of your event ticket, you also gain access to our exclusive access to our hotel blocks at both The Hotel Minneapolis and the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront, which gets you discounted rooms at both. These discounted rooms are limited so we encourage you to make your reservations early to take advantage of these rates.

September 22, 2018, Saturday - Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:30am

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, once the milling center of the world and now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. Stop along the Stone Arch Bridge for spectacular views of the falls, view historic buildings surrounding the riverfront and downtown Minneapolis, and learn about the many people who have worked and lived in the area over the years. Plus, explore the ongoing riverfront renaissance through the historic preservation of Mill Ruins Park, Mill City Museum, Milwaukee Road Depot, historic loft condominiums and new developments, including the Guthrie Theater, MacPhail Center for Music and riverfront housing.

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 22, 2018, Saturday - 2nd Annual Hounds and Hops in the North Loop

Signaling the end of Minnesota’s dog days of summer, join City Pages for the second annual dog-friendly event, Hounds and Hops, on September 22nd in the North Loop!

To pay proper homage to human’s best friend, bring your (well behaved, leashed) pup and grab a local brew from 612Brew to enjoy an afternoon full of tail wags and wet kisses and experience treats from dog friendly vendors,  mouth-watering food trucks (for two-and four-legged friends alike!), a doggie fashion show, a chance to meet  local Instagram famous dogs including @christophercline, @PointerProblems, @endeavorsofego, @gusgusinthecity, @stanthebasset, @hollyupnorth & more!

This event is for humans and rovers of all ages.
Ages 5 and under: FREE
Ages 6-12: $5
Ages 13+: $10

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Secondhand Hounds.

We are excited to offer you this exclusive presale opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public!

Starts: August 3 @ 10am
Ends: August 5 @ 10pm
Promo Code: INSIDER
BUY TICKETS

September 21, 2018, Friday - Dignity Center Annual Fundraiser with JD Steele

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, 1200 Marquette Ave

Dignity Center Annual Fundraiser with JD Steele

JD STEELE and friends will perform soul and gospel music in the new Westminster Hall at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Marquette Ave, Mpls. 

The concert celebrates the success stories of triumph over adversity experienced by Dignity Center participants. 

You can support persons on their path to stability to gain housing, employment and education by attending the concert and donating to the Dignity Center. 

Don’t miss this joyous evening in the intimate Westminster Hall setting. Purchase your $50 tickets early at www.bit.ly/DignityCenterFundraiser. Free underground parking. www.thedignitycenter.org

September 21, 2018, Friday - Be The Match Bash 2018 at the Depot

Time:8:30 PM – 12 AM

Location: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S

Be The Match Bash 2018

Please join us at the 2018 Be The Match® BASH! Celebrate with Gala and BASH guests during an exclusive event highlighting our life-saving mission.

Dance the night away with live entertainment while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Swag Bags will be offered to our Gala and BASH VIP guests.

Live Entertainment
DJs and Dancing
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres

Get your tickets today: http://bit.ly/BTMBash2018

September 21, 2018, Friday - Welcoming Week Celebration at The Commons

Time: 3:30 PM – 7 PM

Location: The Commons, 425 Portland Ave. S

Welcoming Week Celebration 

The City of Minneapolis and community partners are hosting a Welcoming Week celebration Friday, Sept. 21 at The Commons. Welcoming Week is a national celebration focused on creating meaningful opportunities for community members, whether immigrant, refugee or native-born, to come together, learn from one another and demonstrate that we are stronger when we are a welcoming community.

This year’s Welcoming Week celebration is organized in partnership with the artists behind Carry-on Homes, an interactive public art installation temporarily at The Commons focused on immigrants and immigration stories. The event will feature live performances by several artists and participation by organizations including the YMCA, Green Card Voices, CAPI, Greater MSP, Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project, and the International Institute of Minnesota, food trucks, soccer, voter registration information and more.

Artists include traditional dancers from the Thai Art and Cultural Group from Wat Promwachirayan in collaboration with Asian Media Access, spoken-word artists Ifrah Mansour and Bryan Thao Worra, performance artist La Curandera (Xochi de la Luna) and dancers from the Somali Museum of Minnesota among many others.

Several City departments will also be represented at the event, and attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the City’s new Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, which advises City leaders on immigration issues and connects community members with critical resources, including legal service providers. 

The City of Minneapolis is a proud member of Welcoming America’s network of Welcoming Cities and Counties, a symbol of its commitment toward immigrants, refugees and all residents. ­In 2017, there were more than 700 Welcoming Week events across the country.