February 8, 2020, Saturday - MacPhail Spotlight Series: The World Through Jazz

Time: 7:30 pm, pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 Second Street S

MacPhail Spotlight Series: The World Through Jazz

Join us for a musical exploration of the world through jazz. Curated by Christopher Rochester, newly appointed Jazz Coordinator at MacPhail, this program explores jazz and how it travels through various parts of our planet.

Experience the stark differences, but also similarities, between Bossa Nova, Afro Cuban, Flamenco, Reggae, Irish music, and more. Enjoy the artistry of MacPhail’s phenomenal jazz faculty as they dazzle you with striking textures and harmonies from around the world.

Christopher Rochester, sax and curator, will feature select guest artists from MacPhail and the local music scene, to be announced.

Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Roque Diaz, trumpet ; Jacob Dodd, piano; Bryan Nichols, piano; Greg Byers*, bass
*guest artist

February 8, 2020, Saturday - MN Opera's Project Opera presents: Belongings at The Lab (4 nights)

Times: See event link

Location: The Lab Theater, 700 First St. N

MN Opera's Project Opera presents: Belongings

February 8 - 9 and 12 - 13

Belongings explores the stories of two groups of children across two time periods who are forced to flee their homes because of war. Project Opera’s performers step into the shoes of young people just like them—children and teenagers with the same aspirations and dreams who were simply born into different circumstances.

February 8, 2020, Saturday - 11th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off at Coffman Memorial Union

Time: 6p - 9p

Location:  Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave SE

11th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off

Join other hungry folks and sample tasty, homemade vegan chili at our 11th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off. Rate your favorites and help determine the winners. We promise that you'll leave feeling warmer than when you arrived.

Everyone is welcome, and it's a great way to introduce omnivores to delicious vegan food! The chili goes fast, so be sure to arrive right at 6 for the best selection. Use #VeganChiliMpls when you share about the event on social media!

This year, the event will be held on February 8th in the spacious great hall of Coffman Union. The hall is ADA accessible, and there is ample paid parking in the East River Road Garage. Sign language interpretation will be provided for the awards ceremony.

Think you have what it takes to be a contestant? Bring a batch of your vegan chili and get ready for some competition. There's a cash prize and trophies! Sign up here if you'd like to compete.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contestant-entry-11th-annual-vegan-chili-cook-off-tickets-86975972475

February 8, 2020, Saturday - Healthy Life Expo at the Mpls Convention Center (2 days)

Time: 10am-5pm both days

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S

Healthy Life Expo

The Healthy Life Expo returns, Saturday & Sunday February 8-9, 2020 at the Minneapolis Convention Center!

Featuring up to 200 new and returning vendors bringing you the latest products, services, and information to help you look and feel your very best in the new year!

Health and wellness resolutions for 2020? We'll we have the experts who can help!

Doctors, clinics, weight loss, yoga, martial arts, vitamins & supplements, and so much more!

Visit three speaker stages with seminars and demos running every hour, on the hour!

Tons of prizes and give-aways all day, including restaurant gift cards, exclusive vendor giveaways, and more! Play booth bingo for a chance to win a new fitness tracker!

Call (952)238-1700 or email info@mediamaxevents.com for attendee or vendor information.

February 8, 2020, Saturday - Fight For Air Climb MN at US Bank Plaza

Time: 7 AM – 3 PM

Location: US Bank Plaza, 200 S 6th Strret

Fight For Air Climb MN

Step up and make a positive impact for lung health by participating in a Fight For Air Climb MN event. Raise funds and challenge yourself to support the American Lung Association's mission while climbing the 31 Floors and 680 Stairs of the U.S. Bank Plaza. You can do it and we'll help you every step of the way!

February 8, 2020, Saturday - Josh Cook: Work in Progress at Southern Theater

Time: 7 pm

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S.

Josh Cook: Work in Progress

A night of music, readings and real talk about mental health and the creative process. Headlining music by Lady Midnight, with featured readers: Venus DeMars, Lynette Reini-Grandell, Lisa Marie Brimmer, Melody Heide, Michael Kleber-Diggs, Sagirah Shahid and Josh Cook. Pay what you can.

February 8, 2020, Saturday - SNO Ball 2020 - The Roaring 20's

SNO Ball 2020 - The Roaring 20's

February 8, 2020, Saturday - Love Local: MCBA Open House 2020 and Date Night

Time: 10 am – 2 pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave S

Love Local: MCBA Open House 2020

Enjoy a free, all-ages Open House! Tour the MCBA studios, and check out hands-on book arts activities including letterpress-printed cards, suminagashi valentines and pop-up cards. Come in from the February cold and get smitten with book arts! Free and open to the public. Please RSVP via Eventbrite.

Love Local: Date Night with Tiny Motor Things  6 – 7:30 pm

Get smitten with cursive! MCBA is teaming up with Tiny Motor Things and Loop Haro to host a handwriting-themed date night in our studios. You will be guided through engaging exercises to reconnect you with the forgotten rules of cursive and handwritten correspondence. You’ll also have the chance to letterpress print a Valentine on one of their antique presses. Bring a date, partner or pal. It’s free, but space is limited, so RSVP here. Tiny Motor Things believes the handwritten word is always honest and should occur daily, from fancy script to a ballpoint on the back of a receipt. Read or listen to their feature on MPR and find them at @fareweatherdesign and #tinymotorthings.

February 8, 2020, Saturday - WinterFest at Loring Park

WinterFest at Loring Park

February 8, 2020, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Starting and ending location is in the Metro Building outside Hell’s Kitchen. Exact location is 86 S 9th Street.

Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Skyway Tour

While it's chilly outside, join us as we weave our way through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis skyways on a food adventure. We will stroll through the "Broadway" Theater District and enjoy VIP service as we visit some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown Minneapolis has to offer. The tour includes seeing the Minneapolis skyscraper that was modeled after the Washington Monument and visiting the famous Statue of Mary Richards tossing her hat. Along the way, we will also visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. You will taste craft beer samples and learn the secrets behind the great food you are enjoying. You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer all while learning history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.

• Ham and pear crisp sandwich with fresh home-made chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food"
• All about sourcing local with heirloom corn bread with ghost pepper cheese, scallions and honey butter
• Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn
• Fresh and melt-in-your-mouth rotisserie chicken wings in maple glaze made with pure maple syrup, lemon juice, fresh ginger and Sriracha
• Fine chocolates to be savored
• Fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce, served with ginger citrus sauce with locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
• Featured on the Cooking Channel Unique Sweets - Bourbon Whiskey Caramel Donut Bread Pudding Loaf

February 7, 2020, Friday - The Comedy Magic of Kristoff the Magician at Southern Theater

Time: 7 pm

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S

The Comedy Magic of Kristoff the Magician

Kristoff the Magician is bringing his unique blend of comedy and impossible magic and mentalism to The Southern Theater stage. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m., so come early, get a glass of wine, and be ready to laugh and get your magic on!

February 7, 2020, Friday - The Loft's Mentor Series Reading: Ross Gay & Douglas Kearney

Time: 7p

Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave S

The Loft's Mentor Series Reading: Ross Gay & Douglas Kearney

The Loft presents a 2019-2020 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentors Ross Gay and Douglas Kearney and fellows Chee Vang, Halee Kirkwood, Heather Quinn, and Misty Schwab.

Advance Tickets:
$10 general admission
$5 for Loft members

Pay-what-you-can tickets at the door, as available

February 7, 2020, Friday - Films by Man Ray, Music by SQÜRL at Walker Art Center

Time: 7 PM – 8:15 PM

Location:  Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place

Films by Man Ray, Music by SQÜRL

Director Jim Jarmusch and composer Carter Logan (aka avant-garde post-rock duo SQÜRL) perform live to four surrealist and dreamlike silent films by artist Man Ray. They’ll create the semi-improvisational scores onstage in the Walker Cinema, with loops, synthesizers, and effected guitars that display the band’s experimental, ambient, and drone-like tendencies. Featuring Le retour à la raison (Return to Reason) (1923), Emak Bakia (1926), L’étoile de mer (The Starfish) (1928), and Les mystères du château de dé (The Mysteries of the Château de Dé) (1929). 68 min.

Titles by Man Ray are in the Ruben/Bentson Moving Image collection. Major support to preserve, digitize, and present the Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection is generously provided by the Bentson Foundation.

February 7, 2020, Friday - Coordinated Message Art Exhibit Opening at Bridgewater Lofts

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Location: Bridgewater Lofts, 215 10th Avenue S

Coordinated Message

Please join us for the newest exhibition at The Bridgewater Lofts, 'Coordinated Message'.

Artists Owen Brown, Candy Keuhn, Kathy Mommsen, Judy Fawcett, Anna Dvorak, Matthew Madson, and Kathleeen Kvern share their artistic insights, emotional responses, and reflections.

Generously sponsored by Smith & Porter Restaurant + Bar, and The Bridgewater Friends and Neighbors of the Arts. 

February 7, 2020, Friday - Silent Disco Skate at Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate, 1382 Willow Street

Silent Disco Skate at Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate

Join us for Silent Disco Skating at Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate in Loring Park! Enjoy free skating and complimentary skates available in the warming house. When you arrive, grab a pair of cordless headphones and enjoy great tunes as you skate.

February 7, 2020, Friday - SIP 'N BLOOM at Graze

Time: 5p - 9p

Location: Graze Provisions + Libations, 520 4th St N

SIP 'N BLOOM at Graze

Build Your Own Valentines Day Floral Arrangement!

Seasonal blooms will be fresh for the picking! Come early for the best selection. We look forward to sipping and blooming with you!

How it works:
- Pick a vase - starts at $7.
- Shop the Bloom Bar - flowers sold a la carte.
- Design and build - our master florist will guide you, step by step.

This interactive event is perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. Best of all, you will take home a stunning centerpiece, as special as you are!

February 6, 2020, Thursday - Artist Series: Pale Blue Dot: Our Earth, Our Music at MacPhail

Time: 10:30 am - Complimentary Coffee and Donuts at 10:00 am

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

Artist Series: Pale Blue Dot: Our Earth, Our Music

Tickets $15, $10 (groups of 8+), $6 students, sold at the door, general seating

Performances from:
Kirill Nazarov, piano **
Debra Gilroy, soprano
Lux String Quartet *
Stephanie Skor, violin; Erika Blanco, violin; Kirsti Petraborg, viola; Eric Graf, cello
Elliot Wilcox, piano

* Thursday Musical Debut
** Young Artist Scholarship Winner 2019

For more information visit: thursdaymusical.org/calendar/thursday-february-6-2020

February 6, 2020, Thursday - Opening Night! America's Finest Theatre: The Terrace at Hennepin History Museum

Time: 6p - 9p

Location: Hennepin History Museum, 2303 Third Avenue S

Opening Night! America's Finest Theatre: The Terrace

Join us for am open house reception to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, America’s Finest Theatre: The Terrace. See the original theater guestbook and other special artifacts from this Robbinsdale landmark, which will only be shown at this event. Terrace Legacy Project founder David Leonhardt will make comments at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., followed by a relighting of original theater letters.

Admission: $8 General/ $5 Senior & Student/ free for Museum members 

February 6, 2020, Thursday - Curling & Purling on Nicollet

Time: 4p - 6p

Location: Nicollet between 6th and 7th Streets

Curling & Purling

Ever wonder what all the fuss is about Curling?

Come try your hand at one of the oldest and most quintessential winter sports in the heart of downtown Thursday afternoons starting January 30 between 6th and 7th streets. Learn how to throw a stone from an expert and play a quick match with your friends.

While you’re there, get creative with fiber artist Knitteapolis Yarnbomber and contribute to a public yarnbombing installation. Or carve your own design in cuttlebone and see it poured in piping hot liquid bronze live on the street with the folks from mobile foundry Pedal to the Metal.

Whether you come to cast a stone, a stitch or a miniature bronze sculpture, you’ll be kicking your winter blues into April by celebrating what makes winter great in Minneapolis.

We’ll have hot beverages and street games for all ages. Learn to knit and carve while you warm up in the newly renovated DID Nicollet Office between 6th and 7th streets, then pop outside for some seriously fun curling, purling and pouring.

Bring your enthusiasm (experience is not required).

February 6, 2020, Thursday - Twin Cities Go Red for Women: An Evening of Empowerment a The Depot

Time: 5p - 9p

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S

Twin Cities Go Red for Women: An Evening of Empowerment

Our signature event is back and at a new time and format! Join our "Evening of Empowerment" on Thursday, February 6, 2020 featuring curated bites, networking, inspiring speakers, auctions and live entertainment.

EVENT CHAIR: Rebecca Seidel, VP and GM, Medtronic AF Solutions
EMCEE: Tami Hedrick, Director of Women's Initiatives and Head Coach, Minnesota Vikings Cheerladers
GO RED TALK: Dr. Jennifer Hall, Chief, Institute of Precision Medicine, American Heart Association
GO RED TALK: Maureen B. Smith, EVP & COO, MN United FC

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
"The Trilogy" - Larkin Dance Studio (featured on NBC's World of Dance)
Kaylyn Rosewell - Larkin Dance Studio (cardiac arrest survivor)
Dayna Koehn - Singer & Music Therapist

Tickets Required

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