February 1, 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 1, 2020, Saturday - Community Connections Conference at Minneapolis Convention Center

Time:8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Check-in starts 8 a.m., Program starts 9 a.m.)

Location: The Minneapolis Convention Center, lower level, Hall A.

Community Connections Conference 

Registration will open by Jan. 2020

The Community Connections Conference is an annual free event that fosters connections between the residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and local government. In 2019, 885 people participated. The conference features important information, networking opportunities, panels, speakers, performances, free food and over 100 exhibitors spaces.

Sign up to receive email updates about the Community Connections Conference by clicking here and entering your email address. 

Minneapolis is calling on communities to get involved in decision-making in 2020. Residents can get involved by committing to get counted in the US census, vote, join an advisory committee or neighborhood board, learn about important local issues and City policies or volunteer with a community organization. The City will hold its annual Community Connections Conference in 2020 conference with the theme of "We count," representing that all communities are welcome and valued. In 2019, the conference featured interactive workshops, speakers, an immigration, family and housing legal clinic, free food, panel discussions and over 119 exhibitors.

The City host's this conference so that:

• Residents, community groups, neighborhood organizations, City of Minneapolis departments and decision-makers collaborate and connect with each other to solve community problems.
• All communities feel welcome to interact with or get involved in local decision-making.
• Residents learn about programs and policies that affect them.

To read more about the conference and how you can get involved, visit the City Neighborhood and Community Relations site.

February 1, 2020, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market inside the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (winter hours)

Location: Inside the Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market.

2020 WINTER SCHEDULE:

February 1 & 15

March 7 & 21

April 4 & 18

February 1, 2020, Saturday - Utepils Brewing Co 3rd Anniversary Party

Time: 12p - 11p

Location: Utepils Brewing Co, 225 Thomas Avenue N

Utepils Brewing Co 3rd Anniversary Party

Utepils Brewing is turning 3 and you are invited!

Beer. Music. Cake. Memories.

Beer:
Springbok will be back! - https://utepilsbrewing.com/beers/springbok/

Music:
Life Without Parole - 3-5pm
Octocopter - 6-8pm

Cake:
Thirsty Whale Bakery will be bringing 100 cupcakes so get here early!

Memories:
Grab a beer, listen to some music and have a wonderful time with friends and family.

February 1, 2020, Saturday - MPO Annual Salon Fundraiser: "Visions for a New World" at A-Mill Artist Lofts

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St

MPO Annual Salon Fundraiser: "Visions for a New World"

The event features bright, lively background music from MPO members in an intimate gallery setting as you peruse silent auction items and sample sweet treats. Plus we’ll feature a few MPO small ensembles on the main stage and offer some unique experiential opportunities at our live auction. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to interact with the orchestra while lending us your support!

Tickets include complimentary beverages and the tasty treats you’ve come to expect from this event. Ticket availability is limited, so be sure to buy yours early.

February 1, 2020, Saturday - Loppet Luminary at Lake of the Isles

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Location: Lake of the Isles

Loppet Luminary - Loppet.org/Luminary

Get your tickets now for the Luminary Loppet — and be part of this evening of larger-than-life artworks, dazzling performances, and community celebration on Lake of the Isles.

This annual winter tradition returns with a slew of extraordinary frozen features including the famous illuminated arctic puppets, an ice concert, and so much more! Walk, snowshoe, or ski along candlelit trails on frozen Lake of the Isles – with plenty of hot cocoa stops along the way – right in the heart of Uptown!

The evening’s entertainment includes:
- Ice Music
- Luminary Pyramid
- Ice Spires
- Ice-Cropolis
- Fire Dancers
- Ice Henge
- Iceformance
- Enchanted Forest
- ICEster Island

The frozen festivities don’t stop there! Grownup participants (21+) are also invited down to the Lagoon for a cold one on us at the REI Luminary Party! This party kicks off and heats up with live music from Dr. Mambo's Combo, an outdoor dance party, Surly beer, big boots moving to the beat, and great prizes. Present your Luminary Glowstick and 21+ ID to receive your first Surly beer free! This party is free to all registered Luminary participants and a $10 cover for everyone else.

Join us for the 2020 Luminary Loppet – an evening of enchanting art, spectacular performances, and wintry fun on Lake of the Isles!

This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

February 1, 2020, Saturday - Bauhaus Brew Labs Pupper Bowl

Time: 11a - 5p

Location: Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE

Bauhaus Brew Labs Pupper Bowl

Join us on Saturday, February 1st as we welcome good doggos and their respective humans alike to partake in a day chock-full of pupper activities and celebration. Ruff Start Rescue will be at the Haus hosting an adoption event from 11am - 12pm and bowl games will start right at noon!

Bowl Games
○ We'll be hosting a series of "bowls" over the course of the day and have organized these bowls by weight class.
○ Puppies will be divided into 2 teams with the objective of scoring "touchdowns" with dog toys.
○ $20 gets your pup into one round of their respective bowl, 2 beers and a branded bandana. Please follow the registration button to sign up based on your doggo's weight!

Small Bowl: Pups any age, weighing less that 20 lbs
Medium Bowl: Pups any age, between 20 - 50 lbs
Large Bowl: Pups any age, weighing 50+ lbs

February 1, 2020, Saturday - Free First Saturday: Cabin Fever 2020 at Walker Art Center

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Location: Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place

Free First Saturday: Cabin Fever 2020

Have you been spending too much time indoors this winter? Bring the whole family to the Walker this February for indoor AND outdoor fun! Learn new art-making techniques, take a snowshoe tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, or get cozy with a winter film!

Free First Saturdays feature free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month, plus performances, games, art-making, and kids’ films from 10 am to 3 pm. Family friendly food options are available or bring something from home to snack on in the museum’s public spaces.

See Event link for further detail.

February 1, 2020, Saturday - Relief Exhibit Open House at MWMO

Time: 10 am – 12 noon

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

Relief Exhibit Open House

Relief explores how technological experiences influence the way we understand the outdoors. Artist Alyssa Baguss creates tactile cartographic experiences of Minnesota’s natural water features through experimental processes and materials. (Guests are encouraged to touch the artwork!) At the open house, you can socialize over coffee, stream tables and art-making. Alyssa Baguss will host a morning of water-related activities paired with beverages and fantastic views of the Mississippi River.

January 31, 2020, Friday - Magnet Film Club: The Phantom Thread at Central Library

Time: 1p

Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Magnet Film Club: The Phantom Thread

Together we will watch the 2017 film "The Phantom Thread" directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville. Synopsis: “Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.” (imdb.com) This film is rated R and is 2 hours 10 minutes in length. The Magnet Film Club watches a variety of films. All are welcome.

Funded by Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Closed captions provided upon availability.

January 31, 2020, Friday - Wild Game Dinner at FireLake Grill House

Time: 6p - 9p

Location:  FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, 31 S 7th Street

Wild Game Dinner

We're excited to partner with Big Wood Brewery for this year's annual Wild Game Dinner! Enjoy four courses of delicious wild game - including venison, duck and bison - with craft beer pairings.

The dinner is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Click the Tickets link to book your reservation online! Reservations are required.

January 31, 2020, Friday - IMS Minneapolis - The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows at Convention Center

Time: See event link for daily schedule

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S

The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows

The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® is the world’s largest consumer motorcycle show tour. With 38 years of experience, the IMS Tour provides attendees with an all-access pass to the world of motorcycling, connecting hundreds of thousands of motorsports enthusiasts with top manufacturers and premier aftermarket brands.

The IMS Tour welcomes experienced, new and non-riders to preview hundreds of new 2, 3 and 4-wheel vehicles before they hit the dealerships. Attendees will also have the chance to purchase parts, gear and accessories; speak with brand representatives; vote in the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show; see vintage bikes; connect with other enthusiasts; learn to ride; and more - all in one weekend!

For the 800+ exhibiting brands, IMS delivers motorsports enthusiasts, emerging new riders, and a growing percentage of the highly desirable under 35-year-old audience. They are affluent and ready to purchase, engaged with the sport and lifestyle, and influenced by the brands they meet. The top two reasons consumers attend the shows are to see new bikes and to evaluate and purchase aftermarket parts, gear and accessories.

January 31, 2020, Friday - Bundle Up, MN! Peavey Plaza Distribution

Time: 9a - 10a

Location: Peavey Plaza

Bundle Up, MN! Peavey Plaza Distribution

We are once again collaborating with Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District on this event!

Let's decorate Peavey Plaza with our winter gear donations!

We will meet at the Sculpture Clock on 11th and Nicollet Mall. Afterward, we'll enjoy a coffee together...our treat!

Our event coincides with The Great Northern festival!

January 30, 2020, Thursday - Galliano Hot Shot Tour at Edwards Dessert Kitchen

Time: 8 PM – 10 PM

Location: Edwards Dessert Kitchen, 200 Washington Ave. 

Galliano Hot Shot Tour

Edwards Dessert Kitchen will be hosting Marcin Cebula, Galliano's Nordic brand ambassador. We will also be hosting the team from True Stone Coffee in St. Paul. Marcin will be serving up Hot Shots (Galliano, Coffee and Whipped Cream) from 8 to 10 pm.

Originally from Poland, Marcin has lived in Germany, Israel, Vietnam, England, Norway and has now settled in Sweden boosting Galliano sales by 50% through his signature serve – the Galliano Hot Shot.

Marcin has been working in the spirits industry for 14 years and through his career has worn many hats in the hospitality from bar manager to head bartender to presenter in an online TV show and even a flair bartending instructor in the Flair Factory.

January 30, 2020, Thursday - Pint of Music: Minneapolis Cider Company

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th Street

Pint of Music: Minneapolis Cider Company

A free taproom micro-concert (30-45 minutes of music) performed by a small ensemble of our world-class musicians at Minneapolis Cider Company. Hear a sampling of music and have a drink with the musicians after! Just show up: no ticket needed.

Featured Musicians
Sarah Grimes, violin
Ben Odhner, violin
Sam Bergman, viola
Erik Wheeler, cello

January 30, 2020, Thursday - Skating at Sociable Cider Werks

Time: 6-7 social hour, 7-8 tour

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

Skating at Sociable Cider Werks

Please join us for conversation, cider, and skating! There a limited number of skates available so if you have your own pair, bring them!

Feel free to bring something to eat. There is a food truck, Union Kitchen. There will be water available.

For members this will be one punch on your membership card. For non-members we ask for a $5 donation.

January 30, 2020, Thursday - Fresh Catch! at Cooks of Crocus Hill

Time: 6p

Location:  Cooks of Crocus Hill, 208 1st St. N

Fresh Catch!

When it comes to sourcing ingredients, we strive to find organic, responsible and ethical sources. This rings especially true with our seafood. Few people know more about responsible fishing than our pals Nils Westdahl. Dive in and learn about sustainable fishing practices along with a variety preparation techniques that will inspire your next weeknight meal.

Menu: Thai Style Scallop Poke; Seared Tuna Tataki Salad; Broiled Salmon Soba; Whole Grilled Herb Stuffed Snapper with Sweet & Sour Pineapple Salsa.

January 30, 2020, Thursday - Origami Hearts at Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Time: 6p

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

Origami Hearts

Heart images and shapes have been a symbol of affection, love, warm-heartedness and even heartbreak since the 15th century. Learn several origami heart models to make into cards, be given as gifts or embellish other artwork. We’ll discuss ways to use hearts to make unique artwork and some examples will be shown.

$40 (10% discount for MCBA members) + $12 supply fee
Teaching Artist: Kathleen Sheridan

Please register through our website and direct all questions to adulted@mnbookarts.org!

January 30, 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).

January 29, 2020, Wednesday - Chakra And Energy Work Womxn's Circle at

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Location:A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main Street

Chakra And Energy Work Womxn's Circle

Starting the year off with some basic Chakra knowledge, energy work and meditation. Come to learn more or share your own knowledge. 🌈

This Womxn's Circle will be a safe space to meet like minded sisters who share similar interests. We will talk about each Chakra in detail, practice the use of pendulums and energy work. A pendulum is a sacred tool used to check chakras and different energies. If you have one, please bring it and extras if you can. Bringing in some of your own crystals will be fun too!!

This co-creative space will be for all of us to practice some energy work together. Bring your knowledge, experience and questions to create a magical experience for all.
Journals, pens and pillows to sit on will be useful!

This circle will have journaling, discussion and meditation.

Reminder that this even is at The Amill artist loft in NE Minneapolis. Please come early to find parking.

This event is donation based, pre-registration on openmindsfusionstudio.com also allows you to purchase a $20 donation ticket or pay at the door. This helps support the creation of each circle and keep more women coming. Any support truly does help.

The host Chelsey WildFire has a passion for helping people on their healing journey. She is an Embodiment Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Women's Circle Creatrix, and Yoga Teacher. She uses her own experiences and knowledge to guide others deeper into their body and heart. She has hosted Women's Circles, Healing workshops, Red Tents and more for the last year and a half. She continues to share her passions for personal growth with everyone.