January 15, 2020, Wednesday - U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up Inline Skating and Indoor Running

Time:  5 – 9 pm

Location: U.S. Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up Inline Skating and Indoor Running

Inline Skating and Indoor Running returns this season for U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up, a series of twelve recreational fitness nights at U.S. Bank Stadium. These public events are open to all ages and will take place on the stadium’s main and upper concourses from 5 – 9 pm.  
 
We welcome the community to come and enjoy indoor running and inline skating at U.S. Bank Stadium this winter,” says Michael Vekich, Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. “We look forward to hosting these events each year. Offering affordable and accessible community events like U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up serves the mission of U.S. Bank Stadium to the fullest extent.”

2020 dates:

January 15, 29

February 3, 5, 10

January 14, 2020, Tuesday - Sensory-Friendly Concert: Violin and Bass Duo at Minnesota Orchestra

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

Location: Minnesota Orchestra

Sensory-Friendly Concert: Violin and Bass Duo

Join us for an inclusive experience designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, featuring Minnesota Orchestra violinist Pamela Arnstein, Acting Associate Principal Bass Kathryn Nettleman, and talented guest musicians from the audience!

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

January 13, 2020, Monday - FINNEGANS 2nd Annual Dark Week (thru Dec. 18)

FINNEGANS 2nd Annual Dark Week

FINNEGANS, 817 5th Avenue S, the first beer company to donate 100 percent of profits to charities fighting hunger, is embracing winter with their 2nd Annual Dark Week. For each night throughout the week of January 13-18, they’re releasing a new dark style beer. Head Brewer Ryan Mihm went all out — no repeats from last year!

Here’s what he’s brewing:

• Baltic Porter (Released Monday 1/13) - A dark lager aged in wine barrels for a year. This baltic porter packs an oaky chocolatey punch, with big dark fruit character, and subtle grape notes.

• Thin Lizzy (Released Tuesday 1/14) - Full bodied Black IPA brewed with chocolate rye malt to give this brew spicy chocolate aromas. Dry hopped with Loral and Centennial to add floral and mild citrus notes.

• Tulip Poplar (Released Wednesday 1/15) - Mix blend of bourbon and whiskey barrel aged beer consisting of four different barrels with three different beer styles. This blend that’s mahogany in color will warm the senses with its vanillin and funk like character.

• Lucifer (Released Thursday 1/16) - Milk Stout brewed with cocoa nibs and lactose. Big robust dark chocolate and roasted malt notes with a fluffy creamy mouthfeel.

• Raspberry Brown (Released Friday 1/17) - American Brown Stout aged in custom all Minnesota White Oak Barrels. We transferred this beer onto a heaping amount of raspberries for conditioning before kegging. Mildly tart, ripe berry fruits, carmel character, sweet malt, and oak tannin. 

• BB2 (Released Saturday 1/18) - Oak ages American Stout conditioned on blackberry puree. Jam/chocolate infused-like notes with medium oak and spirit pick up. Dry, roasted malt character, and mild barrel funk

FINNEGANS is hosting an exclusive VIP party on Thursday, January 16 from 4-8PM upstairs in the Brewer’s Den for media and ticket holders (check the website for ticket availability). Attendees will be treated to live music, complimentary appetizers, and the opportunity to be among the first to try two new releases.

BB2 Release Party January 18th
Live Music by Langer's Ball from 4:00-7:00
Release of BB2, an Oak aged American Stout conditioned on blackberry puree. On tap and in bottles.

All dark beers will be on tap, live music, and a special Dark Week food menu will be provided by Tavola. What more do you need?  

January 13, 2020, Monday - U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up Inline Skating and Indoor Running

Time:  5 – 9 pm

Location: U.S. Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up Inline Skating and Indoor Running

Inline Skating and Indoor Running returns this season for U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up, a series of twelve recreational fitness nights at U.S. Bank Stadium. These public events are open to all ages and will take place on the stadium’s main and upper concourses from 5 – 9 pm.  
 
We welcome the community to come and enjoy indoor running and inline skating at U.S. Bank Stadium this winter,” says Michael Vekich, Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. “We look forward to hosting these events each year. Offering affordable and accessible community events like U.S. Bank Stadium’s Winter Warm-Up serves the mission of U.S. Bank Stadium to the fullest extent.”

2020 dates:

January 13, 15, 29

February 3, 5, 10

January 12, 2020, Sunday - Family Day: Warm & Fuzzy at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Time: All-Day Activities 11AM–4:30PM

Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Family Day: Warm & Fuzzy

Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.

This month explore all things warm and fuzzy, from felting to feelings, at this cozy day at the museum.

January 12, 2020, Sunday - Sweary Coloring Day at First Draft Taproom & Kitchen

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Location: First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, 324 6th Ave. N

Sweary Coloring Day

Join us for a FREE afternoon of curse words and coloring!

The sweary-est of words, beautifully designed on quality papers for your most artistic display. Coloring utensils provided or bring your own, we don't give a f@#k

Drink beer/wine/cider/seltzer and color some shit.

DJ Oberg spinning some beatz til 2pm to get your creative juices flowing

January 12, 2020, Sunday - It's a GFDP (gluten-free dinner party!) at Cooks of Crocus Hill

Time: 4p

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

It's a GFDP (gluten-free dinner party!)

Ditch the gluten and party on! Join us for an evening of preparing and sampling delicious gluten-free dinner party fare. Discover how to make a GF spread and impress your pals at your next get-together with a few amazing recipes prepared by Chef Ranelle. Take away tips, tricks and tasty recipes to start your new year happy, healthy and GF.

Menu: Lamb Meatballs Over Forbidden Rice Topped with Pistachio Butter; Parsnip Soup with Pine Nuts; Raw Winter Squash with Brown Butter Sauce and a Fennel-Honey Granola; Jam Filled Almond Cupcakes.

January 11, 2019, 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

January 11, 2020, Saturday - 1/11 Dance, Astrology, Sound Healing, Elixirs

Time: Doors at 7pm

Location: 301 on Main, 301 Main St NE

1/11 Dance, Astrology, Sound Healing, Elixirs

Donation Cacao/Kava/Kratom Elixirs 7p-12a
- Astrology Workshop 2020 Paradigm Shift
- Energy Medicine/Breathwork
- Ecstatic Dance - Atma Santokh Singh
- Singing Bowl Meditation
- Satsang

$10 Cover

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Blankets, pillows, for sound healing. Most folks will lie down for sound healing, some may sit. There will be some chairs :)

January 11, 2020, Saturday - Beauty Blender! at Aveda Institute Minneapolis

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Location: Aveda Institute Minneapolis, 400 Central Ave SE

Beauty Blender!

Dream Big at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes with our Beauty Blender Event!
— School Tour
— LIVE Hair & Makeup Demos
— Learn How To Pay For School — Chat with AVEDA Students
— ALL Your Questions Answered — AVEDA Giveaways
— and more!

Friends & family welcome too!
Visit avedaarts.edu/bb to rsvp! 

January 11, 2020, Saturday - Beer & Beard Tour - Modist Brewing Co.

Time: 12p - 9p

Location: Modist Brewing Company, 505 N 3rd Street

Beer & Beard Tour

We are collaborating with Modist Brewing Company with an all day Pop Up Shop and Beard Contest!

The Pop Up Shop will feature both men and women's products - including beard oils, balms, washes, bar soaps --- women's products TBD.

Beard Contest Information TBD
Prizes will be awarded to winners

Level-Up Beard Co. was established in 2017 by a husband and wife duo - Kris and Jessica. We started in Appleton, WI and have recently moved to Maple Grove, MN this summer.

All of our products are handmade and small batch - we pride ourselves on quality over quantity --- like craft beer brewers!

We have fallen in love with craft beer over the years, and it has been a dream of ours to do a Beer and Beard tour at our favorite breweries!

We have hosted the beard competition at the Northeast Wisconsin Craft Beer Festival in Green Bay in both 2018 and 2019

January 11, 2020, Saturday - CRISP Piloxing at CRISP & GREEN

Time: 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Location: CRISP & GREEN, 428 N Washington Ave

CRISP Piloxing

Try a fun, heart-pumping piloxing class with Crisp Coach Erika!

Switching back and forth rapidly between three vastly different disciplines (Boxing, Pilates and Dance), this unique class keeps your body guessing, your mind excited, and your heart pumping. It’s the workout that doesn’t feel like work while you’re doing it, though you’ll definitely feel it the next day. No mats needed.

January 11, 2020, Saturday - Customer Gear Swap at Midwest Mountaineering

Time: 1p -8p

Location: Midwest Mountaineering, 309 Cedar Ave S

Customer Gear Swap

Looking to get rid of all that old outdoor gear you've had for years?? Well, here is your chance! You are Invited to the Customer Gear Swap hosted by The American Alpine Club Twin Cities Chapter & Midwest Mountaineering.

If you are interested in selling or trading some of that old used outdoor gear in order to make room for the new gear, please send an email to twincitieschapter@americanalpineclub.org and get registered to sell that stuff!

January 11, 2020, Saturday - 630 CEDAR AVE FIRE BENEFIT at The Cedar Cultural Center

Time: 7:30p

Location: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue S

630 CEDAR AVE FIRE BENEFIT

On November 28th, early in the morning, a fire broke out in the 630 Cedar Avenue apartment buildings. This fundraiser aims to raise money for the families affected by the fires, and all proceeds will go to them.

The Cedar, Augsburg University, and KFAI present 630 CEDAR AVE FIRE BENEFIT with Thunder Band, Brass Messengers, Becky Kapell and The Fat 6, Jack Klatt, Amjet Kemet, Tatum and Tessa, Ray Barnard & Clark Adams, and more.

Saturday, January 11th, 2020 / Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:00pm
Standing Show
$10, $20, $30, $40, or $50

This is a standing show with an open floor. The Cedar always reserves a section of seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our Access page.

Presented by The Cedar, Augsburg University and KFAI in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and People's Center Clinics and Services.

Proceeds donated to 630 Cedar Fire Relief Committee.

At the door, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

January 10, 2020, Friday - 11th Annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention (3 days)

Schedule:
   Friday 2 PM – 12 AM
   Saturday 11 AM – 12 AM
   Sunday 11 AM – 8 PM

Location: Hyatt Regency, 1300 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention 

The 11th Annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention is returning to the city of gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes. Villain Arts is excited to host the best Tattoo convention in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention is for industry professionals and tattoo lovers as well. General public welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Come get tattooed by 350 of the world’s best tattoo artists, including the top local, national & international artists. Meet & Greet TV celebrities from Ink Master, Tattoos After Dark and Ink Master Grudge Match. Tattoo TV stars will be on hand to tattoo the public! In addition, there will be numerous vendors with everything from industry supplies to clothing, artwork & jewelry. Daily tattoo competitions for you to show off your tattoos. Performances by Alakazam “the human knot”, Olde City Sideshow, Marlo Marquise and dynamic live human suspension are just a few of the other exciting things happening throughout the weekend. The Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention is a don’t miss event, with something for everyone.

January 10, 2020, Friday - Schubert Club: Lunchtime Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Time: 12:00 pm

Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave

Schubert Club: Lunchtime Concert

Enjoy a free concert featuring Julia and Irina Elkina. "Simply dazzling" is the way the American Record Guide has described the Elkina Piano Duo. Having played together since the age of five, Russian-born identical twins Julia and Irina Elkina are praised for their "truly remarkable oneness" by critics who also recognize that "each is a formidable pianist in her own right."

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Free; ramp parking is $10.

January 10, 2020, Friday - Snowshoeing: Full Moon Hike at Kroening Interpretive Center

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court

Snowshoeing: Full Moon Hike

Go for a naturalist-guided snowshoe hike while watching the full moon rise over the Mississippi River. Practice spotting wildlife with only the light of the moon, then warm up next to a winter campfire.
$3.00
Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required

- Children 8 and older are welcome when accompanied by a registered adult
- This program takes place outside. Please dress for the weather and wear winter boots for use with snowshoes

January 10, 2020, Friday - Hold Your Lady Tight Night: Country & Western Dance Party at Fine Line

Time: Doors: 7:30p

Location: Fine Line, 318 1st Ave N

HOLD YOUR LADY TIGHT NIGHT Country & Western Dance Party

Musical guests Hello Heartache and Cole Diamond

- Dance lessons at 8:15 sharp.
- A portion of proceeds benefit Heartland Girls' Ranch

Tickets → bit.ly/2OIm9nh
General Admission: $10.00 advance / $12.00 day of show
18+ | ID Required

January 10, 2020, Friday - MusicMakers with Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra

Time: 8p

Location: Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet Ave

MusicMakers with Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra

The culmination of the Orchestra's 17th annual Composer Institute, this performance features the music of some of the country's most gifted young composers, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of music-making through onstage interviews with each composer. Your ticket price includes a pre-concert and intermission beverage.

January 9, 2020, Thursday - Spit Shade 3: Sailors & Sweethearts opens at Gamut Gallery

Time: 7-11pm

Location: Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th Street

Spit Shade 3: Sailors & Sweethearts

EXHIBIT OPENING​​
Pre-sale $10, Door $15, FREE for Members
Featuring an all vinyl set by DJ No Pants
www.gamutgallerympls.com/membership_tickets/

Official opening party for the Villain Arts Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention, January 10th - 12th, 2020

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Adam Chiodo, Adam Underwood, Ashli (Rabbitt) Powers, Ashley Dahl, Bleach, Brad Trotter, Brandon Holt, Chase Tucker, Chaz Chaffee, Chris Anderson-Arnesan, Chris Norden, Creed Denny, Emilie Robinson, Emily Snow, Erin Armstrong, Garrett Rautio, Jason Colehour, Jason Helgerson, Jeff Marek, Jessica Madison, Jesse Heike, John Chamberlin, Josh Crotty, Justin Copolinno, Kyle James, Lefty Lipuma, Matt (Poohki) Ward, Matt Simmonds, Matt Zins, McKenzie Wilson, Mehtoeska Little Owl, Michael Tejeda, Michaela Erickson, Nic Skrade, Nick Hams, Rachael Bringgold, Rebecca Smith, Sam Creighton, Sam Van Vo, Sara Legel, Scott Elke, Spencer Hodgson, Steven Skorjanec, Shannon Micheal, Taylor Dees, Tony Denny, Troy Timpel, Tyler Jewett, & Zack Kinsey

Spit Shade 3: Sailors and Sweethearts, curated by Minneapolis tattoo artists Rachel Bringgold and Adam Underwood, will showcase work from over 50 local & national artists. The exhibiting artists have two criteria they must adhere to; the only mediums allowed are inking, watercolor, oil or acrylic and the artists must interpret this year’s theme as they see fit. Coinciding with Villain Arts Tattoo Convention, the opening night of Spit Shade will be the official kick-off party for this year’s convention. Gamut Gallery is excited to welcome back all the visiting artists from across the nation and looks forward to celebrating the tattoo community.