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Free food truck meals this summer
No registration or sign-up is necessary, youth just show up at the right time when the truck is serving and eat.
Find out more »2018 Salo Park Summer Concert Series
The Amphitheater is located on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard, in St. Anthony Village. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Road.
Find out more »Early vote center opens
Early voting has begun for the Tuesday, Aug. 14 primary election, and Minneapolis voters may cast their ballots at the Early Vote Center, 217 S. 3rd St., in downtown Minneapolis.
Find out more »Fall Compost for Community Gardens
The City of Minneapolis provides community gardens in Minneapolis with low or no-cost compost. Fall compost deliveries begin Oct. 2 and end Nov. 1. Requests are due Sept. 22.
Find out more »Preserve Minneapolis walking tours
The Preserve Minneapolis is offering a line-up of 25 summer Walking Tours and two bus tours of Minneapolis’ historic neighborhoods. Join experienced architects and historians on visits to diverse corners of the city’s historic neighborhoods, buildings, and landmarks.
Find out more »Music and Movies in the Parks
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is offering Music and Movies in the Parks through early September.
Find out more »Ongoing
Kiwanis selling compost
The Kiwanis Key Clubs at the high schools of Columbia Heights and Fridley are helping to sell bagged rich compost made by the “Plate to Garden” organics recycling program involving both cities.
Find out more »Paddle Share reopens for the summer
Paddle Share, the kayak-sharing system for experienced kayakers that allows them to share the use of a kayak on the Mississippi River, opened May 26 and will run through the end of September. Paddlers have five trip beginnings and endings to chose from: Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park to North Mississippi Regional Park, River Park to North […]
Find out more »Columbia Heights call for photos for Library Exhibit
To celebrate the Columbia Heights Library’s 90th Anniversary, there will be a photography exhibit in the Community Room beginning in December 2018 for approximately six weeks. Amateur and professional photography, including cell phone photography, is eligible.
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Eco-Kids Camp
Eco-Kids Camp, organized by Faith, Community, and Northeast United Methodist Churches, will be held August 6–9 (Monday–Thursday), 9 am–4 pm. Children entering grades 3-6 are welcome! Students will learn about and from wolves this year. Camp includes field trips to Silverwood Park and the Wildlife Science Center. Other camp activities will include science and art. The cost […]
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Soft
The dating app said it was looking for "nice guys" and "hopeless romantics" for a new experiment...so here he waits, ready for anything. He is desperate. He is soft. He will bleed. Written by J. Merrill Motz. Ages 18 and up only. Performances: Aug. 3, 7 pm; Aug. 4 and 8, 5:30 pm; Aug.6, 8:30 […]
Find out more »#wA.w.e.D.H.?? … i still don’t know
Using a sprinkle of dry humor, dancers poke at the absurdities radiating within a society governed by social media as we mindlessly scroll through endless #nofilter wondering why we are still even looking. By Rebecca Tanner Dance, ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »Istanboom
A coming-of-age story about a young woman navigating life between time in rural Minnesota and Istanbul. This play explores themes of sexuality, political violence, and womanhood through a collage of stories. Ages 12-15 and up.
Find out more »7:00 pm
“An Odyssey Backwards and in Heels” at Minnsky
Loosely based on Homer's Odyssey, this original musical chronicles the epic journey taken by two women on an unforgettable night out as they discover the truth about happy endings. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 16 and up. At Minnsky Theater, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.
Find out more »Hephzibeth, Woman of Iron
The Merritt family discovery of the Mesabi Iron Range and subsequent loss of their empire to John D Rockefeller inspires audiences to persevere in the face of hardship. A one-woman play by Lauren Nickisch. Ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »Abeyance
Tyler waits in the lobby for an important job interview and everything goes wrong! He traps himself in a vending machine, falls asleep, farts bubbles and more! The show is entirely mimed with live sound effects. Ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »8:00 pm
African Roads, American Streets By Universal Dance Destiny
A family-friendly fun-filled show featuring a strong mix of urban and cultural performances unveiling a unique story of multiculturalism and solidarity, based on a childhood journey from Liberia to New York. Appropriate for kids age 7-11 and up. Performances: Aug. 2, 7 pm; Aug. 5, 5:30 pm; Aug. 8, 8 pm; Aug. 10, 8:30 pm; […]
Find out more »Eddie Poe by The Coldharts
A stand-alone sequel to the 2014 and 2015 smash hit 'Edgar Allan'... Sixteen-year-old Edgar Allan has one goal: to gain mastery over his subjects at the University of Virginia. He has one obstacle: Eddie Poe. Ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 3, 8:30 pm; Aug. 5, 4 pm; Aug. 7, 10 pm; Aug. 8, 8 […]
Find out more »8:30 pm
Hamlet, but Hamlet’s a chicken
It’s a production of Hamlet, but Hamlet is played by a chicken. “Like a person in a chicken suit?” No, an actual chicken. “So...it’s Hamlet, but Hamlet’s a chicken?” Yes. By Grand Island Theatre, at the Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.
Find out more »The Buttslasher
An old-school detective and his hotshot partner team up to hunt down the cheekiest villain the crime hub of Stillwater, MN. Crack the case of this neo-noir melodrama inspired by a true story. Adult language, nudity, violence. Performances: Aug. 2 and 11, 5:30 pm; Aug. 5, 1 pm; Aug. 8, 8:30 pm; Aug. 12, 4 […]
Find out more »Theory of Relativity
Dance that explores the shared human experience through the scientific lens of physics. Full of unique, light-hearted, and complex works that seek to find a place on our spacetime continuum. Flashing lights. Ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »Meet the Medranos
Local playwright exposes family dysfunction with witty, relatable stories and song about growing up different in Minnesota. Find out how she finds her father on "What's My Line." A true-story comedy-drama. Ages 12-15 and up.
Find out more »10:00 pm
The Womyn’s Mysteries
By See-Saw Theater Lab: Leaders. Lovers. Killers. Mothers. Rebels. Prophets. Women's stories from the Bible are transformed for modern voices & challenges today. Told by a diverse ensemble through storytelling, movement, and song. Appropriate for age 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 5:30 pm; Aug. 6, 8:30 pm; Aug. 8, 10 pm; Aug. 11, 7 […]
Find out more »My 4 Bodies
A woman with multiple sclerosis and juvenile diabetes tells her life story in 4 parts, finding she needs to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual to accept herself and true love in her life. Ages 18 and up only.
Find out more »The Immaculate Big Bang
Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedy Central Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers and laughs at the border of science and religion. Ages 16+.
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