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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 »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 »Twin Cities Polish Festival
The 10th annual Twin Cities Polish Festival will be Friday-Sunday, Aug. 10-12, along the Mississippi River on Old Main Street in Minneapolis, across from Riverplace and St. Anthony Main. This free family friendly festival celebrates all things Polish.
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.
Find out more »5:30 pm
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 »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+.
Find out more »7:00 pm
“The Member of Some Gods” at Casket Arts
Created by Impossible Salt, "The Member of Some Gods" is a Fringe Festival production at the Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave NE. The show is described as "Welcome! We've got good news & bad news. The bad news: you're dead. The good news? You can live forever! It's confusing, but we'll guide you through it. […]
Find out more »“BurnOut County” at Minnsky
Nationally touring, married comedians Tim Harmston and Mary Mack perform comedic vignettes of life in Northern Wisconsin’s BurnOut County. This dark comedy is a collage of stories, essays, sketches, and songs. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. At the Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.
Find out more »THE NEWS: A Musical
Extra. Extra. Read all about it. October 30th, 1968, the DC newspaper The Columbia Tribune struggles to survive. Salvation comes in the potential sale to a media magnate, but at what cost? A new musical. Ages 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 10 pm; Aug. 5, 2:30 pm; Aug. 7, 5:30 pm; Aug. 10, 7 […]
Find out more »A Farewell to Armadillos
Clowns come in. Clowns do some stuff. Clowns go out. Now, there might be some Hemingway allegories along the way, but don't hold your breath. Seriously, don't. Have you ever seen a clown do CPR? Just ... don't. Ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »8:30 pm
“Medusa” at Logan Park
The Fringe Festival comes to Logan Park. Vox Medusa dance company and Infiammati FireCircus join forces to honor the compelling myth of Medusa's transformation from Athena's loving and devoted priestess to demonized gorgon. MEDUSA is presented in seven shows at 8:30pm: August 3rd, 4th, 5th and August 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th. For this outdoor spectacle at sunset, audiences should […]
Find out more »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 »Slapdash Panic: Comedy Suitcase ended up in the Fringe Festival with 3 weeks’ notice and no show!
On July 10th, a last-minute spot opened up. Suddenly Comedy Suitcase was in the Fringe! Now, Levi and Joshua give audiences a peak behind the curtain and show them how they build a show from nothing to finished. Ages 2-6 and up.
Find out more »10:00 pm
“Chapter 23” at Minnsky
12 dancers, 6 movements, 5 choreographers ... 1 chapter at Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 2-6 and up.
Find out more »BollyProv: NOT a Dance Drama! by Bollywood Dance Scene
Bollywood Dance Scene brings you personal stories of Immigration, assimilation, and more from the community. A new story every show, with some music, dance and improv. It's something different this year! Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 3, 5:30 pm; Aug. 4, 8:30 pm; Aug. 7, 7 pm; Aug. 10, 10 pm; Aug. […]
Find out more »Stark Dance: Politics Religion Sex
Award-winning choreographer Daniel Stark, presents provocative works to get you riled up and leave you wanting more. This is a preview of his full-length concert at O’Shaughnessy this October. Nudity, sexual content, violence, ages 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 4 pm; Aug 6 and 10, 10 pm; Aug. 9, 5:30 pm; Aug. 12, 7 […]
Find out more »Walking While Black in Moscow
Winner of the Sold Out Award at The Rogue Festival in Fresno. Les Kurkendaal has taken a trip to Russia. There are not many black people in Russia, so this is a whole new world for him. Ages 12-15 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.
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