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August 2019
Open Streets Northeast
Ride your bike or walk during Open Streets Northeast, August 4, 11 am-5 pm. Sample food trucks other delights along the route: Central Ave from 26th Ave NE to 18 ½ Ave NE; 22nd Ave NE from Central Ave NE to Monroe St NE; Monroe St NE from 22nd Ave NE to Broadway St NE.
Find out more »IC Summer Jam
Immaculate Conception Church and School, 4030 Jackson St. NE, will have its IC Summer Jam, Thursday, Aug. 1, 5-10 pm; Friday, Aug. 2, 5-10:30 pm; Saturday, Aug. 3, 1-10:30 pm; and Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 am-4:30 pm. The event will include a live music “Tribute Fest,” food, beverages, a raffle, bingo, and car shows.
Find out more »Ard Godfrey House open Aug. 10
The Ard Godfrey house, in Chute Square, Central and University avenues NE, will be open for tours, Saturday, Aug. 10, 1-4 pm (last full tour at 3:30 pm). The house is the oldest remaining wood frame house in Minneapolis, first occupied by Ard Godfrey, a millwright, and his wife Harriet in 1849. Costumed volunteers from the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis will guide tours for a glimpse what life was like for early City founders. There will also be activities for…
Find out more »Twin Cities Polish Festival
The 11th annual Twin Cities Polish Festival will be Friday, Aug. 9, 5-10 pm, Saturday Aug. 10, 10 am-10 pm, and Sunday, Aug, 11, 10 am-5 pm, along the Mississippi River on Old Main Street across from Riverplace.
Find out more »Music and Movies in the Parks
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hosting Music and Movies in the Parks throughout the summer to provide park users and residents with free entertainment in their community.
Find out more »2019 Salo Park Concert Series
The 2019 Salo Park Concert Series will begin Thursday, June 20, at the Salo Park amphitheater located on 39th Avenue NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard. All concerts are free and begin at 7 pm.
Find out more »Mother & Daughter art class at Northrup King
Artist Terri Wentzka, who teaches art and journaling at her Northrup King studio, 1500 Jackson St. NE, is offering mother (or grandmother or aunt) and daughter (ages 9-12) class Friday, Aug. 16.
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Dog Day event
HeightsNEXT is hosting their third Dog Day event, Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:30 am-1 pm, at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Lunch and concert supports deaf ministry
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 701 Fillmore St. NE, is hosting a fundraiser to support the Archdiocesan Catholic Deaf Ministry on Sunday, Aug. 18. The ASL interpreted concert features country music singer Kristine Wriding, who grew up in Minneapolis and now resides in Nashville. Tickets: $10 fried chicken lunch served noon-1:15 pm; $10 concert 1:30-3:30 pm; or $18 for both. Meet and greet after concert with desserts for sale. Donations accepted. Info/tickets: 612-623-4019
Find out more »POLLI*NATION Festival
Sunday, Aug. 25, noon-6 pm at Kieran's Kitchen Northeast, 1401 Marshall Street NE, rain or shine. Bees, butterflies, pollinator characters, craft beer, food by Kierans Kitchen Northeast, art and science interactives, games and more. Minnesota's best pollinator advocates, landscape habitat and garden experts will answer your toughest questions. Minnesota Pollinator Hero awards and more. A festival full of buzmentation of ideas, temptations and entertainment. Food for thought. Volunteers register at: eventbrite.pollinationvolunteer.com. Free, but donations accepted. Sponsored by Pollinator Friendly Alliance,…
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