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February 2022
SnowBLAST returns to the Heights
This winter festival event began in 2021 as part of the City’s 100th anniversary; they decided to make it an annual gathering. Drop by Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Saturday, Feb 5, 3-6:30 pm, for the festivities. Activities include skating rink (preregister for free skate rentals – pick up at Dave’s Sport Shop, 1001 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley); free popcorn, S’mores and hot beverages while supplies last; fire pits; puppet wagon; pony rides food trucks; music; beer. Bring…
Find out more »Benefit for Sam Mosby
Sam Mosby is 16 years old, has hypoplasatic left heart syndrome and has had five open heart surgeries. He's headed to the Mayo Clinic for a transplant. Help his family cover living expenses in Rochester by attending a benefit for him on Saturday, Feb. 26, 6-9 pm at the Moose, 356 Monroe St. NE. Tickets are $25 and include a pasta dinner and beer until it's gone, as well as a silent auction. Buy them via Venmo: Robert-Burns-450, or GoFundMe:…
Find out more »April 2022
Latinx community listening session
Join elected leaders and local Latino organizations in a hybrid event to strengthen community ties. Thursday, April 21, 6-7 pm. This listening session is hosted by Columbia Heights Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula and Father James of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School, 4030 Jackson St NE. The mayor's goal in these meetings is to strengthen Heights' Latino communidad by spending time together listening and sharing, helping elected officials and organizations learn what the community needs and help make the city more…
Find out more »Euphoria Short Works Festival
Art to Change the World’s Coaching Project Team Euphoria proudly presents the Euphoria Short Works Festival, April 30, 7:30 pm, Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway. What is gender? How does the way we express our gender affect our daily lives? How and why would someone feel euphoric about their gender? Lauren Edson’s project explores these questions and more as we dive deep into understanding and celebrating the intricacies of gender expression. Poetry, video and performance. Performers include Hadar Isra; Identity…
Find out more »May 2022
“A Northeast Passage” on YouTube
Captured over the last four months of 2020, this documentary is a look back at the tumultuous and historic events of the year, filtered through the lens of the Northeast Minneapolis Community. This movie started as a conversation over beers on a porch on 13th Avenue. By the end of the night, when the Hamms had run dry, the decision had been made to commit. An official selection of Twin Cities Film Fest 2021, North x North International Film Festival…
Find out more »Weed it & Sweep
Weed it & Sweep is back. Compete with other businesses to see who picks up the most trash. Friday, May 6, available time slots: 9-11 am; 11 am-1 pm; 1-3 pm.. Register through the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber at https://business.mplschamber.com/events/details/may-weed-it-and-sweep-a-community-clean-up-14158. Pick up reflective vests, gloves, trash bags and a map directing you to places needing a cleanup. at Fair State Brewing Cooperative, 2506 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »Minneapolis garden tool swap at Logan Park
Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners will be holding the first ever citywide swap event of garden tools and plant-related equipment at locations throughout the city, including Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, May 8, 11 am-1 pm.
Find out more »Art-A-Whirl®: Metro Transit passes, VIP parking & trolleys
Free Metro Transit passes for each day of Art-A-Whirl® are available for download on NEMAA's website. Everyone can use this pass to ride for free anywhere in the Metro Area May 20-22. Routes running in NE include the 10, 11, and 32. https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/getting-around/#free-metro-transit-passes As a fundraiser to help support the production of Art-A-Whirl®, NEMAA has reserved the lot at Quincy Hall in the heart of the Arts District and is selling day passes. Hours/charges are Friday, May 20, 5-10 pm:…
Find out more »June 2022
Movie in the Park at Audubon
"Sandlot" will be shown at the Audubon Park Rec Center, 1320 29th Ave NE, Thursday, June 2, at dusk (approximately 9:30 pm). Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a friend to this free event.
Find out more »Memorial Blood Drive
Memorial Blood Centers help supply nearly 40 local hospitals and more than a dozen air ambulance bases. Help hospital patients in need by scheduling an appointment online at mbc.org/donate or by calling 1-888-GIVE-BLD (888-448-3253). Give blood Saturday, June 11, 8:30 am-1:30 pm, Northeast Farmers Market, 629 2nd St. NE or Monday, June 20, Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, 12:30- 5:30 pm. All donors will be entered for daily drawings to win tickets to a Twins game.
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