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November 2024
Arts District Speakeasy
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District’s annual Speakeasy is Friday, Nov. 8, 5-10 pm, Saturday, Nov. 9, noon-8 pm and Sunday, Nov. 10, noon-5 pm, coinciding with the Fall Open Studios – Open Casket event. It will be in the lower level of the Casket Arts Building, mirroring the often-hidden secret hideaways used for prohibition-era alcohol consumption. Beer and Bloodies will be served from noon to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The evening hours (5-10 pm Friday & 5-8 pm…
Find out more »Tommies Tonight featuring Nur-D
Tommies Tonight, the talent show that helps pay for Edison student activities, will be presented Thursday, Nov. 14. at Thomas Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. 5 pm: student social and talent show; 6 pm: doors open and Cafe Cairo food truck arrives; 7 pm: Barb, Everyone’s Favorite Neighbor, welcomes Nur-D to perform. Pay-as-you-can tickets at the door. Donations encouraged. All proceeds benefit Edison student activities. Text “Edison” to 44321 to donate.
Find out more »December 2024
International Holiday Festival
The Ukrainian American Community Center (UACC), 301 Main St. NE, will host an International Holiday Festival Sunday, Dec. 1, 11:30 am-4:30 pm. Enjoy world folk dances, a bake sale, folk art and a crafts and gift sale. A Ukrainian ethnic luncheon will be available for purchase. Tickets: Adults, $10; Children (6-12 years), $5; under 6, free. It's a benefit for UACC, which provides many services to newly arrived Ukrainians and supports humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Find out more »CP Holiday Train coming to town
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll into the neighborhood Thursday, Dec. 12. In its 26th year of operation, the train will stop at 37th and Stinson Blvd. approximately 8:15-8:45 pm. The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy are scheduled to perform. The train raises money for food banks in its areas of operation; East Side Neighborhood Services will be the beneficiary.
Find out more »March 2025
St. Anthony Band Boosters pancake breakfast
Sunday, March 16, 8 am to noon, St. Anthony Village High School Commons, 3303 33rd Ave. NE (enter Door #16). Adult and student tickets, $10; Seniors, $8; Kids 5 and under, free.
Find out more »SACA Hops for Hunger
Hops for Hunger, Southern Anoka Community Assistance’s annual fundraiser, is Friday, March 21, 6-9 pm at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE. This annual celebration of local beer features 40+ breweries, cideries, and meaderies, a beer wall, raffle prizes, and a fun silent auction. Plus a new VIP experience. All proceeds support SACA Food Shelf. VIP tickets are $65 in advance, $65 at the door, and get you in at 5:15. General admission: $55 in advance and $65 at the…
Find out more »April 2025
Mel Hart Scholarship fundraiser
Mel Hart graduated from St. Anthony Village High School in 1963. Tragically, he was killed in action on May 4, 1966, while serving his country. In honor of Mel's memory and achievements, a scholarship bearing his name was established at St. Anthony High School. Steele & Hops, 2800 39th Ave. NE, will host a breakfast Saturday, April 5, 9-11 am. Proceeds will go towards scholarships for a boy and girl. The cost of the breakfast buffet will be $15.
Find out more »Portrait Pop-up fundraiser
Print the Love, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Minneapolis, will hold a Portrait Pop-up fundraiser Thursday, April 10, 2:30-6:30 pm at 2303 Kennedy St. NE, #501. For $75, you can have a portrait of you, your family or your pet taken by one of five volunteer photographers. Proceeds go to Print the Love, which takes and gives away free photos in 27 countries around the world. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot: https://www.printthelove.org/events/p/portraitpopup-pzwfg.
Find out more »Friday Fish Fries at UACC
The Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, has begun its Lenten annual fish fries. For $15, you get fish, pierogies, French fries, cole slaw. Proceeds go to UACC programs; tips go to humanitarian aid (medical supplies) for Ukraine. March 28, April 4 and 11. Pre-ordered takeout available. Visit uacc.org to purchase ahead of time.
Find out more »2025 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 19, 9 am-12 pm, Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE. The 10th annual Earth Day Bee Run 5K run/walk/river cleanup will be held in the only national park offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music & booths. Costumes are welcome. Kids' Run at 8:30 am, Run at 9 am, River Cleanup at 9:30 am. Hosted by Great River Coalition, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, The National Park Service, Mill City Running/St. City Running.…
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