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August 2025
Newgate 50th Anniversary
Nonprofit Newgate School, 2900 E. Hennepin Ave., will celebrate its 50th year of offering free mechanic school training to underserved young adults on Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 am-2 pm. The event will include a car show, music, food trucks, awards, raffles and kids' activities. Suggested donation: $10.
Find out more »The Zen of Oz
Zen priest Genpo Michael O'Neal will present key themes of Zen practice in the context of the Wizard of Oz, followed by a showing of the classic film in a rare Technicolor print screened at only a few theaters in the country. The 25th anniversary event will conclude with a catered reception at the beautiful Heights Theater. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1 pm, The Heights Theater, 3951 Central Ave. NE. Recommended $50 donation goes to Compassionate Ocean Zen Center.
Find out more »Fundraiser for Read With Me MN
Catherine Tong, a botanical artist working primarily in watercolor, has lived in Northeast Minneapolis for 9 years. She's one of 19 artists who will have their art auctioned off at the Hennepin Event Center, 900 Hennepin Ave., Friday, Aug. 8, 5-10 pm. All ticket sales and charity auction proceeds go to Read With Me Minnesota, which launched in February 2025. In the short time since its establishment, Read With Me MN has donated hundreds of books, connected artists with illustrators…
Find out more »September 2025
Nordeast Rock the Block
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, invites all community members to attend their family-friendly block party and fundraiser Satruday, Sept. 27, 2-5 pm. Attendees will enjoy live music, free unlimited beer tasting to those 21 and above, yard games, free ice cream treats while available and local food trucks offering food for purchase. The event will be moved into the building for inclement weather. Purchase tickets at East Side Neighborhood Services for $50 through 8/27/25 and $60 after; tickets day…
Find out more »October 2025
Pumpkins & Powerdrills
Pumpkins & Powerdrills, the Minnesota Tool Library's annual fundraiser, will take place across three locations and dates: Saturday, Oct. 25, 12-4 pm at Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St. NE; 1-5 pm Sunday, Oct. 26 at Fulton Taproom, 414 N. 6th Ave.; and 5-9 pm Thursday, Oct. 30 at BlackStack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave. N, St. Paul. The event is family-friendly and free to attend;donations and/or purchasing pumpkins day-of are appreciated. Pre-registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. https://www.mntoollibrary.org
Find out more »November 2025
PACIM Soup Festival
The Polish Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) will hold a Soup Festival fundraiser at Holy Cross Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 10:30 am to 3 pm. The soups will be mushroom, dill pickle, cabbage, tomato, potato, Żurek, and beet. Bigos will also be served. Proceeds go to support and promote both contemporary and traditional Polish-American culture.
Find out more »March 2026
UACC Fish Fries
Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27 and March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4:30-7 pm. Dine in or take out. Enjoy a traditional fish fry dinner: Fried fish, varenyky (pierogis) and coleslaw or a varenyky dinner: A dozen dumplings. Tickets: Adults: $15; kids 6-12: $10; kids under 6 free. Proceeds benefit Ukrainian youth and cultural programming, and all gratuities/donations will go toward humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Order online for take out only: https://ukrainian-american-community-center.square.site;…
Find out more »Mel Hart Scholarship Breakfast
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 will host the breakfast on Saturday, March 28, 9 am-11 am. Proceeds will go towards scholarships for a boy and girl. The cost of the breakfast buffet is $15. Steele & Hops, 2800…
Find out more »St. Anthony Band Boosters Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 29, 8 am-12 noon. St. Anthony Village High School Commons (Enter Door #16), 3303 33rd Ave. NE. The Jazz band will performs. Adult & student tickets - $12; kids 5 and under - $5.
Find out more »April 2026
2026 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup
Saturday, April 18, 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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