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March 2022
Studio Pintura presents spring floral exhibit
View floral art for five weekends at Studio Pintura, Suite #294, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Saturday, March 31-Saturday, April 30. An artists' reception of the juried exhibition will be held Saturday, April 2, 4-7 pm.
Find out more »May 2022
Virtuoso organist Greg Zelek at Holy Cross
Greg Zelek, principal organist and curator of the Overture Organ for the Madison Symphony Orchestra, will perform a solo recital at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, Sunday, May 15, 3 pm. This program will celebrate the 200th birthday of composer Cesar Franck with the monumental “Grand Piece Symphonique.” This concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generous underwriting of an anonymous donor. A freewill donation is encouraged.
Find out more »OUT Venture
OUT Venture is a new activity associated with Minneapolis' Pride Festival. Saturday, May 21, 12-6 pm at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies are encouraged to get outside and enjoy the Rainbow Run, Slow Roll Bike Ride and water activities on the Mississippi River.
Find out more »June 2022
Call for Northeast Calendar art
Call for art is open until Sept. 1 for the Northeast Calendar 2023.
Find out more »Juneteenth Story Stroll at Bottineau Park
Bottineau Park, 2000 2nd St. NE, June 13-20. Community members are invited to visit the park and walk the path as they read the book, "Family Reunion" by Chad Richardson. This is a self-guided tour that families can enjoy at their leisure. Story Stroll signs will be up on a continuous basis for the week. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Sponsored by…
Find out more »Share the River Nordeast 2022
Stop by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), 2522 Marshall St. NE, anytime Wednesday, June 22, 5-8 pm, for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at their Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This family-friendly event is great for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that you must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit the provided life jackets.) In addition…
Find out more »July 2022
4th of July at Logan Park
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board will host a July 4 event at Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, 3-5 pm. It will have family-friendly activities such as balloon artists and magicians.
Find out more »Float-in movie at Silverwood Park
Three Rivers Park District will show "The Mighty Ducks" on an inflatable screen located on the shore of Silver Lake at Silverwood Park, 2500 Co. Rd. E West, Saturday, July 16, 9 pm. Audio will be provided via speakers and radio broadcasat at 89.7 FM. Launch your watercraft at 4121 Stinson Blvd., Columbia Heights, and bring life jackets. The movie will be rear-projected: limited seating is available onshore (bring a lawn chair or blanket). Watercraft will not be available for…
Find out more »“The Tragedy of Richard III” at Sociable Cider Werks
The Gray Mallard Theater Company is pleased to announce the inaugural production of Shakespeare at the Pub with "The Tragedy of Richard III" at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE. The Tragedy of Richard III will play July 7-24 at 6 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Performances are under two hours with an intermission and are free for all, with optional reservations via Eventbrite. A limited number of chairs will be available with a suggested donation, or audience…
Find out more »September 2022
Author event on Homelessness
The Babes of Wrath, grassroots activists with decades of experience fighting homelessness and poverty on the front lines, will take their books, banned and not, on a 10-state book tour mid-September to mid-October 2022. They will be at Eastside Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, Thursday, Sept. 15, 7-8:30 pm. No charge. Pat LaMarche’s book, "Still Left Out in America," and Diane Nilan’s "Dismazed and Driven – My Look at Family Homelessness in America," give readers inside looks at people…
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