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November 2024
“Jingle All The Way” at Nicollet Island
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will present the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Jingle All The Way" at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Sunday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 6:30, film at 7. The movie was filmed in the Twin Cities, with scenes at iconic local landmarks such as the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the Mall of America and Mickey’s Diner. Bring a blanket. Refreshments available for sale. Free, but reservations requested. Tickets: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mplsparkandrec/activity
Find out more »Logan Park Industrial Street Reconstruction Project
A second-round meeting to share design concepts and seek community feedback about the Logan Park Industrial street reconstruction project will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4-6 pm at the Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave. NE. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/logan-park-industrial/
Find out more »Q.arma Building Small Business Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 30, 12-6 pm. 20+ artists will show unique handmade, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, painting, prints, candles and ceramics. Grab a bowl of vegetarian chili ($8) and shop local Minneapolis artists for the holiday season. Q.arma Building, 1224 Quincy St. NE.
Find out more »December 2024
Death Café at Curiouser Foods
Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-7:30 pm, at Curiouser Foods, 2900 Pentagon Dr. If you are curious about dying, death, end of life considerations, are already having conversations or would like a place to start — join other seekers of knowledge, the vulnerable, the fearful and the embracers at the Death Café. There is room for 30 people to attend. Led by death doula Nina Guertin. Info: www.TendingTheSpirit.care.
Find out more »Polka Time at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association invites the community to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of listening and dancing to a popular local polka band, Doctor Kielbasa. The dance will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 1-5 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. A celebration of December birthdays will happen, as well, so come and enjoy a cupcake with the birthday dancers! Admission is $10 per person. Bar service is available. The dance is open to the public. Info: 763-706-3730.
Find out more »Facilitated caregiver support group
Are you caring for a friend or family member with dementia or any lengthy illness or injury? St. Anthony Community Services will host a monthly in-person facilitated group to provide support and resources for care partners. Amy House, a trained facilitator, has designed this group for care partners of any age. While care partners are meeting, their loved ones will engage in activities in an adjoining classroom with trained Community Services staff. St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd.,…
Find out more »New Year’s Eve family skate party
Monday, Dec. 30, 4-6 pm, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Free. Ages 5 and older. Celebrate the last night of the year a day early with popcorn, lemonade, music and a fire pit with a s’mores station. Loaner skates and sleds will be available. Registration not required.
Find out more »January 2025
“Untamed Heart” at Nicollet Island
Head to the Nicollet Island Pavilion Sunday, Jan. 19, 3 pm for a special screening of "Untamed Heart" — a movie filmed in the neighborhoods surrounding the Pavilion. This 1993 romantic drama stars Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei as two unlikely lovers whose story unfolds amidst some of Minneapolis’ most iconic spots. You’ll spot Jim’s Coffee Shop, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jefferson Street NE, Florence Court Apartments on University Avenue SE and even the old Met Center in this…
Find out more »February 2025
HeightsNEXT events
Community Craft Event: Thursday, Jan. 30, 5-8 pm. Bring your own needle work, art, sewing or any craft you are working that is mostly mess-free and chat with your neighbors. This is all ages event. Senior Room in Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Please park in the back of Murzyn hall and enter through the lower level entrance. Pet Bed Workshop: Saturday, Feb. 8, 11am-2 pm at the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. In partnership with HeightsNEXT,…
Find out more »“This Is Not A Dream”
Lex-Ham Community Theater of St. Paul, in partnership with the Ukrainian Center in Northeast Minneapolis, will present the Minneapolis premiere of "This Is Not A Dream," a series of 9 short plays written by nine contemporary playwrights from Ukraine about their life during the current conflict there. Performances in English at Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE. Friday, Feb. 14, 7 pm, and Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 pm. Tickets: $20 Adults, $17 Seniors, available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-not-a-dream-tickets-1111433059199. More info:…
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