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February 2023
Professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Columbia Heights Lions will host professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St NE, Saturday, Feb. 11. Live MIW action will feature fan-favorite El Bano vs. CWIII in a Lion's Open-Weight Championship match. Doors open at 6 pm and bell time is 7 pm. Tickets $10 at the door. Lions Cash Bar.
Find out more »March 2023
Welcome back the herons
Great blue herons return to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Join Ranger Will at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, March 18, 11 am-1 pm. Watch the herons rebuild nests and do a little flirting. You may see the resident peregrine falcons fly over, as well as migrating ducks such buffleheads and goldeneye. Ranger Will will have a spotting scope to aid viewing the birds. Prepare for mud and ice. Free, but…
Find out more »SACA “Hops for Hunger 11”
Join Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) at their 11th annual "Hops for Hunger" fundraiser Friday, March 24, 6-9 pm at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE. Sample brews from area breweries and help fight hunger. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. One ticket will provide food for a family of five for a month. Food available for purchase, live music.
Find out more »April 2023
Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Clean Up
The Great River Coalition will hold its 8th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 22, 9 am-12 pm. The event features a family- and dog-friendly fun run/walk, river cleanup and Earth Day festivities to protect pollinators and their habitat. Following the 5K race, participants will be able to take part in an organized river cleanup and enjoy festivities including live music and entertainment, prizes, games for kids, demonstrations and more.…
Find out more »Minnesota Sinfonia at Holy Cross
The Minnesota Sinfonia under the direction of Jay Fishman will present a free concert Saturday, April 22, 2 pm, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. The concert will feature Gao Hong, who will perform Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with improvised variations on the Chinese pipa, a stringed instrument. Also on the program is Beethoven's Second Symphony and a work by South American composer José Nuñez Garcia. Families with children are encouraged to attend.
Find out more »June 2023
Pets in the park
Join the City of Columbia Heights for the first-ever Pets in the Park. Meet pet organizations and vendors, bring your furry friends. 11 am-2 pm Saturday, June 3, Keyes Park, 1345 45 1/2 Ave. NE.
Find out more »July 2023
Father Hennepin Park celebration
The re-do of Father Hennepin Park is finished, and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board plans to celebrate with a concert on Tuesday, July 11, 6:45 pm. MPRB representatives will give brief remarks and host a ceremonial ribbon cutting before the first Music in the Parks concert on the new stage. Local R&B artist Barlow will perform, followed by a special movie outdoor movie screening of "The Upside" from the Twin Cities Black Film Festival. Free weekly concerts will take…
Find out more »Show rescheduled: Del Counts at Murzyn Hall
Join the Del Counts for their 62nd anniversary and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Celebration, John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, show has been rescheduled to Friday, July 21, 6-10 pm .
Find out more »August 2023
Friends of Kordiak Park meeting
Wednesday, Aug., 16, 5:30-6:30 pm, Kordiak Park Pavilion, 1845 49th Ave NE. Join a potluck meeting to discuss lake and park developments and volunteer opportunities. Bring a dish to pass and your beverages. Plates and utensils are provided. Hosted by Anoka County and City of Columbia Heights, in partnership with Friends of Kordiak Park.
Find out more »September 2023
Zen Center open house
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will hold an open house on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1-3 pm. Tour the Zen Center, learn about their programs, meet guiding teachers, enjoy refreshments and attend a short introductory presentation at 2 pm. Compassionate Ocean offers opportunities for meditation practice, weekly talks and classes on Buddhist teachings. Four times a year they offer programs in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). They also conduct meditation retreats and introductory sessions. Info: www.oceanzen.org.
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