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September 2025
Columbia Heights Class of 1975
Columbia Heights High School class of 1975 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, 4055 Central Ave. NE., beginning at 4 pm. Tours of the high school will be on Friday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 pm. No cost to attend either event. Pre-registration is not necessary. All 1975 graduates of Columbia Heights High School are invited to attend.
Find out more »St. Maron Lebanese Festival
St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church, 600 University Ave. NE, will hold its annual Lebanese Festival Saturday, Sept. 13, 12–7 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 am–6 pm. Authentic Lebanese cuisine, beer and wine, live music, Cedars Dabke Dance Group, silent auction, Lebanese market & gift shop, and children’s games and activities. Fun for all ages.www.stmaron.com, 612-379-2758.
Find out more »Ghost groceries of Windom Park walking tour
In 1915, 118 small independent grocers served Northeast Minneapolis. Today, only ghostly storefronts remain. On this tour of storefronts in the Windom Park neighborhood, you’ll discover forgotten histories of close-knit families, lutefisk barrels, crime sprees and tarantulas. The route is approximately 1.2 miles in length and goes over some slightly hilly terrain. Plan to park on side streets as there is construction on Lowry. The tour guide is Elizabeth Sowden, who grew up in Northeast. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 pm.…
Find out more »Introduction to Zen Practice
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Held consecutive Mondays, Sept. 15 & 22, 7-9 pm, these classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. Pre-registration…
Find out more »Fantastic Voyage Live Improv
Fantastic Voyage Improv performs monthly at two locations in Northeast. They bring their short form comedy called UnProv to Padraigs Brewing, 945 Broadway St. NE, on the first Wednesday of each month, and to Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE, on the third Monday of each month. All shows start at 7 pm. $10 gets you 90 minutes of comedy based on audience suggestions. Upcoming dates: Aug 18, Broken Clock Brewing; Sept. 3, Padraigs Brewing; Sept. 15, Broken…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library Adult programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Mapping Prejudice and the History of Racial Covenants: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5:30-6:30 pm. Rebecca Gillette, Community Engagement Lead, will provide an in-depth introduction to the Mapping Prejudice Project, an initiative based at the University of Minnesota Libraries. She will explore how racial covenants historically shaped housing policies and practices, laying the groundwork for systemic racial…
Find out more »Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. Acclaimed author and…
Find out more »Vital Fitness
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Thursdays Weekly, 10:30-11:30 am, in person. A wide variety of balance, strength and flexibility movements will be incorporated into this fun and social group class. No cost. Pre-registration is helpful for planning purposes but not required. All abilities are encouraged to come. Movements can be done seated or standing.
Find out more »Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Social Media Strategy: Content and Conversation: Thursday, Sept. 18, 6–7:30 pm. Assess your business or personal social media strategy and explore what social media tools to consider, when and how often to post, which content to share, and who can help create and extend conversations. Learn how to analyze your results, diffuse your critics, and amplify your strongest advocates. Free, registration required. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. Afternoon Games at the…
Find out more »Ward 3 City Council Candidates Forum
Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30-8 pm, River Hub at Graco Park, 15 8th Ave. NE. Incumbent Michael Rainville and Marcus Mills will be on hand to talk about their visions as representatives of the Third Ward. Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis.
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