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December 2024
Northeast Community Band holiday concert
The Northeast Community Band will present its annual holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 19, 7 pm at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. The free concert will feature a Morton Gould rendition of "Jingle Bells," as well as old favorites such as "Sleigh Ride" and "Auld Lang Syne." Free. The band will hold a raffle for restaurant gift cards; proceeds will go toward the band's Ralph Sowden Memorial Scholarship, which encourages Edison seniors to continue their musical experience after high…
Find out more »Traditional Ukrainian borscht and pyrizhky take-out dinner
St. Michael’s & St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites the public to warm the cold winter nights with made-from-scratch borscht (beet soup) and pyrizhky (home-made bread rolls with a creamy potato filling and lightly fried). Take-out dinners are $12 and include a 16-oz bowl of borscht and two pyrizhky. Additional pyrizhky filled with sauteed sauerkraut, cherries or chocolate available for purchase as well as frozen perogies. Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 4:30-6:30 pm. 505 4th St. NE.
Find out more »Holiday Lane at NKB
The Holiday Lane of Northrup King will be open and bringing some light to the shortened days each Saturday in December until the 21. Bring friends and ‘make a day’ of getting lost in the historic building with sugar energy from delicious baked good bites from Blackberry Bakery . Studios will be decked out in festive spirit and you will be able to meet artists and find the types of gifts you CANNOT find browsing the aisles of stores or…
Find out more »Holland Arts East and Yellowbird Coffee Bar present a Winter Market
Grab a warm drink from Yellowbird Coffee Bar and take a look at what’s on offer from local artists in the Holland Arts Building. Featured artists will be My Bit of Wonder, Samasti Studio, Brooke Bartholomew, Kyla Erickson Ceramics, Mary Castillo, Rank & File Vintage, Carbon Copy Co. and more. Saturday, December 21, 12-5 pm, 639 22nd Ave. NE. Don't forget that Rank & File Vintage will also have an exhibition called Found & Collected in the Holland Arts East…
Find out more »Winter Solstice celebration
Rejoice the coming of longer days with an evening of celestial fun. Take a nature walk along a glowing luminary trail, then make your own luminary to bring home. Play winter-themed games and enjoy the warmth of a bonfire. Saturday, Dec. 21, 6-9 pm. Free. North Mississippi Regional Park, Carl Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court.
Find out more »Help needed at First Responders’ holiday buffet
Dec. 24 marks the 41st anniversary of the Second Precinct Advisory Council’s (2-PAC) holiday buffet for Minneapolis first responders. Help your Eastside neighbors carry on this longstanding tradition by volunteering a couple hours to pick up food donations from local restaurants, set up and greet attendees at the buffet or deliver meals to first responders unable to leave their work sites on the day of the buffet. It's a fun way to say “thank you” to first responders and meet…
Find out more »Audubon Art Camp – holiday decorations
Audubon Art Camp art program for youth aged 6-12 is an opportunity for your child to explore their artistic side while making some fun seasonal crafts. This program is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children can learn new skills, express themselves artistically and have fun. During this program, your child will have the opportunity to create a variety of winter-themed crafts using a range of materials and techniques. Tuesday, Dec. 24, Noon-3 pm. Audubon Park, 1320…
Find out more »Coffee (outside) somewhere in Northeast
A weekly meetup hosted by Recovery Bike Shop (no bike required). Sundays 10 am. The location varies and is announced on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/recoverybikeshop/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryBikeShop) the day before the get-togethers. This is a great way to discover all the little nooks and crannies around Northeast Minneapolis. Treats from local businesses provided, but bring your own coffee.
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
Brew & Build: Installing security & alarm systems
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, 11 am-12 pm, Minnesota Tool Library — NE Minneapolis Branch, 1620 Central Ave. NE #126. Join the tool library for coffee and learn about home security options. Security systems and surveillance cameras serve a broader purpose than deterring and detecting break-ins. They can alert you to home safety events even when you're away, such as fires, carbon monoxide alarms, water leaks, furnace malfunctions that could lead to frozen or burst pipes as well as unusual activity…
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