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May 2025
Grand Opening: The River Hub at Graco Park
Saturday, May 10, 10 am, 810 Sibley St. NE. 10 am: Minneapolis Park Market featuring local vendors selling art, gifts and food, and Minneapolis Bouldering Project hosts a free yoga class. 11:30 am: Grand Opening ceremony features speeches followed by a ribbon-cutting. 12:30 pm: Art projects, spring seed library, fat tire bike rides and nature activities.
Find out more »“le mur bleu:” Lili Lennox
Lili Lennox draws inspiration from the vast backdrops she once painted in her career as a theatrical scenic artist. Using the same techniques, her paintings dive into a realm where highly saturated colors converge with the Minnesota landscape, depicting luminous trees and brooding skies infused with unconventional hues. Saturday, May 10, 11 am-4 pm and May 16, 17 and 18 during official Art-A-Whirl hours, Studio 114, Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Filter Effect: hot press workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2-5 pm, MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Artist Brighton McCormick, whose current exhibit "Filter Effect" explores how stormwater infrastructure reflects the filtration we are constantly directing in our lived experience, will lead a hands-on workshop. Using cast metal brands from the Fire Press Library, you’ll learn how to burn intricate images into reclaimed wood and upcycled leather, turning salvaged materials into bold, lasting designs. Participants will create their own garden markers, patches…
Find out more »Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Board Games With Thorin: Saturdays, 3–5 pm. March 1, 29, April 26, May 10. For adults. Do you have games at home you don’t get a chance to play? Want to learn new ones? Join host Thorin Tatge and friends on Saturday afternoons for a fun mix of board and card games – either from the library's collection or bring your own. Free, registration not required. Art Demo: Thursday,…
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, May 5 & 12, 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 »Coffee Connects
The St. Anthony Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Coffee Connects meeting for business owners Tuesday, May 13, 8-9 am at Hayden Grove, 2601 Stinson Pkwy. NE. Free to attend with coffee provided. No registration required, but is encouraged. Details at saintanthonychamber.org
Find out more »Snack & Squish: “Chutes and Ladders”
Polymer clay artist and teacher Laura Burlis will present and lead May's Snack & Squish activity. Learn some fun ways to make “Chutes and Ladders” and talk about the challenges of being an artist entrepreneur. Wednesday, May 14, 12-1 pm. Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE.
Find out more »“Sketches into Paintings”
"Sketches into Paintings" will feature a rare look at national award-winning artist Steven Levin's process, featuring over 50 selections from his personal collection of preparatory pieces, beautiful in their own right, used to create his finished works. Studio Pintura Fine Art Gallery, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, #293-295. Opening reception, Thursday, May 15, 6-8:30 pm. Artist talk: Saturday, May 17, 12:30-1:30 pm. Art-A-Whirl Weekend, May 16-18: Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday noon-8 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm.
Find out more »“Tommie Tot”
The Edison track and field teams will host their 4th Annual "Tommie Tot" event on Thursday, May 15, 5-6:30 pm on the track at Edison. This free event is an all-ages family fun opportunity to run, jump, move and play.
Find out more »Cheers for Beers
Cheers for Beers, a fundraiser for HeightsNEXT, will be held Friday, May 16, 6-9 pm, John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Tickets include a sampling glass, access to regional and local breweries, Live DJ dance party and pretzel necklace crafts. Food trucks will also be on hand. Visit cheersforbeersmn.com to secure early-bird tickets for $30. Designated driver tickets are $15 and at-the-door pricing for regular tickets will be $35. This is a 21+ event sponsored by Top Valu…
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