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June 2023
2023 NEXT Festival
Theater Latté Da's 2023 NEXT festival kicks off July 29 and runs through Aug. 21 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Three new works ("The Tears of La Llorona; A Border Zarzuela" by Celeste Moreno, Bethany Brinton and Crystal Manich; "Macbeth and the Weird Sisters" by Andrew Wilkowske and Kelley Rourke; and "Love Them First" by Randy Preston and Candrice Jones) will each receive two-week developmental workshops and public presentations beginning Saturday, July 29, with a fourth project–a…
Find out more »Historical research techniques
Join local authors Sherman Wick and Holly Day as they go over some of the basic techniques for doing local research, using local historical societies and your local library. They will also discuss how to get organized and keep on track throughout your project. Q&A to follow. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Thursday, June 29, 6–7:30 pm, Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Free, but registration required. Register online hclib.org or call 612-543-6850.
Find out more »July 2023
Free music at Nicollet Island
Just Dave and the Rockin’ All Stars (rock) perform at Nicollet Island, 40 Power St., Monday, July 3, 7 pm. https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/music-movies/
Find out more »4th of July laser light show at Boom Island
Enjoy a patriotic laser light show set to music at Boom Island. Monday, July 3, 10 pm, Boom Island, 724 Sibley St. NE. Parking at Boom island parking lot is reserved for accessibility, but parking is available in the nearby Teachers Federation and Graco parking lots. For information: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/4th-of-july-celebration-at-boom-island/.
Find out more »St. Anthony Falls Lab public tour
Are you interested in cutting-edge fluid mechanics research and how that can impact our understanding of the environment? Consider visiting the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. At this interdisciplinary lab under the College of Science and Engineering at the U of M, there are faculty and research groups from five different departments on campus. Their work primarily focuses on how fluid dynamics impact the environment (climate, precipitation, stormwater, lakes, rivers, etc.), and energy (wind power, hydroelectric power). On this tour, you…
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Summer Pops Concerts
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra, under the baton of Carol Jensen, will present two pops concerts this summer: Thursday, June 22, 7 pm, Chandler Place, 3700 Chandler Dr. NE (behind Chandler Place - the concert will move inside if there is inclement weather.) An ice cream social will follow. The second concert on Thursday, July 6, 7 pm, is at the Salo Park Amphitheater, 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Rd. and Stinson Blvd. If it rains, the concert will…
Find out more »Minneapolis riverfront walking tour
Saturday, July 8, 10-11:30 am. Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past. On this tour, participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. Your guide will share stories of the people who have lived and worked along the riverfront and how it has changed over the years. Learn about the riverfront renaissance over the last 40…
Find out more »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 »ESNS caregiver meetings
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Caregiver support groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Looking for a safe and welcoming place where you can discuss the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of caregiving? Our caregiver support groups can help you get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, and share your personal experiences. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years…
Find out more »Spark!
Art and nature for people with memory loss and their care partners. Explore the simple beauty of nature and the joy of art making and how they enrich lives at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd. E, on Thursdays, June 8 and July 13, 10-11 am. Each month features a new topic about the current season. Reservations recommended. Free, all ages. Register: 763-559-6700 or ThreeRiverParks.org.
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