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February 2025
Art and Science on the River: Salt Workshop
Learn about the impacts of salt on the Mississippi River and the surrounding watershed at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 am-12 pm. Artists Kimberly Boustead and Annie Hejny will lead an art-making activity centered around the interaction of salt and water, and MWMO staff member Abby Moore will share information about salt pollution in the river and best practices to prevent it. Free, but registration required (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-science-on-the-river-salt-workshop-tickets). MWMO, 2522 Marshall St. NE.
Find out more »SnowBLAST 2025
SnowBLAST returns on Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-7 pm at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Live music from Columbia Heights band Pickle. HeightsNEXT will have a free s’mores station, Community Grounds will have free hot cocoa, the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters will have soup for sale, and the Columbia Heights Lions Club will sell alcoholic drinks. The free items will be available while supplies last. Pony rides, ice skating, snow soccer, and a heated tent to make it comfortable.
Find out more »Toy Swap to benefit NE Toy Library
There will be a Toy Swap for ages 1-5 at the Minnesota Toy Library, 8 West 60th St., Minneapolis. Enter at Door 11 — west of Nicollet along 60th Street. Leftover toys will be donated to the Minnesota Toy Library (including the Northeast branch), or other nonprofits serving children. Bring your no-longer-needed toys. Take new-to-you items brought by others. You may bring items without taking or take without bringing. Sunday, Feb. 2, 9-11 am. For more info, reach out to…
Find out more »A Healing Body: Water
Research shows that living near a large body of water can significantly impact longevity, reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity. This exhibit invites us to reflect how we can become better stewards of this vital resource. By protecting and conserving water, we ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy its healing properties. "A Healing Body: Water," a solo art exhibit by Bri Harrington, is on exhibit at the Holland Arts East Building, 639 22nd Ave. NE, through Monday, March…
Find out more »Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Missing Link open house
Grand Rounds Missing Link Trail Design Public open house. Monday, Feb. 3, 5:30 pm, St. Anthony Village City Hall Council Chambers, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. See the preliminary design for the new trail and learn about the implementation plan.
Find out more »Classes at Compassionate Ocean
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE Welcome Session for New People: Sunday, Jan. 19, 9-11:15 am.Those interested in Zen are invited to attend a welcome session for beginners. Guided meditation instruction and a Dharma talk oriented to new people will be presented. Welcome sessions provide extra orientation and are a great time to bring a friend and attend a Sunday morning program for the first time. Introduction to Zen Practice Course: A free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course.…
Find out more »Central Avenue public meeting
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation (MnDOT) will hold a public meeting about the upcoming renovation of Central Avenue Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5-7 pm, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. There will be a formal presentation at 5:15 and at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend, virtual meetings have been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30-7:30 pm and Friday, Feb. 7, 9-10 am. Metro Transit staff will also be present at the virtual meetings to answer questions…
Find out more »“School Pictures” at Theater Latté Da
Runs through March 2 at Theater Latté Da’s home at the Ritz Theater, 345 23th Ave. NE. Single tickets start at $36. Group, student and other discounts are also available. Tickets are on sale now through the box office at 612-339-3003 or online at latteda.org. In-person box office hours are Tuesday to Friday from 12-5 pm and Saturday from 12-5 pm when in performance. Post-show discussions, ASL/AD, Open Caption,and masks-required performances are available on select dates.
Find out more »Logan Park Winter Wellness
Bring a yoga mat and a towel to the Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave. NE, Sunday, Feb. 23. The Logan Park Neighborhood Association will sponsor a free yoga and sauna session. Yoga starts at 11 am. The sauna will be open 12-3 pm.
Find out more »“Together” at Gallery 427
In any collaboration learning goes both ways. For grandparent Darrell Hagan and granddaughter Riley Pahl, it also provided an opportunity to build a special bond between a grandparent and granddaughter. Their collaboration on a series of artworks is on exhibit at Gallery 427, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. Opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 18, 6-9 pm. Gallery hours: Saturdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8, noon to 4 pm.
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