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September 2026
“The Hired Man”
Theatre Pro Rata announces its upcoming production of "The Hired Man," by Minneapolis playwright Heather Meyer, directed by Jennie Ward. The play is set on a Wyoming cattle ranch where buried truths emerge and generations of silence give way to revelation. The play explores family, identity, inheritance and the devastating consequences of secrets left unspoken. Thursday, Sept. 24-Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE, Unit 120. See theatreprorata.org for tickets, show dates and times.
Find out more »Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk
All runners and walkers are invited to sign up for the Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk put on by Saint Anthony West and Sheridan Neighborhoods. Run starts at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9 am. $40 before race day, and $45 on race day. Food from Kramarczuck's and prizes by Mill City Running. Register at active.com.
Find out more »Northeast Farmers Market cooking swap
The Northeast Farmers Market will host a swap event for “Analog and Unbreakable Kitchen Gear + Cookbooks” Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 am-1 pm. Bring kitchen items you no longer need or want, and/or take home something new to you. (You can also bring without taking or take without bringing.) Please, no items requiring power, no glass or ceramic items. Last items accepted at noon. Leftovers will be given to charities. The Farmers Market is in the St. Boniface Church parking…
Find out more »Taste of Northeast Festival
Saturday, Sept. 26, 12-9 pm and Sunday, Sept. 27, 12-6 pm, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St. NE. Enjoy local ethnic foods including perohi, holubki, ustipci, as well as corn, fries, and more. Live entertainment, bingo and raffles, silent auction, kids' activities, beer/wine and marketplace. Rock 'n' roll cover band American Bootleg Saturday night. This event is cashless with the exception of bingo, cash raffle and marketplace (by vendor discretion).
Find out more »Northrup King Night: NOURISH – A Feast for Your Eyes
A special group art show exploring food as nourishment for the body, mind, and soul — food as community, culture, memory, and experience. It's also a food drive: NOURISH will collect canned and dried goods (and raising funds) for Joyce Uptown Food Shelf, supporting neighbors facing food scarcity. Saturday, Sept. 26, 4-8 pm, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.
Find out more »Beaver Day Parade
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:30–5:30 pm, River Hub Pavilion, Graco Park, 15 8th Ave. NE. Beaver Day Parade is a community gathering and puppet parade on the banks of the Mississippi River. Learn about beaver research and behavior from scientists and ambassadors, get beavered with face paint or accessories, print beaver bandanas, and meet other beaver-curious people! Who will be there: Fairfax Beaver Lab, Friends of Bde Psin (Lake Hiawatha), The Bell Museum, On Native Land, Science Museum of MN, Beaver Puppet Collaborative Puppeteer.
Find out more »Food Shelf Volunteer Orientation
Monday, Sept. 28, 12-1 pm, Little Kitchen Food Shelf, 1525 5th St. NE. Share food and love with Northeast neighbors by volunteering at Little Kitchen Food Shelf. Learn more about LKFS and tour the space. Enter Door 3; parking is available in the 5th St. lot. Please RSVP: admin@gracenempls.org; if you are unable to attend but are interested in volunteering,they would love to hear from you. Volunteers needed especially on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm: email admin@gracenempls.org or call 612-788-2444.
Find out more »October 2026
“Dynamic Systems”
Thursday, Oct. 1, 5-7:30 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Dr. Emily Fairfax, world-renown beaver expert, will talk about the dynamic impacts that beavers have on rivers and healthy habitats. (Dr. Fairfax was one of the scientific consultants for the hit animated film, Hoppers!) Later, musician Ben Weaver, will perform original compositions about his own experiences and connection to the Mississippi River. Artist Kimberly Boustead will lead an art-making activity centered around the idea of what a…
Find out more »From Rapids to Reservoirs & Back Again?
In 2014, Congress directed the U.S Army Corps of Engineers to permanently close the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock. This ended commercial barge traffic at the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam No. 1. Now the Corps wants to leave all three. The Upper St. Anthony Falls Dam will stay, but Minneapolitans have a choice whether the other two locks and dams remain or come out. River historian Dr. John Anfinson will discuss the opportunities…
Find out more »HeightsNEXT Fall Cleanup
Gather at the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 am to get safety vests and garbage bag and your street/park assignments for all volunteers. Each group goes to their area and safely picks up trash from the sidewalks and vegetation along the sidewalks (or park). Dress for the weather. Wear gloves to pick up trash safely. The event will be canceled if there is dangerous weather, but otherwise, this happens rain or shine. All…
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