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August 2025
Snack & Squish
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 12-1 pm, Clay Squared, 2505 Howard St. NE. This month's theme is "Pigs and Peacocks." Glenda Janzen will teach everyone how to make peacock feather canes from clay.
Find out more »Ice Cream SNOcial
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 pm, SNO1 Community Gardens, 1496 3rd St NE. (map) Join Sheridan Neighborhood Organization for their annual Ice Cream "SNOcial." Free.
Find out more »Heights Monarch Festival
The National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge encourages communities to create habitats for the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and educate residents about how to make a difference. As part of the Monarch Pledge, the City of Columbia Heights will hold a Monarch Festival on Thursday, Aug. 14, 4-7 pm at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, with activities and entertainment celebrating pollinators.
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov 13 and Dec. 11.
Find out more »Movies in the Park: The Wizard of Oz
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Friday, Aug. 15 to view "The Wizard of Oz." Free popcorn is available at all movies while supplies last. Movie starts at 8:30 pm.
Find out more »Marshall Street cleanup
Join your neighbors in the Sheridan and St. Anthony West neighborhoods for a cleanup along Marshall Street. Saturday, Aug. 16, 10am-12 pm. Meet at the NE Yacht Club, 801 Marshall St. NE. Cleanup gear provided.
Find out more »Polish Picnic
Polish Picnic open to the community is on Aug. 16, 12-6 pm at Huset Park West, 530 Mill St. NE, There will be Polish food for purchase, Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, music provided by Craig Ebel Polka Band and Joe Macko on accordion. Children and adult crafts, Polish movies and more. Sponsored by Columbia Heights and its Sister City Łomianki and the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) and other Polish organizations. Information and food tickets at https://pacim.org/event/polish-picnic-2025.
Find out more »Grand Opening at Eat My Words Bookstore
Book lovers are invited to the grand opening of Eat My Words Bookstore’s new location at 201 6th St. SE, Suite 220, Minneapolis, MN 55414. The event, which will go from noon to 8 pm Saturday, Aug. 16, is free and will feature performances from local poets and musicians. Eat My Words staff are happy to answer any questions at eatmywordsbooks@gmail.com.
Find out more »Omega D.E.A.R.: Monthly children’s book reading
Join the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. Grab a drink, snack and pull up a seat for this live reading from the rich literary tradition of African American authors. 1-2 pm, Saturday, June 21. Free for all parents and children (ideal up to age of 6). La Boulangerie Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Fantastic Voyage Live Improv
Fantastic Voyage Improv performs monthly at two locations in Northeast. They bring their short form comedy called UnProv to Padraigs Brewing, 945 Broadway St. NE, on the first Wednesday of each month, and to Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE, on the third Monday of each month. All shows start at 7 pm. $10 gets you 90 minutes of comedy based on audience suggestions. Upcoming dates: Aug 18, Broken Clock Brewing; Sept. 3, Padraigs Brewing; Sept. 15, Broken…
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