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August 2023
Salo Park summer concerts return
Thursday evening concerts are 7-8:15 pm at the Salo Park Amphitheater located on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be cancelled. Visit www.saloparkconcertseries.com by 3 pm the day of the concert for a cancellation notice. June 22: Paul Barry Blues Band (Chicago and West Coast jump blues) June 29: Jeff Ray and The Stakes (East meets West roots music) July 6: St. Anthony Civic Orchestra July 13: Phil…
Find out more »Sisters’ Camelot Foodshare at Northeast UMC
Sisters’ Camelot is distributing free food at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, 2:30-3:30 pm the third Tuesday of every month. The next food distribution will be on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Established 26 years ago, Sisters’ Camelot is a local nonprofit that distributes prepacked bags of groceries as well as bulk produce twice a week throughout the Twin Cities.
Find out more »Bike Mechanics 101 for all ages
Need some bike maintenance know-how? Roll into this open house bike repair event, where you can ask questions, use tools and get information about taking care of your bike. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 4-8 pm, Stone Arch Bridge Parking Lot, 100 West River Pkwy. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 4-8 pm, Columbia Golf Course, 435 St. Anthony Pkwy.
Find out more »Friends of Kordiak Park meeting
Wednesday, Aug., 16, 5:30-6:30 pm, Kordiak Park Pavilion, 1845 49th Ave NE. Join a potluck meeting to discuss lake and park developments and volunteer opportunities. Bring a dish to pass and your beverages. Plates and utensils are provided. Hosted by Anoka County and City of Columbia Heights, in partnership with Friends of Kordiak Park.
Find out more »CHPS early childhood screening
Columbia Heights Public Schools will hold early childhood screenings on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 12-6 pm; Wednesday, Aug. 16, 8:30 am-2:30 pm; and Thursday, Aug. 17, 8:30 am-2:30 pm. Screening is required by MN State Statute 121A.17 for entrance into Minnesota public schools or within 30 days of kindergarten enrollment. Screening is best completed at three years of age. Appointments are required. For more info, or to schedule an appointment, contact 763-528-4517.
Find out more »Hollywood Theater walking tour SOLD OUT
Thursday, August 17, 5:30-7 pm, Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE. The Hollywood Theater, designed by the architectural firm Liebenberg and Kaplan, is one of the most intact Art Deco theaters remaining in Minnesota. It operated as a movie theater from its opening in 1935 until it closed in 1987. The property has been vacant and dark since 1987. A phased project was developed so that the exterior could be stabilized and restored with a multipurpose event center reuse for…
Find out more »Ss. Cyril & Methodius church festival
Church Festival at Ss. Cyril & Methodius, 1325 2nd St. NE, Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 am-9 pm. Ecuadorian food, fun and games including soccer and volleyball tournaments, kids' games, beer wagon, ice cream, and much more. Raffle with $1,400 in prize money; drawing at 5 pm.
Find out more »Historic East Hennepin walking tour
Sunday, Aug. 20, 9:30-11 am. Located across the Hennepin Bridge from Downtown, this neighborhood was originally established in 1855 as the Town of St. Anthony Falls and later merged with The City of Minneapolis in 1872. Hear stories told from the perspective of individuals who have lived and worked here, through good times and bad. Come away with perspectives on what life and work here might have actually felt like throughout this neighborhood’s most defining eras. Tour guide Scott Parkin…
Find out more »Music at Nicollet Island
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation has scheduled two concerts on Nicollet Island during August, both Monday evenings at 7 pm. Aug. 7: B & the Sting, roots rock, reggae, & love. Aug. 21: Rare Form, country.
Find out more »Hello Neighbor! block party
Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran church, 1509 27th Ave. NE, will host a block party on Thursday, Aug. 24, 5-7 pm. Come for food, games and to meet your neighbors. Watermelon and hotdogs provided by the church.
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