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September 2023
“Falsettos” at The Ritz Theater
"Falsettos" is a contemporary musical set at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic about family, relationships, baseball and bar mitzvahs. When Marvin leaves his wife, Trina, and son, Jason, to be with his lover, Whizzer, confusion is unleashed, but so is the power and possibility of chosen family and choosing to love. The play will run Sept. 20-Nov. 5 at The Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Opening night is Saturday, Sept. 23. Single tickets start at $35. Group, student…
Find out more »Falsettos at Latté Da
Falsettos opens Sept. 23 at Theater Latté Da at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE, kicking off the theater's 26th season. Falsettos is a contemporary musical set at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic about family, relationships, baseball and bar mitzvahs. When Marvin leaves his wife, Trina, and son, Jason, to be with his lover, Whizzer, confusion is unleashed, but so is the power and possibility of chosen family and choosing to love. Tickets start at $35; group, student…
Find out more »MinnPost festival at 1893 Grain Belt
MinnPost, a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news enterprise, will hold its MinnPost Festival Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the 1893 Grain Belt, 1215 Marshall St. NE. Some sessions are paid; others are free. Friday, will feature a reception and keynote from Samantha Bee. The award-winning comedian and late night host discusses the political and media landscape shaping our country today. Saturday will be a day-long event, with sessions about civic life in 2023. Sessions include a conversation with…
Find out more »Heights Pride Festival
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 am-4 pm, Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE. Free. Local LGBTQIA+ performances, kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks and more. Info: https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/. Pet Pawrade: Saturday, Sept. 23; registration at 11:45 am; parade starts at noon. The parade will travel through the Columbia Heights Pride Festival within Kordiak Park. All socially friendly pets are welcome to participate dressed in a costume or Pride attire. Feel free to dress up along with your pet. Prizes awarded after the parade.…
Find out more »Northrup King Night–this Saturday
The Northrup King Building begins the season with a September Northrup King Night–a seasonal open studio event offering visitors four hours to explore four floors of art studios, fun boutiques and unique local businesses. Multiple gallery openings including Evolving Expressions, a community exhibition featuring artists throughout the building. Potter’s Pasties food truck will be present. Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-9 pm. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.
Find out more »Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair will be held at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 for a fall event celebrating handmade items. This free and family-friendly event will feature more than 100 artisans, food trucks, and more, from 10 am-5 pm each day.
Find out more »Polka time at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of listening and dancing to polkas and waltzes at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-5 pm. The Cynor Classics Band from Wisconsin will play for the dance. Bar service is available. Admission: $12 per person. Info: http://www.midwestpolkaassociation.com
Find out more »Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
This is for all who like to sing, hum along or just tap your toes. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7-8:30 pm, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Free. Donations welcome. Childcare provided. Cookies and bars, too.
Find out more »LUNA: A themed invitational exhibition
A study of all things lunar: from her immutable cycles and their effects to the plants and creatures who bask in her light. Printmaker Emily Gray Koehler will host a group exhibition, welcoming the work of seven women artists as they join her in exploring lunar creativity. The exhibition runs for one full lunar cycle, Sept. 29-Oct. 28. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 from 5 pm-8 pm with a gallery talk beginning at 6 pm.…
Find out more »Edison Class of ’78 Reunion
Saturday, Sept. 30, Kraus Hartig VFW, 8100 Pleasant View Dr. NE, Spring Lake Park. Happy hour, 4-5:30 pm; buffet 5:30-7:30 pm. $25 prepaid by Sept. 15 (contact Linbrown1166@gmail.com ), or $35 at the door. Info on Facebook group "Edison - Class of ’78" or contact Sabrina Dunn at sdunn@employees.org.
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