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July 2023
St. Anthony Falls Lab public tour
Are you interested in cutting-edge fluid mechanics research and how that can impact our understanding of the environment? Consider visiting the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. At this interdisciplinary lab under the College of Science and Engineering at the U of M, there are faculty and research groups from five different departments on campus. Their work primarily focuses on how fluid dynamics impact the environment (climate, precipitation, stormwater, lakes, rivers, etc.), and energy (wind power, hydroelectric power). On this tour, you…
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Summer Pops Concerts
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra, under the baton of Carol Jensen, will present two pops concerts this summer: Thursday, June 22, 7 pm, Chandler Place, 3700 Chandler Dr. NE (behind Chandler Place - the concert will move inside if there is inclement weather.) An ice cream social will follow. The second concert on Thursday, July 6, 7 pm, is at the Salo Park Amphitheater, 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Rd. and Stinson Blvd. If it rains, the concert will…
Find out more »Minneapolis riverfront walking tour
Saturday, July 8, 10-11:30 am. Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past. On this tour, participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. Your guide will share stories of the people who have lived and worked along the riverfront and how it has changed over the years. Learn about the riverfront renaissance over the last 40…
Find out more »Father Hennepin Park celebration
The re-do of Father Hennepin Park is finished, and the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board plans to celebrate with a concert on Tuesday, July 11, 6:45 pm. MPRB representatives will give brief remarks and host a ceremonial ribbon cutting before the first Music in the Parks concert on the new stage. Local R&B artist Barlow will perform, followed by a special movie outdoor movie screening of "The Upside" from the Twin Cities Black Film Festival. Free weekly concerts will take…
Find out more »ESNS caregiver meetings
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Caregiver support groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Looking for a safe and welcoming place where you can discuss the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of caregiving? Our caregiver support groups can help you get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, and share your personal experiences. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years…
Find out more »Spark!
Art and nature for people with memory loss and their care partners. Explore the simple beauty of nature and the joy of art making and how they enrich lives at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd. E, on Thursdays, June 8 and July 13, 10-11 am. Each month features a new topic about the current season. Reservations recommended. Free, all ages. Register: 763-559-6700 or ThreeRiverParks.org.
Find out more »Show rescheduled: Del Counts at Murzyn Hall
Join the Del Counts for their 62nd anniversary and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Celebration, John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, show has been rescheduled to Friday, July 21, 6-10 pm .
Find out more »Annual Polish Fest and fire fund
Polish Festival featuring Polish food and music, Saturday, July 22, 11 am-6 pm, 420 22nd Ave. NE at Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church. Polish food featuring gołabki, pierogi, Polish sausage, Rubinski’s sandwich, sauerkraut/kapusta, hot dogs, rye bread, chips, dessert, pop, Polish beer, and coffee. Games for adults and children. 763-226-1624.
Find out more »“Madagascar Jr.” at NE parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will host two free performances of "Madagascar Jr.: A Musical Adventure" at two Northeast parks later this month. For familes and kids 5-12, Madagascar Jr. is a musical based on the smash DreamWorks animated movie, Madagascar! Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, it will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” See the play Wednesday, July 26, 3 pm at Cavell Park, 3435 Fillmore St. NE; and Friday,…
Find out more »Shakespeare comedies at the Crane
Shakespearean Youth Theatre, an arts nonprofit offering professional-level training and performance opportunities to actors ages 12-19, will present two comedies, "Love's Labour's Lost" and "Comedy of Errors," July 21-Aug. 6 at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE, Unit 120. The plays will run concurrently in rotating repertory style. "Comedy of Errors' will be performed July 21-23, 29-30, Aug. 3 and 5. "Love's Labour's Lost" will be performed July 28-31, Aug. 4-6. Showtimes, play running times, ticket purchases: sytmn.org/tickets.
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