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June 2023
Traveling Puppet Wagon performances
Columbia Heights kids in grades 4-8 present free Puppet Wagon peformances at local parks every Thursday (Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE) and Friday (Ramsdell Park, 4956 Johnson St. NE) June 9-Aug. 11. Shows start at 10 am and run approximately 30 minutes. No shows July 6 and 7.
Find out more »Share the River Nordeast
Share the River Nordeast is back June 22 at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Stop by anytime between 5-8 pm for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at MWMO's Stormwater Park and Learning Center. Family-friendly event for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that you must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit in the provided life…
Find out more »Northeast dog parade
Line up for the Northeast dog parade, Friday, June 23, 5:30-7:30 pm. Show up at Riverplace, 43 Main St. SE, with your costumed canine, or just watch. Local businesses sponsor and provide dog-themed giveaways to participants and observers. Sponsored by Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Association.
Find out more »Logan Park bike rodeo
Saturday June 24, 1-3 pm, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Hop on your bike and celebrate bike riding. Learn how to ride a bike. Try out the bicycle obstacle course, designed with kids and new riders in mind. Face painting, kids' activities, free snacks. Raffle to win one of 2 bikes or 10 helmets. Free bike and helmet safety checks. Volunteers needed: lpna@loganparkneighborhood.org. Sponsored by Logan Park Neighborhood Association and Pedal Power.
Find out more »The Burning of Greenwood
Tulsa, Okla., 1921. John and Loula Williams are proud business owners in the bustling Greenwood district. By day they operate a popular confectionery, and at night they run the Williams Dreamland Theater, showing the latest moving pictures to the many residents of the area. But one day, an all-too-familiar scene plays out: A white woman screams. A Black man runs away in fear. Presented by nimbus theatre. Tickets $5-$50, sliding scale. Performances at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE,…
Find out more »Exchange Club spring speakers series
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club presents its Spring Speaker Series, held Wednesdays, 12 pm in the community room at Elsie's, 729 Marshall St. NE. The hourlong free event includes an optional $15 lunch and a short presentation by a community member. June 7: Patrick Felicetta, President, DeLaSalle High School. RSVP required to Paul at 612-242-1059 or Tom at 612-597-4194.
Find out more »2023 NEXT Festival
Theater Latté Da's 2023 NEXT festival kicks off July 29 and runs through Aug. 21 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Three new works ("The Tears of La Llorona; A Border Zarzuela" by Celeste Moreno, Bethany Brinton and Crystal Manich; "Macbeth and the Weird Sisters" by Andrew Wilkowske and Kelley Rourke; and "Love Them First" by Randy Preston and Candrice Jones) will each receive two-week developmental workshops and public presentations beginning Saturday, July 29, with a fourth project–a…
Find out more »Historical research techniques
Join local authors Sherman Wick and Holly Day as they go over some of the basic techniques for doing local research, using local historical societies and your local library. They will also discuss how to get organized and keep on track throughout your project. Q&A to follow. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Thursday, June 29, 6–7:30 pm, Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Free, but registration required. Register online hclib.org or call 612-543-6850.
Find out more »July 2023
Free music at Nicollet Island
Just Dave and the Rockin’ All Stars (rock) perform at Nicollet Island, 40 Power St., Monday, July 3, 7 pm. https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/music-movies/
Find out more »4th of July laser light show at Boom Island
Enjoy a patriotic laser light show set to music at Boom Island. Monday, July 3, 10 pm, Boom Island, 724 Sibley St. NE. Parking at Boom island parking lot is reserved for accessibility, but parking is available in the nearby Teachers Federation and Graco parking lots. For information: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/4th-of-july-celebration-at-boom-island/.
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