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September 2023
NEMAA’s 10×10 and 10×10+
This year, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is hosting their annual online sale of member artwork that is 10×10 inches or smaller for sale online for $45 (all proceeds go to NEMAA) and is also hosting a new in-person ticketed celebration featuring performances, artwork (priced by the artist with proceeds split in half with NEMAA), and surprises at Theatre in the Round. The 10×10 online shop goes live on Thursday, Sept. 21, 5 pm. Artwork collectors can purchase an…
Find out more »Ward 3 candidate forum
Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:30-7:30 pm; candidate meet and greet 6-6:30 pm. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Cosponsors: League of Women Voters of Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association and North Loop Neighborhood Association.
Find out more »East Side Old Timers
The East Side Old Timers 68th annual reunion will be held 6:30 pm, Thursday, Sept. 21 at Holy Cross-Kolbe Center, 1620 4th St. NE. Food and refreshments will be served. $5 ticket at the door. The Old Timers will induct Michelle (Witkowski) Kohn, Kristi Norling-Larson, David Drews, Paul Johnson and Tom Skovran into the East Side Hall of Fame. The Old Timers thank the many retail businesses and individuals that donated prizes over their 67 years for their raffle. Over…
Find out more »Documentary explores “The Life of a Painting”
John Schoolmeesters will premiere his debut film, "The Life of a Painting (2023)" in the same studio where the film was shot. The short documentary film, presented by Shallow Seas Media, follows an emerging artist throughout the creation of a single painting over the course of two years. Minneapolis artist Kendall Laurent works to balance her artistic integrity, a 9 to 5 , and her own idea of "success" as she begins to build a career as a full-time artist.…
Find out more »“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.
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