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February 2023
Simple Home Electrical
Want to change out that old light fixture? Have a light switch or outlet that doesn’t work? Learn to make these simple electrical repairs yourself. In this hands-on class at the Minnesota Tool Library, you will replace single-pole and 3-way light switches, a wall outlet, a light fixture, and learn how to rewire a lamp and test electrical circuits. The class will help you confidently DIY simple electrical repairs that could cost you hundreds of dollars if you hired an…
Find out more »Art Market + Live Music + Gallery Show
Saturday, Feb. 18, the 2nd floor of the Solar Arts Building will host open artist studios where visitors can shop, browse and meet local artists. The 2nd Floor Gallery Stage will showcase live performances by some great local musicians, including Royal Hiptites, John Siqveland, Jim Walsh, Dave Dvorak, and Emmy Woods. Noon- 6 pm, Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Chorus Polaris to perform
Chorus Polaris presents its first concert with David Hood as executive director on Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 pm at First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave. NE. In addition to works by Giovanni Gabrielli ("In Ecclesiis") and John Rutter ("Requiem"), Chorus Polaris will perform the world premiere of "Song of Nature" by Minnesota composer David Evan Thomas. The concert will be repeated on Sunday, Feb. 19, 3 pm at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Edina. Tickets for both performances…
Find out more »Holy Cross Sauerkraut Supper and Dance
Holy Cross Church invites you to their annual Sauerkraut Supper, held in the auditorium of John Paul II Catholic School, 1630 4th St. NE, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Dinner will served from 4-7 pm, and dancing will continue until 8 pm. The menu includes homemade sauerkraut, pork loin, Polish sausage, potatoes, rye bread, and paczki. Tickets $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-13. Children under 5 eat free. Call 612-930-0860.
Find out more »Sign up for programs at NE Rec
Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St NE, 612-370-4920. Register online www.minneapolisparks.org Summer program registration starts Wednesday, Feb. 22 at noon. NE/SE Soccer registration begins Wednesday, March 1 at noon, ages 5-13. Basketball Skill Development, Sunday, Feb. 26-Mar. 26, 1-2 pm, ages 5-7; 2-3 pm, ages 8-10, $40. Fitness Workshop, Feet First, Tueday, Feb. 28, 10-11:30 am, free. Fitness Workshop, Nordic Pole Walking, Tuesday, April 18, 10-11:30 am, free. Lil Kickers Soccer, Saturday, March 11-April 15, 9:30-10:15 am ages 3-4; 10:30-11:15 am, ages…
Find out more »Mental illness research dinner
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the University of Minnesota will host their annual research dinner on Thursday, Feb.23, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast, 1330 Industrial Blvd. The event will feature leading researchers on the treatment of mental illnesses, and participants can earn two social work CEUs for attending. Ziad Nahas, MD, professor and executive vice-chair for the Department of Psychiatry, will present “New Treatments for Severe Depression;” Jenny Zick, MD/Ph.D., research resident, “What’s Old is…
Find out more »Candlelight vigil for Ukraine
On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One year later, on Friday, Feb. 24, 7 pm the Ukrainian community will hold a candlelight vigil at the Lowry Bridge lit in blue and yellow. All friends of Ukraine welcome.
Find out more »Wallpaper installation
Professional wallpaper hanger Rachel Hiltsley will teach you all of the do's and don’ts of installing wallpaper in your home. You’ll get hands-on experience preparing and applying wallpaper at a beautiful old home located in Minneapolis.The first session on Feb. 25 will cover how to prep the wall and how to measure the amount of paper needed. In the second session on March 4, participants will get hands-on practice cutting and hanging the paper. General admission: $100; sliding scale/MTL member…
Find out more »365 Days of Defending Freedom
Show your solidarity with the people of Ukraine on Saturday, Feb. 25, 5-7:30 pm at Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE . The keynote speaker is Volodymyr Dubovyk, one of the preeminent Ukrainian experts in the fields of international affairs, security studies and foreign policy analysis. Doors open at 5 pm; light buffet served at 5:30. Cash bar; bring a valid ID. Half of the proceeds will go to the Protez Foundation, which helps restore quality of life…
Find out more »Hello Dolly! Sunday Clothes – A Conversation + Fashion Show
Join Theater Latté Da for a special community event featuring a night of conversation and fashion. Panelists include national economic and business leader Jeff Aguy; Latté Da's China Brickey; and Rammy Mohamed of Ramadhan Designs, with panel moderation by Theater Latté Da’s Director of Marketing, Brittany Wallman. After the panel discussion you’ll have a chance to view a fashion show featuring looks from Theater Latté Da’s "Hello, Dolly!" and special guest Ramadhan Designs. The presentation will be followed by a networking…
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