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July 2025
Introduction to Zen Practice
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course. Held consecutive Mondays, July 14 & 21, 7-9 pm, these classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen. Pre-registration is required.…
Find out more »Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
Jazz on the Prairie Big Band will perform Tuesday, July 8, 7-8 pm, at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main St. SE.
Find out more »Snack & Squish
Wednesday, July 9, 12-1 pm, Clay Squared, 2505 Howard St. NE. Join Layle McDill and Josh Blanc as they teach you how to transfer illustrations to clay and play a "telephone" game with tiles.
Find out more »Sheridan Memorial Park Community Input Session
Wednesday, July 9, 6- 7:30 pm, Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St. NE. Join the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and Friends of the Mississippi River at Broken Clock to provide input on plans for habitat restoration at Sheridan Memorial Park, including what the site will look like and how you would like to be involved as restoration progresses.
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov 13 and Dec. 11.
Find out more »STAWNO neighborhood picnic
Thursday, July 10, 6-8 pm, Dickman Park, 614 2nd St. NE. Free hotdogs, watermelon and ice cream, live music, games and more. Picnic with the STAWNO Board of Directors and guests.
Find out more »Vinnie Rose at Salo Park
Vinnie Rose, an acoustic guitarist and vocalist who covers a wide variety of musical styles, will perform a free concert at Salo Park, Thursday, July 10 at Salo Park, on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Blvd, 7-8 pm. In addition to his own compositions, Vinnie is fluent in the musical stylings of some of the greats.
Find out more »Vital Living classes at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org NE Day Spot (In-person Respite): Fridays and fourth saturday of the month, 10 am-1 pm. Experiencing dementia doesn't have to mean a loss of connection. NE Day Spot is a gathering place for those with mild to moderate memory loss or other chronic health conditions to be in community while caregivers have a reliable break each week. Enjoy gathering together with art, music, conversation, and movement alongside volunteers, participants, and…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library Adult programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Master Gardeners Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic: Saturday, July 12, 11 am-2 pm. Do you ever wonder what's eating your plants, what weeds are growing in your lawn, or why your tree looks sick? Master Gardeners are available to assist in diagnosing common landscape and gardening questions at the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Bring…
Find out more »Le Mur Bleau: Luke Grothe
Step into the multiverse with Luke Grothe’s abstract, pop culture-infused works exploring choice, memory and alternate realities. His layered pieces reflect the paths we’ve taken—and the ones we never did. Opening reception 11 am–4 pm, Saturday, July 12, Studio 114, Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave NE. On view through July 31.
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