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September 2025
Nourish: A Reading Series
Mark your calendars for this quarterly 5x5 reading series featuring five writers for five minutes, followed by an open mic. Curated by Marguerite Cafe's Poet in Residence, Sara Dovre Wudali. 4 pm, Cafe Maguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE. Saturday, Sept. 6. Authors: Davi Grey, jd hegarty, Aurora Masum-Javed, José Felipe Ozuna, Erin Sharkey. Saturday, Oct. 25. Authors: Chris Fausto Cabrera, Deborah Keenan.
Find out more »Snack and Squish: “Lazy Susan and Wonder Woman”
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 12-1 pm, Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE. See how Josh Blanc makes his tiles with tools he gets at the kitchen store--pizza cutters and a lazy susan. Layl McDill has taken a lesson from Wonder Woman and has a transparent table top. Join them for a behind-the-scenes tour of their unique tools and try some out yourself. Snacks provided.
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. Mapping Prejudice and the History of Racial Covenants: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5:30-6:30 pm. Rebecca Gillette, Community Engagement Lead, will provide an in-depth introduction to the Mapping Prejudice Project, an initiative based at the University of Minnesota Libraries. She will explore how racial covenants historically shaped housing policies and practices, laying the groundwork for systemic racial…
Find out more »Edison Class of 1950
75th Anniversary Luncheon at Sarna's Restaurant Classic Grill, 3939 University Ave. NE. 11:30 am, Thursday, Sept 11. Contact Russ or Jan at 651-245-5098 or 651-433-3533.
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 »Movies in the Park: “Aladdin”
Take a magic carpet ride with "Aladdin," Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 pm, at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Movie has Spanish subtitles. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free popcorn is available while supplies last.
Find out more »Vital Living Book Club
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am, via Zoom. Explore reframing the idea of aging as opportunity — the opportunity to reach out to other generations, share wisdom and learn new ways of living in the world — through the discussion of engaging books. Aug. 9: The Bucket List by Rachel Hanna; Sept. 13: A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France by Steve Hoffman; Oct. 11: Wrinkles by…
Find out more »Architect Avenue walking tour
Learn the unique history of this tucked away little-known street in the farthest northeast corner of the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. What is the connection to Minneapolis Streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry? Why is the street called Architect Avenue and who were the architects? In 1905, a contest was held in one of the farthest corners of Hennepin County for well-designed homes for the up-and-coming middle class. Major Twin Cities architects were solicited to develop affordable homes, which would…
Find out more »St. Maron Lebanese Festival
St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church, 600 University Ave. NE, will hold its annual Lebanese Festival Saturday, Sept. 13, 12–7 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 am–6 pm. Authentic Lebanese cuisine, beer and wine, live music, Cedars Dabke Dance Group, silent auction, Lebanese market & gift shop, and children’s games and activities. Fun for all ages.www.stmaron.com, 612-379-2758.
Find out more »Columbia Heights Class of 1975
Columbia Heights High School class of 1975 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, 4055 Central Ave. NE., beginning at 4 pm. Tours of the high school will be on Friday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 pm. No cost to attend either event. Pre-registration is not necessary. All 1975 graduates of Columbia Heights High School are invited to attend.
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