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September 2025
Ghost groceries of Windom Park walking tour
In 1915, 118 small independent grocers served Northeast Minneapolis. Today, only ghostly storefronts remain. On this tour of storefronts in the Windom Park neighborhood, you’ll discover forgotten histories of close-knit families, lutefisk barrels, crime sprees and tarantulas. The route is approximately 1.2 miles in length and goes over some slightly hilly terrain. Plan to park on side streets as there is construction on Lowry. The tour guide is Elizabeth Sowden, who grew up in Northeast. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 pm.…
Find out more »Off-Leash Area presents: “Stardust Rendezvous”
Off-Leash Area continues its popular Neighborhood Garage Tour community program, bringing original professional dance and theater directly to Northeast. In the magical and comical Stardust Rendezvous, three wayward space travelers from three remote galaxies simultaneously crash-land on an asteroid at the edge of nowhere. As they comically bumble their way to circumnavigate their wildly different cultures, will they finally come together to defy the gravity of their situation and succeed in a valiant attempt to shoot for the stars. Friday, Sept. 19 and…
Find out more »Off-Leash Area Neighborhood Garage Tour
Off-Leash Area brings bringing original, professional dance and theater to Northeast Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, 7:30 pm. "Stardust Rendezvous" will be hosted by AJ Hokland at 3501 Pierce St. NE. In the play, three wayward space travelers from three remote galaxies simultaneously crash-land on an asteroid at the edge of nowhere. Suggested donation: $5-$30. Tickets: https://ticketstripe.com/off-leash-area-events
Find out more »OMEGA DEAR (Monthly Children’s Book Reading)
Local author Isaiah Allen will read from his book A Smile, about a young black boy who discovers the transformative power of a smile. The first five families that arrive will receive a free copy of his signed book. The accompanying book read by a fraternity brother is Be the Light by Daria Peoples, a story of civil rights icon Angela Davis and the power of people. Saturday, Sept. 20, 8-9 am. Café Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE. Sponsored by by Read With Me MN…
Find out more »Art on the Edge 2025
Art on the Edge 2025, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 am–6 pm, Father Hennepin Bluffs Pak, Main Street, between SE 6th Ave and SE 3rd Ave. Free and open to the public. The festival will feature 40+ artists and makers, live music, food trucks, wellness activities and special community showcases.
Find out more »13th Avenue cleanup
Join your neighbors in the Sheridan and St. Anthony West neighborhoods for a cleanup along 13th Avenue. Saturday, Sept. 20, 10am-12 pm. Meet at Fire Station #2, 143 13th Ave. NE. Cleanup gear provided.
Find out more »Omega D.E.A.R.: Monthly children’s book reading
Join the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. Grab a drink, snack and pull up a seat for this live reading from the rich literary tradition of African American authors. 1-2 pm, Saturday, June 21. Free for all parents and children (ideal up to age of 6). La Boulangerie Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Quam Pulchra Es: Palestrina’s 500th Birthday
Under the direction of Jerry Hui, the Eau Claire Schola Cantorum celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian Renaissance composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. In addition to the works of Palestrina, this program also features selections by Lupi, Gjeilo, Billings, Sigurbjörnsson and an African-American spiritual. Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, Saturday, Sept. 20, 7 pm.
Find out more »Millers’ Tour
Sundays, Sept. 21, and Sept. 28 at 10:30-11:30 am, Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St. This 60-minute guided tour includes many of the nooks and crannies of Mill City Museum. Guests will hear stories of the Minneapolis milling industry as they embark on an approximately ¾ of a mile walk through the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum. This tour includes admission to Mill City Museum. Tickets: https://www3.mnhs.org/events.
Find out more »East Side Old Timers 70th
The East Side Old Timers 70th Annual Reunion will be held Thursday, Sept. 25 at Holy Cross Church Kolbe Center, 1620 Fourth St. NE starting at 6:30 pm. $10 entrance tickets will be available at the door. Food and refreshments will be served. A silent auction and prize raffle will also be part of the fun. The Old Timers are pleased and honored to induct into the East Side Hall of Fame: Laura (Robillard) Tripicchio, Mike Doyle, John Kuduk, Wayne…
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