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June 2022
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Art and music line the Minnepolis riverfront on West River Parkway. 250+ artists, culinary arts, music, food and beverage vendors and activities for all ages. The The Art of the Car, a vintage and classic car display. The festival grounds will span the riverfront area on W. River Parkway from Portland Ave to N. 4th Avenue. Saturday, June 18, 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, June 19 10 am-5 pm.
Find out more »Juneteenth Minnesota 2022: West Broadway Block Party
This event focuses on Black economic development, specifically the creation and sustainability of Black Owned Businesses in Minnesota and solving socio-economic problems such as police brutality, mental illness, and the decline of home and business ownership. The main objective is to engage with community members to discuss and find solutions to issues that directly impact Black families and their community while celebrating an historic moment in African American history. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which “freed”…
Find out more »Vital Living support groups
East Side Neighborhood Services' Caregiver Support Groups meet via Zoom twice in June. In these supportive environments you can: get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, share your personal experiences. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult. First-time participants will need to request a link and password to enter the calls. Contact Shay…
Find out more »Register, volunteer for Celebrate Northeast Parade
The Celebrate Northeast Parade is back, Tuesday, June 21, 6:30-9 pm. The parade will run south on Central Avenue between 27th and 18th Avenues NE. More than 100 entrants participate in the parade, a combination of neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofits, local schools, marching bands, politicians, entertainers and Shriners. If you'd like to join the parade or volunteer, register at www.mplschamber.com/parade.
Find out more »Share the River Nordeast 2022
Stop by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), 2522 Marshall St. NE, anytime Wednesday, June 22, 5-8 pm, for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at their Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This family-friendly event is great for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that you must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit the provided life jackets.) In addition…
Find out more »Art for the Heart
Mojo Coffee Gallery, California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will host a fundraiser to benefit Art to Change the World, Saturday, June 25, noon-10 pm with music and art.
Find out more »July 2022
Age of Age
Art to Change the World will present a social justice art exhibit at Homewood Studios on the theme of ageism. This exhibit will include ten teams of 2 artists that have a 20-year age difference. Artists range in age from 25 to 103. Northeast artisist include Layl McDill, Catherine Palmer, Owen Brown, Candy Kuehn, Suzanne Simmalavong, and Barbara Bridges. Saturday, July 2-Sunday, July 31 at Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave. N. Opening reception Thursday, July 8 starting at 5:30 pm,…
Find out more »August 2022
Mayor’s Monarch Pledge
On Wednesday, August 17, 5-8 pm, Sullivan Park, 721 51st Ave NE, the community is invited to celebrate the monarch butterfly. This is a bilingual Spanish and English celebration with food trucks, games, traditional Mexican dance and music, an Encanto dance party, a monarch costume parade, and an opportunity to learn more about how to help monarch butterflies. And, if dressing up for fun events suits you, come dressed as a butterfly or pollinator.
Find out more »September 2022
Edison Band Night at Shaw’s
Rock the tent at Shaw's, 1528 University Avenue NE. An evening of bands with Edison roots -- Gypsy, King Custom and the Cruisers, Popbang! and Sparta. Thursday, Sept. 29. $10 cover. Doors open at 5 pm; bands start at 6 pm. Parking available at Holy Cross Church lot on 4th Street.
Find out more »Edison Centennial “Tommie Twirl” – Hollywood Theater
Whether you grew up in the '50s and '60s or simply enjoy the music, celebrate Edison's first 50 years with the Rockin' Hollywoods at the Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson Street NE, Thursday, Sept. 29. 5:30 pm social hour, 7 pm music. $20 includes beer, wine and soft drinks. Food trucks on site.
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