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April 2024
Pothole Palooza
The Pothole Palooza benefit concert is coming to the historic Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Saturday, April 6 with five bands playing five different genres. Support this local business effort. All proceeds go to repair the public Merchants' parking lot at 29th & Johnson St. NE. Music starts at 3 pm with 12-string guitarist Peter Ruddy playing traditional Celtic music; at 4 pm the Bullfrogs play blues and Americana; 5 pm the Walker Brothers Band takes the stage with…
Find out more »Tiny Tot Spring Party
Friday, April 12, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Ages 5 and under, 10 am-1 pm, free. Bounce house, face painter, snacks, refreshments, treat bags and coffee. Special visit by the Easter Bunny, too.
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
Find out more »Richard Scarry’s Busy World
Eastside Food Co-op and the Columbia Heights Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s classic Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Spend a nostalgic and fun afternoon with book readings, art activities, complimentary snacks and more. Saturday, April 20, 1-3 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Free. Registration is recommended but not required: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/12020645. Info:info@eastsidefood.coop.
Find out more »Waite Park Puzzle Exchange
Come to Waite Park, 1810 34th Ave. NE, for a free puzzle exchange. Please bring new or lightly-used puzzles to exchange. Tuesday, April 23, 6-7 pm. All ages welcome.
Find out more »St. Anthony 60th Annual Pops Concert
The St. Anthony Village High School Concert Band & Jazz Band present the 60th Annual Pops Concert, "Pop Culture,” Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 at 7 pm. The concert will feature music performed by the bands as well as skits and acts prepared by the students. This is truly a "fun for the whole family" event. Purchase reserved seats at savhspops.com. General admission ($7) available at the door. St. Anthony Village High School, 3303 33rd Ave. NE.
Find out more »Polka Time at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of listening and dancing to polkas and waltzes at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Sunday, April 28, 1-5 pm. Steve Burclaw's New Polish Sounds will provide the music dance. This is the first time this band has played for a MPA dance and the first time they have played in Minnesota. Admission is $12 per person. Bar service is available. Info: http://www.midwestpolkaassociation.com
Find out more »May 2024
Steps for Sleep
Join My Very Own Bed for the 4th annual Steps for Sleep event on Saturday, May 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at DeLaSalle High School. Can't make this date? You can still register for the Walk Anywhere event and walk at your own pace between May 1-18. Family-friendly, dog-friendly walk and wellness event celebrates the connection between physical activity and healthy sleep while building community around our work to provide 1,800 kids with new beds and Dream Kits this year. The goal is…
Find out more »June 2024
Beats 4 Bovey
Help East Side Neighborhood Services celebrate Camp Bovey's 75th anniversary Saturday, June 15, 4-8 pm. DJs will spin tunes from the '80s, '90s and today. Participate in camp-y activities for everyone from making friendship bracelets to roasting s'mores by the campfire. Food trucks, libations and special 75th anniversary swag will be on hand to help us celebrate, reminisce and plant seeds for the future. Whether you are camp alum a friend of East side or just someone looking for something…
Find out more »Logan Park Bike Rodeo
Kids can learn to ride a bike, participate in a bike and helmet raffle, test their skills on an obstacle course at Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, June 22, 1-3 pm. Face painting and snacks, too. Free, sponsored by Logan Park Neighborhood Association and Pedal Power.
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