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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 »43rd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
The 43rd Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival will be held April 11-25, at The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., with additional screenings and special events planned around the Twin Cities and in Rochester. MSPIFF will once again showcase around 200 films by both emerging and veteran filmmakers, representing more than 100 countries and cultures from around the globe, along with a full slate of parties, panels and filmmaker conversations. Details: https://mspfilm.org/mspiff43-minneapolis-st-paul-international-film-festival/
Find out more »Mississippi River Pearl at Heights City Hall
Mississippi River Pearl, a sculpture created out of things pulled out of the Mississippi River by members of Art to Change the World, will be on exhibit at Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave. NE, April 16-May 7. A "grand unveiling" will be held April 16, 4-8 pm. ACW Director Barbara Bridges will unveil the "Pearl" and recount the inspiring story of the 10 individuals who dedicated two hours to collecting river debris and dozens of hours creating to…
Find out more »SAV Historical Society annual meeting
St. Anthony Village Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 20 at 10 am in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE. The featured guest will be Dr. Dave Abrahamson, former teacher and longtime elementary principal at Silver Oak and Wilshire Park elementary schools. Everyone is welcome. Our video of the early days of St. Anthony will precede a short business meeting. The program includes Dr Dave’s history with St. Anthony, time for a…
Find out more »May 2024
2nd Precinct open house
Meet the Mounted Patrol, K9 Units, SWAT team, Bomb Squad and other partners of the Minneapolis Police Department at the 2nd Precinct open house, Tuesday, May 14, 4-7 pm, 1911 Central Ave. NE. Food and drinks on the house.
Find out more »Doors Open Minneapolis
May 18 and 19, 10 am-5 pm, throughout the city. Explore the buildings that tell the city’s story. Northeast locations include the Hollywood Theater, Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, Architectural Antiques, Eastside Maintenance Facility, Kramarczuk Sausage Co., Ard Godfrey House, The Main Cinema, St. Anthony Hydroelectric Plant. Some locations are open both days. Free, but some venues require tickets. See https://www.doorsopenminneapolis.org.
Find out more »Little Kitchen Food Shelf volunteer meeting
Those who desire to help reduce food insecurity in Northeast Minneapolis are invited to a volunteer meeting at Little Kitchen Food Shelf. This meeting is open to both current and new volunteers, and will include discussion of food shelf's new Saturday hours and its mission to elevate and enhance the experience of those who visit the food shelf. Little Kitchen Food Shelf (located inside Grace Center for Community Life) at 1500 6th St. NE, Wed., May 29, 6 pm. Enter…
Find out more »Northeast Community Band at Como Park
The Northeast Community Band will present its end-of-the-season concert at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, 360 Lexington Pkwy. N in St. Paul, Thursday, May 30, 7 pm. The band will reprise some tunes from previous concerts this year and will feature Jack Stamp's "Pastime," a salute to baseball.
Find out more »June 2024
MnDOT meeting on University Ave.
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation will hold a public meeting about the reconstruction of University Ave. from 27th Ave. NE to Central Ave. SE. at Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School, 1201 University Ave. NE, 4:30-6:30 pm, Tuesday, June 11. The project would begin in 2027.
Find out more »U.S. Air Guitar Championships to benefit SACA
On Wednesday, June 26 at 7 pm, U.S. Air Guitar, Route 47 Pub & Grub, Fridley Lions Club and SACA Food Shelf will host the 2024 Minneapolis U.S. Air Guitar Championships. The championships will be held at Route 47 Pub & Grub, 7820 University Ave. NE, Fridley. The participation fee is $15 and tickets to attend are $5 with proceeds supporting Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA Food Shelf and Thrift Store). Get tickets orregister to compete at usairguitar.com/shows.
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