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October 2024
East Side Neighborhood Services Fundraiser
Come to the Nicollet Island Pavilion Wednesday, Oct. 2., 5:30-8 pm for Every Voice for East Side - their annual fundraiser. This fundraiser is a food and beverage experience featuring over 45 local wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverage & food vendors. This year’s event will spotlight the important work of East Side’s Food Programs, which serve families and older adults across Hennepin County. Addressing food insecurity is just one of eight areas of service ESNS provides to the community addressing needs…
Find out more »Pumpkins & Power Drills
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-4 pm, Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1227 Tyler St. NE. Carve out some time in your weekend to participate in the Minnesota Tool Library's 8th Annual Pumpkins & Power Drills fall fundraiser. This family-friendly event is a great way to get jack-o-lanterns ready for Halloween without making a mess in your kitchen. Plus, pumpkin gutting is a whole lot more fun when done with power-tools. BYOP (pumpkin) or or purchase on site to support MTL's programming and scholarship…
Find out more »November 2024
Sauerkraut Supper
Grace Lutheran Church of NE will have their annual Sauerkraut Supper and Quilt Raffle on Saturday, Nov. 2, 5 pm. Take out available 5:30-6:30 pm. Pork loin, sauerkraut, rutabagas, potatoes and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children age 5-12, with children under 5 free. A family ticket is available for $50 with a two-adult limit. Grace Center for Community Life, 1500 6th St. NE The entrance doors for the supper are on the 6th Street side, door…
Find out more »Arts District Speakeasy
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District’s annual Speakeasy is Friday, Nov. 8, 5-10 pm, Saturday, Nov. 9, noon-8 pm and Sunday, Nov. 10, noon-5 pm, coinciding with the Fall Open Studios – Open Casket event. It will be in the lower level of the Casket Arts Building, mirroring the often-hidden secret hideaways used for prohibition-era alcohol consumption. Beer and Bloodies will be served from noon to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The evening hours (5-10 pm Friday & 5-8 pm…
Find out more »Tommies Tonight featuring Nur-D
Tommies Tonight, the talent show that helps pay for Edison student activities, will be presented Thursday, Nov. 14. at Thomas Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. 5 pm: student social and talent show; 6 pm: doors open and Cafe Cairo food truck arrives; 7 pm: Barb, Everyone’s Favorite Neighbor, welcomes Nur-D to perform. Pay-as-you-can tickets at the door. Donations encouraged. All proceeds benefit Edison student activities. Text “Edison” to 44321 to donate.
Find out more »December 2024
International Holiday Festival
The Ukrainian American Community Center (UACC), 301 Main St. NE, will host an International Holiday Festival Sunday, Dec. 1, 11:30 am-4:30 pm. Enjoy world folk dances, a bake sale, folk art and a crafts and gift sale. A Ukrainian ethnic luncheon will be available for purchase. Tickets: Adults, $10; Children (6-12 years), $5; under 6, free. It's a benefit for UACC, which provides many services to newly arrived Ukrainians and supports humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Find out more »CP Holiday Train coming to town
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll into the neighborhood Thursday, Dec. 12. In its 26th year of operation, the train will stop at 37th and Stinson Blvd. approximately 8:15-8:45 pm. The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy are scheduled to perform. The train raises money for food banks in its areas of operation; East Side Neighborhood Services will be the beneficiary.
Find out more »March 2025
St. Anthony Band Boosters pancake breakfast
Sunday, March 16, 8 am to noon, St. Anthony Village High School Commons, 3303 33rd Ave. NE (enter Door #16). Adult and student tickets, $10; Seniors, $8; Kids 5 and under, free.
Find out more »SACA Hops for Hunger
Hops for Hunger, Southern Anoka Community Assistance’s annual fundraiser, is Friday, March 21, 6-9 pm at Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE. This annual celebration of local beer features 40+ breweries, cideries, and meaderies, a beer wall, raffle prizes, and a fun silent auction. Plus a new VIP experience. All proceeds support SACA Food Shelf. VIP tickets are $65 in advance, $65 at the door, and get you in at 5:15. General admission: $55 in advance and $65 at the…
Find out more »Friday Fish Fries at UACC
The Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, has begun its Lenten annual fish fries. For $15, you get fish, pierogies, French fries, cole slaw. Proceeds go to UACC programs; tips go to humanitarian aid (medical supplies) for Ukraine. March 28, April 4 and 11. Pre-ordered takeout available. Visit uacc.org to purchase ahead of time.
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