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December 2024
Death Café at Curiouser Foods
Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-7:30 pm, at Curiouser Foods, 2900 Pentagon Dr. If you are curious about dying, death, end of life considerations, are already having conversations or would like a place to start — join other seekers of knowledge, the vulnerable, the fearful and the embracers at the Death Café. There is room for 30 people to attend. Led by death doula Nina Guertin. Info: www.TendingTheSpirit.care.
Find out more »Polka Time at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association invites the community to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of listening and dancing to a popular local polka band, Doctor Kielbasa. The dance will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 1-5 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. A celebration of December birthdays will happen, as well, so come and enjoy a cupcake with the birthday dancers! Admission is $10 per person. Bar service is available. The dance is open to the public. Info: 763-706-3730.
Find out more »Facilitated caregiver support group
Are you caring for a friend or family member with dementia or any lengthy illness or injury? St. Anthony Community Services will host a monthly in-person facilitated group to provide support and resources for care partners. Amy House, a trained facilitator, has designed this group for care partners of any age. While care partners are meeting, their loved ones will engage in activities in an adjoining classroom with trained Community Services staff. St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd.,…
Find out more »New Year’s Eve family skate party
Monday, Dec. 30, 4-6 pm, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Free. Ages 5 and older. Celebrate the last night of the year a day early with popcorn, lemonade, music and a fire pit with a s’mores station. Loaner skates and sleds will be available. Registration not required.
Find out more »January 2025
“Untamed Heart” at Nicollet Island
Head to the Nicollet Island Pavilion Sunday, Jan. 19, 3 pm for a special screening of "Untamed Heart" — a movie filmed in the neighborhoods surrounding the Pavilion. This 1993 romantic drama stars Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei as two unlikely lovers whose story unfolds amidst some of Minneapolis’ most iconic spots. You’ll spot Jim’s Coffee Shop, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jefferson Street NE, Florence Court Apartments on University Avenue SE and even the old Met Center in this…
Find out more »February 2025
HeightsNEXT events
Community Craft Event: Thursday, Jan. 30, 5-8 pm. Bring your own needle work, art, sewing or any craft you are working that is mostly mess-free and chat with your neighbors. This is all ages event. Senior Room in Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Please park in the back of Murzyn hall and enter through the lower level entrance. Pet Bed Workshop: Saturday, Feb. 8, 11am-2 pm at the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. In partnership with HeightsNEXT,…
Find out more »“This Is Not A Dream”
Lex-Ham Community Theater of St. Paul, in partnership with the Ukrainian Center in Northeast Minneapolis, will present the Minneapolis premiere of "This Is Not A Dream," a series of 9 short plays written by nine contemporary playwrights from Ukraine about their life during the current conflict there. Performances in English at Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE. Friday, Feb. 14, 7 pm, and Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 pm. Tickets: $20 Adults, $17 Seniors, available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-not-a-dream-tickets-1111433059199. More info:…
Find out more »March 2025
Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are March 13, April 10, May 8 and June 12.
Find out more »Columbia Academy presents “Annie Jr.”
Columbia Academy (CA) students will perform “Annie Jr.” in the CHHS Performing Arts Center Friday, March 14, 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16 at 2 pm at the CHHS Performing Arts Center, 1400 49 Ave. NE. Based on the Broadway musical, "Annie," the story follows Annie's quest to find her parents, who left her at an orphanage years ago. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students, free for children ages 0-4, free for CHPS students…
Find out more »Wrestling at Murzyn Hall
The Lion's Open Weights Championship is on the line Saturday, March 22, when the Columbia Heights Lions host AWF professional wrestling at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Doors open at 6 pm and bell-time is 7 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Cash bar.
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