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August 2024
Salo Park Concert Series: Ecuador Manta
An Andean band that has created their unique music style by using the traditional rhythms from Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Colombia; combining them with more contemporary Latin ad Caribbean rhythms. Salo Park Amphitheater, 2601 39th Ave. NE, Thursday, Aug. 8, 7-8 pm.
Find out more »Columbia Heights Garden Tour
Explore eight unique home gardens across the city on Friday, Aug. 9, 5 pm. Kick off your tour early at Łomianki Park, 80 39th Ave. NE, to pick up a map of locations and explore the wonders of the Blooming Sunshine Garden Food Forest. Experience a variety of gardening approaches, including pollinator gardens and a tranquil woodland retreat. After your exploration, enjoy refreshing treats as you connect with fellow garden lovers. Rain or Shine: In case of inclement weather on…
Find out more »“Interpreting the Invisible Universe”
Holly Streekstra, a conceptual artist, works with multiple modes and forms of expression to investigate our subjective inner states, our relationship with wonder and our desire for mystery and enchantment. In her work, created exclusively for "Interpreting the Invisible Universe," she uses encaustic paint, photograms and photo-based collages to investigate and explore images of deep space. The exhibition opens Saturday, Aug. 10, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 7. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the gallery will host an artist reception at…
Find out more »River City Church Buy Nothing Event
Saturday, Aug.10, 2024, 9 am-12 pm, Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 NE Main St. Join others from your community for a Buy Nothing Event. Bring goods in usable condition by 8:30 am to secure a table spot. All items are free. Coffee provided by River City Church. Parking onsite/nearby.
Find out more »Northeast Family Pop-Up Pride Fest
Northeast Family Pop-Up Pride Fest is a celebration of inclusion and queer joy for kids and families in the area. Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 am-12 pm at Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. There will be crafts, music, activities and story time. This event is free and all are welcome. Contact ellenm@northeastumc.com.
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. To register, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Vital Living book club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am via Zoom. Bring your coffee and join a statewide online book club. August 12: Close reading gathering led by guest facilitator. No pre-assigned readings. Bring your curiosity and love of language to find a story within you. September 9: No Time to Spare by Ursula Le Guin. October 14: Housekeeping by…
Find out more »Sol Creative Arts’ “Wonderland”
Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio and Company is putting on "Wonderland," a present day telling of Lewis Carrolls’ "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," set to a collection of eclectic music, live musicians, singers and the Sol Creative Company Dancers. Recommended for ages 8+. Performances are August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 8:00PM at Sol Creative Performing Arts Studio, 1517 Central Ave. NE. Cost $25-$50. Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6345400
Find out more »Movies at Father Hennepin Bluff Park: “Grown Ups”
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8:20 pm. Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 Main St. SE. Five lifelong friends who won their junior high school basketball championship in 1978 reunite three decades later. PG-13. Free.
Find out more »Sheridan Ice Cream “SNOcial”
Sheridan Neighborhood Organization will hold their annual Ice Cream 'SNOcial' at SNO1, one of their community gardens at 1496 3rd St.NE, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-8 pm. This is a free all ages event. League of Women Voters Minneapolis will be there doing voter registration, The Free Book Buggie will be passing out free books for kids of all ages, The Baron of Bubble sponsored by L.L.C.O.O.L.J. will be delighting audiences with his bubbles, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket will be provide…
Find out more »Music in the Park: The Jolly Pops
The Jolly Pops (Chanhassen, MN) combine upbeat, original music with a host of children’s standards for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains and pet dinosaurs. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 11 am-12 pm. Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE.
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