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April 2025
Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Board Games With Thorin: Saturdays, 3–5 pm. March 1, 29, April 26, May 10. For adults. Do you have games at home you don’t get a chance to play? Want to learn new ones? Join host Thorin Tatge and friends on Saturday afternoons for a fun mix of board and card games – either from the library's collection or bring your own. Free, registration not required. Art Demo: Thursday,…
Find out more »Bandsaw box class
Northeast Minneapolis Tool Library, Thorp Building, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite #126, Saturday, April 26, 3-5 pm. Learn essential woodworking skills by making a wooden box for storing small treasures. Design your box, then use the bandsaw, drill press, sanding equipment and other tools to shape and finish the project. A perfect beginner or early-stage woodworking project, this bandsaw box is easy to replicate and open to creative design. Instructor Willie Willette is a local custom furniture maker in NE…
Find out more »St. Anthony Sister City 40th Anniversary Brunch
The St. Anthony-Salo, Finland, Sister City Association will hold a 40th anniversary celebratory brunch on Sunday, April 27, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. The catered brunch will take at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. The cost to attend is $20. To sign up: https://st-anthony-sister-city-association.square.site/product/40th-anniversary-brunch/3?cs=true&cst=custom. If you would like to pay by check or if you have questions, please send an email to savsistercity@gmail.com. Payment and registrations will be taken through Thursday, April 17.
Find out more »Call for Art Submissions: “Nourish”
La Boulangerie Marguerite-NE will host a juried art show curated around the theme of nourishment. Located at 300 13th Ave. NE, the bakery and cafe invites visual artists' responses to the question, "What does it mean to nourish and be nourished?" Award-winning seed artist Elizabeth Schreiber is the guest juror. The show will open the first weekend in May, before Art-A-Whirl and hang for three months. Eligibility is open 2-D artists 18 and older. Art work must be ready to…
Find out more »Electrical Testing & Measurement
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-8:30 pm, Minnesota Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Thorp Bldg. Suite 126. Learn how to use testing tools like Multimeters, Voltage Detectors, Wattmeters and Component Testers to troubleshoot household repairs. Just about everything has electrical components, and knowing the tools of the trade can empower you to troubleshoot and repair a whole host of things in your house. Learn how to read a number of common electrical test tools, make sense of the various measurements and…
Find out more »16th Minnesota Cuban film festival
Wednesdays, April 30-June 4, 7 pm at The Main Cinema, 15 SE Main St. The festival pays tribute to the Cuban culture by featuring films that address the achievements and challenges of the Cuban people through the eyes of its filmmakers. This year’s festival celebrates the life of visionary Cuban film director Tomás Gutiérrez Alea. Film lineup: April 30: La Mujer Salvaje (Wild Woman); May 7: La Espera (The Wait); May 14: Una Noche Con Los Rolling Stones (A night…
Find out more »May 2025
“Open Screen: The Forum”
Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE, presents "Open Screen: The Forum," a free three-week program that combines screenings, workshops, panels and scenic installation, May 1-18. Film screenings include "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt," the debut feature by Raven Jackson which traces the life of a Black woman in Mississippi through quiet, poetic scenes — holding space for memory, grief and love. Short film blocks programmed by local filmmakers highlight work from queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, Latino and Hmong artists.…
Find out more »Intro to Workshop Tools
May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm, Minnesota Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Thorp Bldg. Suite 126. Become familiar with the NE Mpls branch of the Minnesota Tool Library and learn how to use the machines confidently and safely. No experience necessary. This is an introduction to woodworking and a nice refresher if you’d like to re-familiarize yourself with shop use. We will cover the safe setup and operation of the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, belt/spindle sanders, band saw and…
Find out more »Hazardous waste collection
Hennepin County will host a community collection of hazardous wastes Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at the City of Minneapolis Equipment Storage Building, 1809 Washington St. NE. Bring unwanted paints, stains, varnish, aerosol cans, gasoline, antifreeze, batteries (tape terminals), pesticides and more for safe disposal, 9 am to 3 pm.
Find out more »East Bank bike tour
Explore the five neighborhoods along the East Bank, learn about new bike infrastructure and other developments in the area. Food, drinks and giveaways. Saturday, May 3.
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