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Arb Winter Lights Experience!
Arb Winter Lights Experience!
Winter Lights returns as a walking tour for 2021. As in years past, we’ve extended our hours so visitors can enjoy the Arboretum’s gardens filled with lights during the darkest time of year. Get outside and enjoy the crisp, fresh air of a winter evening, as you experience 16 outdoor light displays, featuring flowers, nature […]
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
The application period for the 2022 McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists opens December 1, 2021–March 1, 2022. Minnesota Center for Book Arts is pleased to partner with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to mid-career book artists living and working in Minnesota who demonstrate exceptional artistic merit and commitment to the field. Fellowship benefits […]
Candice Lin: Seeping, Rotting, Resting, Weeping
Candice Lin: Seeping, Rotting, Resting, Weeping
Candice Lin investigates legacies of colonialism, racism, and sexism by mapping the trade routes and material histories of a range of colonial goods. The exhibition encourages viewers to embrace a tactile form of thinking, or what might be understood as a cat’s way of knowing the world.
Winter Lights – Arboretum
Winter Lights – Arboretum
There is still time to enjoy the winter lights display at the Arb. General admission nights run through January 2, 2022 and tickets are $10/Members, $15/Non Member Adults, Children 15 and younger Free. Stop inside in the cafe and the Gift & Garden Store for extended hours too! Special rates for family New Year’s Eve […]
7 events,
Free Holiday Cab Rides
Free Holiday Cab Rides
From Criminal Defense Attorney & Workers Compensation Law Offices of Arechigo & Stokka The program is simple — if you have been drinking on New Year's Eve, make the choice to take an Uber, Lyft or cab and we will reimburse you for it!
Can Can Wonderland Naughty New Year’s Eve
Can Can Wonderland Naughty New Year’s Eve
A New Year’s Eve like no other at Can Can Wonderland! An adult-themed romp of art, entertainment, games, food, and cocktails in an over-the-top decked out venue. It’s just the party you need to say “see ya” to 2021 and ring in the new year. Here’s the opportunity to have all the raunchy, bawdy fun […]
New Year’s Eve Celebration
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Bring the whole family to bid farewell to 2021 at the Arb. Stroll through the winter lights display and enjoy the festivities from 5 pm to 10:30 pm. Take part in family games, photo booth, and make a luminary. Listen to live music from ‘Traveled Ground’ from 8 pm to 10 pm. Countdowns held at […]
Ring in the New Year at Hark! Cafe
Ring in the New Year at Hark! Cafe
The best way to close out 2021: an upscale, artfully crafted, Italian-inspired menu of indulgent seasonal favorites and celebration beverages. Hark! Cafe is a beautiful, airy space located in the heart of the Warehouse District in Minneapolis, and on December 31st, the restaurant is offering a five-course prix-fixe dinner at two seatings during the evening. […]
4 events,
Winter Yoga at the Arb
Winter Yoga at the Arb
Shake off the winter stresses and join us for an hour of yoga. Sessions are held indoors in the warmth of the MacMillan Auditorium within the Visitor Center, easy to find. All you need is a yoga mat and a bottle of water. This class will be hosted by Live True Yoga. Please reserve your […]
1 event,
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
1 event,
2 events,
Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity with Carly Swenson
Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity with Carly Swenson
Wednesdays at 6-7:30pm • Jan 5 through Mar 23, 2022 (12 Sessions) Online via zoom • $150 The Artist's Way is broken up into 12 Chapters focusing on different aspects of self: Safety, Identity, Power, Integrity, Possibility, Abundance, Connection, Strength, Compassion, Self-protection, Autonomy, and Faith. During our sessions we’ll discuss any inspirations, confusion, or challenges […]
2 events,
Spiritual Sounding Boards
Spiritual Sounding Boards
Are you looking for more spiritual engagement and support, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ll explore the distinctions between one-on-one spiritual direction, group spiritual companioning and integrative life coaching. What are the purposes and benefits of each? We welcome you to join us with any questions if you’re exploring ways to enhance your personal […]
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Liberating the Psoas with Kimberly Hart
Liberating the Psoas with Kimberly Hart
ScheduleFriday, January 7, 2022 from 3 pm - 6 pm LocationAdagio Holistic Therapies, LLC710 West 40th Street Minneapolis, MN, 55409 Class DescriptionCreating freedom and liberation in the psoas muscle can help to reduce or alleviate low back pain, improve fertility, allow your spine to stabilize, improve your posture and support the release of toxins physically, […]
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Hiking into the Night
Hiking into the Night
$20 per family. Ages 12 and older. Join us for an exploration into the other half of day, when darkness envelops our world. We will begin inside with a brief overview of winter night life at Belwin and then head out to witness the beauty of the dark. We will end our evening with light […]
1 event,
2 events,
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
Hot Topics in Spirituality #6: Interpersonal Neurobiology Part 2
Hot Topics in Spirituality #6: Interpersonal Neurobiology Part 2
$10 • Online via zoom Making the most of your life starts with understanding your life and your body. How do experiences affect our brain functions? How do our brains impact our emotions? How do our emotions influence our experiences? FACILITATOR: Marian K Diaz, DMin is the current director of Wisdom Ways. Her mission centers […]
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ICE RACING: Brief History of Horse Racing on Ice on City Lakes, 1880s-1920s
ICE RACING: Brief History of Horse Racing on Ice on City Lakes, 1880s-1920s
For more than three decades, winter circuit racing schedules existed in the Twin Cities from late December to late March between the years 1888 to 1929. In this virtual event, learn who were the owners, the drivers and the horses skimming swiftly across the frozen ice of our city lakes.
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Flip the Switches in Life: Frustration to Fascination with Amy Theisen
Flip the Switches in Life: Frustration to Fascination with Amy Theisen
Who is in control of your life? The answer is, of course, you! Though many of us feel we are not. When we bump up against problems, and differences of opinion, life can start to feel full of frustration. This can cause us to connect with our inner fears, and then we may begin to […]
Hot Topics in Spirituality #4: Emotional Flexibility with Marian Diaz
Hot Topics in Spirituality #4: Emotional Flexibility with Marian Diaz
You don't know what tools and skills you've been missing until you learn them. Help strengthen all aspects of your life with Emotional Flexibility. FACILITATOR: Marian K Diaz, DMin is the current director of Wisdom Ways. Her mission centers on the creation of safe face to face and virtual spaces that enable the integration of […]
3 events,
Dancing Our Way Out
Dancing Our Way Out
Premieres Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 7:30 pm CT On-demand through Jan 21, 2022 In a burst of creative filmmaking, the University of Minnesota Dance Program students, faculty, and guests responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and the call for social justice, catalyzed by the murder of George Floyd, as seen in these many works. This event […]
Shuffle Play featuring Drum Machine and Lounge-saurus Rex
Shuffle Play featuring Drum Machine and Lounge-saurus Rex
HUGE Theater is proud to present "Drum Machine", Jill Bernard's one-person sweepingly epic unscripted musical featuring multiple characters in scenes, monologues and songs in collaboration with a musician. The show opens with a brief interview of an audience member, then Bernard creates a musical that weaves details of their life into a historical period suggested […]
6 events,
Winter Market
Winter Market
January is the perfect time of year to pamper yourself, family and friends. The Arboretum’s Winter Market is designed to help visitors find nourishment for the body, mind and soul all in one place. Come shop the market, dine in the cafe and enjoy the great outdoors with snowshoeing, hiking or cross country skiing. Please […]
2022 Physics Force Winter Shows
2022 Physics Force Winter Shows
Physics Force is back and we are ready for some fun new shows in January 2022! Our shows bring the wonders of physics to life in an educational and spectacular display. Intended for all ages, we hope to bring the wonders of physics and science to all!
Separate Not Equal: Life at Hale-Field Elementary
Separate Not Equal: Life at Hale-Field Elementary
Fifty years ago, Minneapolis implemented the Hale-Field school pairing to promote school integration, the same year the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of school busing. This virtual panel will explore the topic of school desegregation in the years leading up to the merger that polarized the city.
2 events,
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
Dancing Our Way Out
3 events,
Paul Taylor Dance Company Open Rehearsal and Artist Q&A
Paul Taylor Dance Company Open Rehearsal and Artist Q&A
Experience a rare glimpse into the studios of Paul Taylor Dance Company during an online, behind-the-scenes preview of a new work by Peter Chu. Enjoy the first look into this Northrop Centennial Commission which will include exclusive footage of rehearsal as well as a live Q&A with choreographer Peter Chu and Paul Taylor Dance Company […]
8 events,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Minneapolis College invites you to Amplifying Beloved Community—the 2022 celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—on January 20 at 11:30 a.m. To reflect on King’s life-long dedication to equality and the mid-century civil rights movement he led, this virtual event features Minneapolis College students and President Sharon Pierce, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, and […]
Winter Yoga at the Arb
Winter Yoga at the Arb
Shake off the winter stresses and join us for an hour of yoga. Sessions are held indoors in the warmth of the MacMillan Auditorium within the Visitor Center, easy to find. All you need is a yoga mat and a bottle of water. This class will be hosted by Green Lotus Yoga. Please reserve your […]
Book Discussion with Marian Diaz: “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent”
Book Discussion with Marian Diaz: “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent”
Thursdays, Jan 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7 & 21 (7 Sessions)Deconstructing white supremacy and patriarchy begins with understanding the systemic injustice that brought us to where we are now. As we reflect on our unique roles and effects within these structures that perpetuate inequality, we’ll learn how to process […]
4 events,
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
Paul Taylor Dance Company Open Rehearsal and Artist Q&A
TeamWomen Energy Breakfast
TeamWomen Energy Breakfast
Looking for a productive networking experience that will kick-start your day? This is for you! Enjoy informal networking over breakfast and coffee. Breakfast held at the TeamWomen office. 1633 West End Blvd
James Sewell Ballet: New Works Project
James Sewell Ballet: New Works Project
JSB continues the tradition of inviting compelling voices to collaborate, create, and craft with our company dancers. Da'Rius Malone (previously ChiArts, Boston Conservatory at Berkley, JSB dancer in his fourth season) Kerry Parker (previously Pacific Northwest Ballet, Vienna State Opera Ballet, and Ballet of the Dolls) Michael Walters (previously Netherlands Dance Theater, Frankfurt Ballet, and […]
6 events,
TeamWomen + NAWBO Speed Networking (In-Person)
TeamWomen + NAWBO Speed Networking (In-Person)
Expand your network and make valuable connections at this upcoming partner event with NAWBO! You’ll join fellow TeamWomen and NAWBO members for a speed networking-style breakfast. The morning will begin at 7:30 AM with open networking and continental breakfast, followed by three rounds of structured networking at 8 AM. Don’t forget to bring plenty of […]
Student Matinee: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Student Matinee: Dance Theatre of Harlem
In-person and Livestream Available on-demand through Feb 4, 2022 Recommended for Grades 5-12 Now a singular presence in the ballet world, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company (DTH) tours nationally and internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the Company carries forward DTH’s message […]
Wealth Creation and Financial Health Zoom Event
Wealth Creation and Financial Health Zoom Event
These Wealth Creation Resource Fairs are focused on people moving out of poverty and the people who are supporting them on that journey. In a small session there are scores of people to connect with to lend a hand to the workforce navigator, career counsellor, high school guidance counsellor, parent, grandmother or young adult.Register to […]
3 events,
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The 17-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works, and innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture. This program includes the Northrop co-commission Higher Ground, with choreography by Robert Garland and music by Stevie Wonder. This event will be captioned, with other accessibility […]
5 events,
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!The Rocky Horror Show is a play and a movie that has transcended its time to become an icon of its generation. Everyone of a certain age knows what to do next when someone says, “It’s just a jump to the left.” Performances take place at Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis.
The Heroic Journey of Self-Compassion
The Heroic Journey of Self-Compassion
How would life be different if you could access greater self-compassion? Join us for this heart-opening virtual series about self-compassion. Christine Longaker, author of iFacing Death & Find Hope, will share stories and research and lead us through a contemplation for building unconditional acceptance, well-being & resilience.
Angel Foundation Gala
Angel Foundation Gala
Angel Foundation, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit that supports local adults with cancer and their families, announces that its 20th annual Angel Gala will take place Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Hilton Minneapolis (1001 Marquette Avenue South). Both in-person and virtual participation options are available. WHAT: 20th Annual Angel Gala […]
4 events,
Winter Yoga at the Arb
Winter Yoga at the Arb
Shake off the winter stresses and join us for an hour of yoga. Sessions are held indoors in the warmth of the MacMillan Auditorium within the Visitor Center, easy to find. All you need is a yoga mat and a bottle of water. This class will be hosted by One Love Yoga. Please reserve your […]
3 events,
McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists
Paul Taylor Dance Company Open Rehearsal and Artist Q&A
The Rocky Horror Show
6 events,
Broadsides on Main Street
Broadsides on Main Street
Hennepin History Museum is inviting the public to submit original poetry about love - all kinds of love, in all its stages. Interpret the theme to incorporate or reference a historical event(s) or figure(s). We are open to all genres; but poem should be no more than 1 page in length. Please, no previously published […]
Family Fun Event at the Midtown Global Market
Family Fun Event at the Midtown Global Market
Live Music provided by Ben Aaron 5-7 pm. Fun and games for the family. Join us in the Midtown Global Market Atrium.
Black History Month Kick Off at The Midtown Global Market
Black History Month Kick Off at The Midtown Global Market
Kick off Black History Month ! Storytelling Music from 12-2 pm Live DJ The heart and Soul Drum Academy
7 events,
Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
The Ely Winter Festival celebrates winter for 10 days in February. Activities include amazing snow sculpting in the park, an art walk through town, and playing outdoors in the pristine, uncrowded beauty that awaits you in Ely. Wander Whiteside Park as teams of professional sculptors turn 8-ft and 12-ft blocks of snow into works of […]
Flower Show OPENING NIGHT
Flower Show OPENING NIGHT
Be among the first to experience the Spring Flower Show (Feb 4 through Feb 27, 2022) on its opening night, Feb 3, 2022, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Meet the artists that will be featured along with the show and enjoy the spectacular colors.
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Black Light a re:Search performance by Alanna Morris and Collaborators
Black Light a re:Search performance by Alanna Morris and Collaborators
Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 7:30 pmSat, Feb 5, 2022, 7:30 pm (followed by an Artist Q&A)Sun, Feb 6, 2022, 2:00 pm (note: this performance is not recommended for young children)In-person and LivestreamThe Cowles Center Black Light, a multi-year collaborative performance directed by Minnesota-based dancer-choreographer, Alanna Morris, is a natural world-inspired expression of interwoven local and […]
Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest is ROARing into the Minneapolis Convention Center from February 4 - 6! See Over 100 Life Size animatronic Dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50 Foot Long Megalodon! – Interact with walking dinosaurs and Baby Dinos! – RIDE Enormous Dinosaurs -Experience a giant Fossil Dig, Inflatables, Airbrush Animal Tattoo, Crafts, Games, […]
Spring Flower Show
Spring Flower Show
Step into spring at the MN Landscape Arboretum, February 4 - 27, 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm daily. Get inspired to spend time outdoors this spring and summer browsing through dozens of vignettes highlighting blooming bulbs, annuals and tropical plants. In addition to the lovely floral designs, enjoy beautiful hand blown glass creations, […]
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Minnesota Opera’s The Anonymous Lover
Minnesota Opera’s The Anonymous Lover
Yours truly. For the first time ever, Minnesota Opera presents The Anonymous Lover, an opera written in 1780 by the groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. This comic romance about earnest vulnerability and steadfast devotion tells the story of a beautiful young widow who is doubtful about ever finding love again. When she […]
Chastity Brown headlines VocalPoint concerts to amplify The Lift Garage
Chastity Brown headlines VocalPoint concerts to amplify The Lift Garage
VocalPoint Chorus is pleased to feature Minnesota-based singer-songwriter musician Chastity Brown and multi-disciplinary visual artist Cadex Herrera, at their February concerts Driven by Dignity: Supporting low-cost car repair through the work of The Lift Garage. The February 5 and 6 concerts will amplify The Lift Garage’s mission: to provide people a vehicle out of poverty […]
Midwinter Family Fun
Midwinter Family Fun
View the stars and moon with Minnesota Astronomical Society members, meet a raptor from Carpenter Nature Center, and enjoy arts/ecological activities and a campfire with s’mores. Belwin’s Education Center and the Joseph J. Casby Observatory will be open. $10 per car. Please note: No dogs allowed at this or any Belwin event. Venue: Education Center […]
James Sewell Ballet: New Works Project
James Sewell Ballet: New Works Project
JSB continues the tradition of inviting compelling voices to collaborate, create, and craft with our company dancers. Da'Rius Malone (previously ChiArts, Boston Conservatory at Berkley, JSB dancer in his fourth season) Kerry Parker (previously Pacific Northwest Ballet, Vienna State Opera Ballet, and Ballet of the Dolls) Michael Walters (previously Netherlands Dance Theater, Frankfurt Ballet, and […]
11 events,
James Sewell Ballet: New Works Project
James Sewell Ballet: New Works Project
JSB continues the tradition of inviting compelling voices to collaborate, create, and craft with our company dancers. Da'Rius Malone (previously ChiArts, Boston Conservatory at Berkley, JSB dancer in his fourth season) Kerry Parker (previously Pacific Northwest Ballet, Vienna State Opera Ballet, and Ballet of the Dolls) Michael Walters (previously Netherlands Dance Theater, Frankfurt Ballet, and […]
Chastity Brown headlines VocalPoint concerts to amplify The Lift Garage
Chastity Brown headlines VocalPoint concerts to amplify The Lift Garage
VocalPoint Chorus is pleased to feature Minnesota-based singer-songwriter musician Chastity Brown and multi-disciplinary visual artist Cadex Herrera, at their February concerts Driven by Dignity: Supporting low-cost car repair through the work of The Lift Garage. The February 5 and 6 concerts will amplify The Lift Garage’s mission: to provide people a vehicle out of poverty […]