Past Events

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The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) will present “VESSEL,” an experimental film by Joe Horton, on September 12-22, 2019. Horton, the museum’s current artist in residence, is a Minneapolis-based vocalist and artist whose work has been recognized by the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Jerome Foundation. “VESSEL,” a single-channel film installation that runs approximately 30 minutes, resides at the intersection of stop motion animation, ambient sound, and poetic plot. The film follows a hero as he embarks on a…

Consider this your mini MN Americana fest, just in time to usher in the early fall pumpkin-carving, pumpkin beer–consuming season. Settle in for an evening of soft string melodies and tunes from Minnesota faves of the genre: rapidly rising talent Erik Koskinen, duo Dusty Heart, singer-songwriters Jake Jones and Savannah Smith, the harmonies of Buffalo Fuzz Country Collective, and more. Hold Your Lady Tight Night will bring the fest to a close, and you’ll find numerous North Loop rooftops nearby…

Along with the excellent local Arab-American arts organization Mizna, The M launches their big fall show, “History Is Not Here: Art and the Arab Imaginary.” The exciting exhibition explores the “Arab imaginary” through a wide variety of visual art, book art, installation, and video pieces; we recommend getting a first look at the buzzworthy show at the opening party, which doubles as a celebration of Mizna’s 20th anniversary, with drinks, snacks, and tunes from DJ Yasmeenah. Secrets Select Secrets of…

A staple of modern ambient music, musician Scott Hansen, aka Tycho, is also a staple of Burning Man, where his sunrise mixes have become a favorite of burners and those who couldn’t make it to the desert but love beautifully crafted, ethereal, and beat-filled soundtracks. His organic electronic sounds (that exact contrast is his signature) will fill the Palace Theater with desert-fest-like dancing along with the ultra-hip chill music makers Poolside (the perfect openers for the show). Secrets Select Secrets…

Kick off the Oktoberfest season with FINNEGANS annual FINNtoberfest celebration! Join us at the brewery on September 14 as we tap the Oaktoberfest barrels and host a day of live music, German-style food, and games on the patio like Hammerschlagen and a bags tournament. We're also welcoming participants of the 6th annual Rails & Ales Light Rail Brewery Crawl!

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, will be the host for Minnesota's largest and most popular craft beer, wine, and cocktail festival ever featuring hundreds of different brands at the iconic Target Field! Choose from two different sessions for the ultimate sampling experience! Tickets are extremely limited for each session. You will have the choice of a day session (12:30pm to 4:30pm; 12:00pm for VIPs) or a fantastic night session (7:00pm - 11:00pm; 6:30pm…

Here is your invitation to relaxation. Island spice + bonfire beers. Caribbean eats served up by Chicks on Wheels. MENU Fresh-off-the-grill jerk chicken 🍗 Jerk fried shrimp 🍤 Rice & Peas 🍚 Steamed Cabbage 🥬 Mack's Rasta Pasta 🍝 $1 of every pour goes to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Just like the Munich original, St. Paul Oktoberfest is held mid-September. Our kegs of Paulaner beer are imported directly from Munich and include Paulaner Oktoberfest Wiesn (brewed once a year for Oktoberfest), Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, and Hacker-Pschorr Münchner Dunkel (dark). Saturday activities include Dachshund races and musical entertainment, from traditional polka music to Minnesota Opera singing German arias. Strong men and women can compete in Steinheben (stone lifting), the only competition of its kind in the U.S. Admission…

Blocktoberfest is back, bigger and better than ever before! Happening outside of Dual Citizen Brewing on the corner of Raymond Ave and Myrtle Ave in St. Paul, this family-friendly fest has free admission. On top of beer and food served from local vendors and restaurants, there will be live music, activities, and goods for sale from local vendors. Check the details of who will be serving, pouring, and performing here: Local Music tapes 'n tapes Heiruspecs New Primitives Alex Rossi…

We're back!!! This time it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Check out everything going on! Saturday, Sept 14th 11am-7pm Free Admission Corner of Raymond & Myrtle Local Music: tapes 'n tapes Heiruspecs New Primitives Alex Rossi Lisa Wenger Local Breweries: Dual Citizen Brewing Urban Growler Brewing Company Lake Monster Brewing Burning Brothers Brewing The Lab Local Food: The Naughty Greek (Pop-up) Lyn 65 Kitchen & Bar (Chido's Pop-up) Free Indeed Food (GF Food Truck) Public kitchen +…

Step up to our Tasting Bar to try some samples from Rush River Brewing Company, all the way over from River Falls, Wisconsin! Their team of brewers create craft ales that are exceptional - and delicious!

The first free, all ages, public classroom covering black poetry in the state of Minnesota, Black Lines Matter is an experiment in living and writing, supported by Black Table Arts. These bi-weekly sessions are geared toward creating space for black writers to conjure and share new work, as well as for studying the poetic craft through black writing, pulling from both historic and contemporary writers. Held at The Loft Literary Center, the sessions are all ages and free to the…

Score another for the up-and-coming Raymond-University-Myrtle cross-section: Blocktoberfest, an all-day shindig of local music, beer, and art. Tapes ‘n’ Tapes, back from a two-year hiatus as one of the most prominent bands on the Minnesota music scene, share the lineup with Heiruspecs, Alex Rossi, and more, along with what promises to be a pleasing array of beers from the likes of Dual Citizen, Lake Monster, The Lab, Burning Brothers, and Urban Growler. Secrets Select Secrets of the City is your…

The conceit of any time traveler’s ball is simple: If time travel exists at any point, then those who can travel will do just that, and why not welcome them here to this time with a big dance? Stephen Hawking even actually tried it! Maybe it worked? Join people from the present—and likely a few from the future—with a costume ball where attendees can dress from the era of their choice so any time riders will fit right in. Secrets…

The eighth annual Veg Fest continues to showcase what has for the last several years been a thoroughly expansive and thoroughly flavorful veggie foodscape in the Twin Cities. Regardless of whichever side of the hide you fall on when it comes to meat, head to Harriet Island for an incredibly delicious field of vegan food vendors, cooking demos, educational booths, and presentations, while also raising funds for Compassionate Action for Animals. Secrets Select Secrets of the City is your essential…