The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is introducing the public to its newly redesigned Plaza this summer by offering free outdoors fitness classes every Saturday from July 17 through August 28. A variety of local fitness businesses have been invited to take their classes outside and onto the Plaza – bringing seven weekends and 15 classes … Continue reading "Summer Fitness on the Plaza"
Enjoy an outing at Target Field watching the Twins, and take in mpls downtown activities, restaurants and entertainment before and after the game.
Enjoy an outing at Target Field watching the Twins, and take in mpls downtown activities, restaurants and entertainment before and after the game.
We’re so excited to announce that Food Truck Wednesday is back! Join us each Wednesday outside of the DRG office as we feature a different local food truck. Featured Food Trucks include: It’s 7am Somewhere Northbound Smokehouse Pharaoh’s Gyros Sandy’s Grill & Italian Ice Market BBQ The Anchor Fish & Chips The trucks will also … Continue reading "DRG Food Truck Wednesday"
Enjoy an outing at Target Field watching the Twins, and take in mpls downtown activities, restaurants and entertainment before and after the game.
Explore the City of Lakes from the water! Look for wildlife while learning the history and water quality issues affecting our urban waterways. Learn paddling techniques and safety tips from our trained Naturalist guides, then explore the water with friends, family and neighbors at your own pace. Canoes, life vests and paddles are included.
Downtown is the place to be each Thursday this summer! Take in the Nicollet Farmers Market and Nicollet Makers Market from 6 am-2 pm (all buses are re-routed for a full pedestrian experience on Nicollet). At Peavey Plaza, enjoy MNSpin live music (12-1 pm), free lawn games (11:30 am-1:30 pm), and piano performances (5-6 pm). … Continue reading "Downtown Thursdays"
Join us every other Thursday starting June 3rd at 9am. The Community Garden is located in the SW corner of Loring Park. Learn how to plant, maintain, and harvest from your local community garden, as well as share and learn recipes for healthy eating! Immerse yourself in hands- on gardening activities while connecting to nature. … Continue reading "Gardening and Healthy Eating"
Head out to The Commons throughout the summer and listen to some free live music! Concerts at the Commons will take place in collaboration with the MN Music Coalition. Check back for the performance schedule, but enjoy music from 5:30-6:30 pm on the dates below. July 1 – Samantha Moon July 8 – Camille Gross July 15 … Continue reading "Concerts at The Commons"
Morning Meditation in the Garden of the Seasons is a partnership between The Friends of Loring Park and Minneapolis Park and Recreation. All are welcome to participate in a weekly meditation opportunity. No experience is necessary with instruction and or guidance offered upon request.
This summer, join us on Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm for free, drop-in art-making activities in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! There will be a new project each week and all art supplies will be provided. These sessions are for ages 4 and up, no prior registration is required. Drop-in dates may be cancelled … Continue reading "Friday Art-making in the Garden"
Jose James, a multiple-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Producer is a three-time Minnesota Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Willie & The Bees, Shangoya and Ipso Facto. His music has been featured in various movies and television shows. He was votes Best Brass/Reed Artist at the Minnesota Music Awards in 1994. Upper Midwest percussionist, C Harris … Continue reading "Jose James & Chico Harris LIVE at Umbra"
A Minneapolis tradition for more than 20 years, the nationally-acclaimed Loring Park Art Festival is Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, featuring 140 juried artists, set within Loring Park’s idyllic pathways and surrounded by its formal gardens and ponds. The festival will partner again with Lakes & Legends and excited to welcome the Minneapolis … Continue reading "Loring Park Art Festival"
Brought to you by Unleashed Hounds & Hops and the Farmers Market Annex of Minneapolis... Join us for the first ever Minneapolis Pet Market! Every Saturday and Sunday, through the end of September, we will have 10-15 pet-centric businesses for you to peruse from and shop to your heart's content! In addition to showcasing the … Continue reading "Mpls Pet Market"
Jose James, a multiple-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Producer is a three-time Minnesota Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Willie & The Bees, Shangoya and Ipso Facto. His music has been featured in various movies and television shows. He was votes Best Brass/Reed Artist at the Minnesota Music Awards in 1994. Upper Midwest percussionist, C Harris … Continue reading "Jose James & Chico Harris LIVE at Umbra"
A Minneapolis tradition for more than 20 years, the nationally-acclaimed Loring Park Art Festival is Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, featuring 140 juried artists, set within Loring Park’s idyllic pathways and surrounded by its formal gardens and ponds. The festival will partner again with Lakes & Legends and excited to welcome the Minneapolis … Continue reading "Loring Park Art Festival"
Brought to you by Unleashed Hounds & Hops and the Farmers Market Annex of Minneapolis... Join us for the first ever Minneapolis Pet Market! Every Saturday and Sunday, through the end of September, we will have 10-15 pet-centric businesses for you to peruse from and shop to your heart's content! In addition to showcasing the … Continue reading "Mpls Pet Market"