(Content courtesy of City Pages)
SATURDAY:
Little Mekong Night Market 2018In
2014, the Little Mekong business district launched the Little Mekong
Night Market as a way to draw visitors to all the splendid things the
area has to offer. The festival features arts, culture, and dance groups
performing traditional forms, hip-hop, and breakdance. There are plenty
of kid-friendly art activities, and tons of delectable snacks: spicy
tater tots, refreshing bubble tea, Twistatos chips, frozen yogurt, and
towering Lu’s sandwiches. You’ll want to come with an empty stomach to
take advantage of all there is to offer. More info can be found at
www.littlemekong.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday; 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Free. 422 University Ave. W., St. Paul. Through Sunday —Sheila Regan 5
p.m.-12 a.m. July 7; 2-10 p.m. July 8; Free. University Avenue, from
Lexington Pkwy. to Marion St., St. Paul; 651-224-8555. –Sheila Regan
Repeat BiasWith Sharon is Karen, Cassle Fires, and T-Bohm 9 p.m. July 7; Free. Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-722-3454.
The Pour OrgansWith Lost Coast and Splimit. 10 p.m. July 7; Free. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-331-1746.
For the Love: A Community CelebrationAll
day hip-hop festival featuring 22 live acts, a dance party featuring a
variety of DJs, live art installations, and family activities. 12-9 p.m.
July 7; Free. Mears Park, 221 E. 5th St., St. Paul; 651-632-5111.
The Birds Saturday, July 7, 9:15 p.m. @ Lake Nokomis Park.
Romeo and JulietPresented
by Classical Actors Ensemble. Find times and locations at
www.classicalactorsensemble.org. Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. at Lake of the
Isles (2500 Lake Isles Pkwy., Minneapolis).
Art at St. Kate’sJuried
art fair featuring local crafts and fine arts, presented by Artists'
Circle and Textile Center. 10-5 a.m. July 7; Free. St. Catherine
University, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul; 651-690-6000.
July Free First Saturday: The Dog Days Are (Not) OverCelebration
of dogs featuring a Pooch Parade led by Brass Messengers, doggie mask
craft making, drawing practice with live animal models, live music from
Mil's Trills, and free gallery admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7; Free.
Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis; 612-375-7600.
Mill City Farmers MarketLong
running market in the shadow of Mill Ruins Park, featuring local,
sustainable, and organic groceries and produce, with weekly cooking
clinics and live entertainment. More info at
www.millcityfarmersmarket.org. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat. from May 12-Oct.
27; Free. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis; 612-341-7555.
New Hope Community Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat. from June 21; Free. New Hope Farmers' Market, 4300 Xylon Avenue N., Minneapolis; 763-531-5196.
Northeast Minneapolis Farmers MarketFeaturing
locally grown produce, live music, children's activities, and food
trucks. More info at www.northeastmarket.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat.
from May 19-Oct. 20; Free. St. Boniface Catholic Church, 629 2nd St. NE,
Minneapolis; 612-379-2761.
SUNDAY:
Family Day: Good SportsFeaturing
sports-themed arts and crafts, museum tours, soccer drills, and film
shorts. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 S.
Third Ave., Minneapolis; 612-870-3000.
Urban Growler's Farmers MarketSundays
throughout the summer and into the fall, visitors can shop local at the
weekly farmers market outside. Score a dollar off your pint when you
purchase something from the market. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Sun. from June
3-Oct. 14; Free. Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St., Saint
Paul; 612-501-1128.
Iron Chef Viewing Party
Handsome Hog's Justin Sutherland brings his contemporary Southern cuisine to Iron Chef America as
he takes on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in Kitchen Stadium. Sunday, 9
to 11 p.m. Handsome Hog, 203 E. Sixth St., St. Paul; 651-340-7710.
CarryOn Homes Public EventCheck
out this collaborative installation by five artists from all over the
world. This special event will include a writing workshop, performances
by artist Leah Lemm and the Somali Museum Dance Group, and a free
community Moroccan meal. 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Free. The
Commons, 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis.
Romeo and JulietPresented
by Classical Actors Ensemble. Find times and locations at
www.classicalactorsensemble.org. Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m. at Grandview
Park in South St. Paul.
Blues Jam7-11 p.m. Every Sun. Free. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-729-4365.
Bunny's FunniesComedy
open mic showcase hosted by Trish Cook. 7:30 p.m. Every Sun. Free.
Bunny's Bar & Grill NE, 34 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-545-5659.
Can Can Wonderland Bingo12-2 p.m. Every Sun. Free. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., Ste. 4, St. Paul; 651-925-2261.
Laurie KilmartinAuthor/comedian
presents her new book, 'Dead People Suck: A Guide for Survivors of the
Newly Departed.' 3 p.m. July 8; Free. Magers & Quinn Booksellers,
3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-822-4611.
Linden Hills Farmers MarketFeaturing
goods from local growers, flowers, work by local artisans, craft
market, and live music. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sun. from May 27-Oct. 29;
Free. Linden Hills Farmers' Market, 2813 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis;
612-345-0946.
Play Matters Alley Cat Race & Fun RollBiking
and rollerblading elf Santa Erik Riese has designed a fun alleycat race
at Matthews Park. The course takes about 45 to 75 minutes, and you’ll
want to have your camera phone ready to complete some of the challenges.
There’ll be prizes for the top finishers, plus swag for everybody who
participates. For folks who aren’t into the alleycat, Santa Erik will
throw on some rollerblades to lead a non-competitive slow roll through
Seward and Longfellow. You’ll need to sign up for the alleycat race, but
you can just show up for the slow roll. Find tickets at eventbrite.com.
Meet at the corner of East 25th Street and 29th Avenue South in
Minneapolis. 9 a.m. July 8. $10 alleycat; free slow roll. Matthews Park and Community Center, 2318 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-370-4950.
