Advent Procession: A Service of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 1
4 PM
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
3045 Chicago Avenue
Free
Mark the season with a solemn procession and a series of lessons and carols for Advent and enter this season of hope in the darkest time of the year. Candles, incense and beautiful music all invite the listener to engage in this profound liturgical season. Please visit mountolivechurch.org for more information, including a live streaming option.
Somali Museum
Thursdays – Sundays
11 AM – 5 PM
Midtown Exchange,
Ground Basement level
2925 Chicago Avenue
$11 – Adults
$8 – Youth and Seniors
After months of preparation, the Somali Museum has finally reopened at its new location in the Midtown Exchange. Featuring a newly curated exhibit, the gallery is now convenient to the D line and shopping at the Midtown Global Market. Whether you are revisiting an old friend or introducing yourself to this Minneapolis cultural treasure for the first time, you will not want to miss a chance to immerse yourself in the rich heritage, art and history of the Somali people.
Lunes de mosaico / Mosaic Mondays
Lunes / Mondays
6-8 PM
El Centro de Artes Semilla
Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts
2742 15th Avenue S
Free
Ven a empezar un proyecto de mosaico o a terminar uno que ya empezaste. O solo ven a estar en comunidad y hacer arte! TOD@S son bienvenid@s, gratis para TOD@S!
Come stop by and start a new mosaic or finish something you’ve started. Or just come by to be with community and make crafts! Open to EVERYONE, Free for EVERYONE!
Movie Night at the Park
Mondays 6-8PM
Phillips Park
2323 11th Avenue S
Free
Youth ages 12 – 19, join us on Monday nights at the Phillips Park Community Center to enjoy free screenings of movie classics or to watch the latest blockbusters along with fellow movie fans at the park!
Art and Artifact: Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising
Through December 7
Katherine E. Nash Gallery
Regis Center for Art (East)
405 21st Avenue S
Free
Art and Artifact: Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising, showcases murals created on boarded up windows during the 2020 unrest caused by the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The boards’ powerful messages honored the memory of George Floyd and became the living chronicle of a movement. As we approach the fifth year since George Floyd’s murder, this exhibition encourages reflection on our present reality. For gallery hours, visit cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery.
Layers of Joy: A Community Celebration of Black Art and Artists in Minneapolis
Through December 14
Quarter Gallery
Regis Center for Art (East)
405 21st Avenue S
Free
Layers of Joy is a celebration of Black art, identity, and community in Minneapolis curated by art history students at the University of Minnesota. The exhibit showcases the work of five early and mid-career artists: Leslie Barlow, Alexandra Beaumont, Eyenga Bokamba, Cameron Patricia Downey, and seangarrison. For gallery hours and information, visit cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/quarter-gallery.
Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding
Through January 18
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
In Niimiwin (“Everyone Dance” in Anishinaabemowin), curator Josie Hoffman showcases contemporary Indigenous artists connected to Minnesota who work within the theme of kinetic movement in relation to the body, land, and community. Through material, process, result, and kinship, these artists from various disciplines embody kinetic movement within their art. For hours and information, visit allmyrelationsarts.org.
Native Youth Arts Collective (NYAC) Showcase
Through February 2
Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E Franklin Avenue
Free
This new exhibit at Two Rivers Gallery features work by Little Earth youth and Culture Bearer Mentors Aiyana Kline, Ariel La Friniere, Courtney Cochran, Isa Estrada, Isavela Lopez, Olivia Seone Stern. For gallery hours and information, visit 2riversartgallery.org, Be sure to watch for the announcement of a special panel discussion with the artists on the Two Rivers facebook page.
In Memoriam: Residents of Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery
Through 2025
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay What You Can
The Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery on Lake Street and Cedar Avenue is the focus of this exhibit, which explores the question: who do we choose to remember, and who do we choose to forget? While notable or infamous residents of the cemetery live on in history books and legends, ordinary folks and people from marginalized communities are usually lost to memory. In Memoriam shines a light on these individuals and asks what a cemetery can tell us about ourselves and the history we share with the deceased. For and museum hours, visit hennepinhistory.org
Lantern Puppet Making Workshops
Dec 4 – 18
The Avalon Theatre
1500 E Lake Street
Free
Brighten the darkest weeks of the year with lantern puppets of your own creation. The community is welcome to come to one workshop, or all! Sessions will be held on Wednesdays, December 4, 11, and 18 from 6-9 pm, and on Saturdays December 7 and 14, from 11am-2pm. A Spanish language interpreter will be present for all workshops.
Holiday Magic at Midtown Global Market
Saturday, December 7
10AM – 4PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
Experience festive fun for all ages—kids and adults alike—at the annual MGM holiday event. From 10am–4pm, the No Coast Craft-O-Rama returns for its 19th year, bringing a fantastic selection of unique, handmade gifts. Then, from 1-3pm, Santa Reggie will be on hand for a special meet-and-greet with the community.
For music lovers, the Twin Cities Record Show will be popping up in the Central Court from 11am–3pm. Discover vinyl treasures, including holiday-themed records and other unique finds to add to your collection.
It’s a day of shopping, holiday magic, and festive fun in your own backyard that you won’t want to miss!
From Heart to Hand: Arts & Craft Market to Benefit the Minneapolis American Indian Center
December 7 & 8
10 AM – 4 PM
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 Franklin Avenue S
Free
Join the Minneapolis American Indian Center for a celebration of Indigenous art, music, and community in their newly renovated space! Enjoy traditional Native American art, music, and dance performances, and browse the work of local Indigenous artists. All profits from the event will go to support the Native American community and the arts. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience and support the Indigenous community.
