Vibrant Traditions: Scandinavian Weaving in the Midwest
Norway House
913 E Franklin Avenue
Through April 6
Free
Experience the rich legacy of Scandinavian weaving traditions as they are maintained here in the Midwest. Vibrant Traditions celebrates nearly 30 years of collaboration, friendship, and shared expertise within the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota, and showcases the artistry, history, and innovation of both traditional and contemporary weavings crafted using Scandinavian techniques.
For gallery hours and visitor information, visit norwayhouse.org.
Greenway Mural Pop Up Design Event
Saturdays, February 1 & 8
12 - 3 PM
Midtown Global Market
Free
Want to help design artwork for the Greenway? Bring your creativity to Midtown Global Market the first two Saturdays in February. Your input will inform the design for a new Greenway mural being created by local artist Melodee Strong!
No previous experience is necessary. This is a family friendly event, all ages and abilities are welcome!
Better Things 5×5 Reading Event and Open Mic
Tuesday, February 4
7 PM
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Avenue
Free
Join hosts Erin Sharkey and Louise Waakaa’igan at Moon Palace Books for a series of short readings by five fantastic writers: Carolyn Holbrook, Louise Waakaa’igan, Marlin M. Jenkins, Rachel Moritz, and Ty Chapman.
The event is sponsored by ReEntry Lab, which works to connect writers and other artists leaving incarceration to a community that’s ready to receive them. Learn more about them at reentry lab.org. Please note that masks are required at Moon Palace Books!
FANS Scholars High School Student Career Fair
Wednesday, February 5
4:30 – 6 PM
Brian Coyle Center
420 15th Avenue S
Free
High school students, do you want to learn more about careers, job opportunities and education paths? Do you want to connect with schools, training programs, and employers? Whether you have a specific future in mind, or just want to explore the possibilities, Pillsbury United Community’s Fans Scholars Career Fair is a good place to start!
Dinner and raffle prizes will be provided; please note, the career fair is for high school students only. Send questions to JulieG@pillsburyunited.org.
Wish Work Winter Puppet Series
Saturdays, February 8 & 15
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Open Eye Theatre
506 E 24th Street
Suggested donation $5 – $10
Hinterhands Puppet Company’s winter series brings more puppetry delight to young audiences this month with Landsick and Ark 2.0, by Monica Rojas and Nicole Rojas-Oltmanns (February 8), and The Box King, by Seth Eberle (February 15). The donation is a suggested amount, no one will be turned away for lack of funds! Go to hinterhands.com for details on the programs.
March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Friday, February 14
11AM – 2PM
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Avenue
Free
March for justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Boys, LGBQI+, Two Spirit and Transgender Relatives. Everyone is welcome to participate. Attendees are asked to WEAR RED! Speakers to be announced. Visit maicnet.org or the Minneapolis American Indian Center facebook page for updates.
CUHCC Free Fruit and Veggie Distribution
Wednesday, February 19
2 – 4 PM
Community-University Health Care Center
2001 Bloomington Ave
Free
Looking for healthy food? CUHCC community members and patients can pick up pre-packaged boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables on Wednesday, February 19th, from 2-4 pm. Come to the South parking lot for pickup!
In Memoriam: Residents of Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery
Through 2025
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay What You Can
The focus of this exhibit at the Hennepin County Historical Society is Phillips’ own historic Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery. In Memoriam shines a light on individuals buried in the cemetery and asks what a cemetery can tell us about ourselves and the history we share with the deceased. For museum hours, visit hennepinhistory.org.
Anniversary of Community Victory at the Roof Depot Site
Sunday, February 23
1 – 4 PM
Roof Depot Warehouse grounds
E 27th Street @ Longfellow Avenue
Free
Join community members outside the Roof Depot warehouse at the intersection of Longfellow Avenue and E 27th Street to celebrate community resistance and resilience. More details to come on the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute facebook page!
Smart Wars: Many Shields
February 20 – April 5
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Multimedia “funktavist” Rory Wakemup leverages the familiar story of Star Wars to entertainingly challenge beliefs surrounding the forces of good and evil and whether only a select few can achieve true “balance” with the universe. A tongue-in-cheek exploration of culture vs controversy, Wakemup’s art subverts and amuses while commenting on social, political, and climate issues. For hours and additional programming, go to allmyrelationsarts.org.
