We Are Still Queer

Through September 12

Two Rivers Gallery

Minneapolis American Indian Center

1530 E Franklin Avenue

Free

Don’t miss the last opportunity to catch this exhibit before it closes September 12th. We Are Still Queer celebrates the queer Native community that has always been and will always be part of the thriving of Indigenous people in our lands. On view are pieces by artists Angela Teeple, Sam St. John, Jearica Fountain, Ch’ikwezens, Sami Downwind, Dusty Rose, Julian Tollefson, Sierra Ikwe Edwards, Two Spirit Corn Maiden, Leila Verley. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am – 4pm.

Salad Hilowle: Inscriptions

Through Oct. 26

American Swedish Institute

2600 Park Avenue

$8 – $15

Free: Thursdays 3 – 8 PM

Swedish artist Salad Hilowle creates poetic multimedia explorations of belonging, spectatorship, and the visibility of the African experience in Sweden over time. Curated by Berlin-based curator Sagal Farah, the exhibit is a collaboration between the American Swedish Institute and The Somali Museum. Visit asimn.org/exhibition/salad-hilowle-inscriptions for more information.

Four Sisters Farmers Market

Thursdays through October

11 AM – 3 PM

1414 E Franklin Avenue

Free

Enjoy local food, handcrafts, and community every Thursday through October at an Indigenous-focused farmers market that celebrates Indigenous pride, health, and well-being. SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and cards are accepted and welcome. In partnership with Hunger Solutions, Four Sisters can match up to $10 of SNAP/EBT benefits (visit market manager table to learn more). Follow the Four Sisters Farmers Market facebook page for the latest weekly programming, including art making, music, food demos, and more!

Better Things 5×5 Reading and Open Mic

Tuesday September 2

7 – 8 PM

Moon Palace Books

3032 Minnehaha Avenue

Free

For September’s 5X5 reading, hosts Davi Gray, Erin Sharkey, and Louise Waakaa’igan introduce 5 amazing writers: Sherrie Fernandez-Williams, Han, David Lawrence Grant, Oogie Push, and Kanoro Day. The reading will be followed by a short refreshment break and open mic.

Better Things is sponsored by ReEntry Lab, a program working to connect writers and other artists leaving incarceration to a community that’s ready to receive them. Masks are required at Moon Palace Books.

Greenway Glow Arts Festival

Saturday, September 6

4 -10 PM

Midtown Greenway

Free

Bike, walk, or roll along the Midtown Greenway trail while experiencing live music, theater, dance, puppetry, art installations. Take a break at the beer garden while listening to live music, then check out one or all of the ARTS HUBS at Midtown (near the Midtown Bike Center at 10th Ave), East Phillips (next to the Roof Depot), and in Seward (at the Ivy Arts Building on 27th Ave).

Ask an Arborist: Fruit Trees

Saturday, September 6

12 – 3 PM

East Phillips Park

2399 17th Avenue S

Free

Learn about pests and pathogens of fruit trees at this free neighborhood event. The program begins at East Phillips Park orchard, then moves to East Phillips Community Garden at 1:30 pm to eat lunch and look at the fruit trees there. Feel free to bring your questions and photos of your own fruit trees to show English and Spanish speaking arborists.

Lake Street Taco Tour

Saturday, September 6

12 – 8 PM

El Nuevo Campo

2709 E Lake Street

Free

At a time when immigrant communities face unprecedented challenges, Lake Street’s annual Taco Tour is a powerful statement of support for the Latino-owned businesses that are the heartbeat of our neighborhood. This festive summer event features a self-guided tour of Lake Street’s amazing 30+ taco options. Once you’ve had your fill, spread out and relax on the grass with food, family and friends at the new El Nuevo Campo Plaza, on the corner of Lake St and Minnehaha Ave. Entertainment starts at 3 pm, featuring DJ Salsa Brava, Maria Isa and Malamanya. There will be activities for kids too, including art fun, soccer skill building, and a bounce house. Visit lakestreettacotour.com for additional details.

Barebones Extravaganza Community Workshops

September 9 – October 25

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Location TBD

Free

Participate in the creation of this year’s annual Barebones’ Extravaganza at free community workshops starting September 9 and running through October 25. All ages and abilities are welcome, no experience required and no need to sign up! Come a little or a lot, with friends, family, or on your own. Paid artists and volunteers will be there to teach and help, and you can expect to make friends as well as puppets. For information on Barebones and the Extravaganza, visit barebonespuppets.org. Workshop locations, dates and times will be posted beforehand at barebonespuppets.org/community-calendar. Questions? Contact volunteer@barebonespuppets.org.

Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora 

September 9 – December 6

Katherine E. Nash Gallery

Regis Center for Art (East)

405 21st Avenue S

Free

Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora, explores Puerto Rican artistic production over the last 25 years through the work of 43 artists working from Puerto Rico and its US-based diaspora. A public program and reception will be held on Saturday, September 13, from 7 – 10pm. For hours, programming and gallery information, visit cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery

Ward 6 Candidate Forum

Thursday, September 11

6 – 7:30 PM

Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center

420 15th Avenue S

Free

Community members in Ward 6, get to know your candidates in the upcoming election while learning about their positions on the issues that are important to you. All ballot candidates are invited to this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. You can submit questions before or during the forum by emailing vote@lwvmpls.org. Please include “Question for Ward 6 Candidates Forum, Sept 11″ in the subject field of your message. To find out the ward you live in, go to https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data/election-maps.

Lake Street Art Drop & Shop

Friday, September 12

5 – 6 PM

Location TBA

Free

The Lake Street Art Drop is an art scavenger hunt celebrating the culture and energy of Lake Street. Each Art Drop is hosted at a different location on Lake Street, and a variety of clues will be given to help you locate hidden artwork by a local artist. This final Art Drop of the season will feature works by illustrator Madalyn McLeod. Check visitlakestreet.com/artdrop, @visitlakestreet on Instagram, or on the Lake Street Mpls facebook page before the event for the location and clues!

Our Stories and Ourselves: An LGBTQ+ Writing Workshop

September 13

10 AM – Noon

Quatrefoil Library

1220 E Lake Street

Free

History is forgotten if it is not recorded. That simple idea has always been important, but never more so than right now when there are cultural and political forces hard at work trying to erase the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals, stories of struggle and oppression but also stories of pride and perseverance. This workshop, geared towards older members of the LGBTQ+ community but open to all and to writers of all levels, will explore ways in which we can tell and preserve our stories. Participants can expect lots of time for writing, brainstorming, reflection, and questions. For details on the event, visit qlibrary.org/event/our-stories-and-ourselves-a-writing-workshop, or check the Quatrefoil Library facebook page as the date of the event approaches.

Through Our Eyes 2:

Burn & Dash and Quinceñera

September 18 – 28

Open Eye Theatre

506 E 24th Street

$10-$25

Through Our Eyes 2 is a new play festival and a culmination of the 2024–25 Through Our Eyes playwriting cohort at Exposed Brick Theatre. As part of the festival, two new works will debut at Phillips’ Open Eye Theatre: Burn & Dash by Sunny Thao, and Quinceñera, by Mayra Gurrola Calderon. Alternately set in the back of a van and the forest of a village, Burn & Dash depicts two girls who form a deep friendship in the shadow of bride kidnapping. In Quinceñera, a girl faces long buried secrets and uncovers a whole world while preparing for her quinceañera. Recommended for ages 14 & up. Tickets at openeyetheatre.org/through-our-eyes-2-new-play-festival. For more information on the festival, visit exposedbricktheatre.com/upcoming.

A Lesson in Love

September 18th – October 12

Pillsbury House + Theatre

3501 Chicago Avenue S

$5-$45

Award-winning actor and playwright Nubia Monks is joined by actor Darrick Mosley in this Black rom com that blends heart, humor, and sharp dialogue. When Monique and David unexpectedly cross paths, what begins as a simple conversation unfolds into something layered, tender, and complicated.

Set in real time, this intimate story asks what it takes to truly see someone—and be seen in return. For showtimes and tickets, visit pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/production/a-lesson-in-love.

The Harvest Moon Community Solutions Festival

Saturday, September 27

11 AM – 3 PM

Cedar Field Park

2495 18th Avenue S

Free

Share music, art, presentations, education, and resources at this joyous community Festival celebrating community-driven solutions. Sisters’ Camelot will be serving delicious, wholesome food, provided in part by Gatherings Cafe.

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