Arikara Proper
Through October 5
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Arikara Proper is a solo exhibition featuring a collection of paintings from artist J. White (Arikara). A self-taught painter, White shares and celebrates her Northern Plains culture through the lens of an urban Indian, relying on personal experience to feed her creativity and prescribe identity, and expressing passion on her canvas in a way that’s palpable. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 6-9pm. For gallery hours and additional programming, visit allmyrelationsarts.org.
Four Sisters Farmers Market
Thursdays
11 AM – 3 PM
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Enjoy local food, handcrafts, and community at the Four Sisters Farmers Market every Thursday through October 31st! Four Sisters is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that strives to celebrate Indigenous pride, health, and well-being. We welcome and accept SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and cards. In partnership with Hunger Solutions, Four Sisters can match up to $10 of SNAP/EBT benefits. Visit our facebook page to learn about weekly programming as the season progresses!
Puppet Story Time
Saturday August 3
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Avalon Theater
1500 E Lake Street
Free
Kids and families, join In Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) the first Saturday of every month in the Puppet Library to listen, sing, dance, play, and be joyful! Best of all, a mesmerizing puppetry storytelling session with puppet librarian Chelly awaits. See you at “The Avalon!”
Quatrefoil Summer Memoir Series
Sunday, August 4
Saturday, August 10
Saturday, August 17
Sunday, September 1
Quatrefoil Library
1220 E Lake Street
Free
Join Quatrefoil Library for a series featuring authors reading from their memoirs! The upcoming lineup includes authors Aarron Sholar, Leo Rodriguez, Lynette Raini-Grandell, and Sam Zimmerman. Readings will be followed by a Q&A with the authors, and a social hour that may include opportunities to purchase signed copies of the books read. Check Quatrefoil’s facebook page for details on each event.
Note: The August 4 reading will begin at 1pm; readings on August 10 and 17, and September 1st will begin at 2pm. It is going to be a fun summer, and we hope to see you there!
Got Talent?
Saturday, August 10
12:30 PM
Nicollet Avenue
Downtown Minneapolis
(exact location TBD)
Free
Got Talent? is a performance of original short acts on the theme of hidden (or not so hidden) talents created in collaboration with participants of zAmya’s Theater Project’s Creative Expression Session summer workshops. The vignettes will be drawn from the lives of participants, the majority of whom are currently and/or formerly unhoused. Expect to be surprised by the abundance of talent in this community!
The performance will take place at the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival, a free 2-day event featuring chalk and spray art, murals, performance, craft, food and fun! Everyone is welcome – no pre-registration is needed. Once confirmed, our specific location within the festival will be posted at zamyatheater.org and on our social media pages!
Culture and Craft, A BIPOC Market
Saturday, August 10
1-5 PM
3038 Minnehaha Avenue
Free
The Culture and Craft Market is back! Come support and celebrate BIPOC culture with organizers Blackbird Revolt, Arbeiter Brewing Company, and KRSM Radio by enjoying art, food, music and children’s activities! For additional details, go to the Culture and Craft BIPOC Market 2024 facebook event.
East Phillips Annual Slip & Slide Kickball Game
Wednesday, August 21
4 – 5:30 PM
East Phillips Park
2307 17th Avenue S
Free – registration req
Join us for our annual end of the summer grand finale! You will not want to miss this event; it promises to be a great evening of fun as you and your neighbors challenge our staff to our annual slip and slide kickball game! There will be pools, water balloons, suds and fun for all, playing or not! Register at minneapolisparks.org.
Cornbread Harris
Saturday, August 31
Noon – 4 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris Sr. is a Minneapolis-based singer, pianist, and composer with a large repertoire influenced by blues and jazz. A performer on Minnesota’s first rock ‘n’ roll record, he still puts on a great show full of spirit and humor at 97 years old. This event is part of the North Star Blues Exchange. For more information visit northstarblues.com.
