Events - Aug 2024

U OF M AT THE STATE FAIR
The University of Minnesota SystemThe University of Minnesota has showcased its contributions to Minnesotans at the State Fair since 1859. Today, 165 years later, the university will have f12 days of events and exhibits that highlight the statewide impact of research, education and outreach from each of its five campuses during the 2024 Great Minnesota Get-Together.
U of M students, faculty, staff and volunteers will engage with fairgoers in more than 10 locations across the fairgrounds, including a completely redesigned U of M Central experience in the Crossroads Building. A wide variety of experiences demonstrate the importance and value of the University of Minnesota in the lives of all Minnesotans – from talented youth in the 4-H Building to dedicated U of M veterinarians in the Miracle of Birth Center, active University researchers in the Driven to Discover and Agriculture Horticulture buildings, and U of M experts and volunteers spread throughout the State Fair.
Clear U of M tote bags will be given away daily at the U of M Central Building at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Supplies are limited. Visitors can enter into a drawing for a $5,000 undergraduate tuition scholarship good at any U of M campus, or one of three “Discover the University of Minnesota System” prize packages.
Free shuttles run daily from parking locations on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis (with the exception of Aug. 29 due to Gopher Football). The public is welcome to park and ride for free from various surface lots on campus. For detailed transportation information, visit mnstatefair.org/transportation.

NEW SIGNS AT THEODORE WIRTH PARK
More than 100 new signs or wayfinding kiosks are being installed across Theodore Wirth Regional Park right now! Soon visitors to the largest park in the Minneapolis park system will be greeted by large welcome kiosks with maps and park information at every parking lot and major gathering spot. In addition, new smaller signs will help guide trail users to various destinations within the park.
It will take several weeks to install all of the new signage and kiosks. No significant trail closures or detours are expected. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appreciates the public’s patience as work progresses on this project, which will make Wirth Park more accessible to a greater variety of users.

GROUP BIKE RIDE AUG. 28
The LHENA Environmental Committee is organizing a group bike ride on Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. Start at Mueller Park. Expect a family-friendly pace.

Murals from the Uprising
An exhibition of the murals that appeared in the Twin Cities following the May 25, 2020, murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police will be at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota from Sept. 10-Dec. 7. A free public program will be on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. with Leslie Guy, Seitu Jones, Leesa Kelly, and Amira McLendon followed by a reception from 7-9:00 p.m.

OPEN STREET LYNDALE AUG. 24
Open Streets along Lyndale from 22nd St. to 36th St. will be Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lyndale Neighborhood Association is thrilled to partner with Painter Park’s upcoming Back 2 School Jam (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Visit the table in front of Painter Park to learn more about LNA programs and how to get involved, and complete the park scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Sonny’s Scoop gift certificate or a free pass to the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

OPEN STREET NICOLLET Sept. 28
Nicollet Open Streets is back this year with two miles of music and magic! Save the date for Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The route will run along Nicollet Ave. from 31st to 46th St. The last time this event was held in 2019, it brought over 15,000 people into the community to discover all the things that make it a vibrant corridor and community. Every business, artist, and street participant must register to participate. Visit https://bit.ly/NicolletOpenStreets2024  to register. 

NEIGHBORHOOD SUPER SALE SEPT. 7
Neighborhood Super Sale is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean. Find new treasures at the Neighborhood Super Sale! A wave of yard sales will happen across Find an interactive map of sales on neighborhood association websites.

Soo Visual Arts Center EXHIBITION
SooVAC is proud to present three solo exhibitions by Lela Pierce, Ruthann Godollei and Krista Anderson-Larson. Each artist is fearless in the truths they seek in this world, in multiple mediums with fierce unflinching voices, according to organizers. The exhibitions run from Sept. 21 – Oct. 27, 2024.

OPEN DOOR 19
Artists, get ready! Open Door 19 is on the horizon at Rosalux Gallery. The Juror will be announced in early September on the shop website, along with the open call.
Open Door 19 will run Dec. 7-29, 2024.