Events - July 2024

Jackdonkey Productions is excited to venture into the fast-paced, coordinated, and physical production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare” (abridged). Performances through July 21 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Show are at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Quickly becoming a worldwide phenomenon, and earning the title of London’s longest-running comedy, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” (abridged) is one of the world’s most popular scripts when it comes to versatility and flexibility. Featured are all of William Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in an hour and a half, by three actors (Amanda Espinoza, Noah Hynick, and Adam Iverson). Fast-paced, coordinated, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

Jackdonkey Productions is a Twin Cities-based theater company sharing working-class stories through the lenses of absurdism, surrealism, and experimentalism. Founded in 2022 by artistic director Zach Christensen, Jackdonkey Productions has grown exponentially with the support of local artists and the community. Find Jackdonkey Productions on Facebook and Instagram, or email jackdonkeyprod@gmail.com. 

 

Citizens for a Loring Park Community, Friends of Loring Park and MPRB present Loring Park Family Fun Night, an associated Aquatennial event, on Wednesday, July 24, at Loring Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dance along to KIDSDANCE. There will be food vendors, inflatable jumpers, USTA tennis exhibition and canoe rides. 

 

It’s an ice cream party in the street! Please join us at the largest Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association sponsored event of the year on Thursday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. There will be 10 different flavors of ice cream, Italian ice and sorbet – plus birthday cake from Bryn Mawr Church. The BMNA will be accepting non-perishable food items to be donated to NorthPoint Food Shelf. Boxes for food donations will be near the entrance of the event. Chicky Rooster will be playing during the event. Area 6 resident, Deacon Warner is a member of this great band. Wear your dancing shoes. Bring a lawn chair. Supplies for this event are 100% compostable.

 

Since 2000, Loring Park Art Festival has combined creative expression and community connectedness to surprise and delight all who attend. With beautiful ponds and formal gardens, Loring Park makes an idyllic spot to celebrate art, music, food and entertainment for two days each summer.  The event features 140 visual artists selling original work. Visitors will engage with strolling musicians, scheduled stage performances, engaging children’s activities, adventurous culinary options and the Fulton Beer Garden. On Saturday, the Minnesota Symphonia will give their final concert.

 

Tangletown’s Summer Party & Movie in the Park will take place on July 27, in partnership with Fuller Park. Find fun for everyone, including live music from Dive Bar Orchestra, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a free outdoor movie at sunset on the big screen. New this year: Sebastian Joe’s ice cream, beach balls in the wading pool, and a caricature artist. Event details at 

tangletown.org/summer-party.

 

The Lynnhurst Summer Festival with live music, food, games, raffle is Aug. 1, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. outside the Lynnhurst Community Center. 

 

The Basilica Block Party is back at Boom Island Aug. 2-3, 2024. Go to basilicablockparty.org/volunteer/to sign up to volunteer.

 

Explore the winding streets, impressive homes, and creek environment of the neighborhood originally known as Washburn Park on Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Washburn High School south entrance on W. 50th St. Learn about landmark sites such as the Washburn Water Tower, the Harry Wild Jones House, Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum (where Justice Alan Page Middle School now stands), and the Minnehaha Creek parkway, bridges, woods, and trails. The tour is free, but participants must reserve a spot. Tour guide is Tangletown Neighborhood historian Tom Balcom, who grew up in the area and believes that local history is not about yesterday; it’s the context for why, where, and how we live in neighborhoods today. https://tangletown.org/.

 

Hear Heavy for the Hawk during the Armatage Summer Jam 2024 on Sunday, Aug. 18, 4-6 p.m. at Armatage Park. Also there will be Baron of Bubbles, Magic by Bruce, face painting, food trucks, lawn games and inflatables.

 

The Minneapolis Police Band is looking for more members. The Minneapolis Police Band is a community band as all citizen musicians in the greater Twin Cities are welcome to join. Rehearsals are Thursday nights in the community room of the 5th precinct, a short drive from anywhere in south Minneapolis, at 31st Street and Nicollet Ave. The Minneapolis Police Band plays at a variety of locations. Email mpls.police.band@gmail.com.