Longfellow Event Calendar & Board Meetings

MN Promise Act Grant Town Hall

Matthews Park 2318 29th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

A few of the offices representing South Minneapolis have scheduled an informational Town Hall with organizations MEDA, Neighborhood Development Center, Sen. Zaynab Mohamed, Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura, Minneapolis Ward 9 Council [...]

Gardening for Wildlife: Bird Habitat

Zoom

Go in-depth with this Gardening For Wildlife class via Zoom.  This is completely free.  If you want to join us, please email Daniel Schultz at with the date you would like to attend, and he will send you info and a Zoom link. This offer is for Greater Longfellow area residents as we are [...]

Sip & Stitch: Neighborhood Craft Meetup

Arbeiter Brewing 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, United States

Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This bi-weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing. Come when you can or come bi-weekly! Bring a project in progress or start one at the [...]

Garden Tool Swap

Longfellow Park 3435 36th Ave S, Minneapolis, United States

Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners are excited to offer our third annual citywide garden tool swap! From first time gardeners to those with green thumbs, all are welcome at this free event. You do not need to bring items to the event to take items home with you, and all are welcome [...]

Dowling Community School 100 Year Anniversary Celebration

Dowling Elementary School 3900 W River Parkway, Minenapolis, MN, United States

Dowling Community School will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary on Saturday, May 18th. The ceremony, taking place in front of the Dowling school building, will be held from 10am -12pm, with commemorative speeches, dedications, school tours, dance, and music. Everyone is invited!

Open House at “Mother” Saint James AME Church

St. James AME Church 3600 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Explore the oldest Black Church in Minneapolis, St. James AME Church, 3600 Snelling Avenue S., and the entire state of Minnesota, during Doors Open Minneapolis, May 18th from 10am until 5pm. There will be presentations throughout the day including Our (1860) beginnings in Territorial Minnesota at 11:15am; Journey from St. Anthony Falls to Snelling Ave S. at 12:15pm;  [...]

Vine Arts Center hosts a solo exhibition of original illustrations by Keith Vargo

Vine Arts Center 2637 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Do you enjoy visual art inspired by your favorite bands? Step into the captivating world of "Fakery. Made Daily," an exhibit of faux album covers by artist Keith Vargo, under his very own faux music label, “Altair Flair Records.” Featuring nearly fifty meticulously crafted illustrations – each a striking album cover printed on aluminum – [...]

2024 Legislative Update

Two Bettys Green Cleaning Company 3101 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Every year after the Legislative session, the Longfellow Business Association, Seward Civic and Commerce Association, and Lake Street Council invite legislators to come and share updates that may be relevant to business owners. This also provides an opportunity for business owners to ask questions to the legislators. This year we will be joined by State Senator Zaynab Mohamed (District 63) [...]

Sip & Stitch: Neighborhood Craft Meetup

Arbeiter Brewing 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, United States

Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This bi-weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing. Come when you can or come bi-weekly! Bring a project in progress or start one at the meetup. ** [...]

Sip & Stitch: Neighborhood Craft Meetup

Arbeiter Brewing 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, United States

Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This bi-weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing. Come when you can or come bi-weekly! Bring a project in progress or start one at the meetup. [...]

Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival

Historic Coliseum Building 2708 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Soul of the Southside (SOTS), a Juneteenth celebration honoring the resilience and cultural legacy of Foundational Black Americans. Set to take place on June 19th, this dynamic festival unfolds along 30th and Minnehaha Avenue in south Minneapolis. Join us as we commemorate African-American freedom at this open-street festival, [...]

Summer Savings Bike Ride

Milkweed 3822 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Shop local via bicycle! Ride with us to visit businesses who are participating in the Summer Savings Program in the Longfellow and Seward neighborhoods. This will be a fun, slow-paced ride to get to know your neighbors and local businesses. Bike Commute Coach Mary will share tips for safe riding in the city and staying [...]