Longfellow Event Calendar & Board Meetings

Explore the Gorge: An Interactive Family Nature Walk

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Explore the River Gorge through a new lens with an interactive and exploratory walk for kids and adults from 8:30 to 10am on July 22nd. We will meet at the parking lot on E. 35th St and W. River Parkway. Adults will join a restorative nature walk with Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Nadya Trytan. Using the [...]

No Stress Watercolor: A Painting Pop Up from LBA

The Dripping Root 4002 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

What if we approached painting with curiosity? Instead of creating with a specific outcome or product in mind, what if we thought about painting as a series of questions? What if we observed the qualities of the material and responded according to our observations? Nurture your artist within with this relaxed art experience designed and [...]

Free the Deeds at the Midtown Farmers Market

Midtown Farmers Market 2225 Lake Street E, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Free the Deeds will be at the Midtown Farmers Market! We'll be there with information on racial covenants as well as help residents look up their properties and check for covenants. We'll have applications to Just Deeds to start the process of removing racial covenants. There will also be great produce and vendors as always. [...]

BIPOC Shared Space: Hip Hop Dance Class

Ivy Arts Building 2637 27th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Welcome to our BIPOC Space! Our goal is to create and facilitate a healing space for BIPOC community members where our joys, struggles, expression, and ways of being are not just welcome, but centered; an environment where BIPOC can be their full, authentic selves without fear. We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at [...]

Succulents 101: Houseplant Care Pop Up from LBA

El Norteno 4000 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Mother Earth Gardens' knowledgeable staff to learn more about potting and caring for succulent plants in your home! Not only will you learn about the light, water and soil needs of succulents - you'll get to be hands on and bring home a new plant! We'll provide a collection of succulents and all necessary [...]

Gardening at Brackett Park

Brackett Park 2728 S 39th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Come Garden with us! We need help with weeding, planting and more. Join us at the Brackett Park Center at 9am. Bring any shovels or hoes you might have as materials are limited. We will have soil, gardening gloves and spades.

Two New Apartment Projects in Longfellow – Virtual Meeting

Zoom

Join us to learn about 2 new apartment housing projects proposed in Longfellow. The meeting will be held via zoom on Wednesday, August 2nd at 6pm. Both project developers will present and take questions or feedback. Add your questions and comments when you attend the virtual meeting. All are welcome. PROJECT ONE: 3716 Cheatham Avenue, 100 affordable [...]

Environment & River Gorge Committee Meeting

Zoom

The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) works to create environmentally focused programs, projects and events that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow, as well as promote and protect the River Gorge. Find our agenda for details on our upcoming meeting. ERG meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm; All meetings are open to [...]

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Eagles 34 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

We're hosting a trivia night fundraiser! Join us for a night of trivia, a silent auction, and food and drinks at Eagles 34. Help us continue to advocate for our community, whether that's engagement around the future of the Third Precinct, rental assistance program funding, and hosting events and conversations. All trivia tickets and silent [...]

Remember and Reflect: Street Art Boards From the George Floyd Uprising

Becketwood Cooperative 4300 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Becketwood will host a free outdoor exhibit of the street art boards that were created during the uprising following the killing of George Floyd. The boards are provided by Save the Boards Minneapolis whose founder, Kenda Zellner-Smith, will give a presentation at 12:30pm. Save the Boards’ vision is to uplift local artists and serve as [...]

Open Eye Figure Theatre Coming to St. Peder’s: Molly and the Magic Boot

St. Peder's Lutheran Church 4600 E. 42nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join us in the courtyard of St. Peder's for a delightful puppet show! Meet us outside (we will move indoors if the weather doesn’t cooperate). Bring a chair or blanket. This event is free, invite your friends and neighbors...all are welcome! Molly and the Magic Boot Molly is excited to spend a whole week at [...]

Cry Baby Clay Two Year Anniversary Party

Cry Baby Clay 4141 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Cry Baby Clay is celebrating two years on Saturday, August 12th with an afternoon of fun, creativity and community from 12 to 7pm at Cry Baby Clay, 4141 Minnehaha Avenue. There will be art for sale, snacks, carnival games w/ prizes, free tie-dye & more!