May
27th: Out Rage Us, at Patrick's Cabaret
9:00
PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
"For Out Rage Us! Patrick's Cabaret gathers some of
Minnesota's freest spirits, a collaborative show that is political,
transgressive, sassy and fun."
May
28th: Lake Street Construction Meeting
2:00 PM, 105
West Lake Street (Champions)
County & City project staff discuss the
latest construction updates and listen and respond to business
concerns.
Beginning
May 30th: The Gin Game, at
Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale
Ave. S.
"On the porch of a run down nursing home, cantankerous and somewhat
unstable Weller Martin is playing a game of solitaire when he is interrupted by
prim Fonsia Dorsey. She joins him for a game of gin rummy and they begin a
prickly friendship as they reveal the truths behind the life stories they've
created."
May 30th - June 1st:
Midtown Global Market's Second
Birthday Celebration
5:00 PM Friday - 6:00 PM Sunday, 920 East Lake
Street
Free birthday cake and children's activities on Friday night. A Parade
of Flags on Saturday at 10:00 AM, followed by entertainment and demonstrations
throughout the day. A "Day of Dance" Sunday concludes the
weekend.
May 31st: Lake Street Sidewalks
Day
12:00 - 3:00 PM, Lake Street from Chicago to
Bloomington
Sidewalk chalk art, lots of business discounts, and lots of
dancing, theater, and other entertainment up and down the
street!
June 3rd: Kensington Runestone Lecture
Presentation, at Ingebretsen's
1:00
PM, 1601 East Lake Street
"Did wandering Vikings leave a message to future
generations in a field in Alexandria, Minnesota or did a farm family create an
elaborate hoax? Scott Wolter used linguistic clues and geological data to form
his fascinating conclusion." $5 entry fee.
June 5th: Uptown
Graffiti Meeting, presented by
Uptown
Association
8:30 - 10:00 AM, 3036 West Lake Street (Lake Calhoun City
Apartments Community Room)
This free event is designed especially for Uptown
businesses and organizations. The focus will be on graffiti and how to minimize
it on and around your business.
June 6th: Lake Street
Inspections Meeting
12:00 - 2:00 PM, Midtown Sheraton (at Chicago
& Lake)
Minneapolis Regulatory Services Director Rocco Forte joins us to
explain how inspections fit into Minneapolis's goals and business plan, and to
listen to the concerns of local business owners. RSVP to Lake Street Council by
June 4th to get a free lunch while you attend. Call
612-822-0232.
June 7th: Scandinavian Civil War Veterans
Lecture & Walking Tour, at
Ingebretsen's
and Pioneers and
Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, beginning at
1601 East Lake Street
Cemetery historian Susan Hunter-Weir highlights the
lives and contributions of the Scandinavian Civil War veterans who are buried in
there. The class will start with a one-hour talk in the Needlework classroom,
followed by a one-hour walking tour of the cemetery.
June 13th:
Old Arizona
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
5:00 - 8:00 PM, 2821 Nicollet
Ave.
Join Old Arizona to sample and learn about a variety of fine
California wines. Imported and domestic cheeses and pintxos will be served.
$20 per person in advance $25 at the door. Tickets available from their
website.
Fridays & Saturdays
this summer: Live Music on the Patio at
Vera's Cafe
8:00 -
10:00 PM, 2901 Lyndale Ave. S.
Live quality music most Friday & Saturday
nights, see the website for full details.
Every Tuesday:
Informational Meetings at
Cristo Rey Jesuit High
School
7:00 PM, 2924 4th Ave.
S.
Cristo Rey welcomes 8th and 9th
grade students and their parents to learn more about the school as a possibility
for 9th and 10th grades. For appointments call 612-545-9704. A college prep
education for students from families of low income. Transportation, financial
aid and full
scholarships available.