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X-WR-CALNAME:Minneapolis · arts · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CASTING CALL: DANCERS FOR HOUDINI 100 DTSTART:20260907T130000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T002930Z UID:10029492-1788768000-1789750800@dancemn.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:CASTING CALL: DANCERS FOR HOUDINI 100\nSparkle Theatricals | C olumbia Heights\, MN\nCompensation: $750 Flat Stipend \nPROJECT OVERVIEW\n Sparkle Theatricals is seeking dancers for HOUDINI 100\, an interactive\, immersive production at the Heights Theater celebrating the 100th annivers ary of Harry Houdini’s passing. Choreographed by Alejandra Iannone\, thi s original dance section draws inspiration from movement pioneers of the l ate 19th and early 20th centuries (e.g.\, Loïe Fuller\, Anna Pavlova\, Jo sephine Baker\, Isadora Duncan\, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson\, and Alexa nder Genée). Written and Directed by Joshua English Scrimshaw\; produced by Rick Ausland and Alejandra Iannone. HOUDINI 100 is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts C ouncil\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. \nSEEKING\n6 Dancers (18+)\nRequirements: Strong technical foundation in dance across a variety of genres. Key priorities include exc ellent musicality\, compelling audience engagement\, and confident improvi sation skills. \nAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS\n– Performer selection will be made via online applications.\n– Please complete the application form a t link below.\n– Applications accepted until 5 p.m. Friday 9/18.\n– Ap plicants will be notified by Monday 9/21. \nKEY PRODUCTION DATES & LOCATIO N\n– Rehearsals: Late September / Early October (Minneapolis\, MN).\n– Preview: Oct 21 (6:30 PM & 8:30 PM)\n– Tech/Dress: Oct 27 – Oct 28 (4 :00 PM – 10:30 PM)\n– Performances: Oct 29 – Oct 31 (6:30 PM & 8:30 PM nightly)\n– Venue: The Heights Theater\, Columbia Heights\, MN \nCONT ACT\nQuestions? Email us directly at sparkletheatricals@gmail.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T002930Z URL:https://dancemn.org/event/casting-call-dancers-for-houdini-100/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:DanceMN X-SOURCE-URL:https://dancemn.org/ongoing-classes//cdn-cgi/l/email-protecti on/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eagan Art Block DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260909T120415Z UID:3341@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Eagan Art Block consists of kid and family-friendly art activi ties spread over 30 events in the 15 days throughout the city of Eagan.\n\ n[caption id="attachment_48371" align="aligncenter" width="600"] "Lovers" Sculpture by Anthony Caponi found at Caponi Art Park[/caption] LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T120415Z LOCATION:Eagan Art Block Locations\, Various Locations\, Eagan\, MN\, 5512 2+\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/eagan-art-block/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shutdown Week DTSTART:20260914T140000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T060506Z UID:7673-1789376400-1789761600@smm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closed for some much-needed rest and repair ! Check out the fun and stay connected with us on social media. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T060506Z LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States URL:https://smm.org/event/shutdown-week-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Science Museum of Minnesota X-SOURCE-URL:https://smm.org/exhibits-experiences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Autumn Featured Artists: Mike Jabbur\, Kate Fisher\, Olivia Tani\, Minsoo Yuh\, Jil Franke DTSTART:20260915T050000Z DTEND:20261011T045959Z DTSTAMP:20260901T123029Z UID:65549-1789430400-1791676799@northernclaycenter.org CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T123029Z URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/early-autumn-featured-artists- mike-jabbur-kate-fisher-olivia-tani-minsoo-yuh-jil-franke/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Northern Clay Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.northernclaycenter.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crimson Glory DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260901T120943Z UID:first-avenue:2026-09-17:7th-st-entry:crimson-glory@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Gradience\n\nhttps://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-crimson-gl ory/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120943Z LOCATION:7th St Entry\, Downtown Minneapolis URL:https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-crimson-glory/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kevin Atwater DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260901T120943Z UID:first-avenue:2026-09-17:amsterdam-bar-and-hall:kevin-atwater@bestofmpl s.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Ruby Plume\n\nhttps://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-kevin-atw ater/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120943Z LOCATION:Amsterdam Bar & Hall\, Downtown St. Paul URL:https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-kevin-atwater/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yard Act DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260901T120943Z UID:first-avenue:2026-09-17:fine-line:yard-act@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:League Two\n\nhttps://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-yard-act/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120943Z LOCATION:Fine Line\, Warehouse District\, Minneapolis URL:https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-yard-act/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ilana Glazer Live! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260917T061106Z UID:hennepinarts:2026-09-17:ilana-glazer-live@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Comedy\n\nhttps://hennepinarts.org/events/ilana-glazer-live-20 26 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061106Z LOCATION:State Theatre\, Downtown Minneapolis URL:https://hennepinarts.org/events/ilana-glazer-live-2026?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Algorithm is Gonna Get You DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260917T061106Z UID:hennepinarts:2026-09-17:the-algorithm-is-gonna-get-you@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Comedy\n\nhttps://hennepinarts.org/events/the-algorithm-is-gon na-get-you-2026 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061106Z LOCATION:Dudley Riggs Theatre\, Downtown Minneapolis URL:https://hennepinarts.org/events/the-algorithm-is-gonna-get-you-2026?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 North Star Glass Exhibition: Glass Painting DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T000559Z UID:28961-1789632000-1789664400@www.mynortheaster.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The inaugural 2026 North Star Glass Exhibition: Glass Painting brings together artists from across the Upper Midwest for a juried exhibi tion exploring the traditions and evolving possibilities of painting on gl ass as an artistic medium. The exhibition in the Flux Arts Building\, 2505 NE Howard St.\, runs Sept. 4-20. The opening reception will be held Frida y\, Sept. 4\, 6-9 pm\, and will feature a talk by internationally recogniz ed glass painter and Judson Studios Master Glass Painter Indre McCraw. The exhibition is presented by Potekglass. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T000559Z LOCATION:2505 Howard Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418\, United States URL:https://www.mynortheaster.com/event/2026-north-star-glass-exhibition-g lass-painting/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:MyNortheaster.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mynortheaster.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Avant Garden Art Auction 2026 DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T000933Z UID:walker:2026-09-17:avant-garden-art-auction-2026@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Parties & Special Events\n\nhttps://www.walkerart.org/whats-on /avant-garden-art-auction-2026/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000933Z LOCATION:Walker Art Center\, Lowry Hill\, Minneapolis URL:https://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/avant-garden-art-auction-2026/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simply Jane Thursday Drop-In Painting DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002901Z UID:6302@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Simply Jane is open for drop-in painting during open hours. A trained instructor will provide a short lesson on how to use professional fluid acrylic paints. Then choose your item and customize it with your own design. Studio Fee: $5. Paintable items start at $5. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002901Z LOCATION:Simply Jane Studio / ArtAble\, 3805 Cedar Avenue South\, Minneapo lis\, MN\, 55407\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/simply-jane-thursday-drop-i n-painting/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapoli s-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Snack and Squish: "Reptiles and Replicas" DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180621Z UID:29041-1789646400-1789650000@www.mynortheaster.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:In the tile studio with Josh Blanc you will learn h ow he is i nspired by historic tiles and try your hand at doing the same. Layl McDill will teach you how to make a mini lizard\,turtle or alligator\, or any ot her reptile you can create.  Thursday\, Sept. 17\, 12-1 pm\, Clay Squared to Infinity\, at the Flux Arts Building\, 2505 Howard St. NE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180621Z LOCATION:34 13th Ave. NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States URL:https://www.mynortheaster.com/event/snack-and-squish-reptiles-and-repl icas/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:MyNortheaster.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mynortheaster.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hardwood Teen Art Cart (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T193000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:3350@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to come hang out at Hardwood Creek Library o n Tuesday afternoons! Each week will offer self-guided crafts and material s. Free\, drop in event for ages 11-18 only. Meet in Meeting Room L14. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Hardwood Creek Library\, 19955 Forest Road North\, Forest Lake\, MN\, 55025\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/hardwood-teen/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. PRACTICE Day! DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T061051Z UID:10048536-1789657200-1789678800@www.mplsdowntown.com CATEGORIES:arts,civic,music DESCRIPTION:Last fall\, something remarkable happened in downtown Minneapo lis. For two nights\, David Byrne of Talking Heads performed at the Orpheu m Theatre\, while Purple Rain flickered across the street at the State. The sidewalks buzzed with people\, color\, and possibility. In that moment \, the city itself felt like a stage—alive\, collaborative\, and full of creative electricity. What unfolded on the Orpheum stage was more than a concert. It was an artistic feat that was also intellectual\, civic\, and deeply human. Byrne has always had a knack for dreaming a few steps ahead\ , and his performance was a reminder of how creativity\, design\, and comm unity can intersect to create something transcendent. The overriding vibe that night was simple and irresistible: This must be the place. Great dow ntowns generate that feeling. They aren’t defined by one skyscraper or o ne institution. They thrive when safety is foundational\, when residents\, workers\, business owners\, community partners\, and law enforcement shar e a vision of belonging. They succeed when systems—transportation\, publ ic space\, culture—are designed around people\, not the other way around . And most of all\, they flourish when movement\, purpose\, and collaborat ion flow together. Downtown Minneapolis is at its best when it operates li ke that stage—dynamic\, adaptive\, intentionally designed to bring peopl e together. A vibrant downtown invites us into a system where creativity\, culture\, and community reinforce each other\, where good energy multipli es\, and where people leave feeling inspired and connected. We often hear the question: Is downtown back? But the more useful question is: What a re we building it to be? Real optimism isn’t pretending every challenge is solved. It’s being clear‑eyed about what needs work while being co nfident in our capacity to shape what comes next. And what comes next is a lready taking shape. Downtown Minneapolis today is a place where people li ve in walkable neighborhoods close to parks\, bike trails\, transit\, and hundreds of thousands of jobs. It’s where ambassadors greet visitors wit h help and a smile. It’s where more than 100\,000 people can gather for major events—Taste of Minnesota\, block parties on First Avenue\, commun ity celebrations that make the city feel like one big living room. It’s a place where you can take in world‑class theater\, orchestra performanc es\, live music\, and comedy shows. Where you can grab a cocktail at an i ce bar\, watch a fashion show\, or—because this is Minnesota—even on a rooftop in January. It’s where entrepreneurs launch companies\, attract talent\, and drive results. It’s where chefs experiment\, restaurants p ush boundaries\, and creativity becomes an economic engine. It’s where f ans howl for the Wolves\, cheer on the Lynx\, Skol for the Vikings\, or ro ot for the Twins on a perfect summer night. And it’s a place with unmatc hed natural assets—miles of riverfront access that anchor the city in be auty and movement. In other words\, downtown Minneapolis is already a plac e where the pieces of a vibrant future exist. The task now is to continue designing systems that connect those pieces—to build the infrastructure of community as deliberately as we build the infrastructure of streets and buildings. When people feel welcomed\, inspired\, and fulfilled by their time downtown\, they come back. And when they come back\, the city grows s tronger. “This must be the place” isn’t just a lyric. It’s a direc tive. It’s a challenge to imagine what’s possible when culture leads\, when collaboration is intentional\, and when we treat community as the en gine of our shared prosperity. It’s a reminder that our best days aren ’t behind us—they are in front of us\, shaped by the people who choose to gather\, create\, build\, and dream here.  This is the place. This is home. This is our downtown Minneapolis. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T061051Z LOCATION:Fulton Taproom\, 414 6th Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401 URL:https://www.mplsdowntown.com/event/st-practice-day/2026-09-17/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Mpls Downtown Council X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mplsdowntown.com/venue/1010-nicollet-mall-minneap olis-mn-55403-united-states END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Minnesota History Center Thursday Nights (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:1929@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,free DESCRIPTION:Forever on the hunt for a deal\, the families that make up FFT C love to share our finds: Enjoy free admission and free parking at the Mi nnesota History Center Thursday nights. Stop in the Minnesota History Cent er Thursdays night from 4-8pm\, and receive free admission and parking. We promise\, this is a very family-friendly museum with plenty to touch\, pl ay with\, learn about and even climb on. The permanent and rotating exhibi ts at the Minnesota History Center were designed with the whole family in mind. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, St Paul\, MN 5510 2\, USA\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/free-thursday-night-minneso ta-history-center/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=min neapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Knitting in Nature DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062152Z UID:10014566-1789660800-1789666200@www.minneapolisparks.org CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:First and third Thursday of September and October from 4 – 5 :30 pm. \nBring your projects and join fellow crafters in the garden for k nitting\, crocheting\, and crafting in community as Autumn settles in the Garden. \nAll experience levels are welcome! \nSome chairs provided. No re gistration necessary\, meet at the Visitor Shelter. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062152Z LOCATION:Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden\, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneap olis\, MN\, 55405\, United States URL:https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/knitting-in-nature/202 6-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-m n X-SOURCE-NAME:Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/recreatio n_centers_program_facilities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182124Z UID:10005445-1789660800-1789675200@www.minnesotaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,free DESCRIPTION:Explore Minnesota history with your family and friends during Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center! From 4 to 8 pm on Th ursday nights in May\, all visitors receive free admission to the History Center and its exhibits\, including The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz\, which follows the artistic talent behind the Peanuts from his St. Paul roo ts to international and enduring popularity.\n \nThings to Do\nThe Minnes ota History Center explores our state through insightful exhibits and inte ractive experiences appropriate for visitors of all ages (learn more about the exhibits here):\nReframing Our Stories\, a photography exhibit that h ighlights resilience and strength of Minnesota’s Native communities thro ugh stories reframed by their own words\, experiences\, and perspectives.P opular long-term exhibits including Our Home: Native Minnesota\; Minnesota ’s Greatest Generation\; Weather Permitting\; and Then Now Wow!Grainland \, an interactive play structure for kids that lets them climb and slide t hrough a model grain elevator as they learn about the journey of crops fro m farm field to town.\nDirections & Parking\nThe Minnesota History Center is located at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN 55102. The parking lot at the Minnesota History Center is available to building visitors\, member s\, and the general public when spaces are available. Enter from Kellogg B oulevard. Free parking will be available between 4 to 8 pm on Thursdays.\n  \nAdditional Information\nFood. Market House Grab-n-Go features a variet y of sandwiches\, salads\, snacks\, and beverages. Open until 7 pm Thursda ys.\n \nAccessibility. The Minnesota History Center provides accessibilit y resources for visitors with mobility\, sensory and other disabilities.  \n \nFree Thursday evenings at the Minnesota History Center are funded by the State of Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment\, through the vote of Minneso tans on Nov. 4\, 2008\, and our generous donors and members. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182124Z LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 Kellogg Blvd W\, St Paul\, MN\, 55 102 URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/event/free-thursday-nights-at-the-minn esota-history-center/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Minnesota Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.minnesotaparent.com/things-to-do-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walker Art Center Thursday Nights (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T060048Z UID:1712@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:On Thursday evenings admission to the Walker Art Center is fre e. While these events are open to all ages\, they are geared toward a youn g-adult audience\, making it a great option for an outing with your art-mi nded teen but feel free to bring kids of any age.\n\nGOT LITTLES? Try Walk er Art Center's FIRST FREE SATURDAY. These monthly events offer even more in the way of engagement with the art for younger visitors - including art -making\, kid-friendly films\, scavenger hunts and outdoor activities in t he Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.\nMore information\n\n Event link: Free T hursday Nights at Walker Art Center\n Learn more: Walker Art Center\, Min neapolis\n Visit more: A Family Membership Makes a Great Experience Gift! LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T060048Z LOCATION:Walker Art Center\, 1750 Hennepin Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 554 03\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/walker-art-center-free-thur sday-nights/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapol is-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Club: Polaroid Photo Albums DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T000933Z UID:walker:2026-09-17:art-club-polaroid-photo-albums@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Free Events\n\nhttps://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/art-club-pol aroid-photo-albums/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000933Z LOCATION:Walker Art Center\, Lowry Hill\, Minneapolis URL:https://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/art-club-polaroid-photo-albums/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meet at Mia: Sweater Weather (FREE) DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183643Z UID:2889@familyfuntwincities.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,food,free DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, Meet at Mia takes place outdoors in Mia's Target Park during the summer. Drop in Thursday evenings for live perform ances and art making opportunities. Bring a blanket to spread and a picnic or grab a bite to eat from a food truck. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183643Z LOCATION:Minneapolis Institute of Art\, 2400 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapoli s\, MN\, 55404\, United States URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/events/meet-at-mia-juneteenth/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Family Fun Calendar: Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/family-fun-events-calenda r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Magical Starry Night DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T003234Z UID:10000677-1789668000-1789678800@wineandcanvas.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Ticket Price Includes: \n\nUse of all necessary paint supplies and aprons\nInstruction by a professional and friendly local artist\nOne 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas\n\nEvent Details: Wine and Canvas is an ente rtainment event similar to a concert\, dinner theater\, or movie theater.   Your credit card will be charged upon completion of your transaction.  Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and get seated so we can st art on time. \nCancellation Policy: Wine and Canvas has a 48-hour advance notice cancellation policy prior to your event date.  With 48 hours’ ad vance notice\, we will reschedule or refund your registration\, minus a $5 processing fee.  For additional information\, please email melissap@wine andcanvas.com or call (612) 597-1302. \nFood and Beverages: Food and bever ages are not included in the ticket price unless specifically stated in th e event title and can be purchased from the hosting venue. \nClass Minimum Requirement: If the class minimum is not met\, the class will be canceled on the day of the event.  Please provide the best email and phone number when registering so we can notify you of any cancellations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T003234Z LOCATION:Andiamo Italian Ristorante – St. Paul\, 80 N Snelling Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States URL:https://wineandcanvas.com/minneapolis/event/a-magical-starry-night/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Wine and Canvas - Minneapolis X-SOURCE-URL:https://wineandcanvas.com/minneapolis/events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Public Tour with ASL Interpretation DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T000933Z UID:walker:2026-09-17:public-tour-with-asl-interpretation@bestofmpls.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Free Events\n\nhttps://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/public-tour- with-asl-interpretation-september-2026/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000933Z LOCATION:Walker Art Center\, Lowry Hill\, Minneapolis URL:https://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/public-tour-with-asl-interpretation -september-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minne apolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:Best of MPLS — Twin Cities Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://bestofmpls.com/now-showing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketch and Stretch DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T063059Z UID:10027655-1789668000-1789675200@dancemn.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Sketch & Stretch is a creative workshop for emerging artists s eeking community\, balance\, and inspiration. Blending gentle movement\, v isual art\, and creative writing\, each session invites participants to ex plore the connection between body\, mind\, and art in a welcoming\, commun al space. \nCo-led by creator Rupa Thadhani and a rotating teaching artist \, this inclusive program encourages creativity across disciplines and gen erations. \nThe Works Museum\nThursdays\, 6–8 p.m. | Feb–April\n6 sess ions (limited scholarships available) \nApply by Feb 3. Email Rupa Shenoy- Thadhani for details. Sketxandstretx@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063059Z URL:https://dancemn.org/event/sketch-and-stretch-2/2026-09-17/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=minneapolis-mn X-SOURCE-NAME:DanceMN X-SOURCE-URL:https://dancemn.org/ongoing-classes//cdn-cgi/l/email-protecti on/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR