Friday, May 29
Going Once, Going Twice
WHAT: The Auction at MCAD
WHERE: Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Mpls.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
It’s time for the annual Auction at MCAD, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s yearly event featuring both silent and live auctions of almost 50 pieces of original art. This event is a great way for MCAD alumni, faculty, and staff to get their work on display—and who knows, maybe you’ll find the perfect piece for your foyer. For more info, head to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Desirable or Detested
WHAT: Vulcão
WHERE: The Cowles Center, Mpls.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Translating to mean one who is desirable or detested, Vulcão is all about power and the parallels and relationships between people. Performed by a super-athletic cast of dancers from the Contempo Physical Dance company, this show’s choreography takes inspiration from volcanoes (think :shifting tectonic plates and viscous lava) in a fusion of Afro-Brazilian contemporary dance—it doesn’t get much hotter than that. For tickets, check out Contempo Physical Dance.
Saturday, May 30
Race to the Market
WHAT: The Foodie 4 Mile
WHERE: B.F. Nelson Park, Mpls.
WHEN: 8 a.m.
Celebrate the opening of the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market by getting some fresh air and exercise en route to the produce-packed stands. The four-mile fun run will follow the Mississippi River across the Stone Arch Bridge and through the St. Anthony Falls Historic Milling District, so views will be spectacular. And the event benefits the Food Group’s Harvest for the Hungry program, a food bank that provides fresh, locally grown produce from CSA farms to families in need. To register, go to Minneapolis Northwest.
A Water Wonderland
WHAT: WaterFest 2015
WHERE: Lake Phalen, St. Paul
WHEN: 11 a.m.
They don’t call us the Land of 10,000 Lakes for nothing—spending time by the lovely lakes in the Cities is one of summer’s greatest perks. Celebrate the clean water at WaterFest, which offers outdoor fun and opportunities to learn more about water quality and wildlife. The family-friendly event includes solar pontoon boat rides, stand-up paddleboard lessons, an all-ages fishing contest, and more. For more information, check out the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District.
Sunday, May 31
It’s an Art
WHAT: The Art of Brunch
WHERE: Insight Brewing Company, Mpls.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
The people at Insight Brewing Company know how to do brunch right. This breakfast-lunch-hybrid event features a food truck, specialty beer, a collaborative art project, an art auction, brewery tours, and more, all to benefit EDIT, an organization that empowers kids through service learning, leadership, and the arts. So grab a fork (and a paintbrush) and dig in. RSVP at Edit the World.
Finding the Words
WHAT: Language Archive
WHERE: Park Square Theatre St. Paul
WHEN: 2 p.m.
Catch the final performance of Language Archive at the Park Square Theatre, a story of passion and trying to find the right words. Linguist George finds himself caught between his absent wife and adoring assistant, and no one knows what to say to each other. For tickets, go to Park Square Theatre.
