COMMUNITY CALENDAR
This calendar highlights events and programs throughout the community. Please note the organizer and location vary by activity.
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PPNA EVENTS & MEETINGS
COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS
December 2024 Board Meeting
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m virtually.
All Board meetings are public unless otherwise noted. There are no Board meetings in March, June, and August.
Organizer: PPNA
27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration
Monday, January 20th, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) in proud collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to host its upcoming 27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration at the Powderhorn Park recreation center on Monday, January 20th from 10 am – 2 pm.
Make plans to join us!
Organizer: PPNA
Call for Public Artists: Two-Dimensional Artworks
Apply by December 10th, 2024
4pm
Hiawatha Lake Underpass
E Lake St & Hiawatha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Minneapolis Public Service Building
505 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
The City of Minneapolis seeks artists to create two-dimensional works at the Hiawatha Lake Underpass and the Public Service Building. Click here to learn more and apply.
Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs
Call for Local Indigenous Artists: ᎦᏚᎩ Gadugi Gallery
Apply by December 13th, 2024
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz
4054 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 55407
The ᎦᏚᎩ Gadugi Gallery, a pop-up storefront window gallery on Chicago Avenue, will feature seven local Indigenous artists in 2025. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organizer: Z Puppets Rosenschnoz
Call for Local Artists: Hosmer Library
Apply by December 31st, 2024
4pm
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Hosmer Library seeks new and emerging local artists for temporary art exhibits. Selected exhibits will receive a $200 honorarium. Contact Anna Van Sice, Adult Services Librarian, at avansice@hclib.org for a copy of the application or with any questions.
Organizer: Hosmer Library
Free Organic Groceries at UROC
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
2pm - 3pm
UMN Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center
2001 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Please stand outside the side door and someone will set the bag out for you. If you have clean paper grocery bags to donate, please bring those with you. Please bring a reusable shopping bag/box/cart to help you carry both the paper bag of groceries we pass out and the extra produce that is usually available in addition. Feel free to wear a mask if you wish, and please mask or stay home if you have symptoms of viral illness.
Organizer: Sisters Camelot Shares
Heavy Rotation: Closing Reception & Artist Talk
Friday, December 6th, 2024
5pm - 8pm
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
3749 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN, 55407
Join CFAC for the Closing Reception and Artist Talk for Heavy Rotation, an Exhibit Celebrating Metal Casting! Doors open at 5 PM, with a group discussion featuring the artists at 6 PM. A dance party will follow!
Organizer: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
Celebrating Our Roots Cooking Class: Enplatanadas
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
11am - 12pm
12 In-Person Spots Available; Unlimited Attendance on Zoom.
Seward Community Co-op (Friendship Store)
317 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Learn to make Enplatanadas in this free cooking class with Salsa a la Salsa's Lorenzo Ariza! To attend, register here with Minneapolis Edible Boulevards.
Organizer: Minneapolis Edible Boulevards
From Heart to Hand: Celebrating Indigenous Arts & Crafts Market
December 7th - 8th, 2024
10am - 4pm
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Buy Local & Support Indigenous Arts! Featuring artisans, food, entertainers, and kids' activities.
Organizer: Minneapolis American Indian Center
Springboard for the Arts Last Minute Gifts Night Market
Friday, December 13th, 2024
6pm - 9pm
Springboard for the Arts
262 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Shop local for your last minute gifts this holiday season! Featuring live performances, seasonal refreshments, and an artist’s market of 25 local makers.
Organizer: Springboard for the Arts
RedHot Art Market
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
11am - 5pm
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
3749 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407
This vibrant celebration of creativity and community unites local artists, artisans, and art enthusiasts in a lively marketplace filled with stunning artwork and handcrafted goods. 30% of all proceeds go to the Chicago Fire Arts Center's scholarship fund.
Organizer: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
Free Child Vaccine Clinic
Thursday, December 21st, 2024
11am - 3pm
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Free immunization clinic for children up to age 18; no appointment necessary.
Organizer: Hosmer Library
The New Somali Museum's Grand Opening
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Midtown Global Market
2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Celebrate the opening of The Somali Museum's new exhibit, featuring live performances, interactive activities, and refreshments!
Organizer: The Somali Museum of Minnesota
December Events at Hosmer Library
For Youth & Families
December 2024
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Family Storytime: Sundays, 3:30pm – 4pm. For children of all ages.
Homework Help: Sundays, 12pm – 3pm; Mondays & Wednesdays, 4pm – 7:30pm. (No program 12/21 – 1/3.) Free tutoring for students K-12.
Teen Tech Squad: Mondays, 4:30pm – 6pm. (No program 12-23 - 12/30.) Ages 8-18. Make cool stuff with Hosmer’s Teen Tech Squad.
Youth Hang Zone: Tuesdays, 4:30pm – 6pm (except Youth Movie Nights). (No program 12/24 - 12/31.) Ages 8-18. Play Nintendo Switch, try out our HTC VIVE virtual reality headset or just chill.
Youth Movie Night: Tuesday, December 10th, 5pm – 7pm. Youth and families. Hang out and watch a movie.
Community Chess Day: Saturdays thru December 14th, 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Chess for youth and young adults, all levels welcome!
Childhood Immunization Clinic: Saturday, December 21st, 11am – 3pm. Free childhood immunization clinic for children birth-18 years old.
Kids’ Crafternoon: Mondays, December 23rd and 30th, 3pm – 4pm. Grades 3-8. Younger youth may attend with a caregiver. Join other youth for arts and crafts. Materials provided.
Organizer: Hosmer Library
December Events at Hosmer Library
For Adults
December 2024
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Coffee & Conversations: First Thursdays of the Month - Thursday, December 5th, 9:30am - 11am. Join library staff & patrons for relaxed conversation over coffee or tea.
Sisters Camelot Food Share: Second Thursdays of the Month - Thursday, December 12th, 2pm – 3pm. Pre-packed bags of groceries and bulk produce. Please bring something sturdy to help you carry your items.
Zine Club: Sunday, December 15th, 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Join us for our monthly Zine Club! Bring something you’re working on or start something new. All materials and tools will be provided to make your own zine.
Organizer: Hosmer Library
Puppet Camp Out at Pillsbury House & Theatre
Wednesdays, 4pm - 6pm
January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 19, 26
Pillsbury House & Theatre
3501 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Recruiting LGBTQ+ Youth age 14-20 & Adults age 60+ to learn puppetry and tell stories about queer identity through an intergenerational creative community! Click here for more information. If you are interested in joining, contact Bart Buch at hinterhands@gmail.com.