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Sun Come Up is an Oscar® nominated film that shows the human face of climate change. The film follows the relocation of the Carteret Islanders, a community living on a remote island chain in the South Pacific Ocean, and now, some of the world’s first environmental refugees.

When climate change threatens their survival, the islanders face a painful decision. They must leave their ancestral land in search of a new place to call home. Sun Come Up follows a group of young islanders as they search for land in war-torn Bougainville, 50 miles across the open ocean.

Sun Come Up provokes discussion about climate change, displacement, and the rights of vulnerable communities around the globe.

Thursday, June 20, 2013
7pm
Eastside Co-op in the Granite Studio
2551 Central Avenue NE
Minneapolis
Free, refreshments provided

Buca di Beppo is offering $20 off the purchase of two pastas, baked pastas or entrees or with this printable coupon.  The coupon is valid, however, at locations nationwide.  Valid for dine in only.  See coupon for full details.

Bucca’s Twin Cities locations include: Minneapolis, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, St. Paul and Maple Grove.

Coupon expires June 30, 2013.

Open Streets Mpls is returning to South Lyndale Avenue! Explore and enjoy over two miles of your neighborhood street without the presence of motorized traffic.

Open Streets Mpls brings together families and neighbors to bike, walk, socialize, play and shop in their communities in a safe, car-free environment.

Click here for a map and listing of activities.

Sunday, June 23, 2013
10am-6pm
Lyndale Ave. from 22nd St. W. to 42nd St. W.
Minneapolis
Free

Secret City

Musicians, roving video artists, dancers on bikes, ping pong players, actors and people of all ages will come together to explore Minneapolis at three downtown hubs and the Midtown Greenway during the nighttime festival Secret City. Reflecting the places, diverse voices and people of the city, free performances and participatory events will occur in downtown Minneapolis from 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza, the Sculpture Garden/Basilica of Saint Mary area, and along Hennepin Avenue, between 5th and 9th Streets. In addition, the Midtown Greenway bike path will feature artists and other activities during its annual event, Greenway Glow, 6 p.m. – midnight.

Click here for more information on the sites and scenes.

Saturday June 22, 2013
6pm-Midnight
Free

Join lululemon MOA for the first event of their summer series of yoga on the lawn at Brit’s Pub. This is an all levels, complimentary, vinyasa class with a DJ providing the tunes.

Wednesday, June 20, 2013
8-9pm (come early, stay late)
Brit’s Pub rooftop
1110 Nicollet Mall
Downtown MPLS

Each Thursday starting June 20th, the Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team perform free, hour-long ski shows.  There will also be a few shows for the Aquatennial Celebration.

Thursdays through August at 7pm

Missippi River at the West Bank along West River Road, between Broadway & Plymouth, Minneapolis.

The MN Sinfonia is performing many free concerts this summer!

Summer Concert Series I in St. Paul: Julia Persitz, violin
Thursday, June 20 at 7:00pm
Lake Phalen Park
1615 Phalen Dr,
St. Paul, MN 55106

Join the Minnesota Sinfonia, a professional chamber orchestra, and violinist Julia Persitz performing “Concerto in E Major, MWV 1042” at Lake Phalen Park.

*Free park and ride:
 Johnson High School
1349 Arcade St, St. Paul, 55106

*Rain-site:
 Arlington Hills Lutheran Church
1115 Greenbrier St, St. Paul, MN 55106

Summer Concert Series I in Minneapolis: Julia Persitz, violin
Friday, June 21 at 7:30pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 West Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, 55419

Join the Minnesota Sinfonia, a professional chamber orchestra, and violinist Julia Persitz performing “Concerto in E Major, MWV 1042” at Lake Harriet.

Eagan Family Pops Concert
Sunday, June 23 at 7:00pm
Caponi Art Park, Theatre in the Woods
1220 Diffley Rd, Eagan, 55123

Enjoy entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and more at Minnesota Sinfonia’s summer family pops outdoor concerts.

*Rain-date: July 21 at 7:30pm

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Image: Yoshitomo Nara, Your Dog, 2002. Fiberglass. Gift of George T. Shea and Gordon Locksley. © 2002 Yoshitomo Nara

The MIA’s going to the dogs! Bring your pooch to an outdoor afternoon of dogs and art in Target Park at the museum.

  • Mark your territory on a paw-print collaborative mural with artist Sarah Thornton of Lintu Art (http://ow.ly/liDQf).
  • Romp, relax, or howl to live music from the Como Avenue Jug Band (http://ow.ly/liDSr).
  • Get to the bottom of dog behavior with Bark Busters (http://ow.ly/lOiCK).
  • Read Scooby’s mind with dog psychic Elaine of Animal Bridges (http://ow.ly/liDVS).
  • Track a scent to canines in the MIA collection.
  • Mug with your mutt for the SidewalkDog.com photobooth.
  • Plus, learn the finer points of pet adoption from the Animal Humane Society (http://ow.ly/liDYc).

And please, remember to keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your pooch – ScoopyPoo (http://ow.ly/lOiTF) will be on hand with baggies! 

Presented by SidewalkDog.com (http://www.sidewalkdog.com/)

Saturday, June 22, 2013
1-4pm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
*If it’s raining cats and dogs, this event will be canceled.
Free

Join the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition on Friday, June 28 for a colorful evening ride. We’re challenging riders to dress their bikes to the nines for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Riders will begin meeting up at 6:30 at Midtown Freewheel. Arrive in time to check in, meet your fellow riders and enter your name into our raffle to win some fun bike goodies.

We’ll roll out our works of art at 7:15 p.m., ride the Greenway to the river and then cross into St. Anthony Main area via the Stone Arch Bridge. (Check out the course here: http://goo.gl/maps/ddokL)

The ride will end at New Bohemia around 8 p.m. where Odell Brewing is sponsoring a special bike night in which the most decked out bikes will be judged to win prizes from New Bohemia, Odell and others. So get out the streamers and glitter and flaunt it – the crazier, the better. Sausage and beer themed bikes will earn extra points!

New Bohemia is also generously offering food specials to those who participate in the ride, so come hungry.

The event is all ages and pet-friendly, so bring the whole family for this evening of fun!

Participants will be required to sign a waiver at the start of our ride and helmets and lights are required. We also ask that if you choose to drink at the event, please drink and ride responsibly.

RAWk your SUMMER and Support the local Art Scene! On Thursday, June 20, RAW Minneapolis will feature 25+ local artists at Fine Line Music Cafe! With 4 live musicians, a hilarious comedian, 6 runways shows, 15 visual artists, amazing costume makeup including body painting and much more, you are guaranteed an eventful THREE Hours at this interactive collaborative showcase!

Thursday, June 20, 2013
8 pm – 11 pm
Fine Line Music Cafe
Minneapolis
21+
Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door