Really Spicy Opera Singalong: Thursday, July 19, 4:30–5:30p, Nicollet Theater in the Round
In the stream of passersby on a busy Farmers Market Thursday, a small crowd was piling up around a painted piano under the Light Walk in Nicollet Center, the two blocks of Nicollet between 6th and 8th streets.
Tuesday Open House: Pop-in to the Pop-up!Stop by the Mpls Downtown Improvement District's summer pop-up office (651 Nicollet, in Gaviidae Common) Tuesday between 2 and 6p to play giant chess, chat with DID staff, and enjoy poppin' snacks and lemonade. Featuring Street Show live music from 4 to 5:30.
Aquatennial Downtown This Week
Headed to the riverfront to catch Saturday's fireworks? Why not linger at one of Nicollet's sidewalk cafes as you wait for it to get dark? Then enjoy a stroll through the Light Walk between 6th and 8th. Aquatennial events on Nicollet include a Family Fun Fest @ JB Hudson Jewelers (Thurs. 3–7p) and a blood drive in IDS Center (Wed.–Fri., 9a–3p). International Day of Music @ Orchestra Hall, July 21This free street festival and 12-hour music marathon features artists such as Insingizi, Marimba Africa, TU Dance and more across multiple stages. Bring the whole family! This special event is part of the Minnesota Orchestra’s “Music for Mandela” project. Find a full list of performers and a free Metro Transit pass here.
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