A snapshot of events around town
5th Annual MN Monthly Grill Fest
Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods and sample summer wines and specialty beers. Test out the hottest grills, gather recipes, and learn how to barbeque like a pro.
Fri-Sat, May 14 -15 | 1-5 pm
CHS Field
360 North Broadway St., St. Paul
More info: www.tempotickets.com/grillfest2016
A fundraising event that seeks to raise awareness and support for jazz education in North Minneapolis while celebrating the life and work of Duke Ellington. Event includes performances by local professionals and Hopewell students. Also, there are donuts!
Sat., May 14 | 4-5 pm
Jazz Central Studios
407 Central Ave. S.E., Mpls.
More info: www.hopewellmusic.com/duke-and-donuts.html
Fun for the entire family. Loads of dealers and over 250 Comic Book Creators from all across the US! Door prizes, grab bags and much more
May 14-15 | 10 am— 6 pm; 10 am — 5 pm
MN State Fair Grandstand
1265 Snelling Ave., St. Paul
More info: www.mcbacomicons.com
Free Community Clothing Giveaway & Lunch
All are welcome!
Sat., May 14 | Giveaway: 10 am — 2 pm; Lunch: 11am — 2 pm
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
2600 E. 38th St., Mpls.
More info: http://greatfriend.org
A multimedia exploration of art, life with HIV, and the history of The Minnesota AIDS Project. The event includes an art exhibition, documentary film, and coffee table book.
Sun., May 15 | 11 am — 4 pm
Le Meridien Chambers Hotel Burnet Gallery
901 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
More info: www.artofchange.mn
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