Here are the MSR editors’ top picks of free (and low-cost) events, arts and activities to enjoy throughout the Twin Cities and greater metro area.
SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4
Saturday, September 30
The Black Love Effect Project: Daytime Party
3-7 pm @ Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists, 2124 W. Broadway Ave., Mpls. $10
A mixer in a Black space celebrating Black self-love through discussion and networking. This month’s theme: “Getting Real: Black Intimacy and Healthy Love Explored.”
Info: bit.ly/2xP3psu
Black-Lines-Matter | Where Black Writers Meet
6-8 pm @ Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls,
Bi-weekly writing classroom focused on celebrating and developing Black/POC writers. All ages. Open to the public.
Info: blacktablearts.com
27th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival – Grand Finale
7-10 pm @ Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. Free
Themed, “And How Are The Children?,” the evening closes out the three-day festival.
Info: blackstorytellers.com
Afriquency #7
10 pm-2 am @ Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. $10
Soul Tools & Wello present the latest installment of their dance night featuring DJ Karuza.
Info: pimentokitchen.com
Sunday, September 30
Open Streets – U of M
11 am-5 pm @ 14th Avenue SE from University Ave. SE to Oak St. SE, Mpls. Free
Bike, walk, play and shop at this free street festival featuring local businesses, artisans, music and fun.
Info: www.openstreetsmpls.org
Telling Our Stories, Reframing the Metanarrative
3-6 pm @ In The Heart Of The Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 East Lake St., Mpls. Free
Kinky Curly Theological Collective presents a reading of stories convened from African and African American women exploring the complexity of identity as Black women.
Info: kinkycurlytheologicalcollective.com
Tuesday, October 2
’90s Hip Hop and R&B Karaoke
10 pm-2 am @ Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. $10
Bi-weekly old school karaoke night hosted by DJ Snuggles.
Info: pimentokitchen.com
Thursday, October 4
Re-Verb Open Mic
6-8 pm @ Golden Thyme Café, 921 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Free
Weekly open mic rooted in dialogue, community and love and presented by TruArtSpeaks, while serving the Historic Rondo Community and everyone who loves it.
Info: truartspeaks.org
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