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Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival

By Kristi Haug on August 13, 2020 in

The annual Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival is a free and unique downtown art experience for residents and visitors that celebrates street art in all its forms. This event will feature scattered site street art installations by 16 artists along Nicollet and Hennepin Avenue.

The 2020 Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival is adjusting to provide social distancing and enhanced public health practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Street artists will have their work completed and ready for viewing on Sunday, August 16. Over the following few weeks, we invite you to downtown Minneapolis to view these scattered works of art at your own pace–whenever you are able–to provide ample social distancing.

We hope to see you for this inclusive and joyful experience in the heart of downtown Minneapolis!

Learn more

Street Show Artists Unite for Justice

By Kristi Haug on July 15, 2020 in

Join us in July and August as Street Show performers dedicate their live-streamed noontime performances on Tuesdays and Thursdays to social justice organizations. Instead of asking for your contributions to their virtual tip jars, they’ll be asking for your support toward making Minneapolis a more just city. Mpls DID will contribute the first $100 in the performers’ honor to their selected charity. Learn more.

12 noon | Tuesday, July 7 | Debbie Moore

12 noon | Thursday, July 9 | Nico Moore / Speak Free

12 noon | Tuesday, July 14 | Amanda Standalone

12 noon | Thursday, July 16 | Stephanie Claussen

12 noon | Tuesday, July 21 | Nancy Olson

12 noon | Thursday, July 23 | Hassan – The Messenger

12 noon | Tuesday, July 28 | James Ron

Street Show Artists Unite for Justice

By Kristi Haug on July 13, 2020 in

12 noon | Tuesday, July 7 | Debbie Moore

12 noon | Thursday, July 9 | Nico Moore / Speak Free

12 noon | Tuesday, July 14 | Amanda Standalone

12 noon | Thursday, July 16 | Stephanie Claussen

12 noon | Tuesday, July 21 | Nancy Olson

12 noon | Thursday, July 23 | Hassan – The Messenger

12 noon | Tuesday, July 28 | James Ron

Pop-in to the Pop-up Open House

By Kristi Haug on August 28, 2019 in

Pop-in to the Pop-up! Mpls DID had hosted open houses on the first Tuesday of every the month from 4–6p, this summer. Join us for our final Open House on Tuesday, October 1st. Stop by the DID Pop-up Satellite Office (first floor of Gaviidae Common between 6th and 7th streets) to chat with an ambassador, play games, enjoy free refreshments and learn more about our work downtown.

National Night Out Kick-Off

By Mark Remme on July 22, 2019 in

Stop by the Mpls Downtown Improvement District Pop-Up Satellite Office at Gaviidae Common (6th and Nicollet) for our 6th annual National Night Out (NNO) Kick-Off event. Minneapolis is a national leader in NNO festivities, and we hope you’ll stop by and begin your evening with us.

City and county officials and law enforcement will be on hand as we foster constructive engagement between the community and law enforcement focused on neighborhood safety. Get to know our local officials while also locating where your neighborhood NNO event will take place later in the evening.

Activities include:

– Meet law enforcement
– Free treats and giveaways
– Live Street Show performances
– Play a variety of lawn games
– Children’s activities
– Find your local NNO event

Don’t miss out on this fun annual event #OnNicollet!

Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival

By Mark Remme on July 2, 2019 in

Mpls Downtown Improvement District and Hennepin Theatre Trust are pleased to present the first annual Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival – the new signature downtown art experience for residents and visitors that celebrates street art in all its forms. Join us for an inclusive, vibrant and unforgettable experience in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. For more info, visit http://mplsstreetartfest.com/

Mobile Library @ the DID Pop-Up Open house

By Mark Remme on June 21, 2019 in

Stop by the DID Pop-Up Open House (between 6th & 7th #OnNicollet) for a chance to visit the Mobile Library from Mpls Central Library! It’s your one stop to get a library card, check out a book, get crafty, and more! This innovative mobile library is one you’ll definitely want to check out.

Mobile Library

By Mark Remme on June 21, 2019 in

Keep an eye out for the Mobile Library from Mpls Central Library! It’s your one stop to get a library card, check out a book, get crafty, and more! After it parks between 6th & 8th, this innovative mobile library is one you’ll definitely want to check out.