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Curling & Purling

By Lisa Middag on January 8, 2020 in

Take your winter funk out for some afternoon fun

Ever wonder what all the fuss is about Curling?

Come try your hand at one of the oldest and most quintessential winter sports Thursday afternoons in the heart of downtown. Learn to throw a stone from local experts while you play a quick match with friends.

While you’re there, get creative with fiber artist Knitteapolis and contribute to a public yarnbombing installation. Or carve your own design in cuttlebone and see it poured in piping hot liquid bronze live on the street with the folks from Pedal to the Metal.

Whether you come to cast a stone, a stitch or a miniature bronze sculpture, you’ll be kicking your winter blues into April by celebrating what makes winter great in Minneapolis.

We’ll have hot beverages and street games for all ages. Learn to knit and carve while you warm up in the newly renovated DID Nicollet Office, then pop outside for some seriously fun curling, purling and pouring.

Invite your friends and bring your enthusiasm (experience is not required).

Local curling club hosts:
January 30 – Richfield Curling Club
February 6 – Four Seasons Curling Club
February 13 – St. Paul Curling Club
February 20 – Chaska Curling Center (with a special appearance by national champion and Olympic competitor Jeff Isaacson)

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.

Pop-in to the Pop-up Open House

By Kristi Haug on August 28, 2019 in

Pop-in to the Pop-up! Mpls DID is hosting open houses on the first Tuesday of every the month from 4–6p, now through October. 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! This mobile library is one you’ll definitely want to check out, and you’ll find it parked between 6th & 8th at the Farmers Market #OnNicollet.

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.

Pop-in to the Pop-up Open House

By Mark Remme on May 28, 2019 in

Stop by the Mpls Downtown Improvement District’s first open house of the season, Tuesday, June 4 from 4–6p, at the DID Pop-up Satellite Office on the first floor of Gaviidae Common between 6th and 7th streets. You can chat with an ambassador, play games, and learn more about our work downtown– all while enjoying free popcorn and lemonade.

DID’s Pop-up Office is open Monday–Friday, 10a–7p. Join us for our Pop-in events the first Tuesday of the month through September. Learn more about Mpls DID.

DID’s 10th Birthday Block Party

By Mark Remme on May 28, 2019 in

Join us #OnNicollet between 6th & 7th streets to celebrate 10 years of a cleaner, greener, safer, and more vibrant downtown.

Play a round on DID’s mini golf course and enjoy an ice cold Arnold Palmer, on us.
Enjoy lively party music by DJ Mickey Breeze and challenge your friends to a variety of street games.
Grab a food truck lunch and get to know the DID Ambassadors at the Really Big Table.
Stop by the Storymobile to share a downtown memory.
Shop local handmade goods at the Nicollet Makers Market.