How to kill three birds with one stone
One of the vexing problems with summer here in Minnesota is that we really pack a lot into these months. If you like to try to do “it all,” this becomes an overwhelming problem. My remedy is to try for the recreational version of multitasking. In this case, you can visit one of the spots here in town, hang out with friends in a casual atmosphere, and watch a movie — all while remaining outdoors and on a reasonable budget (if desired). That’s right, I’m talking about the summertime joy of outdoor movies. The number of places that offer outdoor movies in the summer is really quite amazing, so I thought I’d try to list some of the places that we can catch them.
- Solera offers movies on their roof on Sunday and Monday nights. May 13 – September 2
- Stevens Square Park was named Best Place to Watch a Movie Outdoors by the Citypages. Music and movies are offered on Wednesday nights. June 13 – August 1
- Minneapolis Parks and Rec shows shows music and movies in Loring Park on Monday nights. July 16 – August 20
- Brit’s Pub shows fairly new releases on their lawn bowling green on Monday nights. August 6 – September 3
That’s just a starter set. Please use the comments section to add the spots I’ve missed!
Summer Music & Movies, now in its 31st year, is a partnership of the Walker Art Center (which curates the bands and films) and the Park & Rec board. A highlight of summer…
http://calendar.walkerart.org/canopy.wac?id=3922
Minneapolis Parks and Rec has a list of their outdoor concerts, plays and movies. Concerts at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minnehaha Park, and Father Hennepin Park. You mentioned the movies in Loring Park already. And some Shakespeare and improv stuff.
Also, there’s a concert series at Mill City Museum.
Don’t forget those free outdoor movies in your sister city St. Paul! (Kinda puts to shame the outdoor venues in Minneapolis … ;-)
“Summer Cinema in Saint Paul!”
http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/parks/musicarts/cinema-stpaul.html
Just found out that the Minnesota Museum of American Art has a patio night series with free music.
Not movies, but more free entertainment.