Looking to mix things up this week? From a demo that fuses food and history to a workshop on making your own cheese, here's a roundup of options to help you get social around town.
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The Evolution of African American Cuisine: The Green Book
Presented by the Onyx Culinary Collective, this event showcases foods that were prepared in some of the restaurants highlighted in The Green Book, the book that aided black travelers during the years of racial segregation and Jim Crow laws by guiding them to friendly stops along the way.
Not only will you learn about the cuisine and watch the chefs prepare it, but you'll also get to taste the food for yourself.
When: Friday, Sept. 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Breaking Bread Café & Catering, 1210 W. Broadway Ave.
Admission: $15–$25 depending on meal selected. More ticket options available.
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Cocktails at the Castle: Chroma Craze
Want to party at a museum? Hit the FIKA dance floor at the American Swedish Institute with the vibrant "Gudrun Sjödén — A Colourful Universe" exhibit as the backdrop. Partygoers are encouraged to dress colorfully themselves.
You'll enjoy live performances from FIAMMA Disco Queens, Tacky Annie, Mina Moore and Hennepin County Disco Authority.
There will be other activities as well, plus drinks.
When: Friday, Sept. 14, 7-11 p.m.
Where: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave.
Admission: $20
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TMORA Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration
Be the first to see the two new exhibits opening at the Museum of Russian Art.
The first exhibit is "From Non-Conformism to Feminisms: Russian Women Artists" from the Kolodzei Art Foundation, which is a visual exploration of the development and accomplishments of women artists from Russia.
The other exhibit is "Inside the Beehive: Art of Garen Bedrossian," which is a showcase of Bedrossian's series of paintings that he placed in beehives. Left over time, the bees covered the paintings with waxwork patterns, both complementing and obliterating the paintings.
There will also be live music, refreshments and remarks from the curator, representatives from the Kolodzei Art Foundation and Bedrossian himself.
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave.
Admission: $5 for students with valid ID; $8 for seniors; $10 general admission. More ticket options available.
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Cheesemaking 101
Presented by Northern Brewer, a homebrewing company, this workshop will teach you how to make your own cheese at home through a variety of techniques. You'll also learn about types of cheeses, choosing the right milk and the effects of temperature and aging.
Register quickly: spots are filling up fast.
When: Sunday, Sept. 16, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Northern Brewer – Minneapolis, 6021 Lyndale Ave. South
Admission: Free
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