St. Anthony Park Arts Festival

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Como and Carter avenues. Artists, musicians, food and more. Details: sapfest.org (Editor’s note: See stories on SAP Arts Festival throughout this issue of the Bugle.)

Shadow Falls Art Fair

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Otis and Exeter avenues, Union Park neighborhood. Ceramics, pottery, photography, painting, fabric art, weaving, along with food vendors and musicians. Details: shadow-falls-arts.mailchimpsites.com.

MidCity Farmers Market

4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday, June 4 to Sept. 24, at 693 Raymond Ave. (MidCity Kitchen parking lot). Locally grown produce, artisanal foods, handmade goods and more. EBT/SNAP and Market Bucks accepted.

Neighbors of Alden Square

Alden Square Park, 1169 Gibbs Ave.

Kismet Rendezvous concert and local talent show: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Bring a blanket or chair, your own beverage and cash for tips. Cookies served. Children and pets welcome.

Game night: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 27. Badminton, volleyball, croquet, cornhole, soccer and table games. Bring your own beverage and a snack to share.

St. Anthony Park Garden Club

Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Como Avenue and Luther Place (across from Speedy Market). Annuals, veggies and house plants plus hostas grown in the SAP Library garden. Cash and checks preferred.

Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. Staggered start times. Tour 10 gardens featuring rain gardens, native plantings, sunny and shady spaces, and water features. Artists and musicians at most locations. $15; children 10 and under free with adult supervision. Attendance is limited. Tickets: stanthonyparkgardenclub.com/garden-tour.html.

Transition Town – All St. Anthony Park

Join your neighbors on Sunday afternoon, June 1, to experience how easy and convenient the public transit system can be. Destination: Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Meet at 12:45 p.m. at the bus stop in front of the SAP Library, Como at Carter Avenue to catch the 1:17 p.m. bus. While waiting for the bus, hear tips for using public transit and have your questions answered by knowledgeable guides.

The group will leave the museum at 3 p.m. to take the 3:15 p.m. bus back to the library stop. Bus fare is $2; $1 seniors, youth, mobility. Fare applicable for the 2.5-hour transfer window/round trip. Museum entry is free.

Next Chapter Bookseller

Minneapolis author Alison McGhee reads from “Weird Sad and Silent,” a children’s middle-grade novel, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 Snelling Ave. S.

Community Sing

Musician Dan Chouinard and singer-songwriter Ann Reed lead a free community sing at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave.

Women’s Drum Center

Something new: Buckets and Bottles Jam! Cut loose and explore this popular style of street performance to create easy, exhilarating grooves. No experience necessary. For ages 16 and older. Buckets and bottles provided. $15. 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at 2242 University Ave. W. womensdrumcenter.org.

Age-Friendly University Day

8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus. Continental breakfast, lunch, speakers and resource information booths targeted to retirees and lifelong learners. $25 or free via zoom. Agenda and registration: sph.umn.edu/events-calendar/age-friendly-university-day.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive. Free. A voluntary donation of $4 for an adult and $2 for a child is appreciated. comozooconservatory.org.

Sunken Garden: Spring Flower Show ends June 8. Summer Flower Show runs June 13 to Sept. 14.

Senior Strolls: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, and 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Special time reserved for adults ages 55+. Online registration is no longer required.

Groovin’ In The Garden: Outdoor concerts and activities from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays as scheduled from June 11 to July 30 in front of the conservatory. Free. Refreshments available for purchase.

• Innocent Reggae Band, roots reggae. June 11.

• Maria & The Coins, singer- songwriter Driven Pop Hooks. June 18.

• Flamin’ Oh’s, Minnesota music legends. June 25.

Como Town: Rides and attractions at this family-friendly amusement park next to Como Zoo are open for the season. Find details online at comotown.com.

Dock and Paddle

Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Parkway N. Join in “The Initials Game Live” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. A free weekly trivia game where players guess initials of people, places and things. Find the full summer music and entertainment schedule online at dockandpaddle.com.

Gibbs Farm

Pathways to Dakota & Pioneer Life exhibit reopened to the public on Sunday, May 25. Visit rchs.com/gibbs-farm for hours and admission. The historic site is at 2097 Larpenteur Ave. W., Falcon Heights.

Senior activities

St. Anthony Park Area Seniors offers a mixture of in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities during June. Unless otherwise noted, registration is not required. For more information, call 651-642-9052 or email [email protected].

In-person activities include:

Pound Fit: Exercise class: 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, and from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Centennial United Methodist Church. 2200 Hillside Ave, W. Call the office or email to register.

Senior exercise: Exercises from the Arthritis Foundation: 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 15 at the Lauderdale City Hall, 1891 Walnut St. Call the office or email to register.

Game Day: Coffee and board games: 10 to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 24, at 2200 Hillside Ave. W.

Handiwork Group: Note: Change from library location: 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 12, at 2200 Hillside Ave. W. Bring your own supplies and drop in to knit, crochet, embroider and socialize with your neighbors. Contact the office for more information.

Dinner show: 3:45 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. Crooner’s Supper Club presents “Yearbook: Class of ’77” (nostalgic songs from 1973–1977). No charge to attend; transportation, dinner and show are all included. Registration is mandatory and space is limited. Priority to people ages 60+ who live in the SAPAS service area. Email [email protected] to register.

Equal Portions: Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave. Catered luncheon and presentation. $15. Contact the office to register by June 11.

Poetry Group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 20, at 2200 Hillside Ave. W. Contact the office for more information.

Hybrid:

Grief and Loss Support Group: 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays, June 5, 19 and 26. No meeting June 12. In-person at 2200 Hillside Ave. W. Call the office or email to register.

Virtual:

Lunch Bunch: Socializing and BINGO. Noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25. Call the office or email for Zoom link.  

Kathy Henderson is a freelance writer for the Bugle.

Photo: Artist Allie Rykken will be at the SAP Arts Festival at booth 13