We asked our graduate students to send us their favorite web links for places, activities and events in the Twin Cities. Comments are from the students.
Engage your palate
Azia
Bryant Lake Bowl Great organic food, fun environment, bowling, theater and dance, summer and fall block parties.
Temple Restaurant French-Asian fusion.
The Thrifty Hipster This site can be used to find bars throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. It has site-generated reviews as well as user comments, and (most important to grad students) a search engine by which you can find all bars with drink specials any time on any day of the week.
Engage your ears
Local Radio
89.3 - The Current
90.3 - Radio Without Boundaries
770 AM - Radio K
Local Music
Community Music
Taiko Drumming
Twin Cities Hip Hop
Favorite Venues
331 Club Films, music, dance and classic burlesque, food and drink.
Bryant Lake Bowl Great organic food, fun environment, bowling, theater and dance, summer and fall block parties.
First Ave & the 7th St Entry Still one of the best spots in town for live music.
Triple Rock Social Club Alternative, independent and punk music venue, great food for vegetarians, and bar.
Cultural Celebrations
The Art Car Parade American loves its autos. These you have to see to believe.
Festival of Nations
GLBT Pride
Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival
Engage your eyes
Galleries in the Twin Cities
Move your body
Community Gardening Community gardens are vacant lots turned into gardens for those who live in the area. Generally there is a 10-20 dollar commitment in the spring, and one volunteers for water duties once a month. Depending on the size of the garden, a plot is allocated to you which you weed, tend, and harvest which ever plants you choose to grow. I've had a plot for a year now, and am currently trying to get another, I like it so much.
Minnesota Cricket Association
Downhill Skiing and Off Road Biking.
Green Dragon Kung Fu Association.
Ice Skating When the weather is bad for skating on the city lakes, this spot in downtown Minneapolis is marvelous. Perfect place for skating plus a night on the town.
Lakeview Farm This is the stable where I keep my horse. They offer riding certification and leasing horses, so you do not need to own a horse to be around them. It is on over 80 acres of farm land which has been in the same family for 100 years plus. There are lots of trails to ride through and an open and welcoming horse community. It is in Hugo, which is a 45 minute drive from the cities.
Minnesota Frisbee Association (Ultimate, Disc Golf, Freestyle) There are lots of disc golf courses in the cities and surrounding communities. A very active Ultimate league has men's, womens & co-ed teams
Twin Cities Polo Club
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Tango Society of Minnesota Perfect for the beginner or experienced dancers.
Triathalon Club
Waterpark of America A perfect place to go on a cold winter day
For furry friends Pet friendly events in the Twin Cities
Wind Sports Enthusiasts
Engage your mind
Creative Writing
Community Theater
Community Pottery
Engage your spirit
Twin Cities Chinese Christian Church
MN National Guard I don't know if this is weird, but I am in the National Guard and reap many educational benefits that have helped me pay for rent and groceries while in graduate school (ie. ~$315 a month just for being enrolled in classes, in addition to drill pay; Federal Tuition Assistance; State Tuition Reimbursement, etc.).
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