Minneapolis/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on October 14, 2019
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Looking to mix things up this week? From a Fitbit workout at the Target Center to a luncheon honoring Minnesota's "50 over 50" and more, here are a few top options to get you out and about.

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Fitbit Local Workout at the Target Center

From the event description:

FItness is fun with friends! Grab a couple and get ready to sweat with the Twin Cities' top fitness trainers and Fitbit Local Ambassadors, J.C. Lippold and Sammi Gullman, for their signature #AllTheThings Workout. We'll sweat it out with the Timberwolves Dancers in a body-weight boot camp and a revitalizing yoga flow set to the beats of a live DJ! Zico coconut water will be onsite to keep everyone hydrated and replenished. BYO mat and towel.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Target Center, 600 First Ave. N.
Admission: Free
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Behind the Scenes: Tour & Glass Blowing Demo at Hennepin Made

From the event description:

Grab a happy hour drink from Parallel Café and join us for a tour of our multi-use facility. Take a guided walk through each space, learn a little building history, and get a behind the scenes look at our parent company Hennepin Made’s glass-blowing studio.  

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Parallel, 145 Holden St. N.
Admission: Free
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Cognac & Blues Tasting with Matthew Skoller

From the event description:

Join us for an evening of Cognac and blues with Matthew Skoller, founder of Family Tradition Cognac and fixture on the Chicago Blues circuit for over 34 years. We will taste through a full flight of some of the rarest and purest artisanal Cognacs and eau-de-vie, taking you far beyond the big name, industrially made labels. Learn about small production Cognac: the process, the tradition, the cuisine, when to mix and when to sip. 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: North Loop Wine & Spirits Cellar, 218 N. Washington Ave.
Admission: $20
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Minnesota's 2019 '50 Over 50' Celebration

From the event description:

Come and meet Minnesota's 2019 "50 over 50" — 50 exceptional leaders who are shattering myths about aging and writing their own rules. It’s time to recognize that possibilities shouldn’t be limited by age. It's time to change the stories we tell ourselves about aging. It’s time for a new list. Emceeing the event are Rose McGee and T. Mychael Rambo.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: McNamara Alumni Center, 200 S.E. Oak St.
Admission: $32 (honoree table); $40 (general admission)
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Samantha Ruddy at Sisyphus Brewing

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Come spend an evening with comic Samantha Ruddy. She tells jokes, writes funny stuff and weasels her way into your heart with her girl-next-door charm. Ruddy has performed stand-up on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," headlined Carolines on Broadway and appeared in videos for Comedy Central — all before her 27th birthday! 

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: Sisyphus Brewing, 712 Ontario Ave. W., #100
Admission: $18
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