Events
BBQ Cookout After Party - Be The Change MN
Saturday September 12th
Join Be The Change MN for a VIP Networking BBQ Cookout AfterParty at Theodore Wirth Golf Course in Golden Valley, MN. This unforgettable evening brings together community, culture, and live entertainment — featuring past contestants from NBC’s The Voice: Adam Bohanan, Dahlia Jones, and Frankie Torres.
Enjoy a soul food dinner, cash bar, live music, and an exciting auction and raffle, all while networking with like-minded community members. Guests can also look forward to a special appearance from James Beard Award nominee Chef Mateo of Krewe Restaurant, serving up a pig and chicken roast, plus a free line dancing lesson from New Orleans dance sensation Gameova Skip from 3:00–4:00 PM.
Entry is just $25 at the door, with proceeds supporting our mission of networking, connection, community, unity, exposure, impact, inclusion, and purpose. Bring your friends and family for an evening of great food, great music, and great company!
04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Gathered at Alora-Dahlia Dinner
Friday September 18th
Enjoy an unforgettable outdoor, multi-course dinner set in a charming apple orchard and flower farm. The table adorned with seasonal dishes crafted by local chefs and finished over an open fire, a gathered assortment of vintage table settings, and stunning locally grown floral centerpieces will captivate you. Each ticket includes a lush, locally grown Dahlia bouquet from Alora Acres. Tickets here: https://www.aloraacres.com/product-page/gathered-at-alora
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Story Feast Experiential Dinner
Saturday October 24th
https://www.storyfeast.co/minneapolis#tickets
A 6:00 PM cocktail reception with a signature drink and views of the Mississippi River and Minneapolis skyline from the Weisman Art Museum. A five-course, family-style dinner by chefs Mateo Mackbee and Erin Mackbee—seasonal, hyper-local, and rooted in Minnesota.
All-inclusive beverages throughout the evening, plus handmade serviceware by Maine Prairie Studio.
Optional two-day tours, private museum access, and a curated goody bag of Minnesota-made goods.