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SPECIAL EVENT
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Round up the family and head down to the Midtown Global Market this afternoon for an educational and entertaining MLK soirée! Fun for both children and adults, Midtown honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through song, spoken word, discussions, renditions of the famed "I Have a Dream" speech, and even a fashion show. Children's activities such as art activities, storytelling, face painting and more will abound, while inspiring talks by elders and vibrant performances by Twin Cities youth will round out this day of history and tribute to one of America's most beloved figures.

Noon to 4:30 p.m., Midtown Global Market, Lake Street & 10th Avenue, Minneapolis, Free

Extra: Looking for more MLK Day events? Our pals at the Twin Cities Daily Planet have got you covered with a full lineup of events HERE!

MUSIC
Martin Luther King Day Record Party

If you're at all down with the local blogsphere and/or the local music scene, you've probably stumbled upon the sonically-inclined typings of the bloggers at Switchblade Comb. With contributors who moonlight as managers of the Uptown Theater and employees of local music venues,  Switchblade Comb offers a combination of offbeat music and movie news that any hipper-than-thou Twin Citizen ought to appreciate. Each Monday, join DJ wonderkids RichmanVA, Emily, Sky, and special guests as they take over the Uptown Bar for an all-vinyl record spinning shindig, presented by Switchblade Comb. Promising "No Eagles, no Phil Collins, and no bummers," as well as dirt-cheap beer specials ($1.75 Premiums, anyone?). Tonight's special edition will feature a sweet selection of 60's & 70's soul in honor of the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

9 p.m. to close, Uptown Bar, 3018 Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis, Free

HAPPY HOUR
Stella's Fish Cafe

The winter doldrums have definitely set in. It seems that every time we look outside it's snowing, and these oppressive layers of wool are really starting to itch. If we have to scrape ice off of our windshield one more time, we just might snap. Lucky for us, Stella's Fish Cafe is here to thaw out our ice-hardened hearts with a menu reminiscent of warmer climates. Stop into this Uptown seafood mecca for their daily happy hour, which features 2-for-1 cocktails, $1 oysters, and a cheapie appetizer menu that will definitely keep you warm and cozy. Happy Hour runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., then again from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. to ensure early birds and night owls alike can indulge their summer nostalgia.

Daily, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., Stella's Fish Cafe, 1400 W. Lake Street, Uptown Minneapolis

Extra: Check out our friends over at thriftyhipster.com for more Twin Cities happy hour specials!