Minneapolis Institute of Arts invites bikers through its doors

Now in its third year, "Bike Night" at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is practically an institution itself. Come for the novelty, stay for the fun of being able to bike through the museum's doors for an evening of free bike-and-art events. Freewheel Bike is providing free valet bike parking; Nice Ride MN will run a photobooth; and local bike shops and brands (Surly, Angry Catfish, Civia, One on One) will show their latest gear.

Crankshaft and the Gear Grinders will serve up country blues with D J David Campbell from "Local Current Live at Third Thursday." The Hub Coop will deliver bike-powered art and free safety checks. And the Minneapolis bicycle coalition will have info about bike advocacy and safe city biking. Is there an official beer? You betcha: Summit Brewing company takes that honor.