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“Approachable Depth:” Photography by Alysia Nelson
Alysia Nelson is a Twin Cities native who's been dabbling in mixed media for the last several years. A self-proclaimed creative thinker who "borrows from friends." Her work began out of necessity as a form of personal art therapy or, as she prefers to call it, "creative emotional processing." Her work, primarily featuring Post-It Notes, […]
Find out more »Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi
Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi On view April 22 - July 12, 2025 Artist reception + artist talk Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:30 - 8 pm Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 https://textilecentermn.org/stitching-black-legacy/ Textile Center proudly presents Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi, the largest solo exhibition […]
Find out more »Garden City
Garden City flower mart for annuals, perennials, and all your spring, summer and autumn needs! Located in our South side parking lot by AMC Theatre.
Find out more »Alebrijes Exhibition: Building the Dream World
Experience the colorful, fantastical world of alebrijes and see how artists create these engaging creatures! Anderson Center is pleased to partner with the Minnesota Latino Museum to present the exhibition Alebrijes: Building the Dream World. An alebrije is an imaginary creature that possesses elements from different animals. They originated in the 1930s from the vivid […]
Find out more »Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden. Visitors use their cell phones to download the Revelo AR app to view digital images and audio at stops along the walk which honors, educates […]
Find out more »The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure
Splash into summer on an adventure alongside animated Mermaids & Pirates! Families can dive into fun challenges in the limited-time event, The Great Mermaids & Pirates Adventure, at SEA LIFE at Mall of America! From June 5 - Aug 3, aquarium guests can join an exciting adventure to complete hands-on activities alongside thousands of sea […]
Find out more »Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp!
Turn Off the Screens and Turn On Creativity with More Than 100 Different Classes for Kids and Teens! Plus, Flexibility to Fit Your Family’s Busy Summer Schedule WHAT: Summer Arts Camp from Minnetonka Center for the Arts The Most Robust Summer Arts Program in the Twin Cities! To support its mission to expand visual arts […]
Find out more »Free Yoga at Union Depot
* MONDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * WEDNESDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * SATURDAY | 9 – 10 AM -- All classes are taught by the talented instructors from @Studio 9-to-5. Classes are held outside on the North Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Waiting Room, unless otherwise noted. -- MONDAY: These classes […]
Find out more »Free Train Day
All aboard for FREE all-ages fun! Celebrate railroad history in the impressive mansion of railway tycoon James J. Hill, with an all-day slate of activities, exhibits, and musical performances. Join us for: Food trucks Kids train tables Train-themed crafts and activities Live music Selfie station Victorian lawn games And so much more! Admission is free. […]
Find out more »Ongoing
Art & Farmers Market
Held the first Sunday of each month from May through October, this vibrant market brings together regional artists, farmers, and makers for a one-of-a-kind open-air experience. Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, art, and more while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Franconia Sculpture Park. Free and family-friendly.
Find out more »Art & Farmers Market
Held the first Sunday of each month from May through October, this vibrant market brings together regional artists, farmers, and makers for a one-of-a-kind open-air experience. Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, art, and more while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Franconia Sculpture Park. Free and family-friendly.
Find out more »Cruise Night: Welcome Back
Cruise on in to Lakeview Drive Inn for the themed Cruise Nights throughout the Summer! Enjoy a frosty mug of homemade rootbeer, tasty ice cream treats or a delicious burger basket while taking in the activities and music. Cruise nights start at 6:00 PM. Attendance drawings are held around 7:30pm. Rain policy: If it is […]
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STOP KISS
In Theater Mu's production of Diana Son's GLAAD Media Award-winning play, Sara and Callie's first kiss changes their lives in ways neither could have predicted. Jumping backward and forward in time, the two are forced to look at the little moments that built their relationship and decide if they were meant to be or if […]
Find out more »Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Classes 2025
Let Your Creative Side Shine This Summer at Minnetonka Center for the Arts Watercolor, Weaving, Ceramics, Calligraphy, and So Much More! Minnetonka Center for the Arts Unveils Summer 2025 Classes WHAT: Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Classes 2025 To support its mission to expand visual arts education for all ages, interests, and abilities, the […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »KINFOLX
Council is in session. ATTENTION PROTECTORATES, CITIZENS, AND QUESTIONING HOLES // By mandate of Protocol 69 (nice!) Subsection 2GY, the ELSEWHERE COUNCIL is now accepting attendees for its latest open session: KINFOLX — a spectacle-council for the end-times and the beginning-agains. This is not a play. This is agenda-based survival. Part performance ritual, part community […]
Find out more »9:00 am
Free Meditation Class
Join us for a free meditation class, offered every day at 9AM. These guided meditations are excellent for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Saturday: “Breathing” Sunday: “Loving Friendliness” NOTE: All meditation classes are currently being held online via Zoom. We hope to resume in-person classes at the end of March or April. Follow our website […]
Find out more »Free Yoga at Union Depot
Join Union Depot for FREE yoga sessions every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday taught by Studio 9-to-5 instructors. Union Depot’s grand setting and beautiful views make this yoga experience one-of-a-kind. Bring a yoga mat, water and towel if needed. * MONDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * TUESDAY | 12 – 1 PM * WEDNESDAY […]
Find out more »Sunrise Tour: 10,000 Years Ago Today in Minnesota
Take an expert-led tour of the petroglyphs (rock carvings) that are thought to be some of the oldest in the Midwest. You will get the rare chance to go beyond the ropes and view carvings under their most favorable viewing conditions: up close and in the morning sun. Glaciers had retreated from Southwest Minnesota 10,000 […]
Find out more »Larger Than Life Art Exhibit Unveiling and Art Fair
Experience Art Like Never Before — Outdoors and Larger Than Life! Step into a world of creativity this summer at the Larger Than Life Outdoor Art Exhibit — Southern Minnesota’s largest outdoor art exhibit, set in the scenic Riverside Park along the Zumbro River in historic Mantorville, MN. Attend a special Unveiling Event and Art […]
Find out more »10:00 am
Summit Avenue Walking Tour
St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles. Tours do […]
Find out more »Summit Avenue Walking Tour
St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles. Tours do […]
Find out more »Summit Avenue Walking Tour
St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood. Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles. Tours do […]
Find out more »Free Train Day
All aboard for FREE all-ages fun! Celebrate railroad history in the impressive mansion of railway tycoon James J. Hill, with an all-day slate of activities, exhibits, and musical performances. Join us for: Food trucks Kids train tables Train-themed crafts and activities Live music Selfie station Victorian lawn games And so much more! Admission is free. […]
Find out more »Ojibwe Moccasin Workshop
Make a pair of Ojibwe style leather moccasins in this two-day workshop, led by Mille Lacs Band elder Carol Hernandez. This workshop is recommended for ages 15 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop takes place from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. […]
Find out more »10:30 am
Rooted in Color: Dyeing with Nature
Celebrate the steps of turning wool into fabric by visiting Historic Forestville on Saturdays throughout June to learn the different steps. Each Saturday will have a demonstration of one of the steps in the wool to fiber process. What do onions skins, coffee grounds, and marigolds all have in common? These items can all be […]
Find out more »11:00 am
American Craft Fest St. Paul
American Craft Fest St. Paul is the summer's best opportunity to discover craft from across the region! Participate in fun, hands-on activities for all ages led by local arts organizations, shop handmade work by more than 50 early career artists, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. American Craft Fest takes place June 28—29, […]
Find out more »Heart of Winona Pridefest
Heart of Winona is excited to announce the date for this year’s Pridefest-- Come on down to Levee Park on Saturday, June 28th from 11am to 5pm to socialize, meet new people and celebrate! There will be resources available as well as vendor tables, music, dance party, open mic, food truck, and community magic, all […]
Find out more »11:30 am
Guided Art Tours
Join Arboretum art experts for a guided tour of the outdoor sculptures at the Arboretum on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer! Choose from a Harrison Sculpture Garden Tour at 11:30 a.m. or visit sculptures around the Oswald Visitor Center at 1:30 p.m. The sculpture tours last one hour and provide visitors an understanding of […]
Find out more »1:00 pm
Author Event: Voices From Pejuhutazizi
Join authors Teresa Peterson and Walter LaBatte Jr. as they discuss their book, Voices From Pejuhutazizi: Dakota Stories and Storytellers at Jeffers Petroglyphs. This book is a rich trove of stories told by five generations of a Dakota Family. The free event will include a reading, Q&A session, and book signing. Books will be available […]
Find out more »Headlocks at HeadFlyer Brewing 2!
Headlocks at HeadFlyer Brewing is back for year 2! Join us and the crew from Midwest All-Star Wrestling on Saturday June 28th. Tickets are available online - $10 for general admission and $20 for ring side. Kids under 17 are $5! Doors open at 1PM CST and Belltime is 2PM!
Find out more »1:30 pm
The Half-Life of Marie Curie
Marie Curie is about to accept her second Nobel prize for her pioneering work in radioactivity, when a public scandal forces her to seek refuge. She retreats to the seaside home of engineer and suffragist Hertha Ayrton. There, the two longtime friends uncover what it means to be mothers, wives, and scientists in a changing […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
Campfire Concert Series
The Campfire Concert Series is free and open to all, aiming to get folks connected through the art of music. In a laid back community garden space, young and wise gather around the campfire to share stories, dinner, sing & dance, and just be. A rotating schedule of food trucks creatively cook meals for you! […]
Find out more »Star of Unity
Celebrate culture, connection, and community at Star of Unity—an evening of music, movement, and meaning at the renowned Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Dressed in your finest, join us for a night where the power of live performance brings us together. From traditional songs to beloved national melodies, this is a space to sing, […]
Find out more »Star of Unity: A Night of Somali Live Music and Dance
Celebrate culture, connection, and community at Star of Unity—an evening of music, movement, and meaning at the renowned Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Dressed in your finest, join us for a night where the power of live performance brings us together. From traditional songs to beloved national melodies, this is a space to sing, […]
Find out more »Star of Unity: A Night of Somali Live Music and Dance
Celebrate culture, connection, and community at Star of Unity—an evening of music, movement, and meaning at the renowned Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Dressed in your finest, join us for a night where the power of live performance brings us together. From traditional songs to beloved national melodies, this is a space to sing, […]
Find out more »7:30 pm
The Angel Next Door
Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948, where playwrights, actors, and a star-struck novelist gather to work on their next Broadway hit! (Nevermind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) You get to be a fly on the (thin) walls of this romantic romp that captures the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of classic screwball […]
Find out more »Theatre Elision presents: Penelope
Many of us are familiar with The Odyssey, the epic poem composed around the 8th century BC and telling the story of Odysseus as he works his way home to Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. His journey takes ten years — the same amount of time the war lasted. This means that Penelope, […]
Find out more »The Macbeths
Prepare for a Macbeth unlike any you’ve seen before. Rough Magic Performance Company proudly presents an original, immersive adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Directed by Heidi Batz Rogers, adapted by Catherine Justice, and with a cast of 5 women performers, The adaptation finds modern reverberance through the infusion of Sylvia Plath’s haunting poem “Parlement Hill Fields” […]
Find out more »DANCING ANIMALS
In their Minneapolis debut, critically acclaimed ensemble Nervous Theatre brings an explosive new dance-theatre work to the Southern Theater. Why is everyone speaking at once? When did we start dancing? Where do we go from here? On this night, with this audience, what is the conversation that only we can have? Through a series of […]
Find out more »DANCING ANIMALS
In their Minneapolis debut, critically acclaimed ensemble Nervous Theatre brings an explosive new dance-theatre work to the Southern Theater. Why is everyone speaking at once? When did we start dancing? Where do we go from here? On this night, with this audience, what is the conversation that only we can have? Through a series of […]
Find out more »8:30 pm
FireFly Viewing Nights
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky. Join us after hours on select evenings to learn about these special creatures from local experts and Master Naturalists. Every week features information about the nighttime creatures that can also be spotted (or heard) during Firefly Viewing Nights. […]
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