From Lake Street Council:

Receive materials and information from various safety and medical organizations regarding safety concerns, livability issues, and personal health inquiries. Participating organizations:

• LEAD

• T.O.U.C.H

• Minneapolis Safety Outreach organizations

• Medical response organizations

• Homeless response organizations

• Mental health and addiction services

Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Lake St Safety Resource Event
Wednesday, Mar. 25 • 1 – 2 PM
T.O.U.C.H Outreach (2222 E Lake St)
Questions? Contact Jon Edwards: jon@lakestreetcouncil.org / 612-207-2907

From Lowry Hill Gallery:

Lowry Hill Gallery is pleased to present Annemarie’s Vision, an exhibition of oil paintings by St. Paul artist, Kirsten Tradowsky.

Earning her BFA from Cleveland Institute of Art and MFA from California College of the Arts, Tradowsky has a long exhibition history in California and now resides in the Twin Cities with her family. Using media references from her family archive, this series of work presents a contemporary understanding of a far-off past. Through painted interpretations of photographs taken by her immigrant grandmother, Annemarie, Tradowsky arrives at a deeper understanding of her life, despite never having met her. Tradowsky’s paintings are known for their color and sweeping, expressive brush strokes. Of this exhibition, she writes:

“My Grandmother, Annemarie Wentscher Tradowsky, lived in Berlin, Germany, with my Grandfather, Walter Tradowsky, a theater director. They had a son, my father Michael Tradowsky, in 1935, and a daughter, my Tante Monika, six years later. My Grandmother raised her children during the turbulent and devastating time of Nazi Germany and World War II.

My grandmother was a professional kids photographer at a studio in Berlin before she got married. After, she carried her camera with her everywhere she went to capture photos of my grandfather, father, and aunt. She also took many photos of family friends and cousins when traveling around Germany.

Despite being fearful of the Nazis and later the war, she tried to create a place where her children could still be creative and feel safe. Sometimes, my grandfather caught these moments with her in it. These photos and my paintings depict these moments.

In the 1950s, my family immigrated to the United States and settled in California. My grandmother continued to photograph the family up until her death from cancer in the mid 1960s. I keep learning more and more about her from my father’s autobiography, “War Children,” and the conversations I have with my Tante Monika.

After my father’s passing in January 2025, I’ve been gifted many of her photo albums. A collection of our family moments. I see her being a strong and inventive mother in these shots. I, too, am now a mother of a six-year-old and in these, our own turbulent times, I’m trying to be as uplifting and creative as she was. Even though I never met my grandmother, I’m feeling more connected to her, and my late dad, through these photos that depict a family life I was never a part of yet echoes through me."

Artist Talk: Kirsten Tradowsky
Friday, Mar. 27 • 5:30–6:30 PM
Lowry Hill Gallery (1009 W Franklin Ave)

From Indivisible Twin Cities, MN AFL-CIO, MN 50501 and Women’s March MN:

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. This event will highlight the amazing efforts of the people of the state and of the Twin Cities as we resisted Operation Metro Surge by saying loudly, “ICE Out of Minnesota!”

Join us for a march and rally at the MN State Capitol. Marches will kick off at 12pm, with the rally following at 2pm. March gathering locations to be announced.

No Kings 3 Twin Cities
Saturday, Mar. 28 •12 PM march, 2 PM rally
MN Capitol (75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, St. Paul)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From ASI:

This intergenerational celebration welcomes children ages 10 and under and their favorite grown-ups for a day of fun. Enjoy enchanting stories from the påskkärring (Easter Witch), play games, and create your own decorations and cards featuring Swedish phrases. The afternoon egg hunt will take place outside, rain or shine. Don’t miss out—register by Monday, March 9!

Please note that only children will participate in the egg hunt and every attendee must register. The egg hunt will take place outside, rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather. Children under 2 can join for free. Celebrate Easter with us and make unforgettable memories! Museum admission included.

Easter at the Castle
Saturday, Apr. 4 • 9–10:30 AM / 12–1:30 PM
American Swedish Institute
Registration Required

From Minneapolis Institute of Art:

Art Play showers bring fabric flowers! Maybe it isn’t quite time for Minnesota flowers, but let’s look forward to warmer weather while getting creative with fabric. Come celebrate spring this April at Art Play.

Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each month—on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts, no rules, just play. Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities.

Art Play!
1st & 3rd Saturdays • 10 AM – 2 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S)

From Walker Art Center:

Bring your loved ones to the Walker for a day of art and creativity. Admission is free on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am-5 pm. Explore current exhibitions, get creative with drop-in art activities for families from 10 am-3 pm, and check out a film in the Mediatheque.

Free First Saturday
1st Saturdays • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center

From The Somali Museum:

Multicultural Heritage Gathering serves as a pivotal community initiative, orchestrated to bring together a broad spectrum of individuals ranging from cultural organization representatives, U.S. legislators, and educators to healthcare professionals, performing artists, engineers, and law enforcement officers, along with community leaders and esteemed partners. Spearheaded by the Somali Museum, this event underscores a profound commitment to deepening cultural awareness and nurturing the interconnective relationships among Minnesota’s eclectic communities.

Multicultural Heritage Gathering
Saturday, Apr. 4 • 11 AM – 3 PM 
Bela Hall (2201 37th Ave NE)

From AARP:

Criminals don't care how hard you worked. They steal billions from Americans like you every year using an endless variety of complex scams. However, you can take charge, understand their criminal tactics, and protect your hard-earned savings.

Join AARP Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota, and many other local organizations at the Twin Cities Scam Jam to learn about the latest scams.

• Doors open and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

• Visit local organizations and learn about their fraud-fighting resources in our mini-expo, open from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

• Hear from a series of speakers discussing the most important steps you can take to protect your money from scammers between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Speakers:

• Chief Eric Werner and Detective Kate Damm, Maple Grove Police Department

• Steve Farr, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota

• Jessica Whitney, Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

• Tara Ambrose, Minnesota Department of Commerce

• Jay Haapala, AARP Minnesota

Staying safe from fraud and identity theft can feel overwhelming, but you can take charge, protect yourself and your loved ones, and be a fraud fighter!

From Queermunity MN:

Join RedDoor at Queermunity for free HIV testing and education!

Free HIV Testing
2nd Thursdays monthly • 5–7 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)

From Monarca:

Every family deserves safety, dignity, and the peace of going to work or school without fear. Yet right now, enforcement and intimidation tactics are being used to divide our communities. Raids and targeted actions are tearing families apart and weakening entire neighborhoods across Minnesota. We are coming together to protect one another, build people-powered safety, and make sure no one faces this moment alone.

Monarca Upstander Training
Monday, Apr. 9 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Midway, St. Paul (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO):

Join us for a guided sound bath experience that invites you to connect with the mind and the river, beginning with a pause that invites stillness and listening. The human body is made of nearly 60% water, mirroring the river’s own flowing nature. In this session, you’ll be guided into stillness, turning your attention inward to notice subtle movement, breath, and rhythm.

The river’s flow creates sound as water meets rock. The crystal singing bowls, formed from earth, stone, and crystal, carry these same elemental origins. As their tones fill the space, gentle vibrations move through the body, bringing inner and outer waters into into confluence, resonating through the body. In this shared sound and stillness, we return to a natural rhythm, remembering a sense of presence that has always been there.

This immersive workshop offers a moment of rest, reflection, and sensory connection that encourages you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with both yourself and the river.

Sound Bath Workshops
Mar. 7, 3 – 5 PM • Apr. 11, 10 AM – 12 PM
MWMO Stormwater Park & Learning Center
Free, but registration is required

Compassionate Overdose Response Training
Wednesday, Apr. 15 • 6:30 PM
Boneshaker Books (708 W 26th St)

From Amsterdam Bar & Hall:

Catch some burlesque for a good cause: Smutty Minnesota Wolf Bird: A Heated Fundraiser To Melt Ice!

MN Wolf Bird: Heated Fundraiser to Melt ICE
Friday, Apr. 17 •5pm doors, 5:30 music
Hook & Ladder (3010 Minnehaha Ave)

From Minneapolis Institute of Art:

Art Play showers bring fabric flowers! Maybe it isn’t quite time for Minnesota flowers, but let’s look forward to warmer weather while getting creative with fabric. Come celebrate spring this April at Art Play.

Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each month—on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts, no rules, just play. Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities.

Art Play!
1st & 3rd Saturdays • 10 AM – 2 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S)

From Indigenous Roots:

Stop by Indigenous Roots and pick up some art to help us support our East Side Families with emergency relief, such as rent assistance and mutual aid through Indigenous Roots.

WE ARE ACCEPTING ART/CRAFT DONATIONS! Personal tables available for BIPOC artists. Fill out Form to submit!

The East Side of St. Paul has been hit hard, but one thing about us we swing back harder every time! Indigenous Roots has been working tirelessly to support our families who are being directly affected. Help us help them lighten the load. Peace & Love

East Side Resistance Art & Craft Market
Saturday, Apr. 18 •11AM – 6PM
Indigenous Roots (788 E 7th St, St. Paul)

From Lowry Hill Gallery:

Lowry Hill Gallery is pleased to present Close to Color, an exhibition of paintings by Minnesota artist, Susan Horn.

A former plein air painter, Horn’s landscapes fall into the canon of Abstract Expressionism, showcasing close attention to color, tonal relationships, and compositional structure. Seeking to express the emotional truth of the natural world, she regards the landscape as both subject and collaborator. Horn received her BFA in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota, where she participated in the Figure Drawing Cooperative and was a member of the Northern Warehouse Sculpture Cooperative. She studied painting with abstract expressionists Ralph Brown and Mary Abbott, informing her work greatly. Horn’s work is included in numerous private and public collections nationally and around the world.

Opening Reception: Susan Horn
Saturday, Apr. 18 • 2–5 PM
Lowry Hill Gallery (1009 W Franklin Ave)

From Queermunity MN:

Come pick up gender-affirming items at no cost and join us for an evening celebrating gender diversity, community care, and mutual aid. This is a dedicated, welcoming space to connect, be yourself, and support one another. After browsing, you’re invited to stay awhile- grab a snack or drink from the café, chat and socialize with community, or enjoy any of the games and puzzles available on site.

Available items depend on donations received, but past offerings have included HRT kits, binders, breast forms, bras, jewelry, cosmetics, and books.Questions? Contact qmnresources@gmail.com Want to donate items to give out? Check out our list of needed items here.

A suggested donation of $5–$10 is greatly appreciated to help support the sustainability of the space and our free programs. Donations may be made via cash, Venmo, or Stripe and can be collected at the front desk.

Trans Resilience Night
3rd Sundays monthly • 4–7 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)

From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:

"Puppets in Progress" a gathering space for artists and puppet enthusiasts. A space to connect in time and space, space to share and witness. Are you looking for an accountability group? Would you like a cohort to brainstorm with, to showcase your work and get feedback? Are you interested in sharing resources? OR are you just looking for a space to be in a community? And share some food, ideas and art? Come Join us!

Lightly led/coordinated by Felicia Cooper and Steve Ackerman. Attend often or once in a while, no prerequisites and no restrictions on participation. You are welcome to bring food to share but not a requirement.

Puppets in Progress
3rd Tuesdays monthly • 6 – 9 PM • free
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)

From The Reasonable Doubts:

A benefit concert for Legal Aid. The Reasonable Doubts began as a way to bring people together and relieve stress, “because music and art are so good for people.” The name is a nod to the legal standard of proof in criminal cases because most shows are to entertain people in the legal profession and support free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney. The band plays covers ranging from AC/DC to Elvis to Beyoncé. The only rule at a Reasonable Doubts show is that you get up and dance.

Southern MN Regional Legal Services presents The Reasonable Doubts
Tuesday, Apr. 21 •7–10 PM
Turf Club (1601 University Ave W)

From Cloudland Theater:

An annual gathering in celebration of the Life and Music of Grant Hart, local artists pay tribute to his iconic catalog of original songs with Husker Du, Nova Mob and his solo albums for a good cause. Proceeds from this show will be donated to MIRAC.

Grant Hart Tribute: MIRAC Benefit
Thursday, Apr. 23 •6:30 PM doors, 7 PM show
Cloudland (3533 E Lake St)

From MN Music Resistance:

MN Music Resistance presents MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Featuring: Venus DeMars, Los Pinches Gueyes, Cindy Lawson, Surly Grrly, and Mary Cutrufello. The Minnesota Music Resistance presents our second annual awareness and fundraising event supporting the ACLU-MN: Mayday! Mayday! Join us for music and community for an important cause. The Minnesota Music Resistance is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to pushing back on authoritarianism and supporting critical community organizations focused on upholding civil and human rights.

Mayday! Mayday! ACLU Benefit
Friday, May 1 •5pm doors, 5:30 music
Hook & Ladder (3010 Minnehaha Ave)

From Linden Hills Neighborhood Council:

Deal hunters love to converge upon Linden Hills for the neighborhood’s annual, organized garage sale. Typically, more than 70 households participate, making it a day for great finds and community building.

2026 Linden Hills Garage Sale
Saturday, May 11 • 9 AM – 3 PM
Linden Hills Neighborhood

From Minneapolis Institute of Art:

Did you know you can make a masterpiece with crayons? Come and play with this often-overlooked medium. Discover how paper texture can inform your creations and take your ideas in exciting and refreshing directions.

Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each month—on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts, no rules, just play. Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities.

Art Play!
1st & 3rd Saturdays • 10 AM – 2 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S)

From Walker Art Center:

Bring your loved ones to the Walker for a day of art and creativity. Admission is free on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am-5 pm. Explore current exhibitions, get creative with drop-in art activities for families from 10 am-3 pm, and check out a film in the Mediatheque.

Free First Saturday
1st Saturdays • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center

From Emmy Woods:

We are looking forward to coming together in solidarity to raise funds for mutual aid in our community! Please join:

• MARY CUTRUFELLO

• THOMAS STICHA

• EMMY WOODS

And the AMAZING folks at 56 Brewing for some music, community, good brews & food! Artist cut of the door will be going to the mutual aid fund at Smitten Kitten, where it’ll be distributed to neighbors who need our support. In the meantime, be kind to yourselves and each other and stay warm out there. SEE YOU THERE!

Songs For Solidarity
Sunday, May 3 •7 – 9 PM • $15 door
56 Brewing (3055 NE Columbia Ave. Ste 102)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From Queermunity MN:

Join RedDoor at Queermunity for free HIV testing and education!

Free HIV Testing
2nd Thursdays monthly • 5–7 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)

From Turf Club:

Defend Our Friends – Album Release for “ICE OUT” Protest Record. A night of protest music featuring The Soo Line Loons with Molly Brandt, Sophie Hiroko, Faith Boblett, Vinnie Donatelle, Teague Alexy, Ross Thorn, The Penny Peaches, John Louis, and Josie Langhorst. 100% of proceeds donated to the Immigrant Law Center.

Defend Our Friends: ICE Out Album Release
Thursday, May 14 •7 PM doors, 7:30 PM show
Turf Club (1601 University Ave W)

From Minneapolis Institute of Art:

Did you know you can make a masterpiece with crayons? Come and play with this often-overlooked medium. Discover how paper texture can inform your creations and take your ideas in exciting and refreshing directions.

Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each month—on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts, no rules, just play. Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities.

Art Play!
1st & 3rd Saturdays • 10 AM – 2 PM
Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S)

From Queermunity MN:

Come pick up gender-affirming items at no cost and join us for an evening celebrating gender diversity, community care, and mutual aid. This is a dedicated, welcoming space to connect, be yourself, and support one another. After browsing, you’re invited to stay awhile- grab a snack or drink from the café, chat and socialize with community, or enjoy any of the games and puzzles available on site.

Available items depend on donations received, but past offerings have included HRT kits, binders, breast forms, bras, jewelry, cosmetics, and books.Questions? Contact qmnresources@gmail.com Want to donate items to give out? Check out our list of needed items here.

A suggested donation of $5–$10 is greatly appreciated to help support the sustainability of the space and our free programs. Donations may be made via cash, Venmo, or Stripe and can be collected at the front desk.

Trans Resilience Night
3rd Sundays monthly • 4–7 PM
Queermunity MN (3036 Hennepin Ave)

From In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre:

"Puppets in Progress" a gathering space for artists and puppet enthusiasts. A space to connect in time and space, space to share and witness. Are you looking for an accountability group? Would you like a cohort to brainstorm with, to showcase your work and get feedback? Are you interested in sharing resources? OR are you just looking for a space to be in a community? And share some food, ideas and art? Come Join us!

Lightly led/coordinated by Felicia Cooper and Steve Ackerman. Attend often or once in a while, no prerequisites and no restrictions on participation. You are welcome to bring food to share but not a requirement.

Puppets in Progress
3rd Tuesdays monthly • 6 – 9 PM • free
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (2411 Hennepin Ave)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From Walker Art Center:

Bring your loved ones to the Walker for a day of art and creativity. Admission is free on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am-5 pm. Explore current exhibitions, get creative with drop-in art activities for families from 10 am-3 pm, and check out a film in the Mediatheque.

Free First Saturday
1st Saturdays • 10 AM–3 PM
Walker Art Center

From The Somali Museum:

Somali Heritage and Arts Summer Festival is an outdoor festival dedicated to gathering under the sun to highlight the powerful role of art in building community. With live traditional music, interactive art stations, and a marketplace featuring local Somali artists, this festival is a space to honor heritage and explore how artistry connects us to one another.

Somali Heritage & Arts Summer Festival
Saturday, June 20 • 3 – 7 PM 
806 E Lake St

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. To host an event in your Minneapolis neighborhood, register with the City of Minneapolis at the link below.

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)

From the American Swedish Institute (ASI):

Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is free and open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

ASI Open Nordic Jam
1st Thursdays (skips holidays) • 6–8 PM
American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave)