From the League of Women Voters Minneapolis:

Candidate Forum Season is here, and you won't want to miss the the Hennepin Co. Commissioner Candidate Forum! As always, this forum is free & open to the public. If you wish to submit a question in advance for the candidates, please email: vote@lwvmpls.org

Hennepin Co. Commissioner District 3 Candidate Forum
Monday, July 13 • 6–7:30 PM forum, 7:30–8:00 PM meet + greet
Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall (300 Nicollet Mall)

From the Theater of Public Policy:

Less than halfway through 2026, Minneapolis has already had a whirlwind year — and the struggles seem far from over.

We’re bringing two city leaders onstage for a very special edition of The Theater of Public Policy to talk about how they keep things running during a federal occupation, where the City Council and the Mayor’s Office intersect on the issues, and what the future holds for Minneapolis. Plus, we’ll finally answer the question on everyone’s minds: Why does it take so long to get from Uptown to Northeast?

This live show will feature a dynamic onstage conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Elliott Payne, moderated by Danger Boat’s own Tane Danger. Afterwards, we’ll bring up some of the funniest folks in the Twin Cities to shine a new light on the conversation through the art of improvised comedy.

Civic engagement has never been so fun!

The Future of Minneapolis
Tues. June 30 • 7–8:30 PM
Granada Theater (3022 Hennepin Ave)

From the League of Women Voters Minneapolis:

Candidate Forum Season is here, and you won't want to miss the the Hennepin Co. Attorney Candidate Forum! As always, this forum is free & open to the public. If you wish to submit a question in advance for the candidates, please email: lwvgv@lwvmn.org.

• Our nonpartisan forums give Hennepin County voters an educational opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues that are most important to our community members.  

• All candidates who are on the ballot have been invited to participate. 

• This forum will be live streamed via this link.

Hennepin Co. Attorney Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 25 • 7 – 8:30 PM
Golden Valley City Hall (7800 Golden Valley Rd in Golden Valley)

From the Office of Rep. Katie Jones:

I’ll be posting up across the district to talk with neighbors about the state solutions we want to see for our city’s toughest challenges. Join me for Coffee with Katie, and let’s build a more just, resilient, and thriving Minnesota together.

Coffee with Katie
Thursday, June 18 • 4:30 – 6 PM
Spyhouse Coffee Uptown (2404 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 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 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 the Office of Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer:

Each month I've worked to find topics of broad community interest where we can gather together and do a deep dive. In February we heard from educators responding to Operation Metro Surge. In March we talked about renters' rights, and in April we'll be discussing public safety in Uptown. Full details to be announced soon, but please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30—hope to see you there!

Coffee with Katie
Thursday, Apr. 30 • 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Grace-Trinity Community Church (1430 W 28th St)

From Celtic Junction Arts Center:

This mutual aid concert is your chance to come together with some of the Twin Cities’ best bluegrass and country musicians—and help raise money for immigrant neighbors still struggling in the aftermath of recent events:

The heartbreak we feel during this time in our state’s history is immense and will be lasting. And, as lovers of bluegrass and country music, we don’t shy away from heartbreak. We’re inspired by ordinary Minnesotans coming together in a million creative ways to speak up for peace, justice, and the rule of law. To sing, laugh, cry, show we care, and offer tangible support to those in need.

Many of our immigrant neighbors are facing eviction, and we want to make sure they’re housed and cared for until they can get back on their feet. All proceeds from this event will go to the Indigenous Roots’ MniSota Community Action Network and Zion Community Commons/Open Market MN.

You’ll want to bring cash to spend in the lobby at our community-led resistance art marketplace where you’ll find upcycled screen printed clothes, posters, stickers, buttons, and more! There will be a food truck, as well as beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages available.

Youth 18 years and under receive free admission at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you can’t afford a ticket, reach out to Ivy at ivyandbean@proton.me and we’ll make sure you can join us.

Rebel Loon of MN Keep on Shining
Sunday, Apr. 26 •5–10 PM • $25–$100 benefit ticket
Celtic Junction Arts Center (836 Prior Ave N. in St. Paul)

From Heart of the Park:

Raise a glass, lift up our community! This event is organized by a group of St. Louis Park neighbors. Join us to support our neighbors and local businesses by raising funds for local nonprofits. Register below with a suggested donation of at least $30. There will be at least five stops on the bar crawl throughout SLP. Stay tuned to the @HeartofthePark Instagram page for the most up-to-date information. Questions? Email heartoftheparkSLP@proton.me. 

Heart of the Park Bar Crawl
Saturday, Apr. 25 •2–8 PM • $30 minimum benefit ticket
St. Louis Park locations

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)