April 24–May 9. Art House North. $20–$50. Bucket Brigade Theater premieres this original Minnesota musical written by Jeremiah Gamble. The production blends traditional Irish tunes and lumbercamp songs to tell the larger-than-life story of Irish immigrant lumberjack Michael Cassius Dean. Featuring storytellers Jeremiah Gamble and Nathan Cousins with live musicians, the show explores the immigrant […]
Tuesday, April 28; 4–5 p.m. Highland Park Library. Free. Residents are invited to a Community Conversation with Ward 2 Council President Rebecca Noecker and Ward 3 Councilmember Saura Jost. The informal gathering provides an opportunity for community members to share ideas, ask questions and discuss neighborhood concerns. More info: stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.
April 28; 5:30–7:30 p.m. St. Paul College. Free. Face to Face hosts its annual community celebration highlighting youth leadership, resilience and the power of supportive communities. The event features stories from the organization’s Youth Leadership Council, recognition of volunteers and opportunities to connect with supporters and community members. More info: bit.ly/F2FD26
May 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. El Rio Vista Recreation Center, West Side. $12 residents/$18 non-residents. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lunch, bingo, music, games and social time for adults age 55+. Registration required by April 30. Call 651-789-3692 for details.
Wednesday, May 6; 4–6 p.m. Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Free; RSVP required. The St. Paul Downtown Alliance is hosting its Annual Meeting, bringing together community members, business leaders and stakeholders to share a vision for the future of downtown. The event will unveil ideas generated through the Reimagine Downtown initiative, highlighting strategies to strengthen economic […]
Introducing Community Reporter Office Hours! This spring, we are partnering with local businesses and organizations along West 7th to bring our office out to the community. We want to hear from you and share some of what we are working on. Community Reporter Office Hours are a chance to meet our Board and staff, connect […]
July 17–19, Harriet Island. $155–$305+. This three-day music festival features headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, and The Strokes, along with a diverse lineup of indie, rock, and alternative artists. With two stages and a carefully scheduled lineup, attendees can enjoy continuous live music throughout the weekend. The festival combines big-name acts with local talent, creating […]
July 18, 12–7 p.m. Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. Free. Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the historic Rondo neighborhood with live music, food vendors, art, and community activities. The annual festival honors resilience and history while bringing people together. More info:rondodays.net/events-1/rondo-days-2026