April 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Landmark Center. Free; registration required.Families are invited to make music and explore Brazilian sounds in this hands-on KidsJam workshop led by Cléa Galhano, Joan Griffith and David Schmalenberger. Activities include movement, rhythm and creative play. Suggested for ages 5–12. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-kidsjam-alma-brasiliera-2.
April 17, 5:30–8 p.m. Groveland Recreation Center. Parents can enjoy an evening off while kids participate in supervised games and activities at Groveland Recreation Center. Pre-registration recommended; contact the center for fees and availability. facebook.com/GrovelandRecCenter.
April 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 1460 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Free. Protect yourself from identity theft by bringing up to five boxes of documents for secure onsite shredding. Participants can watch their paperwork being destroyed. Hosted by The Odd Couple Team. theoddcoupleteam.com/about/doing-good-in-the-neighborhood.
April 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Edgcumbe Recreation Center. Shop handmade goods and local crafts at this community craft fair. Interested vendors should contact the recreation center at 651-695-3711 for booth information. facebook.com/EdgcumbeRec.
April 18, 7–11 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall, West 7th. $15 prepaid; $20 at the door. Dance the night away to live Slovczech brass band music while enjoying drinks, goulash and festive company at this lively community gala. Prepayment recommended. sokolmn.org/all-events.
April 19, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Enjoy Black on Broadway, a 75-minute musical journey presented by Skylark Opera Theatre celebrating the contributions of Black artists to American musical theater. Four vocalists perform solo and ensemble selections tracing the evolution from early Black vaudeville to modern Broadway. landmarkcenter.org/event/sundays-at-landmark-skylark-opera-theatre-2.
April 21, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Ballet Co.Laboratory presents excerpts from Mary Poppins featuring professional dancers in this family-friendly performance. Afterward, audience members may join an optional mini dance lesson, craft activity and photo opportunity. No reservations required. landmarkcenter.org.
April 23. Union Depot, St. Paul. Free. The Downtown Action Series continues through 2026 with free public events focused on civic engagement, community connection, and downtown vitality. Hosted at Union Depot, the series brings together residents, leaders, and organizations to explore ideas and initiatives shaping downtown St. Paul. Each event offers opportunities to learn, share […]