• Music Under Glass

    Como Zoo Conservatory

    Select dates Jan. 4–Feb. 4, evenings. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como Zoo. Free. Music Under Glass offers a warm winter escape with live local music set among lush tropical gardens. Concertgoers can wander the Sunken Garden at dusk while enjoying performances ranging from folk and blues to rockabilly and world music. While seating is limited in […]

  • Faces of Life

    Weekends Jan. 10–31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Burl Gallery. Free. Faces of Life is a powerful and intimate photography exhibition by artist Gregory Gilbert that centers on 20 individuals receiving hospice […]

  • Urban Expedition: Dakota Homeland

    Landmark Center

    January 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free Landmark Center’s beloved Urban Expedition program invites families to explore global cultures right in the heart of St. Paul. Celebrating its 22nd season in 2026, Urban Expedition features five unique programs that showcase the rich music, dance, crafts, and traditions of various countries and cultures. We’re excited to […]

  • History Theatre 2026 Concert Series

    Minnesota History Theatre

    Multiple dates Jan.–April 2026. History Theatre, St. Paul. Ticketed. History Theatre’s 2026 Concert Series celebrates iconic music across genres and generations, featuring beloved songs from the 1960s and ’70s, Irish folk traditions and Broadway classics. Highlights include “We Dig Peter, Paul & Mary” with Michael Monroe on January 11, Northern Shores featuring Danny Diamond and […]

  • Constitutional Observer Training – Free for the Community

    Wellstone Center

    January 15, 6–7:30 p.m. The Wellstone Center. Free. This free Constitutional Observer training equips community members with knowledge about their rights as bystanders and individuals during interactions involving ICE and law enforcement. Hosted by Neighborhood House, the Immigrant Defense Network, and St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker, the session addresses recent increases in visible […]

  • MN Roller Derby January Bouts

    Roy Wilkins Auditorium

    January 17, 6:00 p.m. Roy Wilkins Auditorium. $24-$26. Minnesota Roller Derby is back in the legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium for season 22! Get your tickets to see MNRD’s home teams […]

  • Mac-Grove Speaker Series: Andy Rodriguez

    January 21, 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church ELCA. Free. The Mac-Grove Speaker Series welcomes Andy Rodriguez, director of St. Paul Parks and Recreation, for an evening discussion on local parks, […]

  • King Boreas Grande Day Parade

    Grand Avenue

    January 24, 2:00 p.m. Grand Avenue. Free. The King Boreas Grande Day Parade is back on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul on Saturday, January 24! Beginning at Dale and ending just after Lexington, featuring dozens of bands, floats and, of course, the newly crowned King Boreas and his Royal Family. Learn more at wintercarnival.com/events/2026/king-boreas-grande-day-parade.