• 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 […]

  • 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.

  • Frost Fest

    Groveland Ice Rinks

    January 24, 2–5 p.m. Groveland Ice Rinks. Free. Celebrate winter at Frost Fest with an afternoon of outdoor fun for all ages. Activities include ice skating, games, prizes, hot chocolate, and a cozy bonfire. Hosted at the Groveland Ice Rinks, this family-friendly event brings neighbors together to embrace the season and enjoy community spirit. Whether […]

  • Svíčková Dinner

    C.S.P.S. Hall

    January 24, doors open 4:30 p.m., serving: 5 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $35. Beef in cream sauce with bread dumplings, coffee, and dessert. Bar: beer, wine, soft drinks. $35 per person. Prepay for the Svíčková Dinner online. Learn more and purchase tickets at sokolmn.org/all-events.