Community Reporter

14th Annual West End Garden Tour
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. West 7th Community Center.
We’re thrilled to announce that the West 7th / Fort Road Federation Annual West End Garden Tour is back. Get ready to explore the lush greenery of traditional gardens, the charm of native landscapes, the creativity of alley gardens, and the productivity of vegetable gardens. The West End Garden Tour is a celebration of diverse gardening styles and the beauty of West 7th. Our “home base” will be the West 7th Community Center. Stop by, pick up a map, browse our plant sale, and chat with some community organizations. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Learn more at www.fortroadfed.org.

St. Paul Pride Festival
2024-06-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown St. Paul
June 15, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Downtown St. Paul.
St. Paul Pride Festival & Parade is a free public event that works toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law and in the hearts and minds of each other. STP Pride Festival & Parade is a LGBTQIA+ Pride event that inspires, educates, and celebrates our diverse community and world!
For more information, visit stppride.org.

St. Paul Walking Tours
2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown St. Paul
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Various locations in downtown St. Paul. Free, but reservation required.
St. Paul Walking Tours are back! Appreciate the rich history, architecture, and nature of downtown on four different tours: Rice Park Walking Tour (the 1st Wednesday of the month), Great River Walking Tour (the 2nd Wednesday of the month), Heart of the City Walking Tour (the 3rd Wednesday of the month in June and August only) and It Happened Right Here: St. Paul’s Origins Walking Tour (the 4th Wednesday of the month)!

All tours are free but reservations are required. June tour date reservations are open as of May 6th. July tour date reservations will open on June 7th, and August tour date reservations will open on July 3rd. Call (651)292-3063 or visit landmarkcenter.org/saint-paul-walking-tours to register or for more information.

Community Conversations with Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
2024-06-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Wildflyer Coffee
June 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wildflyer Coffee.
Community Conversations are an opportunity for anyone to drop by, ask questions, follow up on concerns, and get to know other Ward 2 neighbors.
June 20, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Wildflyer Coffee
1362 7th Street

Lowertown sounds
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Mears Park
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Mears Park. Free
Lowertown Sounds is a free, independent community concert series held on Thursday nights in Mears Park. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show. Check out the schedule below for more information on our upcoming shows! *Schedule and lineup subject to change.
The June 20 show will feature The New Standards with Laamar.
Learn more at lowertownsounds.com/schedule.

Glensheen at History Theatre
2024-06-20 19:30 - 2024-07-14 21:30 | Minnesota History Theatre
June 20 – July 14. History Theatre. 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. $15-$82.
History Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of Glensheen returning this summer for a limited run! Jen Maren will reprise her role of Marjorie Caldwell and Dane Stauffer will portray her husband, Roger. The talented ensemble features Gary Briggle, Ruthie Baker, Wendy Lehr, Randy Schmeling, and Sandra Struthers. Ron Peluso, former History Theatre Artistic Director, will direct.
For tickets and more info, visit historytheatre.com/2023-2024/glensheen.

Twin Cities Jazz Festival
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-22 | Downtown St. Paul
June 21-22. Downtown St. Paul.
What started as a small one-day event in downtown Minneapolis 25 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest. The festival is located in and around Mears Park in the Lowertown neighborhood of downtown St. Paul. There are two outdoor stages at Mears Park as well as over 18 St. Paul venues have jazz programmed throughout the weekend. The Jazz Fest is a walking event. Most of the stages and venues are within walking distance.
Learn more and see the full schedule at twincitiesjazzfestival.com/schedule.

Avian Night Sky Art Exhibition
2024-06-22 16:00 - 2024-07-05 20:00 | Schmidt Artists Lofts
June 22 – July 5. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Schmidt Artists Lofts.
Avian Night Sky: A Collaborative Exploration of Darkness and Transition. Artists MaryBeth Garrigan and Petra Johnita Lommen invite you to immerse yourself in the celestial wonder of their “Avian Night Sky” exhibition at the Schmidt Artist Lofts Landmark Gallery in St Paul.
This captivating display celebrates the fading beauty of our night skies, threatened by light pollution. Through ethereal paintings, the artists explore the transformative power of darkness. As birds soar through starlit heavens, they become metaphors for our own journeys through the subconscious realms of life.
Call 651-564-1026 or email uglydaisystudio@gmail.com for private tours or visit www.uglydaisy.com for more information.

Little Mekong Night Market
2024-06-22 17:00 - 2024-06-23 23:00 | Little Mekong District
June 22 & 23. 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Little Mekong District. Free.
Little Mekong Night Market, Minnesota’s first and original night market, is held in the heart of the Little Mekong District, St Paul, MN. After a short break, we’re thrilled to announce our return and invite everyone to come out and enjoy the summer celebration of authentic arts and crafts, culture, and unique street food!
The event features a diverse array of special street food, local artists and performers, unique handmade arts and crafts, and community activities. We aim to celebrate Asian culture, foster community engagement, and provide everyone who attends with an unforgettable and memorable experience.
Learn more at littlemekong.com.

Ordway Inside Out at Rice Park
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Rice Park
June 22, 7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free.
The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club – present Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul. Audiences are able to experience free programming from all four organizations, streamed onto a giant 23’ x 13’ video wall in Rice Park. The first performance will feature Víkingur Ólafsson playing Bach and Glass. Rain date is Sunday, June 23.
Learn more at artspartnership.org/ordway-inside-out.

Music on the Cortile
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
June 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.
Music on the Cortile will host live performances by local musicians in the scenic Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. These free concerts take place over four Wednesday lunch hours during the summer, allowing attendees to enjoy talented acts while enjoying lunch.

The lineup for 2024 includes:

June 26: Nolen Sellwood – a young musician with a modern take on British Isles folk music
July 10: Courtney Burton – a seasoned jazz vocalist infusing classics with contemporary flair
July 24: Clare Doyle – blending soulful country and rootsy rock with bold lyricism
August 7: Honeybutter – a Minneapolis trio crafting warm yet eerie sounds inspired by diverse influences

For more information, please visit landmarkcenter.org/music-on-the-cortile.

Brewing Brighter Futures 2024
2024-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis Cafe
June 26, 5:00 p.m. Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis Cafe. Free.
Join us Wednesday, June 26 from 5-8 p.m. at our Minneapolis cafe:
3262 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. This is a free event. We will be serving complimentary dinner, drinks and dessert. There will be additional fundraising opportunities and we hope you will be inspired to give!
We are excited to celebrate another year of Wildflyer Coffee, the incredible youth who shape our organization, and the community behind us! There will be plenty of opportunities to pledge your support and we hope you’ll show up for us–we couldn’t do this work without you! Help us reach our goal of $25,000—every gift made at Brewing Brighter Futures will be matched, up to $25,000 by a generous anonymous donor.
Learn more, register and donate at bit.ly/WildflyerBBF2024.

Summer Nights in Rice
2024-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free
Join the Rice Park Association and Landmark Center for a free concert series, Summer Nights in Rice, on select Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., from June through September. Guests may grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant and then stop by for live music, dancing and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park! Performers for the 2024 season are soon to be announced!

Performance Schedule:

June 27th
July 11th
July 18th
August 15th
August 29th
September 12th

For more information for dates and upcoming performers, please visit landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice.

Lowertown sounds
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Mears Park
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Mears Park. Free
Lowertown Sounds is a free, independent community concert series held on Thursday nights in Mears Park. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show. Check out the schedule below for more information on our upcoming shows! *Schedule and lineup subject to change.
The June 27 show will feature The Scarlet Goodbye with The Cole Allen Band.
Learn more at lowertownsounds.com/schedule.

Taiko series at the Women's Drum Center
2024-09-04 06:30 - 20:30 | Women’s Drum Center
September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women’s Drum Center. $95.
Announcing another of our popular Taiko series! Learn basic taiko form (kata), rhythms, and a bit of history. Instructor: Sandi Likely of Taikollaborative. Drums provided. No experience necessary. All gender identities are welcome. Cost $95. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This class fills up fast, so click here to register today. This four-part class will teach basic taiko form (kata), rhythms, and a bit of history. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Wadaiko (in Japan) and kumi daiko (in North America) is movement infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming.
Learn more and register at womensdrumcenter.org/workshops-special-series.

Rice Park Roller Disco
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Rice Park
Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Rice Park. Free.
Free Family Fun! Roller disco around the fountain downtown St. Paul for season 3. Skate at your own risk, adults must consent for minors. We will have rental roller skates, rollerblades, and safety gear. We will have DJ Presto spinning, and Bald Head Bakery for food and treats! Rentals and admission FREE for ALL. Skating almost every Friday except three this entire Summer season until October.
Learn more at twincitiesskaters.com/event-details/rice-park-roller-disco-2024-07-05-17-30-1

Kary Janousek’s series “Surviving Silver”
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Friedli Gallery
Opening Reception September 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friedli Gallery.
Winner of the Gretchen Kottke Gallerist’s Award in The 64th Midwestern at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Friedli Gallery is proud to present a body of Kary Janousek’s work for this incredible show! Featuring experimental ambrotypes that involve layering, hand embellishment, and colored stained glass. This exhibition of work will also feature some select tintype photographs in this series called “Surviving Silver”. Opening Reception September 6th, 2024 6-8pm at Friedli Gallery. Learn more on their website at friedliartsgallery.com.

Fruits of Labor Cocktail Class at Parlour Saint Paul
2024-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Parlour St. Paul
September 7. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Parlour St. Paul. $95
Spend two hours delving into the world of craft cocktails in our atmospheric Parlour Bar! We look forward to sharing our skill with you in a comfortable, cool environment. Class will be lead by Parlour St. Paul Bar Manager Tonia Brown and small coursed plates will be prepared by our Chef, Dain Holter.
Learn more and register at parlourbar.com/st-paul-events.

St. Paul Classic Bike Tour
2024-09-08 07:30 - 13:00 | Como Lakeside Pavilion
September 8, 7:30 a.m. Multiple routes beginning at Como Lakeside Pavilion. Free-$54.
The 30th annual St. Paul Classic Bike Tour will be held on Sunday September 8, 2024. A music-filled ride through St. Paul unveils the beauty of the Capital City, its amazing bikeways and historic neighborhoods. Join us for this non-competitive, go-at-your-own-pace tour. The Classic starts and ends at Como Lakeside Pavilion. Enjoy live music inside the pavilion, plus there will be a bounty of refreshments and live music at every rest stop. The Classic is a great experience for riders of all stripes.
Learn more and register at bikeclassic.org.

Next Chapter for Women
2024-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Jewish Family Services
September 8. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Jewish Family Services. Free.
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) invites all who identify as women and are navigating the mid-life journey to join the popular Next Chapter for Women on Sunday, September 8 from 10:00-11:30AM at JFS at 1633 W. 7th Street in St Paul. The series is designed to help women re-imagine new possibilities for the future and take the first steps in moving forward. The topic for the September meeting will be “Shift Happens.” The group will discuss how to walk away from what is not working and make space for something new. They will explore what obstacles get in the way of healthy change and reaching one’s potential in this next part of life.
Learn more at jfssp.org/events.

Music in Irvine Park
2024-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Irvine Park
September 8, 4:00 pm. Irvine Park. Free
The Historic Irvine Park Association presents Music In Irvine Park throughout the summer. This month’s performance will be with Luke LeBlanc.

Skinner's Pub Music on the Patio
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Skinner’s Pub
Tuesdays through September 24, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Skinner’s Pub
Enjoy live music on the Skinner’s Pub patio on Tuesdays beginning June 4, 2024 through September 24, 2024 from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Visit skinnersmn.com for more details.

Community Conversations with Rebecca Noecker
2024-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
September 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams. Free.
Join Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker for a monthly drop-in conversation about issues in our community.
The September Community Conversation is with Lisa Hiebert, Saint Paul Public Works, on reimagining snow operations.
Learn more at stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.

Summer Nights in Rice
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Rice Park
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free
Join the Rice Park Association and Landmark Center for a free concert series, Summer Nights in Rice, on select Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., from June through September. Guests may grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant and then stop by for live music, dancing and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park! Performers for the 2024 season are soon to be announced!

For more information for dates and upcoming performers, please visit landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice.

Germanic-American Institute St. Paul Oktoberfest
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-14 | Germanic-American Institute
September 13, 4:00-10:00 p.m. and September 14, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Germanic-American Institute. Free admission, $10 wristbands required for alcohol purchase.
The St. Paul Oktoberfest returns September 13 and 14th to the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute in St. Paul, MN. Like the Munich original dating back to 1810, this annual event is celebrated in September to take advantage of the nice weather. The Germanic-American Institute (GAI) partners with local partner sponsors to feature beer imported directly from Paulaner in Munich as well as brewed locally by Utepils in Minneapolis, MN. St. Paul Oktoberfest will feature an array of international food fare, from bratwurst to strudel, pretzels and more! With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture!
More details at gaimn.org/oktoberfest.

Selby Ave Jazz Fest
2024-09-14 11:00 - 19:30
September 14, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Selby Ave. Free.
A full, free day of great jazz from “just down the block,” local, regional, national and international performing artists. Four Grammy winners and ten nominees, as well as numerous regional and national award winners have graced the JazzFest stage.
Learn more at selbyavejazzfest.com.

Twin Cities Bike Tour
2024-09-15 07:30 - 13:00
September 15, 7:30 a.m. Minnehaha Falls Park. $0-$46
A New Annual Tradition! Help us celebrate everything that makes Minnesota and the Twin Cities a top bicycling destination! Our inaugural Twin Cities Bicycle Tour will roll every September! Be a part of this exciting cycling event, destined to be a celebration of the trails and communities that fuel thriving bicycling culture. The TCBT aims to unite neighbors, coworkers, family, friends with community organizations, local and national businesses, in a joyous celebration of biking and community.
Learn more and register at bikemn.org/all-events/tcbt.

Waldmann Oktoberfest
2024-09-20 12:00 - 2024-09-29 22:00
Sep 20-22 & 27-29. Fridays, 12:00-10:00 p.m. Saturdays, 12:00-10:00 p.m. Sundays, 12:00-7:00 p.m. Waldmann Brewing. Free-$7.50.
Waldmann’s 7th Anniversary Oktoberfest is taking place Fridays through Sundays, September 20-22 and 27-29 starting at noon each day. This year’s festival will be better than ever, featuring even more great food, more live music (with 25+ performances), dancing, competitions, comedy performances by zPuppets and of course, our lovingly-brewed Oktoberfest lagers – all under a big tent covering the Twin Cities’ oldest outdoor biergarten. Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone. Hours, ticket prices and other details at waldmannbrewery.com/oktoberfest.

Survivors of the Fire: stories and songs remembering the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894
2024-09-20 19:30 - 2024-10-12 22:00 | Art House North Theater
September 20-October 12. Art House North Theater. $20-$50
“Survivors of the Fire: stories and songs remembering the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894” is a moving, meaningful and at times surprisingly joyful new theatrical experience commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the fire. Featuring traditional music of the era, harrowing first-hand accounts of the survivors and poignant tributes to those who perished. Performances at Art House North Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, with Saturday matinees at 3pm. Tiered Ticket Prices: $25, $35, $50 give patrons the option to save, or give a little extra to support the company. $20 for opening weekend and a Pay-As-You’re-Able night September 30th. Tickets and more info at bucketbrigadetheater.com.

Capital City Festival
2024-09-21 12:00 - 19:00 | 425 Rice Street
September 21. 12:00-7:00 p.m. 425 Rice St. Free.
Capital City Fest is an event to uphold the tradition of outdoor events held in St. Paul. Inspired by our communities and the rich cultures of outdoor events that make our short lived Minnesota summers memorable. In addition to live music and a delicious food festival, Capital City Fest offers a variety of activities for all ages; from a kids’ zone to local market and car show, there’s something for everyone!
Learn more at capitalcityfest.com.
