April 20, 2026. 8:30 a.m. International Institute of Minnesota. Free. Mayor Kaohly Her will deliver her first State of the City address, outlining priorities and progress from her first 100 days in office. The event is open to the public and will also be livestreamed. Attendees can expect updates on city initiatives, policy direction and […]
April 21, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Highland Park Community Center. Free Young children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to this playful spring celebration featuring age-appropriate activities and social […]
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, […]
April 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Brake Break. Free. 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 […]
April 23; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Cedar Street Armory. Free. Minnesota’s Commanders Task Force hosts Veterans Day on the Hill, bringing together veterans, families and advocates from across the state to engage with lawmakers on issues affecting the veteran community. Open to all veterans and supporters, the gathering aims to amplify voices and strengthen connections between […]
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 […]
Thursday, April 23; 6–8 p.m. Macalester College Smail Gallery, St. Paul. Free. Join the Macalester-Groveland Community Council at its 2026 Annual Meeting. Residents are invited to hear updates on neighborhood initiatives, meet board candidates and connect with local leaders. The meeting includes reports from councilmembers, highlights of recent projects and discussion of priorities for the […]
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 […]