History Play: Little Rock 1942
2024-10-03 19:00 - 2024-10-05 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Landmark Center
October 3-5. 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Landmark Center. $10
Landmark Center’s History Play performance series is a theater program designed to bring to life many of the trials, court decisions, legal ramifications, and other related events that were relevant to Landmark Center when it was the Federal Courts Building. Noted Twin Cities judges, legal practitioners, and academics often trade robes for costumes to bring the events to life. 2024’s History Play is the true story of a civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to St. Paul, and led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Learn more and get tickets at landmarkcenter.ticketleap.com/history-play-little-rock-1942.

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06
October 4-6. Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The annual Twin Cities Marathon weekend kicks off October 4-6. Sunday’s race starts in downtown Minneapolis, winding its way across the Mississippi, along Summit Ave and ends at the State Capital.
Learn more, register and find out how to get involved at tcmevents.org.

St. Paul Snow Summit
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | 891 Dale St, 891 Dale St, St. Paul, MN
October 5, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 891 Dale St.
Join us for the free St. Paul Snow Summit on Saturday, October 5. This fun, free, family oriented event is geared to get St. Paul residents ready for winter. Come celebrate all things snow in Saint Paul! We look forward to seeing you rain or shine. Prior to the Snow Summit, the City will host a free “Alley Captain Conference and Connections.” Registration is strongly encouraged. If you would like to attend and need special accommodations or interpreters, please contact Public Works in advance of the event at 651-266-6100.
Saturday, October 5
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Alley Captain Conference & Connections
For current or interested alley captains and district council board/committee members. Register for the Alley Captain Conference.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Snow Summit Exhibits & Open House
The City is planning to record all educational presentations and/or live stream them the day of the event. Recordings will be made available on the City’s website after the event.
Learn more at stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/street-maintenance/snow-emergency/snow-summit.

Author Larry Millett to discuss his new collection of mystery novellas
2024-10-06 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Paul City Catering
October 6, 6:00 p.m. St. Paul City Catering. Free.
Beloved local author Larry Millett will launch his newest collection of mystery novellas, Mysterious Tales of Old St. Paul: Three Cases Featuring Shadwell Rafferty, on Sunday, October 6, at 6:00 PM at Saint City Catering (218 7th St E Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55101), hosted and with book sales from SubText Books.
Shadwell Rafferty’s last case may have led to his murder, but naturally—and fortunately, for followers of the indefatigable St. Paul detective—there’s more to the story. Mysterious Tales of Old St. Paul gathers three novellas from Larry Millett, casting back to Rafferty’s beginnings to recount a trio of intriguing cases that honed his skills before he joined forces with Sherlock Holmes.

Landmark Live
2024-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Landmark Center
October 6, 7:30 p.m. Landmark Center. $20-$70
Americana, indie rock, blues, and folk music fans can get tickets for Landmark Center’s fall concert series starting today. The 2024 Landmark Live concerts are October-December, held in Landmark Center’s intimate F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and are preceded by a cocktail hour with a cash bar at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, or $70 for a full season package. This season’s standout lineup includes Ruth Moody on Oct. 6, Pieta Brown on Oct. 18, The Foxgloves on Nov. 15, and Annie Mack on Dec. 20.
Tickets and info at landmarkcenter.org/landmark-live.

History Talk with Gary Bruggemann
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
October 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Who were the people who founded Saint Paul and how exactly was it founded? These are the questions historian Gary Brueggemann has been investigating for the last four decades.
What he ultimately uncovered is a fascinating story, set in an adventurous time and place (the wild pre-Minnesota frontier) and filled with a colorful cast of characters — most long forgotten but all contributors to the creation of Saint Paul. Gary will share that story in a free pictorial presentation entitled, “Saints and Sinners: The Pioneers of Saint Paul”, held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Armstrong & Victoria, on Oct. 9 from 6:00-7:30 PM.

Holmes/Poirot
2024-10-09 19:00 - 2024-11-03 22:00 | Park Square Theater
October 9-November 3. 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. Park Square Theater. $25-$65.
A star studded cast brings this world premiere mystery by nationally acclaimed Twin Cities playwright Jeff Hatcher and Steve Hendrickson to life Sherlock Holmes never lost a case. Or did he? In this new mystery Holmes comes up against his most diabolical adversary in a tale of intrigue, international politics, wine and murder. And he’s stymied. Enter Hercule Poirot 25 years later to investigate a new crime that rhymes with the first.
Learn more and purchase tickets at parksquaretheatre.org.

2024 Movies in the Parks: Scary Movies Series
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Hidden Falls Regional Park
Fridays in October. Dusk. Various St. Paul Parks
Bring along a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a starlit night of fun with friends and family! Movies in the Parks events are free and open to the public. Movies are weather dependent and subject to change without notice. All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Rated R/NR movies are 18+ events. Movies in the Parks are pet friendly events (unless otherwise noted), but pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times. Unless otherwise noted, all movies will be closed captioned in English.
Movies typically begin at dusk, but some may start earlier or later. Some offer pre-show activities or food trucks and those will be announced as they are finalized, so check back for updates.
October 11, hidden falls regional park. Evil Dead Rise (R) 2023
October 18, Mears Park, The Babadook (NR) 2014
See the full lineup at stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/summer-activities-events/movies-parks.

Mystery on the Mississippi
2024-10-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Crosby Farm Regional Park
September 27 and October 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Crosby Farm Regional Park. $30-$35.
Back by popular demand: Mystery on the Mississippi River is taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park and has a bit of a supernatural twist this year!
“Monsters of the Mississippi” is a completely real and not at all made up show about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee. Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible! The show will be an hour long from beginning to end. Please arrive 15 min before your timeslot to check in and get situated. Cost: $30 Members, $35 Non-members.
Learn more and get tickets at parkconnection.org/events/2024/9/27/motm.

2024 Movies in the Parks: Scary Movies Series
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Mears Park

Sundays at Landmark
2024-10-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
Various Sundays through May. Landmark Center. Free unless noted.
Landmark Center’s Sundays at Landmark series of community events returns this fall with new and exciting takes on annual favorites. The 2024-2025 season is a full calendar of cultural and art events that are designed to entertain, enrich, and celebrate the diversity within our community. Most programs begin at 1 pm and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. This program season features beloved returning events that have been updated to include new elements. The Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration will feature a newly added interactive spooky sounds performance, and returning for the second year is the Mosaic Festival, a global exploration of cultures through music, dance, languages, cuisine, attire, and arts and crafts. Additionally, our Urban Expedition series will feature Venezuela this year for the first time.
Sundays at Landmark is a wonderful opportunity to explore all that Landmark Center has to offer, while experiencing new cultural perspectives through immersive and exciting programs.
2024-2025 Sundays at Landmark programs (free, unless noted):
Oct. 20, 1-3 p.m.: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert
Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m.: Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration
Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m.: Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m.: Santa’s Workshop
Jan. 5, 1 & 3:30 p.m.: Minnesota Boychoir Winter Concert
Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: India
Jan. 26, 2 p.m.: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert
Feb. 16, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures ($4/$6)
Feb. 23, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Country To Be Announced
Mar. 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: An Irish Day of Dance ($7/$9)
Mar. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration* ($7/$9) *This event is on a Monday
Mar. 30, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Guatemala
Apr. 6, 1-3 p.m.: Skylark Opera
Apr. 13, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Venezuela
Apr. 27, 12-6 p.m.: BandWidth Community Band Festival
May 4, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Country To Be Announced
May 11, 1-3 p.m.: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Mother’s Day Concert

For more information visit www.landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.

Maker's Mark Dinner
2024-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Parlour St. Paul
October 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Parlour St. Paul. $100
Come join us for our annual Maker’s Mark Dinner on Wednesday, October 23 from 6-9 pm at Parlour St. Paul. You will experience hand crafted cocktails made with a variety of Maker’s Mark whiskey including; Maker’s Mark, Maker’s 46 and Maker’s Mark Cask Strength. Our Chef, Dain Carey-Holter, will be preparing a special 5 course dinner served to compliment each cocktail created by Parlour St. Paul Bar Manager, Tonia Brown. We look forward to welcoming you back for this very special event!
Tickets and more information at parlourbar.com/st-paul-events.

Can Can Wonderland Halloween Party
2024-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Can Can Wonderland
October 31, 6:00 p.m. CanCan Wonderland. $14
Get Ready for the Ultimate Halloween Bash!
Join us for our annual Halloween celebration featuring a talented lineup of musicians presenting their finest spooky tunes! Music, Haunted House, Costume Contest, Spooky Food & Drinks, + more! All ages & included with your $14 entry fee! Music starts at 6pm in the Red Room, don’t forget your costume! Spooky drinks available at the bar and the Killer Klowns From Outer Space Malt at concessions! We’ll also have mummy jalapeno poppers & zombie dogs, available for order at concessions!
All ages encouraged to enjoy & included with your $14 entry fee
Don’t forget to take a walk through our Haunted House that starts in party room one and ends out party room 3!
cancanwonderland.com/events/halloween-party-2

FamilyJam
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center
Saturday mornings, 10:00 & 11:15 a.m. Landmark Center. Free.
FamilyJam is a new free program for families at Landmark Center. Short 25-30 minute concerts are followed by Music Museum activities, including hands-on instrument playing, instrument demonstrations and musician meet and greets. It’s free, and registration is required. Saturday, November 2 will feature The Silver Fox Opera – Family Opera in One Act – based on the bayou legend of a young girl who transforms into a silver fox to use her magical powers!
Advance registration required. Visit schubert.org/education/familyjam for details, or call 651.292.3268.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with CLUES
2024-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Midtown Global Market
November 2. 12:00-3:00 p.m. Midtown Global Market. Free.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) is pleased to present a free, festive and educational celebration commemorating Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Midtown Global Market (920 East Lake Street in Minneapolis). This vibrant celebration honors our rich heritage and the indigenous cultures of the Americas, inviting everyone to remember loved ones and celebrate life.
Learn more at clues.org/latino-art-events.

Fort by Firelight
2024-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Snelling
November 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. $20-$24.
Seize a rare opportunity to experience Historic Fort Snelling at night!
Visit the barracks to hear soldiers discuss their day of work at a military post and see an evening of socializing as it might have looked at the Officers’ Quarters. What did people do, what did they talk about, and what was it like to spend an evening by firelight? There will be a bonfire and music to enjoy before and after the program. Soda, water and hot cider are available for purchase. Program recommended for ages 10 and up. Tours run between 6-8 p.m.
Learn more and get tickets at mnhs.org/events/2792.

Frankenstein & Other Tales
2024-11-02 19:00 - 2024-11-03 22:00 | Fitzgerald Theater
November 2-3. Fitzgerald Theater. $33-$50.
Get ready to experience chills and thrills this Halloween with Twin Cities Ballet’s spectacular showcase of spooky stories. This show features TCB’s acclaimed Victor Frankenstein, a thought provoking interpretation of the classic gothic novel. Also featured is Denise Vogt’s powerful all-female ensemble work, Red, inspired by the compelling narrative of The Handmaid’s Tale, a short new work based on the timeless Phantom of the Opera, and audience favorite, Grave Matters, by talented guest choreographer James Sewell.
Get tickets and learn more at twincitiesballet.org/ballet/frankenstein-and-other-tales.

Downtown Residents Meetings
2024-11-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-12 08:15 - 09:15 | Lost Fox
Multiple dates and locations.
Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, the Downtown Alliance and the CapitolRiver Council are hosting four community meetings for downtown residents. These sessions will bring you up to speed on the exciting vision and plans for downtown, with updates on projects already underway. This is also your chance to share what matters most to you and find out how you can play a part in shaping the future of our neighborhood. With four meeting times available, we hope you can find one that works for you. While you’re welcome to drop in, your RSVP will help us in our planning.
October 29, 5-6:00 p.m. – MetroNOME Brewery – Fingal’s Cave (289 5th Street East)
November 4, 9-10:00 a.m. – Lost Fox (213 4th Street)
November 11, 5-6:00 p.m. – Barrel Theory Beer Company (248 7th Street E)
November 12, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. – Lost Fox (213 4th Street)

The Adventures of ﻿a Traveling Meskwaki by Oogie_Push
2024-11-06 19:30 - 2024-11-24 22:00 | Park Square Theater
November 6-24. 7:30 or 2:00 p.m. Park Square Theater. Pay as you are able ($35 suggested).
The Adventures Of A Traveling Meskwaki by Oogie_Push, a member of the Meskwaki Nation, is a multimedia, Native storytelling performance piece. Inspired by the actions of the water walkers, Native grandmothers working to protect one of our planet’s most precious resources, “Adventures” traces Oogie’s travels across North America as she is moved by a vision to cleanse the water after major oil spills. Through her time with myriad tribal nations, she develops simple yet profound healing practices to help heal the water. Using film projection, movement, storytelling and ceremony, she inspires us to take our own small steps to restore the water and heal the planet.
Tickets and more info at fullcircletheatermn.org/adventures.

Sweater Vest Fest 2024
2024-11-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Brake Bread
November 7, 8:00 a.m. Brake Bread.
Brake Bread is hosting their annual Sweater Vest Fest on Thursday November 7! They’ll have:

Sweater Vest Cookies
10% off your order if you’re wearing a Sweater Vest
Get your picture taken for the Who Wore It Vest non-contest. Or nontest?
From 8 – 10 Nate will be hosting coffee on the bus. Assuming he meets the deadline of finishing the bus by the 7th.

Learn more at brakebread.com.

Once Upon a Time Gala
2024-11-08 17:30 - 21:00 | Landmark Center
November 8. 5:30-9:00 p.m. Landmark Center. $150.
The Once Upon A Time Gala is a celebration in support of Landmark Center and its free and inclusive arts and cultural community programming. As we continue to explore destinations from around the world, we invite guests to “pack their bags” for a trip to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Performance by Ticket To Brasil. Menu Options Include: Moqueca (Prawn with Coconut Sauce), Picadinho De Carne (Bone is Short Rib with Squash Puree), OR Vegetariano (Grilled Cauliflower Steak)
Get your tickets and learn more at landmarkcenter.org/once-upon-a-time-gala.

Downtown Residents Meetings
2024-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Barrel Theory Beer Company

Ballet Tuesdays
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
November 12, 12 p.m. Landmark Center. Free
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations the second Tuesday of the month, from 12-1 p.m., in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. This month, enjoy excerpts from The Waves featuring the Junior Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory. This new work is set to a minimalist score by siblings Genevieve and Chris Waterbury.
After the performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers.

2024/2025 Season Dates

November 12, 2024
February 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025

https://www.balletcolaboratory.org/

Co-ed Drum Circle
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Women’s Drum Center
November 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women’s Drum Center. $15.00
Announcing a co-ed drum circle on Friday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Women’s Drum Center, 2242 University Avenue W. in St. Paul. Facilitator Sandi Likely will be offering a Taiko drum circle. No experience is necessary, and drums will be provided. Fee: $15.00. This is a perfect opportunity to explore this intriguing type of drumming in a fun, easy setting. All gender identities are welcome. Class size is limited, so register at womensdrumcenter.org asap.

Sundays at Landmark
2024-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
Various Sundays through May. Landmark Center. Free unless noted.
Landmark Center’s Sundays at Landmark series of community events returns this fall with new and exciting takes on annual favorites. The 2024-2025 season is a full calendar of cultural and art events that are designed to entertain, enrich, and celebrate the diversity within our community. Most programs begin at 1 pm and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. This program season features beloved returning events that have been updated to include new elements.
Sundays at Landmark is a wonderful opportunity to explore all that Landmark Center has to offer, while experiencing new cultural perspectives through immersive and exciting programs.
2024-2025 Sundays at Landmark programs (free, unless noted):
Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m.: Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m.: Santa’s Workshop
Jan. 5, 1 & 3:30 p.m.: Minnesota Boychoir Winter Concert
Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: India
Jan. 26, 2 p.m.: St. Paul Civic Symphony Concert
Feb. 16, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures ($4/$6)
Feb. 23, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Country To Be Announced
Mar. 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: An Irish Day of Dance ($7/$9)
Mar. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration* ($7/$9) *This event is on a Monday
Mar. 30, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Guatemala
Apr. 6, 1-3 p.m.: Skylark Opera
Apr. 13, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Venezuela
Apr. 27, 12-6 p.m.: BandWidth Community Band Festival
May 4, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Country To Be Announced
May 11, 1-3 p.m.: St. Paul Civic Symphony Mother’s Day Concert
For more information visit www.landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.

Glow Holiday Festival
2024-11-21 17:00 - 2025-01-05 21:00 | CHS Field
November 21- January 5. CHS Field. Free-$21.75.
Featuring over a million lights, the Enchanted Forest, Vixen’s Zip Line, and Giant Slide, GLOW is a must-see experience. The elves have been busy gussying up the place with new exhibits to make sure your holidays are shiny & bright. Adult General Admission is: $21.75, children (ages 3-12): $12.75, children ages 2 & Under are free. Tickets and more at glowholiday.com/st-paul.

I Am Betty
2024-11-23 19:00 - 2024-12-29 22:00 | History Theatre
November 23-December 29. History Theatre. $15-$82.
History Theatre is thrilled to bring back last year’s smash-hit musical “I Am Betty,” the perfect recipe for holiday fun! You’ll catch yourself humming the memorable music from this world-premiere production by Denise Prosek and Cristina Luzárraga and leave inspired to take on the world. This all-female cast celebrates 100 years of women’s history and Betty Crocker, blending true stories and original music. I Am Betty runs Nov 23-Dec 29. All tickets on sale now!
“Betty Crocker has helped shape America’s homes and appetites for over a century. Surprising to many, she was not a real person! Betty was cooked up in Minnesota, so it feels only right to tell “her” story here at History Theatre” says Luzárraga.
Learn more and purchase tickets at historytheatre.com/2024-2025/i-am-betty.

Turkey Trot St. Paul 6K & 10K
2024-11-28 08:00 - 13:00
November 28. Shepherd Rd.
Join us for the 10th annual Turkey Trot St. Paul. Trot before you gobble on Thanksgiving morning in St. Paul. This race supports the Open Door Food Shelf and helps to provide over 10,000 meals per year.
For route details and race registration, visit turkeytrotsaintpaul.com.
