March 29, 4 p.m. Ordway Concert Hall, Downtown. $16.50–$83. Violinist Alan Choo joins the Bach Society for a vibrant program pairing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the rarely heard Gloria RV 588, performed by the ensemble’s women’s choir. bachsocietymn.org.
April 2, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Soprano Jennifer Kreider and pianist Andrew Sun present a free midday recital as part of the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert series. Kreider, an emerging performer in opera and contemporary repertoire, has appeared at the Aldeburgh Festival and with Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Sun, a Minneapolis-based pianist and arts […]
April 10–11. St. Paul RiverCentre. Ticketed.The reimagined Festival of Nations returns as the International Festival of Minnesota, featuring more than 70 cultural communities. Expect global cuisine, music, dance, crafts and hands-on cultural experiences for all ages. Organizers anticipate more than 20,000 attendees. ifestmn.org/about.
April 12, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Celebrate Ukrainian culture through music, dance, crafts and cuisine at this immersive family-friendly event. Presented in collaboration with the Ukrainian American Community Center, the program is part of the Sundays at Landmark series. Visitors can collect passport stamps throughout the Urban Expedition season for prize opportunities. landmarkcenter.org/event/urban-expedition-ukraine.
April 16, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Landmark Center. Free; registration required.KidsJam workshops connect families with teaching artists for interactive music-making experiences. This session features musicians Cléa Galhano, Joan Griffith and David Schmalenberger performing Brazilian repertoire influenced by African and Portuguese traditions. Designed for ages 5–12. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-kidsjam-alma-brasiliera.
April 16, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Internationally acclaimed recorder player Cléa Galhano and guitarist Joan Griffith perform a vibrant Brazilian program highlighting styles shaped by African and Portuguese influences. The concert showcases chamber collaborations and Brazilian musical traditions in the historic courtroom venue. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-courtroom-concert-alma-brasiliera.
April 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Landmark Center. Free; registration required.Families are invited to make music and explore Brazilian sounds in this hands-on KidsJam workshop led by Cléa Galhano, Joan Griffith and David Schmalenberger. Activities include movement, rhythm and creative play. Suggested for ages 5–12. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-kidsjam-alma-brasiliera-2.
April 17, 5:30–8 p.m. Groveland Recreation Center. Parents can enjoy an evening off while kids participate in supervised games and activities at Groveland Recreation Center. Pre-registration recommended; contact the center for fees and availability. facebook.com/GrovelandRecCenter.