Community Reporter

Shamrock's Irish Nook St. Patrick’s Weekend
2026-03-14 17:00 - 2026-03-17 23:00 (America/Chicago)
Saturday, March 14, 5 p.m.–midnight; Tuesday, March 17, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Shamrocks Irish Nook. Free.

Shamrocks Irish Nook will celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with an outdoor tent and specials all week. More details at crshamrocks.com.

Sundays at Landmark: Day of Irish Dance
2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Landmark Center, downtown. $7–$9.Irish Arts Minnesota’s annual dance showcase brings together performance and competition teams from across the state. The event also features presentation of the Decade of Dance Award honoring long-time dancers. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Learn more and get tickets at landmarkcenter.org.

The Good, The Bad, The Irish Trolley Tour
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00
March 15, 3-5 p.m. St. Paul Brewing. $43.

This specialty tour explores colorful Irish-American history and Prohibition-era stories aboard a guided trolley ride. Tickets and more at cyncitytours.com.

Seniors St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
2026-03-16 11:00 - 14:00
Monday, March 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. El Rio Vista Recreation Center. $12 resident/$18 nonresident.

Adults ages 55 and older are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with games, crafts, music and light appetizers. Participants are encouraged to wear festive green attire. Advance registration is required through St. Paul Parks and Recreation. Call 651-789-3692 for details.

Cozy Cottage Irish Fare Cooking Class
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:30
March 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cooks of Crocus Hill. $110.

Learn to prepare classic Irish dishes including pork, cabbage and tatties, Irish brown bread and Irish Pride trifle. The class concludes with a Jameson-ginger cocktail. For more information and to register, visit cooksofcrocushill.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration
2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, March 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Landmark Center. $7–$9.

Irish Arts Minnesota hosts its annual family celebration featuring music on four stages, traditional dance, an Irish marketplace, food vendors and children’s crafts. Proceeds support year-round arts and education programs. Tickets available online or at the door. Learn more and get tickets at landmarkcenter.org.

St. Patrick’s Day at Tiffany Sports Lounge
2026-03-17 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday, March 17. Tiffany Sports Lounge.

Tiffany Sports Lounge celebrates with live Irish acoustic music from Sean Joyce, an Irish-inspired brunch and traditional corned beef and cabbage. Drink specials include green beer and featured Irish pints. Visit tiffanysportslounge.com for more details.

St. Patrick’s Day at MetroNOME Brewing
2026-03-17 12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, March 17, after the parade. Metronome Brewing. Free.

Metronome Brewing will pour green ales and traditional stouts for parade-goers. The Brian Boru Pipe Band is expected to stop by following the downtown parade. A popular post-parade gathering spot with plenty of room for visitors. Learn more at metronomebrewery.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
2026-03-17 14:00
Tuesday, March 17, noon. Downtown St. Paul. Free.St. Paul’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks its 60th anniversary in 2026. The long-standing route begins at Mears Park, travels along Fifth Street and concludes near Rice Park. Commemorative $5 buttons help support the parade and local charities and include a chance to win $1,500. Expect large crowds and early street closures downtown. More information: stpatsmn.org.

O'Waldmann Restaurant & Brewery for St. Patrick's Day
2026-03-17 15:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, March 17 3-9 p.m. Waldmann Brewery. Free.

Performances by: The Center for Irish Music’s Advance Youth Ensemble, from 3-4 p.m., An Luan, CIM’s adult ensemble, from 5-6:30 p.m., and The McNordiques (accordion, nyckelharpa & Uilleann pipes), from 7-9 p.m. Most importantly, the beer will NOT be green, but it will be good!! More info at waldmannbrewery.com.

Black & Shamm’s Pour
2026-03-17 15:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 3 p.m. St. Paul Brewing and Dark Horse Bar & Eatery.

Celebrate the holiday with a local twist on the classic Black & Tan. St. Paul Brewing’s Hamm’s tribute beer paired 50/50 with Guinness creates the “Black & Shamm’s.” Available at St. Paul Brewing and Dark Horse in Lowertown after the parade while supplies last. Visit stpaulbrewing.com for more.

St. Paddy’s Day on the Green
2026-03-17 16:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, March 17, 4–10 p.m. Can Can Wonderland. Admission varies.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family-friendly fun at Can Can Wonderland. Guests can search for hidden leprechauns on the mini-golf course for a chance to win prizes. The venue opens in the afternoon following the downtown parade. Visit cancanwonderland.com for more details.

IRISH! Dinner & Show
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00
March 17, 6-8 p.m. The St. Paul Hotel. $125.

Enjoy an evening of dinner, music and entertainment featuring Todd Menton, Peter Guertin and Katie McMahon. This annual holiday tradition blends fine dining with Irish performance. Reservations required. Buy tickets and more information at saintpaulhotel.com/events/irish.

The New Havoline Supremes
2026-03-17 18:00 - 23:00
Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m. White Squirrel Bar.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music from The New Havoline Supremes. Visit whitesquirrelbar.com for details and cover charges.

MN Roller Derby
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00
March 28, 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 face off in two action-packed bouts! Doors are opening an hour earlier this year, at 5pm, with the first whistle at 6. Kids 9 and under free in General Admission area, ages 2 and under free in Reserved Seats. Must be 18 or older to sit Trackside.

More info at MNrollerderby.com

Pancake Breakfast, Craft, and Koláče Bake Sale
2026-03-29 09:00 - 13:00
March 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall, West 7th. $10 adults; $6 children under 9; $30 family of four.Enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage, fruit, juice and coffee, plus a koláče bake sale featuring apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed and raspberry varieties. Public welcome; no reservations required. sokolmn.org/all-events.

Urban Expedition: Uruguay
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
March 29, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.

Explore the culture of Uruguay through music, dance, crafts and cuisine in this family-friendly global celebration presented with Minnesota-Uruguay Partners of the Americas. landmarkcenter.org/event/urban-expedition-uruguay.

Minnesota Bach Festival: Your Voice — A Community Sing-Along
2026-03-29 13:30 - 16:00
March 29, 1:30 and 4 p.m. Ordway Concert Hall, Downtown. Free; registration required.

Join the Bach Society of Minnesota for a community sing-along featuring music by Vivaldi. Participants rehearse March 28 and perform alongside the ensemble March 29. Suggested $30 donation. bachsocietymn.org.

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“The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran, Set to Music
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00
March 29, 2–4 p.m. Historic Triune Masonic Temple. $20.Experience a musical interpretation of the classic work by Kahlil Gibran. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the music program of Unity in the Heart Church. Note: the venue is not ADA accessible. UnityInTheHeart.org.

Minnesota Bach Festival: Gloria! Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
2026-03-29 16:00 - 18:00
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.

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Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Jennifer Kreider, soprano & Andrew Sun, piano
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
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 administrator, brings extensive experience as an opera coach and collaborator. The program highlights art song and operatic works in the intimate historic courtroom setting. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-courtroom-concert-jennifer-kreider-soprano-andrew-sun-piano.

International Festival of Minnesota (IFest-MN)
2026-04-10 00:00 - 2026-04-11 23:59
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.

Urban Expedition: Ukraine
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Schubert Club KidsJam: Alma Brasiliera
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Alma Brasiliera
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Schubert Club KidsJam: Alma Brasiliera
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Parents Night Out
2026-04-17 17:30 - 20:00
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.

Free Community Shredding Day
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00
April 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 1460 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Free.

Protect yourself from identity theft by bringing up to five boxes of documents for secure onsite shredding. Participants can watch their paperwork being destroyed. Hosted by The Odd Couple Team. theoddcoupleteam.com/about/doing-good-in-the-neighborhood.

Spring Craft Fair
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00
April 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Edgcumbe Recreation Center.

Shop handmade goods and local crafts at this community craft fair. Interested vendors should contact the recreation center at 651-695-3711 for booth information. facebook.com/EdgcumbeRec.

Blast from the Past — Gala Edition
2026-04-18 19:00 - 23:00
April 18, 7–11 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall, West 7th. $15 prepaid; $20 at the door.

Dance the night away to live Slovczech brass band music while enjoying drinks, goulash and festive company at this lively community gala. Prepayment recommended. sokolmn.org/all-events.
