• Doggie Depot

    February 1, 10 a.m. Union Depot. Free. Celebrate canine royalty at Doggie Depot, featuring local pet vendors, adoptable pups, and the crowning of the St. Paul Winter Carnival Canine King and Queen. Details at uniondepot.org/doggiedepot.

  • Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork

    February 1, 1–2:30 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $10. Minnesota jewelry artist Andrea Turini presents the history and traditions of Czech glassmaking, sharing photos and video from Jablonec nad Nisou. The program includes a live demonstration of bead and button production. $5 members, $10 non-members. Details at sokolmn.org/all-events.

  • Sketchy Night with St. Paul Art Collective

    February 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Schmidt Artist Lofts, St. Paul. Free. A relaxed, drop-in evening for sketching, conversation, and community. Open to members and artists interested in joining. Full schedule at stpaulartcollective.org.  2026 Dates February 2nd March 2nd May 4th June 1st July 6th August 3rd October 5th November 2nd December 7th

  • Community Blood Drive

    Highland Park Community Center

    Friday, February 6, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway. Give blood and help save lives at this community blood drive hosted with Memorial Blood Center. Donating blood is a simple yet powerful way to support local hospitals and patients in need. Many appointment slots are available, and walk-ins may be accommodated […]

  • Karneval Tanzparty 2026

    February 7, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. Germanic-American Institute. $20-$25. Celebrate Karneval with Europop, costumes, dancing, and a Waltz Ball. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $20–$25. Details at gaimn.org/karneval.

  • Valentines for Seniors

    February 7, 12:15–1:30 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. Hosted by Sokol Minnesota Youth Link, this drop-in event invites community members to make Valentine’s cards for seniors. Art supplies and snacks provided. Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

  • Cocktail Class: Cocktails We Love

    February 7, 1 p.m. Parlour St. Paul. $95. Join bartender Tyler Ward for an afternoon cocktail class featuring five tastings and a three-course meal. Learn more at parlourbar.com/locations-st-paul.

  • This Is What Democracy Looks Like (Part 1)

    Sundays, Feb. 1 & 8, 2–3 p.m. Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery. $17.85. This two-part lecture series explores the history of civic action and protest in Minnesota. Part One focuses on the power of individuals to challenge injustice, highlighting figures such as abolitionist Moses Dickson, labor activist Meridel LeSueur, Ojibwe artist Jim Denomie, and student athlete […]