Wednesdays, Feb. 11 & 18, 7–8 p.m. Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery. $17.85. Part Two of this lecture series shifts focus to collective action in Minnesota history, including labor strikes, suffrage movements, Indigenous organizing, and modern protest movements. Historian Karen Sieber examines how communities working together have driven lasting social change. Topics include the Iron Range […]
February 19. 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 […]
February 19, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Macalester College. $150-$810. Join us on February 19 for an upscale culinary experience that brings together the finest restaurants along St. Paul’s historic Grand Avenue. This one-of-a-kind event will celebrate the avenue’s rich diversity and charm while drawing community members from near and far to savor everything that makes Grand Avenue […]
Thursday, Feb. 19, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Wilder Foundation, St. Paul. Free. This in-person public meeting offers community members the opportunity to review project documents, speak with project representatives, and submit official public comments on the Rethinking I-94 Scoping Document and Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Interpretation services will be provided. Comments may be submitted in writing or through […]
Thursday, February 19, 6:30 p.m. Highland National Golf Course. $50 per team. Test your knowledge and support a local cause at Highland Park Trivia Night. Teams will compete for prizes while enjoying a fun, social evening benefiting the Highland District Council. Gather friends, neighbors, or coworkers to form a team and tackle questions across a […]
Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Ordway Music Theater. Tickets start at $29. The Grammy Award®-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness returns to the Ordway with Music for Martin, a joyful tribute honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Featuring gospel, spirituals, blues, and soul, the multimedia concert celebrates justice, empowerment, and resilience. Originally commissioned by the […]
February 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $20. Historian Michael D. Hattem examines how Americans have debated the meaning of the Revolution for more than two centuries. Learn more at mnhs.org/events.
February 21. Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul. Free with Admission. Author Ka F. Wong discusses his book Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II, which examines the eviction and confinement of Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor and its lasting impact in Minnesota. Wong explores themes of injustice, resilience, and community response […]