• Booked on Thursdays: A Darker Wilderness

    Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Minnesota History Center. Free. This informal book discussion centers on A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars by Erin Sharkey. Participants are invited to connect over shared themes while learning about historical resources related to Black environmental writing and lived experience. Registration is recommended. More information at […]

  • Skyway 5K

    Feb. 28. Union Depot, Lowertown. Registration required; fees start at $45.99. Experience St. Paul in a new way at the Skyway 5K, a one-of-a-kind indoor race through the downtown skyway system. Participants wind through climate-controlled corridors above city streets, passing familiar landmarks from a unique vantage point. Open to runners and walkers of all experience […]

  • Bach & Friends Workshop

    Feb. 28, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church, West St. Paul. $40. Musicians of all abilities are invited to this day-long workshop exploring selections from Bach’s St. John Passion. Participants rehearse separately and together, culminating in a full play-through. Lunch included; scholarships available. bachsocietymn.org.

  • Artist and Archives: Community Collaging Event

    Feb. 28, 1–4 p.m. Minnesota History Center, Capitol Area. Free with registration.Bring copies of photos, letters, or other personal materials and transform them into collaborative collage artwork in this hands-on […]

  • Éigse: A Musical Gaela

    Saturday, Feb. 28, 6–10 p.m. St. Paul Event Center. $125+. The Center for Irish Music presents its annual fundraising gala with cocktail reception, live concert by CIM instructors, silent auction […]

  • Boys State Hockey Tournament

    March 4–7. Grand Casino Arena. $13-$20 The annual boys state hockey tournament returns, showcasing top high school teams from across Minnesota competing for the state title. Visit mshsl.org for brackets, venues and ticket information.

  • Cellar Seminar: Bruichladdich Whiskey

    March 4, 6–8 p.m. Thomas Liquors. $50. Explore heavily peated Scotch whiskies in this guided tasting led by ambassador Devin Vilardi. The class samples The Classic Laddie, Port Charlotte 10 […]