Community Reporter

Minnesota Bach Festival: Your Voice — A Community Sing-Along
2026-03-29 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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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Intro to Tarot Cards (4-Week Series)
2026-03-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:30
Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 23–April 13, West 7th Library. Free.

Instructor Nell Morningstar Ubbelohde leads a four-week introduction to tarot reading. The course covers tarot history, practical daily uses, the Major Arcana’s archetypal journey and interpretation of the Minor Arcana and court cards.

Monday, March 23 Week 1 – Tarot Overview

Monday, March 30 Week 2 – Tarot 365

Monday, April 6 Week 3 – The Major Arcana

Monday, April 13 Week 4 – The Minor Arcana and Court cards

Ubbelohde, a professional reader and longtime Twin Cities teacher, presents tarot as both a divination system and creative self-reflection tool. The class is designed for beginners or those looking to deepen their understanding of symbolic systems.

Participants are encouraged to bring or acquire a tarot deck for hands-on learning. More info: sppl.org/events

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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.

Sundays at Landmark: Skylark Opera Theatre
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00
April 19, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.

Enjoy Black on Broadway, a 75-minute musical journey presented by Skylark Opera Theatre celebrating the contributions of Black artists to American musical theater. Four vocalists perform solo and ensemble selections tracing the evolution from early Black vaudeville to modern Broadway. landmarkcenter.org/event/sundays-at-landmark-skylark-opera-theatre-2.

Ballet Tuesdays: Mary Poppins
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
April 21, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Ballet Co.Laboratory presents excerpts from Mary Poppins featuring professional dancers in this family-friendly performance. Afterward, audience members may join an optional mini dance lesson, craft activity and photo opportunity. No reservations required. landmarkcenter.org.

Downtown Action Series
2026-04-23 16:30 - 18:00
April 23. 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 perspectives, and connect with others invested in the future of the city. Open to all and free to attend.More info: stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2

Outdoor Spring Clean-up
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00
April 25, 10–11 a.m. C.S.P.S. Hall grounds, West 7th. Free.

Sokol Minnesota Youth Link teens invite families to help pick up litter around the hall grounds. Volunteers of all ages welcome; contact organizers to participate. sokolmn.org/all-events.

MN Roller Derby
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00
April 25, 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

Seniors Cinco de Mayo Luncheon
2026-05-05 11:00 - 14:00
May 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. El Rio Vista Recreation Center, West Side. $12 residents/$18 non-residents.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lunch, bingo, music, games and social time for adults age 55+. Registration required by April 30. Call 651-789-3692 for details.
