Community Reporter

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06
October 4-6. Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The annual Twin Cities Marathon weekend kicks off October 4-6. Sunday’s race starts in downtown Minneapolis, winding its way across the Mississippi, along Summit Ave and ends at the State Capital.
Learn more, register and find out how to get involved at tcmevents.org.

History Play: Little Rock 1942
2024-10-03 19:00 - 2024-10-05 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Landmark Center
October 3-5. 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Landmark Center. $10
Landmark Center’s History Play performance series is a theater program designed to bring to life many of the trials, court decisions, legal ramifications, and other related events that were relevant to Landmark Center when it was the Federal Courts Building. Noted Twin Cities judges, legal practitioners, and academics often trade robes for costumes to bring the events to life. 2024’s History Play is the true story of a civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to St. Paul, and led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Learn more and get tickets at landmarkcenter.ticketleap.com/history-play-little-rock-1942.

Park After Dark
2024-09-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Crosby Farm Regional Park
September 20. 8:00-10:30 p.m. Crosby Farm Park. Free.
Get ready for the nighttime event of the summer. You’re about to explore Crosby Farm Regional Park’s nocturnal side with a program that engages the natural world through science, culture and art. Learn about nighttime nature with an entomologist, bats, take ranger-led night hikes exploring the forest, the riverbanks and search for signs of wildlife that comes alive at night, learn about Dakota botanical knowledge and enjoy s’mores at a beach bonfire. This is a drop-in event. Come anytime, stay as long as you’d like. Free parking is available in the Crosby Farm Park parking lot. Meet at the pavilion.
Learn more and register at parkconnection.org/events/2023/9/20/pad.

Nine Lives Ribbon Grand Opening and Second Hand-iversary Party
2024-09-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Nine Lives Thrift
September 28, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Nine Lives Thrift Store. Free.
Join West 7th’s newest nonprofit thrift store in their grand opening celebration. Join us Saturday, September 28th for our second anniversary! And celebrate the grand opening of our new space!! Live music by Sean Joyce!
Learn more at facebook.com/ninelivesmn.

Mystery on the Mississippi
2024-09-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Crosby Farm Regional Park
September 27 and October 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Crosby Farm Regional Park. $30-$35.
Back by popular demand: Mystery on the Mississippi River is taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park and has a bit of a supernatural twist this year!
“Monsters of the Mississippi” is a completely real and not at all made up show about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee. Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible! The show will be an hour long from beginning to end. Please arrive 15 min before your timeslot to check in and get situated. Cost: $30 Members, $35 Non-members.
Learn more and get tickets at parkconnection.org/events/2024/9/27/motm.

Sundays at Landmark
2024-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
Various Sundays through May. Landmark Center. Free unless noted.
Landmark Center’s Sundays at Landmark series of community events returns this fall with new and exciting takes on annual favorites. The 2024-2025 season is a full calendar of cultural and art events that are designed to entertain, enrich, and celebrate the diversity within our community. Most programs begin at 1 pm and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. This program season features beloved returning events that have been updated to include new elements. The Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration will feature a newly added interactive spooky sounds performance, and returning for the second year is the Mosaic Festival, a global exploration of cultures through music, dance, languages, cuisine, attire, and arts and crafts. Additionally, our Urban Expedition series will feature Venezuela this year for the first time.
Sundays at Landmark is a wonderful opportunity to explore all that Landmark Center has to offer, while experiencing new cultural perspectives through immersive and exciting programs.
2024-2025 Sundays at Landmark programs (free, unless noted):
Oct. 20, 1-3 p.m.: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert
Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m.: Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration
Nov. 17, 1-3 p.m.: Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m.: Santa’s Workshop
Jan. 5, 1 & 3:30 p.m.: Minnesota Boychoir Winter Concert
Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: India
Jan. 26, 2 p.m.: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert
Feb. 16, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures ($4/$6)
Feb. 23, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Country To Be Announced
Mar. 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: An Irish Day of Dance ($7/$9)
Mar. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration* ($7/$9) *This event is on a Monday
Mar. 30, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Guatemala
Apr. 6, 1-3 p.m.: Skylark Opera
Apr. 13, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Venezuela
Apr. 27, 12-6 p.m.: BandWidth Community Band Festival
May 4, 1-3 p.m.: Urban Expedition: Country To Be Announced
May 11, 1-3 p.m.: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Mother’s Day Concert
For more information visit www.landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.

Keys to Success Gala
2024-09-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Allianz Field
September 26. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Allianz Stadium. $75.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 26, Keystone’s annual Keys to Success fundraising gala! We’re already counting down the days until this incredible night of celebration, connection and driving food security forward at the beautiful Stadium Club at Allianz Field – and we’d love for you to join us.
Early bird tickets are available! All proceeds will go toward providing food support services and other critical resources to our community.
Learn more and purchase tickets at keystoneservices.org/donate/keys-to-success-gala.

Behind the Sun
2024-09-21 19:00 - 2024-10-13 21:30 | History Theatre
September 21-October 13. History Theatre. $15-$64.
Obie Kipper has finally found the house of his dreams, but there’s one problem: it’s 1956 and Obie’s dream for the future of his family lies outside his redlined neighborhood, in an all-white neighborhood. With help from an old friend and coworker, Obie puts in motion a sensational scheme to purchase the house. This may either land him in jail or help chart the future for his family and all of Minneapolis. Based on the lives of playwright Stan Kipper’s family, experience this story of community, family, and the lengths some had to go through to achieve the American Dream.
Tickets and more at historytheatre.com/2024-2025/behind-sun.

Capital City Festival
2024-09-21 12:00 - 19:00 | 425 Rice Street
September 21. 12:00-7:00 p.m. 425 Rice St. Free.
Capital City Fest is an event to uphold the tradition of outdoor events held in St. Paul. Inspired by our communities and the rich cultures of outdoor events that make our short lived Minnesota summers memorable. In addition to live music and a delicious food festival, Capital City Fest offers a variety of activities for all ages; from a kids’ zone to local market and car show, there’s something for everyone!
Learn more at capitalcityfest.com.

Survivors of the Fire: stories and songs remembering the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894
2024-09-20 19:30 - 2024-10-12 22:00 | Art House North Theater
September 20-October 12. Art House North Theater. $20-$50
“Survivors of the Fire: stories and songs remembering the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894” is a moving, meaningful and at times surprisingly joyful new theatrical experience commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the fire. Featuring traditional music of the era, harrowing first-hand accounts of the survivors and poignant tributes to those who perished. Performances at Art House North Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, with Saturday matinees at 3pm. Tiered Ticket Prices: $25, $35, $50 give patrons the option to save, or give a little extra to support the company. $20 for opening weekend and a Pay-As-You’re-Able night September 30th. Tickets and more info at bucketbrigadetheater.com.

Waldmann Oktoberfest
2024-09-20 12:00 - 2024-09-29 22:00
Sep 20-22 & 27-29. Fridays, 12:00-10:00 p.m. Saturdays, 12:00-10:00 p.m. Sundays, 12:00-7:00 p.m. Waldmann Brewing. Free-$7.50.
Waldmann’s 7th Anniversary Oktoberfest is taking place Fridays through Sundays, September 20-22 and 27-29 starting at noon each day. This year’s festival will be better than ever, featuring even more great food, more live music (with 25+ performances), dancing, competitions, comedy performances by zPuppets and of course, our lovingly-brewed Oktoberfest lagers – all under a big tent covering the Twin Cities’ oldest outdoor biergarten. Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone. Hours, ticket prices and other details at waldmannbrewery.com/oktoberfest.

Twin Cities Bike Tour
2024-09-15 07:30 - 13:00
September 15, 7:30 a.m. Minnehaha Falls Park. $0-$46
A New Annual Tradition! Help us celebrate everything that makes Minnesota and the Twin Cities a top bicycling destination! Our inaugural Twin Cities Bicycle Tour will roll every September! Be a part of this exciting cycling event, destined to be a celebration of the trails and communities that fuel thriving bicycling culture. The TCBT aims to unite neighbors, coworkers, family, friends with community organizations, local and national businesses, in a joyous celebration of biking and community.
Learn more and register at bikemn.org/all-events/tcbt.

Selby Ave Jazz Fest
2024-09-14 11:00 - 19:30
September 14, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Selby Ave. Free.
A full, free day of great jazz from “just down the block,” local, regional, national and international performing artists. Four Grammy winners and ten nominees, as well as numerous regional and national award winners have graced the JazzFest stage.
Learn more at selbyavejazzfest.com.

Germanic-American Institute St. Paul Oktoberfest
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-14 | Germanic-American Institute
September 13, 4:00-10:00 p.m. and September 14, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Germanic-American Institute. Free admission, $10 wristbands required for alcohol purchase.
The St. Paul Oktoberfest returns September 13 and 14th to the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute in St. Paul, MN. Like the Munich original dating back to 1810, this annual event is celebrated in September to take advantage of the nice weather. The Germanic-American Institute (GAI) partners with local partner sponsors to feature beer imported directly from Paulaner in Munich as well as brewed locally by Utepils in Minneapolis, MN. St. Paul Oktoberfest will feature an array of international food fare, from bratwurst to strudel, pretzels and more! With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture!
More details at gaimn.org/oktoberfest.

Summer Nights in Rice
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Rice Park
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free
Join the Rice Park Association and Landmark Center for a free concert series, Summer Nights in Rice, on select Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., from June through September. Guests may grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant and then stop by for live music, dancing and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park! Performers for the 2024 season are soon to be announced!

For more information for dates and upcoming performers, please visit landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice.

Community Conversations with Rebecca Noecker
2024-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
September 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams. Free.
Join Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker for a monthly drop-in conversation about issues in our community.
The September Community Conversation is with Lisa Hiebert, Saint Paul Public Works, on reimagining snow operations.
Learn more at stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.

Skinner's Pub Music on the Patio
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Skinner’s Pub
Tuesdays through September 24, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Skinner’s Pub
Enjoy live music on the Skinner’s Pub patio on Tuesdays beginning June 4, 2024 through September 24, 2024 from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Visit skinnersmn.com for more details.

Music in Irvine Park
2024-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Irvine Park
September 8, 4:00 pm. Irvine Park. Free
The Historic Irvine Park Association presents Music In Irvine Park throughout the summer. This month’s performance will be with Luke LeBlanc.

Next Chapter for Women
2024-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Jewish Family Services
September 8. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Jewish Family Services. Free.
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) invites all who identify as women and are navigating the mid-life journey to join the popular Next Chapter for Women on Sunday, September 8 from 10:00-11:30AM at JFS at 1633 W. 7th Street in St Paul. The series is designed to help women re-imagine new possibilities for the future and take the first steps in moving forward. The topic for the September meeting will be “Shift Happens.” The group will discuss how to walk away from what is not working and make space for something new. They will explore what obstacles get in the way of healthy change and reaching one’s potential in this next part of life.
Learn more at jfssp.org/events.

St. Paul Classic Bike Tour
2024-09-08 07:30 - 13:00 | Como Lakeside Pavilion
September 8, 7:30 a.m. Multiple routes beginning at Como Lakeside Pavilion. Free-$54.
The 30th annual St. Paul Classic Bike Tour will be held on Sunday September 8, 2024. A music-filled ride through St. Paul unveils the beauty of the Capital City, its amazing bikeways and historic neighborhoods. Join us for this non-competitive, go-at-your-own-pace tour. The Classic starts and ends at Como Lakeside Pavilion. Enjoy live music inside the pavilion, plus there will be a bounty of refreshments and live music at every rest stop. The Classic is a great experience for riders of all stripes.
Learn more and register at bikeclassic.org.

Fruits of Labor Cocktail Class at Parlour Saint Paul
2024-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Parlour St. Paul
September 7. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Parlour St. Paul. $95
Spend two hours delving into the world of craft cocktails in our atmospheric Parlour Bar! We look forward to sharing our skill with you in a comfortable, cool environment. Class will be lead by Parlour St. Paul Bar Manager Tonia Brown and small coursed plates will be prepared by our Chef, Dain Holter.
Learn more and register at parlourbar.com/st-paul-events.

Kary Janousek’s series “Surviving Silver”
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Friedli Gallery
Opening Reception September 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friedli Gallery.
Winner of the Gretchen Kottke Gallerist’s Award in The 64th Midwestern at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Friedli Gallery is proud to present a body of Kary Janousek’s work for this incredible show! Featuring experimental ambrotypes that involve layering, hand embellishment, and colored stained glass. This exhibition of work will also feature some select tintype photographs in this series called “Surviving Silver”. Opening Reception September 6th, 2024 6-8pm at Friedli Gallery. Learn more on their website at friedliartsgallery.com.

Rice Park Roller Disco
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Rice Park
Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Rice Park. Free.
Free Family Fun! Roller disco around the fountain downtown St. Paul for season 3. Skate at your own risk, adults must consent for minors. We will have rental roller skates, rollerblades, and safety gear. We will have DJ Presto spinning, and Bald Head Bakery for food and treats! Rentals and admission FREE for ALL. Skating almost every Friday except three this entire Summer season until October.
Learn more at twincitiesskaters.com/event-details/rice-park-roller-disco-2024-07-05-17-30-1

Taiko series at the Women's Drum Center
2024-09-04 06:30 - 20:30 | Women’s Drum Center
September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women’s Drum Center. $95.
Announcing another of our popular Taiko series! Learn basic taiko form (kata), rhythms, and a bit of history. Instructor: Sandi Likely of Taikollaborative. Drums provided. No experience necessary. All gender identities are welcome. Cost $95. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This class fills up fast, so click here to register today. This four-part class will teach basic taiko form (kata), rhythms, and a bit of history. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Wadaiko (in Japan) and kumi daiko (in North America) is movement infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming.
Learn more and register at womensdrumcenter.org/workshops-special-series.

Lowertown sounds
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Mears Park
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Mears Park. Free
Lowertown Sounds is a free, independent community concert series held on Thursday nights in Mears Park. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the show. Check out the schedule below for more information on our upcoming shows! *Schedule and lineup subject to change.
The June 27 show will feature The Scarlet Goodbye with The Cole Allen Band.
Learn more at lowertownsounds.com/schedule.

Summer Nights in Rice
2024-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free
Join the Rice Park Association and Landmark Center for a free concert series, Summer Nights in Rice, on select Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., from June through September. Guests may grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant and then stop by for live music, dancing and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park! Performers for the 2024 season are soon to be announced!

Performance Schedule:

June 27th
July 11th
July 18th
August 15th
August 29th
September 12th

For more information for dates and upcoming performers, please visit landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice.

Brewing Brighter Futures 2024
2024-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis Cafe
June 26, 5:00 p.m. Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis Cafe. Free.
Join us Wednesday, June 26 from 5-8 p.m. at our Minneapolis cafe:
3262 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. This is a free event. We will be serving complimentary dinner, drinks and dessert. There will be additional fundraising opportunities and we hope you will be inspired to give!
We are excited to celebrate another year of Wildflyer Coffee, the incredible youth who shape our organization, and the community behind us! There will be plenty of opportunities to pledge your support and we hope you’ll show up for us–we couldn’t do this work without you! Help us reach our goal of $25,000—every gift made at Brewing Brighter Futures will be matched, up to $25,000 by a generous anonymous donor.
Learn more, register and donate at bit.ly/WildflyerBBF2024.

Music on the Cortile
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
June 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.
Music on the Cortile will host live performances by local musicians in the scenic Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. These free concerts take place over four Wednesday lunch hours during the summer, allowing attendees to enjoy talented acts while enjoying lunch.

The lineup for 2024 includes:

June 26: Nolen Sellwood – a young musician with a modern take on British Isles folk music
July 10: Courtney Burton – a seasoned jazz vocalist infusing classics with contemporary flair
July 24: Clare Doyle – blending soulful country and rootsy rock with bold lyricism
August 7: Honeybutter – a Minneapolis trio crafting warm yet eerie sounds inspired by diverse influences

For more information, please visit landmarkcenter.org/music-on-the-cortile.

Ordway Inside Out at Rice Park
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Rice Park
June 22, 7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free.
The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club – present Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul. Audiences are able to experience free programming from all four organizations, streamed onto a giant 23’ x 13’ video wall in Rice Park. The first performance will feature Víkingur Ólafsson playing Bach and Glass. Rain date is Sunday, June 23.
Learn more at artspartnership.org/ordway-inside-out.

Little Mekong Night Market
2024-06-22 17:00 - 2024-06-23 23:00 | Little Mekong District
June 22 & 23. 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Little Mekong District. Free.
Little Mekong Night Market, Minnesota’s first and original night market, is held in the heart of the Little Mekong District, St Paul, MN. After a short break, we’re thrilled to announce our return and invite everyone to come out and enjoy the summer celebration of authentic arts and crafts, culture, and unique street food!
The event features a diverse array of special street food, local artists and performers, unique handmade arts and crafts, and community activities. We aim to celebrate Asian culture, foster community engagement, and provide everyone who attends with an unforgettable and memorable experience.
Learn more at littlemekong.com.
