• Blast from the Past — Gala Edition

    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

    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.

  • Tot Time Spring Fling

    April 21, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Highland Park Community Center. Free Young children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to this playful spring celebration featuring age-appropriate activities and social time. Adults must accompany children.

  • Ballet Tuesdays: Mary Poppins

    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.

  • Community Reporter Office Hours – Brake Bread

    Brake Bread 1174 7th St W, St. Paul, Minnesota

    April 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Brake Break. Free. Introducing Community Reporter Office Hours! This spring, we are partnering with local businesses and organizations along West 7th to bring our office out to the community. We want to hear from you and share some of what we are working on. Community Reporter Office Hours are a chance […]

  • Veterans Day on the Hill

    April 23; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Cedar Street Armory. Free. Minnesota’s Commanders Task Force hosts Veterans Day on the Hill, bringing together veterans, families and advocates from across the state to engage with lawmakers on issues affecting the veteran community. Open to all veterans and supporters, the gathering aims to amplify voices and strengthen connections between […]

  • Downtown Action Series

    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 […]

  • Macalester-Groveland Community Council Annual Meeting

    Thursday, April 23; 6–8 p.m. Macalester College Smail Gallery, St. Paul. Free. Join the Macalester-Groveland Community Council at its 2026 Annual Meeting. Residents are invited to hear updates on neighborhood initiatives, meet board candidates and connect with local leaders. The meeting includes reports from councilmembers, highlights of recent projects and discussion of priorities for the […]