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 and fund-a-need program. Proceeds support Minnesota’s traditional Irish music school. Tickets available at centerforirishmusic.org/calendar.
April 9, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Mezzo-soprano Georgia Jacobson and baritone Ryan Wolfe join forces for this free lunchtime concert. Jacobson, a Duluth native, has performed with Kentucky Opera, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Lyric Opera of the North. Wolfe, praised for his commanding stage presence, has appeared with LA Opera, Wolf Trap Opera and […]
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.
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 and Octomore releases. Ticket includes a $20 product credit. Space limited. thomasliquor.com/events/.
Thursday, March 5, 5:30–8 p.m. Arlington Hills Community Center. Free. Read Brave, Saint Paul Public Library’s citywide book club, invites the community to a special evening of conversation, food, and storytelling. This event features a panel discussion with author Romina Garber and young voices from the community, centered on this year’s Read Brave selection, Lobizona. […]
March 6–8, 13, 15 and 17. Celtic Junction Arts Center. Free – $30.Celtic Junction presents a modern fusion of Irish dance and live music in this high-energy stage production celebrating contemporary Irish culture. Tickets and more information at kickinitirish.com.
March 7, 9 a.m.–noon. Cretin-Derham Hall. Free. Attend one-hour workshops on home improvement topics for homeowners and renters in Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland. Learn more at highlanddistrictcouncil.org.
March 7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Wild Mountain. $40 lift ticket; rentals $30. Join the Como Park Snowsports Booster Club for a full day of skiing and snowboarding. Discounted lift tickets available; equipment rentals optional. Transportation not provided. Mountcomo.square.site.