Community Conversations with Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Palace Community Center
May 9, 4-5:00 p.m. Palace Recreation Center.
Community Conversations are an opportunity for anyone to drop by, ask questions, follow up on concerns, and get to know other Ward 2 neighbors.
Conversation with special guest Parks Director Andy Rodriguez
May 9, 4-5 pm
Palace Rec Center
781 Palace Avenue

St. Paul Civic Symphony’s Annual Mother’s Day Concert
2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
May 12, 1:00 pm. Landmark Center. Free
The St. Paul Civic Symphony always fills up their Mother’s Day concert as the music chosen for this event is always popular. Bring your family for a beautiful and heartfelt concert.
Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/event/st-paul-civic-symphonys-annual-mothers-day-concert-2/

Music in Irvine Park
2024-05-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Irvine Park
May 12, 4:00 pm. Irvine Park. Free
The Historic Irvine Park Association presents Music In Irvine Park throughout the summer. Their first concert will be May 12 at 4:00 p.m. and feature Grant West.

Genocides on Trial – Israel, Russia, China, Myanmar, and Serbia
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
May 14, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Online. $5-$25
Allegations of genocide are being brought against a number of countries at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. This webinar, with speaker Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy, Executive Director, World Without Genocide, examines the apparent impunity of China, and charges against Israel, Russia, and Myanmar in a precedent set years ago in a case against Serbia.
Registration is required by Tuesday, May 14, 5:00 p.m. Learn more and register at worldwithoutgenocide.org/trial.

Celebrate Bike to Work Week with a Group Ride in Downtown St. Paul
2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Union Depot
May 16, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Union Depot
Bike to Work Week is May 13 through May 17 — and we’re celebrating on May 16 in St. Paul with a casual ride around downtown on the newly completed first phase of the Kellogg Boulevard Capital City Bikeway! Meet us at the Union Depot (214 4th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101) for a mellow-paced group ride on the non-dedicated lanes on Wabasha Street, tracing the path of the future, fully protected bikeway. We will take a short jaunt along the Samuel Morgan Trail, and then end with an optional social gathering to connect and celebrate after the ride. The total route is 3 miles and will highlight great bicycle infrastructure being developed in downtown St. Paul. Questions? Reach out to Max at maxs@movemn.org.
RSVP and learn more at movemn.org/event/summer-group-bike-ride-kellogg-capital-city-bikeway.

Minnesota Songkran Festival
2024-05-18 11:00 - 2024-05-19 18:00 | Minnesota State Capitol
May 18 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and May 19, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Minnesota State Capital
Songkran celebrates Thai New Year and will draw thousands of Minnesotans and Midwesterners to experience Thai culture, with guests from every nationality and background celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity and embracing optimism for the new year.

Learn more at thaiculturemn.us.

8th JFS Annual Celebration of Service
2024-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Mendakota Country Club
May 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Mendakota Country Club. $125.
The event will honor Jim Scheib, recipient of the Anita and Jim Dinerstein Community Service Award, who donated more than 254 hours of volunteer service to JFS in 2023.
The Celebration of Service will be hosted by former JFS board member Bruce Goodman. He has made an inspiring lead gift to support all JFS services that benefit Holocaust survivors. The dinner table for several Holocaust survivors who are joining the Celebration is being underwritten in honor of the Bruce Goodman Read in Color Little Free Library at JFS.
A live auction will allow guests to bid on several exciting packages including private meals, tickets to sporting events, fine jewelry and national vacation experiences.
Tickets are $125. For more information and tickets, visit jfssp.org/events.

Flint Hills Family Festival
2024-05-29 09:00 - 2024-06-01 17:00 | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
May 29-June 1. Rice Park. Free with some paid performances.
Dance, discover, and dream at the 2024 Flint Hills Family Festival! At this annual event, kids can dance to local and nationally renowned artists like Davina and the Vagabonds; 123 Andres!; NOOMA, an opera for babies; and Cirque Kalabanté with low-priced tickets. Plus, local music and dance groups, including fan favorites B2wins and Salsa del Soul, will give FREE performances on two outdoor stages Friday night and Saturday.
The whole family can discover all that St. Paul has to offer by creating their own adventure through Rice Park, enjoying interactive artmaking activities with Festival Partners including Children’s Theatre Company, Hoang Anh Vietnamese Dance Group, George Latimer Central Library, Math Happens and so many more. With free crafts, STEAM activities, henna artists, face painting, balloon artists, and so much more, there is something for everyone!
Learn more at ordway.org/festival.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Give Away-Everything is Free
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
June 1. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is hosting a “Give Away-Everything is Free” Event at 530 So. Victoria (corner of Armstrong and Victoria) on Saturday, June 1st from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. The rummage sale where everything is free will have clothing and household items available for the community.

Train Days at Union Depot
2024-06-01 10:00 - 2024-06-02 16:00 | Union Depot
June 1-2. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free
Train Days will take place at Union Depot on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual fun-filled weekend celebrates railroad transportation and features train-themed activities and attractions. This is a free, family-friendly event that features entertainment for all ages.
There will be a dedicated kids activity area where children will find crafts, coloring kits, train play tables and more. The South Lawn will feature a DJ, dance zone, bounce house, chalk-drawing area, and a llama experience where guests can feed, pet and take pictures with llamas. Kids of all ages can marvel at large model trains as they weave in and around eye-catching miniature landscapes.
Visitors will be able to browse a rail-themed marketplace featuring a wide selection of vendors. Toys, apparel, model trains, photography and other locomotive items will be on display and available for purchase.
Visit uniondepot.org/traindays and Union Depot social media channels to see vendor highlights and learn more about Train Days.

Grand Old Day
2024-06-02 09:00 - 18:00 | Grand Avenue
June 2, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grand Avenue
Kick-Off to Summer with the largest free one-day festival in the Midwest! This year’s event will include six music stages, a parade, beer gardens, a 3K fun run and live wrestling.
Learn more and purchase wristbands at grandave.com/events/grandoldday.

We Live Here: West 7th Community Discussion
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
June 4, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., CSPS Hall
You are invited to a structured conversation with neighbors about the future of West 7th and the Riverview Corridor project. We want to capture & share the values of our West 7th neighbors and advocate for what’s important to our community, regardless of the mode of transit chosen. Your feedback will be recorded, summarized, and shared with the Riverview Corridor Team, Councilmembers, and other parties. Our intention is not to agree on a preferred alternative (streetcar vs. bus), but rather listen to what folks value about West 7th (pedestrian safety, local businesses, parking etc.) so we can maintain and enhance the best things about West Seventh.

Learn more at www.fortroadfed.org.

Skinner's Pub Music on the Patio
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Skinner’s Pub
Tuesdays, June 4 – 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.

Climb to the Top of Landmark Center
2024-06-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
June 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Landmark center. Free.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes exploration of Landmark Center’s North Tower. Get a bird’s eye view of downtown St. Paul by climbing the steps and walking through a secret door to get to the top. This is the one rooftop you don’t want to miss this summer. Don’t forget your camera!
This tour is accessible only via stairs, 61 steps total from the 6th floor landing to the top. Or skip the elevator all together and climb the 198 stairs from the first floor. This tour is free, self-guided, and no reservations are required.
Additional Climb To The Top dates:
Wednesday, July 3rd
Wednesday, August 21st

For more information, call (651)292-3063 or visit landmarkcenter.org/event/climb-to-the-top.

Keystone Community Food Center Open House
2024-06-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Keystone Community Food Center
June 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Keystone Community Food Center.
Join Keystone Community Services as we celebrate the Keystone Community Food Center with an Open House Event on Thursday, June 6 th from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Take a self-guided tour of the Keystone Community Food Center and learn more about how this food shelf is bringing more food to more neighbors who need it the most. No RSVP is necessary. For more information, visit keystoneservices.org/events

Lowertown sounds
2024-06-06 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 6 show will feature Dan Israel with Favourite Girl and Colin Bracewell.
Learn more at lowertownsounds.com/schedule.

West Fest on 7th
2024-06-08 14:00 - 21:00 | St. Stans
June 8, 2:00-9:00 p.m. St. Stan’s. Free
Celebrating the people, places and history of the West 7th neighborhood.
Schedule Overview
2-4 p.m. Free Family Activities including free picnic meals (while supplies last), live music from Bruce Caswell and Teddy Bear Band, walking and bus tours, police, SWAT and K-9 units and community resource tables.
4-5 p.m. Mass at St. Stans with Archbishop Hebda.
5-9 p.m. Street dance with live music from The Goombas, food trucks, drinks available for purchase and pull tabs.
See the full schedule and get more info at westfeston7th.com.

Rosé Fest
2024-06-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Kellogg Mall Park
June 8, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Kellogg Mall Park. $60-$125.
National Rosé Day may not be marked on your calendar as a holiday, but it should be. Join us on National Rosé Day, June 8 at Kellogg Mall Park, St. Paul to sip, savor, and soak up the sun at Rosè Fest!
What to Expect: A picturesque outdoor setting that’s perfect for soaking up those summer rays! Enjoy summer beats from DJ Keezy while sipping a handpicked selection of Rosé wines curated for every palate. Support local artists and shop the local vendor marketplace featuring handcrafted jewelry, artisanal foods, home décor & more!
VIP tickets include: Early admission at 3 p.m., access to exclusive VIP area, unlimited samples, exclusive wines, tasty bites catered by Revival, commemorative picnic blanket and access to live entertainment and other activities.
General Admission tickets include: Entry begins at 4p.m., 10 wine samples, access to live entertainment and other activities
For tickets and more information, visit mspmag.com/eat-and-drink/rosefest.

Lowertown sounds
2024-06-13 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 13 show will feature Erik Koskinen with Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers.
Learn more at lowertownsounds.com/schedule.

Music in Irvine Park
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Irvine Park
June 13, 4:00 pm. Irvine Park. Free
The Historic Irvine Park Association presents Music In Irvine Park throughout the summer. This month’s concert will feature Rolf Haas, Alicia McQuerrey and Richard Belcher of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

14th Annual West End Garden Tour
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. West 7th Community Center.
We’re thrilled to announce that the West 7th / Fort Road Federation Annual West End Garden Tour is back. Get ready to explore the lush greenery of traditional gardens, the charm of native landscapes, the creativity of alley gardens, and the productivity of vegetable gardens. The West End Garden Tour is a celebration of diverse gardening styles and the beauty of West 7th. Our “home base” will be the West 7th Community Center. Stop by, pick up a map, browse our plant sale, and chat with some community organizations. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Learn more at www.fortroadfed.org.

St. Paul Pride Festival
2024-06-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown St. Paul
June 15, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Downtown St. Paul.
St. Paul Pride Festival & Parade is a free public event that works toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law and in the hearts and minds of each other. STP Pride Festival & Parade is a LGBTQIA+ Pride event that inspires, educates, and celebrates our diverse community and world!
For more information, visit stppride.org.

St. Paul Walking Tours
2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown St. Paul
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Various locations in downtown St. Paul. Free, but reservation required.
St. Paul Walking Tours are back! Appreciate the rich history, architecture, and nature of downtown on four different tours: Rice Park Walking Tour (the 1st Wednesday of the month), Great River Walking Tour (the 2nd Wednesday of the month), Heart of the City Walking Tour (the 3rd Wednesday of the month in June and August only) and It Happened Right Here: St. Paul’s Origins Walking Tour (the 4th Wednesday of the month)!

All tours are free but reservations are required. June tour date reservations are open as of May 6th. July tour date reservations will open on June 7th, and August tour date reservations will open on July 3rd. Call (651)292-3063 or visit landmarkcenter.org/saint-paul-walking-tours to register or for more information.

Community Conversations with Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
2024-06-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Wildflyer Coffee
June 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wildflyer Coffee.
Community Conversations are an opportunity for anyone to drop by, ask questions, follow up on concerns, and get to know other Ward 2 neighbors.
June 20, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Wildflyer Coffee
1362 7th Street

Lowertown sounds
2024-06-20 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 20 show will feature The New Standards with Laamar.
Learn more at lowertownsounds.com/schedule.

Glensheen at History Theatre
2024-06-20 19:30 - 2024-07-14 21:30 | Minnesota History Theatre
June 20 – July 14. History Theatre. 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. $15-$82.
History Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of Glensheen returning this summer for a limited run! Jen Maren will reprise her role of Marjorie Caldwell and Dane Stauffer will portray her husband, Roger. The talented ensemble features Gary Briggle, Ruthie Baker, Wendy Lehr, Randy Schmeling, and Sandra Struthers. Ron Peluso, former History Theatre Artistic Director, will direct.
For tickets and more info, visit historytheatre.com/2023-2024/glensheen.

Twin Cities Jazz Festival
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-22 | Downtown St. Paul
June 21-22. Downtown St. Paul.
What started as a small one-day event in downtown Minneapolis 25 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest. The festival is located in and around Mears Park in the Lowertown neighborhood of downtown St. Paul. There are two outdoor stages at Mears Park as well as over 18 St. Paul venues have jazz programmed throughout the weekend. The Jazz Fest is a walking event. Most of the stages and venues are within walking distance.
Learn more and see the full schedule at twincitiesjazzfestival.com/schedule.

Avian Night Sky Art Exhibition
2024-06-22 16:00 - 2024-07-05 20:00 | Schmidt Artists Lofts
June 22 – July 5. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Schmidt Artists Lofts.
Avian Night Sky: A Collaborative Exploration of Darkness and Transition. Artists MaryBeth Garrigan and Petra Johnita Lommen invite you to immerse yourself in the celestial wonder of their “Avian Night Sky” exhibition at the Schmidt Artist Lofts Landmark Gallery in St Paul.
This captivating display celebrates the fading beauty of our night skies, threatened by light pollution. Through ethereal paintings, the artists explore the transformative power of darkness. As birds soar through starlit heavens, they become metaphors for our own journeys through the subconscious realms of life.
Call 651-564-1026 or email uglydaisystudio@gmail.com for private tours or visit www.uglydaisy.com for more information.

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.

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.
