German Sauna Week
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59 (America/Chicago)
March 16–22. Germanic-American Institute. Registration required.

Experience traditional German sauna culture during this week-long wellness celebration presented with Superior Sauna. The schedule includes open sauna sessions, guided Aufguss rituals and special family times. Advance registration strongly encouraged; age restrictions apply outside Family Day sessions. Learn more at gaimn.org/events/german-sauna-week.

Seniors St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
2026-03-16 11:00 - 14:00
Monday, March 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. El Rio Vista Recreation Center. $12 resident/$18 nonresident.

Adults ages 55 and older are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with games, crafts, music and light appetizers. Participants are encouraged to wear festive green attire. Advance registration is required through St. Paul Parks and Recreation. Call 651-789-3692 for details.

Active Living Ramsey Communities Hybrid Quarterly Meeting
2026-03-16 14:30 - 16:30
March 16, 2:30–4:30 p.m. MnDOT Water’s Edge Building and online. Free.

This quarterly meeting includes updates on regional active transportation planning, the Midtown Greenway extension and Ramsey County initiatives. Advance registration required for both in-person and Zoom participation.

Please register here to participate via Zoom or in-person. If you plan to attend in person, please email connie.bernardy@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Cozy Cottage Irish Fare Cooking Class
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:30
March 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cooks of Crocus Hill. $110.

Learn to prepare classic Irish dishes including pork, cabbage and tatties, Irish brown bread and Irish Pride trifle. The class concludes with a Jameson-ginger cocktail. For more information and to register, visit cooksofcrocushill.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration
2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, March 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Landmark Center. $7–$9.

Irish Arts Minnesota hosts its annual family celebration featuring music on four stages, traditional dance, an Irish marketplace, food vendors and children’s crafts. Proceeds support year-round arts and education programs. Tickets available online or at the door. Learn more and get tickets at landmarkcenter.org.

St. Patrick’s Day at Tiffany Sports Lounge
2026-03-17 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday, March 17. Tiffany Sports Lounge.

Tiffany Sports Lounge celebrates with live Irish acoustic music from Sean Joyce, an Irish-inspired brunch and traditional corned beef and cabbage. Drink specials include green beer and featured Irish pints. Visit tiffanysportslounge.com for more details.

St. Patrick’s Day at MetroNOME Brewing
2026-03-17 12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, March 17, after the parade. Metronome Brewing. Free.

Metronome Brewing will pour green ales and traditional stouts for parade-goers. The Brian Boru Pipe Band is expected to stop by following the downtown parade. A popular post-parade gathering spot with plenty of room for visitors. Learn more at metronomebrewery.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
2026-03-17 14:00
Tuesday, March 17, noon. Downtown St. Paul. Free.St. Paul’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks its 60th anniversary in 2026. The long-standing route begins at Mears Park, travels along Fifth Street and concludes near Rice Park. Commemorative $5 buttons help support the parade and local charities and include a chance to win $1,500. Expect large crowds and early street closures downtown. More information: stpatsmn.org.

O'Waldmann Restaurant & Brewery for St. Patrick's Day
2026-03-17 15:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, March 17 3-9 p.m. Waldmann Brewery. Free.

Performances by: The Center for Irish Music’s Advance Youth Ensemble, from 3-4 p.m., An Luan, CIM’s adult ensemble, from 5-6:30 p.m., and The McNordiques (accordion, nyckelharpa & Uilleann pipes), from 7-9 p.m. Most importantly, the beer will NOT be green, but it will be good!! More info at waldmannbrewery.com.

Black & Shamm’s Pour
2026-03-17 15:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 3 p.m. St. Paul Brewing and Dark Horse Bar & Eatery.

Celebrate the holiday with a local twist on the classic Black & Tan. St. Paul Brewing’s Hamm’s tribute beer paired 50/50 with Guinness creates the “Black & Shamm’s.” Available at St. Paul Brewing and Dark Horse in Lowertown after the parade while supplies last. Visit stpaulbrewing.com for more.

St. Paddy’s Day on the Green
2026-03-17 16:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, March 17, 4–10 p.m. Can Can Wonderland. Admission varies.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family-friendly fun at Can Can Wonderland. Guests can search for hidden leprechauns on the mini-golf course for a chance to win prizes. The venue opens in the afternoon following the downtown parade. Visit cancanwonderland.com for more details.

IRISH! Dinner & Show
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00
March 17, 6-8 p.m. The St. Paul Hotel. $125.

Enjoy an evening of dinner, music and entertainment featuring Todd Menton, Peter Guertin and Katie McMahon. This annual holiday tradition blends fine dining with Irish performance. Reservations required. Buy tickets and more information at saintpaulhotel.com/events/irish.

The New Havoline Supremes
2026-03-17 18:00 - 23:00
Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m. White Squirrel Bar.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music from The New Havoline Supremes. Visit whitesquirrelbar.com for details and cover charges.

Mrs. Doubtfire
2026-03-17 19:00 - 2026-03-22 22:00
March 17–22. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets vary.The hit Broadway musical based on the beloved film comes to Saint Paul for a limited engagement. The heartfelt comedy follows an out-of-work actor who creates the persona of Scottish nanny Mrs. Doubtfire to stay close to his children. Tickets at Ordway.org or 651-224-4222.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: MN Opera Resident Artists
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
March 19, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Emerging performers from the Minnesota Opera Resident Artist Program present selections showcasing the next generation of opera talent. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-courtroom-concert-mn-opera-resident-artists.

Fort Road Happy Hour
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00
Thursday, March 19, 4–6 p.m. Joe & Stan’s Pub & Grill, St. Paul. Free (drinks extra).

Kick off the West 7th/Fort Road Federation’s first Happy Hour of 2026 with a relaxed neighborhood gathering. Community members, residents and business owners are invited to connect over conversation in a casual setting.The Federation will provide appetizers while beverages are available for purchase. No formal program is planned—just an opportunity to build relationships and strengthen neighborhood connections.

More info: fortroadfederation.org.

Hungry Like the Wolf
2026-03-19 19:00 - 2026-04-12 22:00
March 19–April 12. History Theatre. $25–$60.

Playwright Sandra Struthers delivers a high-energy comedy inspired by the Willmar Eight bank strike and infused with ’80s pop culture flair. The production blends history, humor and social commentary in a fast-paced theatrical experience. historytheatre.com.

Park Square Theatre LAB Series
2026-03-20 19:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00, 2026-03-27 19:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00
March 20–22 and March 27–29. Park Square Theatre.This new works initiative supports Minnesota-based theater artists staging bold projects without rental barriers. Featured teams present interdisciplinary, musical and movement-driven performances as part of the theater’s 50th anniversary season. parksquaretheatre.org/lab-series.

Minnesota Bach Festival: Bach’s Birthday Celebration
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
March 22, masterclass at 2 p.m.; concert at 3 p.m. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, West St. Paul. Free.

Community musicians of all ages and skill levels are invited to perform works by Bach and his contemporaries in this collaborative birthday celebration led by Dr. Martin Dicke. No registration required for attendees. bachsocietymn.org.

Intro to Tarot Cards (4-Week Series)
2026-03-23 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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Global Conversations: Tanzania in Focus
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
March 24, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.

Global Minnesota hosts a discussion on U.S.–Tanzania relations with former USAID Mission Director V. Kate Somvongsiri. Guests may bring lunch. landmarkcenter.org/event/global-conversations-tanzania-in-focus.

Minnesota Bach Festival: Organ Recital — Influencers, In-Crowds, Interpretations
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00
March 24, 7 p.m. Augustana Lutheran Church, West St. Paul. $5–$25.

Dr. Dean Billmeyer explores the context and performance history of J.S. Bach’s organ works in this illuminating recital examining the forces that shaped the composer’s monumental output. bachsocietymn.org.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Purple Orange
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
March 26, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.

Cellists Michelle Kinney and Jacqueline Ultan perform as Purple Orange, blending improvisation and contemporary chamber music in this lunchtime concert. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-courtroom-concert-purple-orange-michelle-kinney-and-jacqueline-ultan.

MN Roller Derby
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00
March 28, 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

Pancake Breakfast, Craft, and Koláče Bake Sale
2026-03-29 09:00 - 13:00
March 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall, West 7th. $10 adults; $6 children under 9; $30 family of four.Enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage, fruit, juice and coffee, plus a koláče bake sale featuring apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed and raspberry varieties. Public welcome; no reservations required. sokolmn.org/all-events.

Urban Expedition: Uruguay
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
March 29, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.

Explore the culture of Uruguay through music, dance, crafts and cuisine in this family-friendly global celebration presented with Minnesota-Uruguay Partners of the Americas. landmarkcenter.org/event/urban-expedition-uruguay.

Minnesota Bach Festival: Your Voice — A Community Sing-Along
2026-03-29 13:30 - 16:00
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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