March 4–April 1. The Main Cinema, Minneapolis. $14 17th annual Minnesota Cuban Film Festival showcases contemporary Cuban cinema exploring themes of social change, resilience, and culture. Weekly screenings conclude with discussions, and the final event includes a performance by singer Gloria Rivera. Details and tickets at mspfilm.org.
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.
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.
March 28–April 12,. Six Points Theater. Tickets: $32–$43. Six Points Theater presents the world premiere of Vienna, Vienna, Vienna, a globetrotting dramedy by playwright Carey Perloff. Set in the cafés and opera houses of Vienna, the story follows three generations of Jewish women who return to the Austrian capital their family fled during the Nazi […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
April 2, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Soprano Jennifer Kreider and pianist Andrew Sun present a free midday recital as part of the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert series. Kreider, an emerging […]
March 25, 5:30–7 p.m. (in person); April 8, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (virtual). North End Community Center and online. Free. St. Paul Public Works hosts informational meetings on the Common Cent plan, a long-term initiative funded by the city’s 1% sales tax to improve streets, bridges, parks and recreation facilities over the next 20 years. The sessions […]
April 8, 7 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Free. The Macalester-Groveland Community Council is hosting a Speaker Series event featuring St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. Residents are invited to hear directly […]
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, […]
April 10–11. St. Paul RiverCentre. Ticketed.The reimagined Festival of Nations returns as the International Festival of Minnesota, featuring more than 70 cultural communities. Expect global cuisine, music, dance, crafts and hands-on cultural experiences for all ages. Organizers anticipate more than 20,000 attendees. ifestmn.org/about.
Saturday, April 11. Science Museum of Minnesota Discovery Hall. Free to attend; registration required for participants. The Raspberry Pi Foundation hosts this national showcase for young creators using code and digital technology. Participants ages 18 and under can present projects ranging from apps and web design to hardware builds. The event functions like a science […]
April 12, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.Celebrate Ukrainian culture through music, dance, crafts and cuisine at this immersive family-friendly event. Presented in collaboration with the Ukrainian American Community Center, the […]
April 13–19 (hours vary). Wells Fargo Place Skyway Level. Free. Curator Anthony T. Eaton presents THE GALLERY, a pop-up exhibition transforming vacant downtown space into a vibrant arts destination during the Spring St. Paul Art Crawl. The exhibition features regional artists working across visual art, multimedia and immersive installations, creating a dynamic environment that connects […]
April 13, social hour at 6 p.m. Summit Brewing Company. Join neighbors for the annual meeting of the West 7th/Fort Road Federation. The evening includes a social hour, community updates […]
April 16, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Landmark Center. Free; registration required.KidsJam workshops connect families with teaching artists for interactive music-making experiences. This session features musicians Cléa Galhano, Joan Griffith and David Schmalenberger performing Brazilian repertoire influenced by African and Portuguese traditions. Designed for ages 5–12. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-kidsjam-alma-brasiliera.
April 16, noon–1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Internationally acclaimed recorder player Cléa Galhano and guitarist Joan Griffith perform a vibrant Brazilian program highlighting styles shaped by African and Portuguese influences. The concert showcases chamber collaborations and Brazilian musical traditions in the historic courtroom venue. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-courtroom-concert-alma-brasiliera.
April 16, 6–7:30 p.m. Linwood Recreation Center. Free. Celebrate spring with neighbors at this family-friendly event hosted in partnership with El Rio Vista, Linwood and Palace recreation centers. The evening will feature games, music, demonstrations, information tables and more. Designed for children ages 1–12 and their families. Registration opens Feb. 2. Call 651-298-5660 for details.
April 17–19, 2026. Fri 6–9 p.m.; Sat noon–7 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Schmidt Artists Lofts. Free. Experience one of the city’s largest art crawl destinations at the historic Schmidt Brewery. More than 80 artists will open their studios, showcasing work across a wide range of mediums including painting, ceramics, photography and fiber arts. Visitors can […]
April 17–19, 2026. Fri 6–9 p.m.; Sat noon–8 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. F-O-K Studios at Farwell-on-Water. Free. Explore three floors of artist studios during the St. Paul Art Crawl on the West Side. More than 50 resident and guest artists will showcase work ranging from painting and sculpture to mixed media and design. Visitors can […]
April 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Landmark Center. Free; registration required.Families are invited to make music and explore Brazilian sounds in this hands-on KidsJam workshop led by Cléa Galhano, Joan Griffith and David Schmalenberger. Activities include movement, rhythm and creative play. Suggested for ages 5–12. landmarkcenter.org/event/schubert-club-kidsjam-alma-brasiliera-2.
April 17, 5:30–8 p.m. Groveland Recreation Center. Parents can enjoy an evening off while kids participate in supervised games and activities at Groveland Recreation Center. Pre-registration recommended; contact the center for fees and availability. facebook.com/GrovelandRecCenter.
April 17, 2026. 7 p.m. Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant. $20. Part of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival’s year-round programming, this pop-up performance features Alma Brasileira, a trio blending Brazilian musical […]
April 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Edgcumbe Recreation Center. Shop handmade goods and local crafts at this community craft fair. Interested vendors should contact the recreation center at 651-695-3711 for booth […]
April 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 1460 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Free. Protect yourself from identity theft by bringing up to five boxes of documents for secure onsite shredding. Participants can […]
April 18. Parlour St. Paul. $95 per person. Parlour St. Paul hosts an interactive cocktail class exploring the science behind modern mixology. The session dives into techniques such as fat-washing, […]
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. […]
April 19, 2026. 1–2 p.m. Virtual (Zoom). Free. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of St. Paul, this Earth Day–themed discussion explores what happens to St. Paul’s waste after […]
April 20, 2026. 8:30 a.m. International Institute of Minnesota. Free. Mayor Kaohly Her will deliver her first State of the City address, outlining priorities and progress from her first 100 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 24–May 9. Art House North. $20–$50. Bucket Brigade Theater premieres this original Minnesota musical written by Jeremiah Gamble. The production blends traditional Irish tunes and lumbercamp songs to tell the larger-than-life story of Irish immigrant lumberjack Michael Cassius Dean. Featuring storytellers Jeremiah Gamble and Nathan Cousins with live musicians, the show explores the immigrant […]
April 25, 10–11 a.m. C.S.P.S. Hall grounds, West 7th. Free. Sokol Minnesota Youth Link teens invite families to help pick up litter around the hall grounds. Volunteers of all ages […]
April 25, 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 […]
Tuesday, April 28; 4–5 p.m. Highland Park Library. Free. Residents are invited to a Community Conversation with Ward 2 Council President Rebecca Noecker and Ward 3 Councilmember Saura Jost. The […]
April 28; 5:30–7:30 p.m. St. Paul College. Free. Face to Face hosts its annual community celebration highlighting youth leadership, resilience and the power of supportive communities. The event features stories […]