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 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 […]
May 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Harriet Island Regional Park. Free. Celebrate all things pets at Park Pals & Paws, a lively outdoor event for animal lovers and families. Bring your furry friend or meet adoptable pets while enjoying a full lineup of activities including a canine costume contest, games, crafts, and face painting. Educational opportunities […]
May 3, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Experience Cambodian culture through music, dance, crafts, and cuisine. This immersive family-friendly event celebrates global traditions as part of the Urban Expedition series. More info: landmarkcenter.org/urban-expedition
Wednesday, May 6; 4–6 p.m. Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Free; RSVP required. The St. Paul Downtown Alliance is hosting its Annual Meeting, bringing together community members, business leaders and stakeholders to share a vision for the future of downtown. The event will unveil ideas generated through the Reimagine Downtown initiative, highlighting strategies to strengthen economic […]
May 7, 7–8:30 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $20. Historian Adam Jortner explores the role of Jewish Americans in shaping religious freedom during the nation’s founding. Part of the History Forum series, this lecture offers fresh insight into early American debates on citizenship and liberty. More info: mnhs.org/events
May 14–June 7, Times vary. History Theatre. $25–$60. This compelling drama traces the friendship between Supreme Court justices Harry Blackmun and Warren Burger, both Minnesota natives, as they navigate pivotal legal and political decisions. Written by playwright Lee Blessing, the play explores the personal and ideological tensions shaping the U.S. Supreme Court during the Nixon […]
May 17, Noon–2 p.m. Harriet Island Wigington Pavilion. Free. Families can explore a wide range of summer programs at this citywide kickoff event. Representatives from local organizations will provide information on camps, classes and activities, many of which offer free or scholarship-based options. Attendees can sign up on-site while enjoying family-friendly entertainment and activities. The […]
May 17, Noon–2 p.m. Harriet Island Regional Park. Free. This interactive fitness and community event invites participants to train alongside local heroes, including police and fire personnel. Activities include obstacle courses, demonstrations, and family-friendly challenges. More info: facebook.com/events/1447738126802818