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February 2026
Heights SnowBLAST CANCELED
Columbia Heights’ sixth annual SnowBLAST event, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, 4-7 pm at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St NE, has been canceled. In a statement issued by the city, "Our community events are intended to be a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of age, race, sex, or creed. At this time, the City can't in good faith host a community event when community members are afraid to leave their homes. We hope you understand and will join us at…
Find out more »Second Precinct Advisory Council
Join your neighbors from Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis to keep up to date via monthly Second Precinct Advisory Council (2-PAC) meetings, in person or on Zoom. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30 pm, most likely at Monroe Village Community Room, 1900 Central Ave. NE. Meetings generally include a guest speaker, crime statistics updates from police leadership, and community Q and A time. Stay in the loop at www.courtwatch2pac.com where you’ll find meeting minutes and other related announcements. To…
Find out more »Songwriting workshops with Jeremy Messersmith
Minneapolis songwriter and indie pop musician Jeremy Messersmith will lead two free songwriting workshops at PILLLAR Forum Cafe & Bar, 2300 Central Ave. NE. The workshops are geared toward adults. Sunday, Feb. 15, 1-2:30 pm or Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7-8:30 pm. RSVP required: pilllar.com/pages/events.
Find out more »March 2026
The Fentanyl Crisis
One pill, one line, one hit can kill. Saturday, March 7, 11 am-2 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Watch a short video presentation by people impacted by the fentanyl crisis. Hear from families who have lost children to fentanyl. Learn more from a panel of experts in law enforcement, medicine, treatment/recovery center, a person in recovery from fentanyl, who will address your most pressing concerns and take anonymous Q&A from the audience. Pizza served 11 am-12:15 pm.…
Find out more »Classes at Compassionate Ocean
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, www.oceanzen.org Welcome Session for New People: Sunday, March 1, 9-11 am. Those interested in beginning or exploring Zen practice are invited to attend a welcome session at the Center. Guided meditation instruction and a Dharma talk oriented to new people will be presented. Welcome sessions provide extra orientation and are a great time visit the center with a friend or attend a Sunday morning program for the first time. Introduction to Zen Practice…
Find out more »Northeast Chorale potluck and spring sing-through
Join the Northeast Chorale for a spring season potluck and sing-through. Rehearsals start Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 pm at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church (27th and Johnson). Bring a dish to share and your voice to preview new music. All voices welcome. NortheastChorale.org
Find out more »Welcome the Herons
Great blue herons start returning to their rookery on the Mississippi River toward the end of March. Bring your binoculars and join the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection and volunteers at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, Saturday, March 28, 11 am-1 pm. Watch the herons rebuild their nests and flirt with each other as they return to our region. The walking path, from which the rookery is visible, is fully accessible, but the trail down to the…
Find out more »Ukrainian Easter Egg Festival
St. Michael's & St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites the public to attend their annual Ukrainian Easter Egg “Pysanky” Festival. The event includes the sale of traditional Ukrainian decorated Easter eggs, Ukrainian Easter breads, Ukrainian hand-crafted artwork, and a traditional Ukrainian dinner featuring “Varenyky” (Pierogies). Admission is free. Sunday, March 29, 11 am-2 pm. St. Michael’s & St. George’s Church Hall, 505 4th St. NE.
Find out more »April 2026
Juried Photography Exhibition
Art to Change the World (ACW) has put out a call for photo submissions for an exhibit, "A Lens for Social Justice." All Minnesota photographers over 18 are welcome to apply. There is no application fee. All types of cameras, digital and film photography are eligible. A jury panel of Minnesota-based photographers will select the work of 20 photographers. Submission deadline: Saturday, April 4, 4 pm. Opening Reception/Event: Thursday, May 14. Exhibition: Thursday, May 14-Thursday , May 28. Flux Arts…
Find out more »Spring Lines Poetry workshops
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. Spring Lines is a series of free, in-person community poetry workshops open to members of the public, age 18+. RSVP required. No previous experience needed. Workshops take place Saturday mornings April 4, 11, and 18, 10 am-12 pm. To sign up for one or more dates in April, send an email to Lara, Mplswritingworkshops@gmail.com
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