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October 2025
Pumpkins & Powerdrills
Pumpkins & Powerdrills, the Minnesota Tool Library's annual fundraiser, will take place across three locations and dates: Saturday, Oct. 25, 12-4 pm at Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St. NE; 1-5 pm Sunday, Oct. 26 at Fulton Taproom, 414 N. 6th Ave.; and 5-9 pm Thursday, Oct. 30 at BlackStack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave. N, St. Paul. The event is family-friendly and free to attend;donations and/or purchasing pumpkins day-of are appreciated. Pre-registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. https://www.mntoollibrary.org
Find out more »November 2025
Zen Center Open Houses
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, invites the broader community to either of two open houses: Friday, Nov. 14, 7-9 pm, or Saturday, Nov. 15, 1-3 pm. Tour the Zen Center, mingle with members of the sangha, enjoy light refreshments and attend a brief presentation from guiding teachers on Zen and the Center's upcoming activities. Regular programs include open meditation sessions, weekly Dharma talks, monthly retreats and quarterly Buddhist studies and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs. All are…
Find out more »Open Casket Nov. 14-16
The Casket Arts Campus will hold its annual Fall Open Studios event, “Open Casket,” Nov. 14-16. Three buildings feature four floors of studios in the Casket Arts Building and more in the adjacent Carriage House and Factory. More than 100 local artists share their painting, sculpture, jewelry, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography and more, along with live music and food trucks Friday 5-10 pm; Saturday noon-8 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm. 681 17th Ave. NE. www.casketarts.com; @casketarts
Find out more »Art This Way
Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Avem NE. Paintings, prints, sculpture, wearables, jewelry and pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Studios are open. Live music playing. Friday, Nov. 14, 5-9 pm; Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-8 pm; Sunday, Nov. 16, 12-5 pm. Live Music: 2nd floor Gallery Stage. *Country Night* Friday, Nov. 14: 5:30-7 pm Josh Cargill; 7:30-9 pm Barbara Bow' *Roots & Outlaw Day* Saturday, Nov. 15: 1-2:30 pm Soot & Scratch; 3-5 pm Jon Loo & Ben Anderson; 5:30-7 pm…
Find out more »Northeast Chorale: The Road Home
The Northeast Chorale will present "The Road Home," a concert of reflection and hope featuring works by Stephen Paulus, Kyle Pederson, Albert Brumley, Irving Berlin and Beethoven. The program also includes the world premiere of "To Otherworld Stars" by Erik Heathcote. Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 pm and Sunday, Nov. 23, 4 pm. Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave. NE. NortheastChorale.org
Find out more »December 2025
Lake Wobegon Brass Band holiday concert
The Lake Wobegon Brass Band will present its 2025 holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 6 at First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave. NE. Admission to this concert is $10 at the door, with free admission for students with school ID. The 30-piece ensemble, led by LWBB Associate Conductor Dr. Donald Krubsack, will perform a variety of festive seasonal music arranged for brass and percussion. The concert starts at 7:30 pm.
Find out more »Free Community Meal
Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave. NE, holds a free Community dinner every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5-6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates are Dec. 11. 2026 date are Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
Find out more »Open studio and exhibition at The Metal Shoppe
Open Studio and Exhibition at The Metal Shoppe. Artists Max Cora, Gita Ghei and Wayne Potratz. Friday, December 12, 5-9 pm and Saturday, December 13, 10 am-5 pm. The Metal Shoppe at 2919 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Free and Open to the Public. Parking in the rear of the Building. Contact: Wayne E. Potratz 612-707-4350 or potra001@umn.edu
Find out more »“Carols at the Cathedral”
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Choir Presents "Carols at the Cathedral." Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1:30 PM. St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St. NE. Hear traditional Christmas Carols, as well as traditional Orthodox Nativity hymns in various cultural styles. Sung by St. Mary's Cathedral Choir, renowned for liturgical repertoire in the Midwest. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Admission by good-will offering. All are welcome.
Find out more »Heights Holiday City Tour
The Columbia Heights Fire Department's annual Holiday City Tour will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5-6:30 pm. Columbia Heights Recreation will host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa from 6-8 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. Toys and nonperishable food items will be collected along the route and at Murzyn Hall.
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