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November 2025
California Dreamin’ 2025
The California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will open for its annual fall open studio event, California Dreamin’ on Friday, Nov.14, 5-9 pm, Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-8 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 16, 12-5 pm. The event will feature a wide array of open studios, activities, music and food offerings. Patrons are invited to explore six floors of art with more than 40 participating studios, get hands on with demos and classes, and listen to live music from a variety of…
Find out more »Northeast Library Reopening
The Northeast Library will reopen to the public on Monday, Nov. 17, following a planned renovation project. The work included refreshing the interior with new paint, carpet, and furnishings; adding new play structures in the children’s area and two new study rooms; and completing preservation work while replacing the roof and tuckpointing the exterior brick. The library will reopen with its regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Wednesday, Thursday: Noon–8 pm; Sunday: closed. A reopening celebration will be held…
Find out more »Artblok Holiday Show
Artblok, 2010 East Hennepin Ave., will hold its annual Holiday Show and Sale Friday, Nov. 21, sneak preview, demos and open studios 4-9 pm; Saturday, Nov. 22 noon to 8 pm; Sunday, Nov. 23 noon-5 pm. Meet 30+ diverse artists and crafts people inside the century-old Betty Crocker Test Kitchens (General Mills Research Laboratories). You'll find potters, textile artists, painters, a trapeze artist, a meadery, theatre company, woodworkers, sculptors and more. Family friendly and ample parking. Call Karlyn Eckman for…
Find out more »December 2025
Flux Frost Fest
Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 am-5 pm, Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St. NE. The Flux Arts Building will host the second annual Flux Frost Fest. Find unique art and gifts. Stop in at make-and-take stations to make something fun. Play with polymer clay at the Clay Squared Gallery. Upstairs in the Art To Change the World Headquarters, make Magnets of Light with Leo Fortune. Learn how different cultures celebrate light during the dark winter and create wooden magnets using those…
Find out more »Holiday Train arrival
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will arrive Sunday, Dec. 14 at 37th Ave. and Stinson Blvd. in Minneapolis at 8:15 pm. American Authors and Pynk Beard will provide live entertainment during the half-hour stop. Monetary and heart-healthy food donations encouraged. Proceeds benefit East Side Neighborhood Services.
Find out more »Advent Lessons and Carols: Splendor of Eternal Light
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Avenue NE, invites the community to a special evening of sacred music and reflection at Advent Lessons and Carols: Splendor of Eternal Light, on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 pm. This cherished Advent tradition weaves together scripture and song, illuminating the story of salvation through beloved seasonal music presented in both English and some Polish. The candlelit setting of Holy Cross will provide a contemplative atmosphere to prepare hearts for the coming of Christmas. A reception…
Find out more »February 2026
“Glass Menagerie” by Theater Latté Da
Theater Latté Da performs Tennessee Williams’ American classic play "The Glass Menagerie" Feb. 4-March 1 at Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave NE. Justin Lucero directs this luminous memory play that captures the fragile ache of longing, illusion and family ties strained to their breaking point. Tickets start at $35. Purchase online at www.latteda.org, by calling the box office at 612-339-3003, or in person at the Ritz. Box Office. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-5 pm, Saturdays 12-5 pm during performance runs only.…
Find out more »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 »Days for Girls Sew-a-thon
The Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club will host a Days for Girls Sew-a-thon at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, Saturday, Feb. 28, 9-11 am. The volunteers will be making feminine hygiene kits for girls in developing countries. The completed kits will be distributed by various volunteer organizations to girls in developing countries so they can continue to stay in school and have choices in their lives. No sewing experience is required and training will be provided…
Find out more »March 2026
“We Made This” Women’s Art Fair
Saturday, March 7, noon-7 pm and Sunday, March 8, 10 am-4 pm at the Machine Shop, 300 2nd St. NE. Celebrate Women's History Month at this art fair that celebrates women's creativity. More than 65 artists, plus activities. Free.
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