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April 2026
Climate Trivia
Tuesday, April 21, Five Hole Sports Bar & Grill, 3701 Stinson Blvd. Test your climate knowledge with a trivia game with Citizens for Sustainability, 6-7 pm, then listen to Music Mayhem, 7-9 pm.
Find out more »“Ripples” book launch
Celebrate Earth Day at MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Join author and muralist Katie Yamasaki as she celebrates the release of her newest picture book, Ripples. The event will include a short talk from Yamasaki and Michelle Spangler from the Mississippi Watershed sharing tips of what you can do to keep the Mississippi River clean, along with kid-friendly activities, and a book signing (with sales from Wild Rumpus Bookstore). Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30 pm.
Find out more »Heights Earth Day Cleanup
HeightsNEXT invites community members to participate in its annual Spring Street Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 9 am, in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers will gather at the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, before heading out to clean Central Avenue and local parks. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring gloves and sturdy footwear. HeightsNEXT will provide safety vests, tools, and collection bags.
Find out more »LPNA Clothing Swap
Saturday, April 25, 10 am-1 pm, Logan Park Recreation Center, 690 13th Ave NE. Bring clothing items you no longer want or need (in clean, wearable condition -something you would give to a friend) to share, then “shop” the items others have brought. There is no requirement to bring items in order to take items, so feel free to come and “shop” the swap no matter what. Men’s, women’s, and kids clothing of all sizes to be included. If bringing…
Find out more »St. Anthony Parks Cleanup
Help pick up litter in Central, Emerald, Silver Point, Trillium and Water Tower parks Saturday, April 25, 10 am-noon. Led by Citizens for Sustainability and the St. Anthony Parks and Environmental Commission.
Find out more »MN Pocket Pet Rescue’s 12th Birthday Bash
Sunday, April 26, 11 am-3 pm, North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, 2825 N. 2nd St. The MN Pocket Pet Rescue turns 12 this year. This free family-friendly event will include a guinea pig 'pignic,' a Pet A Hedgehog animal encounter, animal ambassadors of multiple pocket pet species, face painting, free crafts, games, merch, music and more. From 1-2 pm, they will hold a Garden Party sale: For $20 per kit, you'll receive everything needed to start your own pet-safe indoor garden, including four…
Find out more »Poetry Open House
In honor of National Poetry Month, Coffee House Press, 79 13th Ave NE Suite 110, will host a Poetry Open House featuring new, local talent: Gloria Muñoz, Margaret Hasse, Emily Oliver, Sana Wazwaz, Sara Dovre Wudali, Nour Eldin Hussein and more. Thursday, April 30, 6-8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm; readings begin at 6:30. Free
Find out more »May 2026
Celebrating with Purpose
Saturday, May 2, Grumpy's NE, 2200 4th St. NE, 1-8 pm, outdoors, rain or shine. A food drive to benefit The Food Group, this is a pay-what-you-can-afford, cash-only event (suggested donation, $20). Grumpy's will supply food, Country Mike, Rude Girl, Whiskey Rock 'n Roll Club, Heartless, Trompe le Monde and Cars for Skids will provide the music.
Find out more »LNENA Annual Meeting
Saturday, May 2, 3 pm, Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE. Hear updates from elected officials, learn about upcoming projects, and have the opportunity to vote in the Board elections. Rep. Sydney Jordan, Sen. Doron Clark, MPRB Commissioner Dan Engelhart, Ward 1 Council Member Elliott Payne and Ward 3 Council Member Michael Rainville will attend.
Find out more »Polish Constitution Day Concert
A special concert celebrating Polish Constitution Day will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, on Saturday, May 2, 7 pm. Presented on the eve of the historic Constitution of May 3, 1791, the program will feature the Holy Cross Choir and a chamber orchestra performing sacred music by Polish composers spanning more than four centuries. The concert explores Poland’s rich choral tradition from the early Baroque period to the modern era, with several works rarely heard in the United States.…
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