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AppleHouse Returns!
Stock up on Apples, treats, pumpkins and gourd at the AppleHouse now open. Shop a variety of popular University of MN apple introductions, including Honeycrisp, SweeTango, and First Kiss. Don't miss the Holiday Boutique opening in November. All proceeds support Arboretum research and operations. The AppleHouse is located down the road from the Arboretum's main […]
Scarecrows in the Garden
Scarecrows in the Garden add a festive note to the Arboretum's autumn displays on the Terrace and Scarecrow Hill. Check out the artistry of the experts from Bachman's, Arboretum staff and members of the community. See the website for more details and please pre-register your Arb admission.
Winter Lights – Presale Tickets!
Plan now for the Arb's Winter Lights Displays beginning Nov 16 - Dec 31st. New for 2023 will be a color-changing tunnel, a Winter Village on Scarecrow Hill and a field of sunflowers, all with more lights than ever before! Revisit the 16-foot Weeping Willow in a new space and walk through a giant apple, […]
Afro-Cuban Looks Inside Biden’s Cuba Policy
Afro-Cuban Looks Inside Biden’s Cuba Policy
Join award-winning Cuban journalist and filmmaker Liz Oliva Fernández for a screening and discussion of two new Belly of the Beast documentaries on U.S. policy toward Cuba under the Biden Administration, filmed in New Jersey and Washington D.C. this year. Liz is 29-year-old journalist and on-camera television presenter from Havana, Cuba. She was an award-winning […]
4 events,
Full Circle Theater Presents Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka
Tempest-tossed and lost at sea, a young refugee called Anon embarks on a harrowing journey across the United States to find his mother. Based on Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, Anon(ymous) weaves together ancient truths and contemporary realities about re-membering one’s identity and finding home in a strange new land. Running November 1-19 at Park […]
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
5 events,
The Lost Negroes of North America: A Silent Film Experience
The Lost Negroes of North America: A Silent Film Experience
The decade following the conclusion of World War II is a rich period in American history and progress, but is also a time when African American contributions to family, education, social institutions, and collective wealth are often overlooked. Independent journalist Ralph L. Crowder III presents The Lost Negroes of North America, which examines a different […]
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
5 events,
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
“Transition”: A concert of queer and trans Pride and Wrath
“Transition”: A concert of queer and trans Pride and Wrath
A night of music entirely by queer and trans artists, culminating with “Transition,” a operatic medley about the joyous and the difficult parts of the transgender experience! The concert will feature music by Kay Jay Olson, Sister Species, and Emily Boyajian.
5 events,
Share the Light Lamp Drive
Share the Light Lamp Drive
Bridging is introducing a new donation event to help brighten the homes of those they serve: the Share the Light Lamp Drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 (Daylight Savings Time Eve!) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the south parking lot of IKEA Minneapolis (8000 Ikea Way in Bloomington, Minn.). The community is […]
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
4 events,
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
5 events,
Omara Portuondo at The Dakota
Omara Portuondo at The Dakota
“one of Cuba’s most exalted singers” – Rolling Stone Omara Portuondo is one of Cuba’s greatest vocalists and has been very popular from the day she started singing professionally in the late forties. From 1950 through the late 1960s, she was Cuba’s top performer of songs in the filin style. She started her professional career […]
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
5 events,
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill is a feature documentary exploring the life, creativity and legacy of one of the least known but critically acclaimed artists to emerge from 1970’s LA music scene. It is an intimate portrait, largely told, through recorded interviews and entries in her personal journal by Judee herself, providing deep […]
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
7 events,
An Evening w/Tina Schlieske at The Dakota
An Evening w/Tina Schlieske at The Dakota
“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune Taking you on a journey from rock to jazz. A celebration of all the music Tina loves, from old jazz standards to songs she has written for her band Tina and the B-Sides, along with covers of legendary […]
The Punk Singer (10th Anniversary)
The Punk Singer (10th Anniversary)
A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
4 events,
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
4 events,
Mariology
Mariology
Mariology Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone Created in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group In a mythical 5th grade classroom, lessons give way to fantasy and rebellion in a rambunctious spectacle of music, text, movement, and image. This production deconstructs traditional thinking to inspire imagination about the Virgin Mary's roles in systems of […]
5 events,
Metro State Graduate Programs Preview Day
Metro State Graduate Programs Preview Day
Join us for an in-person graduate program showcase where you will: Speak with faculty and advisors in your field Take a tour of campus Get the answers you need to find, fund, and select the right graduate program for you. Metro State offers 3 doctoral programs, 20+ master's degree programs, and 10+ graduate certificates. Sign […]
CANCELLED: “En Avant L’Etoile du Nord: ou La Joie de ‘Vie’ Film Screening and Q&A with French Filmmaker Christine Loÿs
CANCELLED: “En Avant L’Etoile du Nord: ou La Joie de ‘Vie’ Film Screening and Q&A with French Filmmaker Christine Loÿs
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The Somerset Champions invite you to a November 14 film screening and Q&A session with French filmmaker Christine Loÿs, for her new documentary "En Avant L'Etoile du Nord: ou La Joie de 'Vie.' The event is Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7 pm at the Somerset Public Library, located […]
4 events,
WilloWomen World: Evolutionary Awakening through Alchemical Transcendance Signature Program
Our journey unveils layers of transformation and unity, woven together by The WilloWomen Way™ Foundations -Willow’s Embrace™. Alchemical Transcendance Stages illuminate this path, while Sacred Willow Circle™-The Circle of Wholeness embraces it, unlocking hidden potentials through Formulas that Awaken Dormant Codes. Initiations, Transmissions, Activations, and Attunements guide your evolution, in alignment with the Law of One Declaration. Within the Sacred Willow […]
Off-Leash Area’s 2nd Annual Off-Kilter Cabaret “Inside, Outside, Inside-Out”
Off-Leash Area’s 2nd Annual Off-Kilter Cabaret “Inside, Outside, Inside-Out”
Seven artists share their captivating takes on the theme "Inside, Outside, Inside-Out" in the Off-Kilter Cabaret! Using dance, comedy, puppetry, musical composition, spoken word, and storytelling, artists with disabilities explore the theme in wildly different ways, ranging from hilarious and thought-provoking to heart-breaking and profound. This year's show will be emceed by Amy Salloway. FEATURING […]
6 events,
Uyire
Uyire
Enjoy a night of Indian culture and food at the Indian Student Association’s annual fall show, Uyire, on Sat, Nov 18! This celebration includes dance and musical performances from a variety of South Asian students and performers based around the Twin Cities, and free food from Aroma Indian Cuisine. This free event does not require […]
Fashion Fundraiser: Growth
Fashion Fundraiser: Growth
Creative Healing Space is a nonprofit that promotes mental health and healing through various creative modalities. We will be hosting our first fashion-fundraiser in our hometown of Worthington, MN! Our goal is to raise money to expand our organization as well as continue in supporting our current services like our monthly art therapy sessions, youth-at-risk […]
(Be) Longing
(Be) Longing
Her Voice Productions is excited to invite you to the Twin Cities Women's Choir Fall Concerts scheduled for Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 7:00p.m. and Sunday, November, 19th, 2023 at 4:00p.m. Both performances will be held at the Minneapolis South High School, 3131 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407. The theme of our concert is […]
6 events,
Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga in the Gardens
With over 1,200 acres of breathing room, including peaceful indoor spaces, the Arboretum serves as a refuge to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit in one of the greenest spaces in Minnesota. Our Yoga in the Gardens series features year-round wellness classes led by local instructors. From traditional yoga and meditation classes to sound healing […]
Yoga Workshop – Divine Masculine & Feminine – Connecting Structure with Feeling
Yoga Workshop – Divine Masculine & Feminine – Connecting Structure with Feeling
This 3-hr workshop contains a brief and accessible asana class to warm up the body and breath using simple ergonomic movement, followed by an exploration of how the concepts of “divine masculine” and “divine feminine” show up in the body and our yoga asana practice and lives. We will explore the structure of common yoga […]
Off-Leash Area’s 2nd Annual Off-Kilter Cabaret “Inside, Outside, Inside-Out”
Off-Leash Area’s 2nd Annual Off-Kilter Cabaret “Inside, Outside, Inside-Out”
Seven artists share their captivating takes on the theme "Inside, Outside, Inside-Out" in the Off-Kilter Cabaret! Using dance, comedy, puppetry, musical composition, spoken word, and storytelling, artists with disabilities explore the theme in wildly different ways, ranging from hilarious and thought-provoking to heart-breaking and profound. This year's show will be emceed by Amy Salloway. FEATURING […]
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1 event,
2 events,
Thanksgiving Break One-Day Camp
Thanksgiving Break One-Day Camp
Ages 7 - 14 years. Not sure what to do when school’s out? Come enjoy a day of Snapology Camp with the added bonus of Urban Air play time. Each day will bring some of our favorite Snapology activities-- Minecraft, Pokémon, Star Wars, robotics, and so much more! During camp, students will get fun, creative, […]
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3 events,
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Twas the Night Before…
‘Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially […]
Black Friday One-Day Camp
Black Friday One-Day Camp
Ages 7 - 14 years. Not sure what to do when school’s out? Come enjoy a day of Snapology Camp with the added bonus of Urban Air play time. Each day will bring some of our favorite Snapology activities-- Minecraft, Pokémon, Star Wars, robotics, and so much more! During camp, students will get fun, creative, […]
3 events,
Small Business Saturday at Midtown Global Market
Small Business Saturday at Midtown Global Market
Small Business Saturday at Midtown Global Market. Enjoy a great shopping and entertainment experience. Plus, grab a bite at one of the market’s multicultural restaurants, owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. The Cultural Wellness Center will relaunch its Health Hub & Kitchen with Grab-N-Go counter service. The event will also feature line dancing, Zumba, yoga, […]
3 events,
“Red Sunday” Indigenous Arts Marketplace
“Red Sunday” Indigenous Arts Marketplace
"Red Sunday" Indigenous Arts Marketplace Come join us at the Friedli Gallery and Studio for a vibrant and exciting Indigenous Arts Marketplace on Red Sunday! Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture and creativity of Indigenous artists from the Twin Cities Metro. This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to explore and support […]
4 events,
Winter Wellness Fair – Preregistration
Plan Now - January is the perfect time of year to pamper yourself, your family and your friends. The Arboretum’s January 13, 2024, Winter Wellness Fair is designed to help visitors find nourishment for the body, mind and soul all in one place. Visitors will be invited to come out for the day to shop […]
Holiday Toy Shoppe Toy Drive
Holiday Toy Shoppe Toy Drive
PRISM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts to distribute to over 1,000 local children and teens during their Holiday Toy Shoppe Drive taking place at the STARR Awards. This collection event, sponsored by the MN Shopping Center Association, offers an opportunity for you to contribute to those in need by […]
4 events,
VANAHEIMR: Stories of the Lesser
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre announces a new showcase, presented by The Fox and Beggar Theater, VANAHEIMR: Stories of the Lesser coming to The Avalon Theater November 30 – December 9. Long ago, people inhabited the region we know as Scandinavia worshipping gods that have since been forgotten, as they […]
6 events,
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
Save the date for the annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale (Dec 1st thru Dec 3rd), offering handcrafted winter and holiday seasonal gifts. Shop knit scarves and hats, felted items, home decor, spa gifts, seasonal wreaths and so much more! Be sure to reserve your gate admission and see more details on the website.
CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced!
CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced!
As the weather chills, Twin Cities dance company Rhythmically Speaking chills into playful original choreography and movement improvisations set to the groovy jazz tunes of Vince Guaraldi’s playful and nostalgic “Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack, played live by local jazz musicians! After rave reviews and two years of big, enthusiastic crowds in 2018 and 2019, local […]
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A Very Electric Christmas
Up and coming reporter Trae Bowers finally got the promotion he wanted and moved to the Big City, only to find his first work assignment sends him back to the small town he left long ago. Meanwhile, back in his hometown of Snowflake Falls, they’ve got their own problems amping up…a nosy inspector is threatening […]
Art at Hidden River
Art at Hidden River
ART AT HIDDEN RIVER: A Juried Holiday Art Fair of quality art and fine craft. This event is sponsored by Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education in cooperation with Artists’ Circle, a non-profit art organization promoting fine crafts. This is the art fair’s Twenty-eighth anniversary show. Free Event.
CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced!
CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced!
As the weather chills, Twin Cities dance company Rhythmically Speaking chills into playful original choreography and movement improvisations set to the groovy jazz tunes of Vince Guaraldi’s playful and nostalgic “Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack, played live by local jazz musicians! After rave reviews and two years of big, enthusiastic crowds in 2018 and 2019, local […]
Artist and Author Talk with Indigenous Artist Sam Zimmerman
Artist and Author Talk with Indigenous Artist Sam Zimmerman
Artist and Author Talk with Native Artist Sam Zimmerman Join us at the Friedli Gallery and Studio for an inspiring afternoon with renowned indigenous artist, Sam Zimmerman. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artist about their creative process and the stories behind their captivating works. During this engaging talk, […]
8 events,
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
Auxiliary Holiday Sale
Save the date for the annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale (Dec 1st thru Dec 3rd), offering handcrafted winter and holiday seasonal gifts. Shop knit scarves and hats, felted items, home decor, spa gifts, seasonal wreaths and so much more! Be sure to reserve your gate admission and see more details on the website.
Grand Finale: An End-Of-Life Symposium
Grand Finale: An End-Of-Life Symposium
Join us for the very first event of its kind in the Twin Cities! We are grateful to bring together like-minded organizations for this impactful symposium that will help empower our community in facing end-of-life matters for themselves and loved ones. The event includes educational presentations along with a comfortable expo style environment where guests […]
CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced!
CHILL: The Entire Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, Played Live and Danced!
As the weather chills, Twin Cities dance company Rhythmically Speaking chills into playful original choreography and movement improvisations set to the groovy jazz tunes of Vince Guaraldi’s playful and nostalgic “Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack, played live by local jazz musicians! After rave reviews and two years of big, enthusiastic crowds in 2018 and 2019, local […]