COMMUNITY CALENDAR
This calendar highlights events and programs throughout the community. Please note the organizer and location vary by activity.
Want to see your events here? Email Ren at ren@ppna.org
PPNA EVENTS & MEETINGS
COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS
27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration
Monday, January 20th, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) in proud collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to host its upcoming 27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration at the Powderhorn Park recreation center on Monday, January 20th from 10 am – 2 pm.
Make plans to join us!
Organizer: PPNA
Call for Local Indigenous Artists: ᎦᏚᎩ Gadugi Gallery
Apply by:
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz
4054 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
ᎦᏚᎩ Gadugi Gallery seeks local indigenous artists to feature in their pop-up gallery at Z Puppets Rosenschnoz! Artists will receive a 3-week storefront exhibit; a $500 stipend; & video artist statement production. Click here for more info & to apply.
Organizers: ᎦᏚᎩ Gadugi Gallery / Z Puppets Rosenschnoz
PLEDGE Chess Classes & Youth Tournament
Saturdays, March 1st - May 24th, 2025
10am - 1pm
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
10 weeks of chess instruction & practice followed by a 2-week tournament! Instruction is fun, free, & open to all ages & skill levels; concluding tournament open to youth students age 7-17.
Organizer: PLEDGE MN
MN Youth Voice Virtual Hangout
Friday, March 21st, 2025
3:45pm - 5:15pm
Fun youth-led event open to Minnesota young people ages 12 through 22 who have lived experience in the foster care and/or adoption systems! Text, call, or email to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: 612-695-4328 or emily@ampersandfamilies.org
Organizers: MN Youth Voice & Ampersand Families
Spring Into Community: SSCO Quarterly Meeting
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
11am - 1:30pm
Abbott Apartments Community Room
118 E 18th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Spring Into Community with Stevens Square Community Organization!
11am - 11:20am - Get to know your neighbors over lunch! (Food provided!)
11:20am - 12:20pm - Writing Workshop with the Loft Literary Center.
12:20pm - 1:30pm - Conversations about the neighborhood with elected officials.
Organizer: Stevens Square Community Organization
Drag Story Hour
Saturdays, April 26th & May 31st
10am Art Activity; 11am Show
Pillsbury House + Theatre
3501 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Interactive drag storytime with Doña Pepa, Sid Sity, Old Man Zimmer, and their puppet friends! Click here for more info & to RSVP.