COMMUNITY CALENDAR
This calendar highlights events and programs throughout the community. Please note the organizer and location vary by activity.
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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.
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Make plans to join us!
Organizer: PPNA
Center For Performing Arts' Winter Festival 2025
Sundays, 3pm - 7pm
January 19th - February 9th, 2025
The Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Celebrate the legacy of Minneapolis’ 38th Street Cultural District with featuring live performances, wellness circles, and local vendors offering food and crafts. Click here for more info & to RSVP.
Organizer: The Center for Performing Arts, Minneapolis
Free Zine Making Workshops
Friday, February 7th, 6pm - 8pm
& Friday, February 21st, 11am - 1pm
Pillsbury Hall, Room 120
310 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join YOLOW Zines & ReEntry Lab for two free workshops on the art of zine making! No experience needed; all materials provided. Click here for more info & to register for one or both workshops.
Organizers: YOLOW Zines & ReEntry Lab
Women's Prison Book Project Open House
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
10am - 12pm
Women's Prison Book Project
3501 Aldrich Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Check out WPBP's new space and learn what they're all about! Plus, coffee, donuts, & valentine making! Masks encouraged. Click here for more info & to RSVP!
Organizer: Women's Prison Book Project
Springboard on Ice Open Skate Days
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
1pm - 3pm
Springboard for the Arts
262 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Ice Skate at Springboard for the Arts' mini-rink with local Black-led figure skating organization Brownbody! All ages welcome. Free rental skates available on-site.
Organizers: Springboard for the Arts & Brownbody
Lunar Love Year of the Snake & Valentine's Celebration
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
1pm - 5pm
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center
788 E 7th St
St Paul, MN 55106
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day with lion dancing; an AAPI Artist Vendor Market; local artist-led activities; & delicious treats!
Organizer: Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center
MNProv Live Auditions
Saturday, February 8th, 2pm - 6pm
& Sunday, February 9th, 12pm - 4pm
Youth Performance Company
641 Fairview Ave. N., Suite 191
St. Paul, MN 55401
MNProv Live seeks performers for a neurodivergent improv troupe! All positions are paid. Click here for more info & to register.
Organizer: MNProv
Free Computer Basics Classes
Tuesdays Beginning February 11th, 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St, Ste 120
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Learn how to use a computer and surf the Internet! Students will be eligible for a low-cost laptop upon course completion. This class is taught in English, with limited support for English language learners. To register, please contact Grayson Betz at grayson@lyndale.org or 507-339-4717.
Organizer: Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Rise & Thrive Vendor Village
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
12pm - 5pm
Coffman Memorial Union
Mississippi Room (3rd Floor)
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Support queer, trans, & women-owned small businesses at this artist & vendor village!
Organizers: The Gender & Sexuality Center for Queer & Trans Life; The Women's Center; & The Office for Supplier Diversity
Reconnect with Midwest Mosaic
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
1pm - 3:30pm
Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center
2701 E 44th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Reconnect with Midwest Mosaic, a community organization in support of mixed folks & and transracial adoptees. Meet the new Board of Directors & participate in a presentation and workshop. Sensory activities and light refreshments provided; all ages welcome.
Organizer: Midwest Mosaic
StreetWorks Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response Workshop
Monday, February 17th, 2025
10am - 12pm
Free Online
Get training on harm reduction; reducing stigma; & overdose recognition/response. Click here for more information & to register.
Organizer: StreetWorks Outreach Collaborative
Cedar-Riverside Time Machine, Part 2: More Stories from the Neighborhood
Friday, February 21st, 2025
Doors 6pm; Show 7pm
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
A free projector variety show on the history of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Click here for tickets & more info.
Organizers: The Cedar Cultural Center; Our Streets; West Bank Minneapolis
Queer Youth Family Hangout
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
10am - 12pm
QUEERSPACE Youth Center
702 W Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
A fun & free Valentine's-themed hangout for Queer youth under 12 & their families. Queer family story hour, crafts, games, snacks, coffee, and tea! Drop in, no registration needed.
Organizer: QUEERSPACE
Drag Story Hour
Saturdays, February 22nd; 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.
Organizers: Pillsbury House + Theatre & Drag Story Hour MN
Winter Walk & Talk
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
2pm - 4pm
North Commons Park
1801 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Stroll in community through North Commons Park; learn stories from community leaders; & enjoy winter treats by the fire. This event is free & open to families of all shapes & sizes! Click here for more info & to register.
Organizers: The Minneapolis Parks Foundation & Melanin In Motion
Tenant Get Together: Repairs
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
6pm - 8pm
Hosmer Library
347 E 36th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Learn to solve repair issues & draft a 14-day letter and/or file ETRA. Free meal included; masks required; interpretation & childcare available upon request. For more information, please contact: isa@thecentralneighborhood.com | +1-612-353-6768 .
Organizers: The Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization & HomeLineMN
Free Mend-It Clinic & Clothing Swap
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
1919 La Salle Ave, Door 1
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Get help with clothing repairs and learn basic mending skills. Bring gently used items or just come to shop for new-to-you treasures! You do not have to bring items to participate. Click here for more information.