Indigenous People’s Weekend is Minnesota's largest Native-led basketball expo featuring something for all ages; skills camp, 3 x 3, 5 x 5, MMIW/R Awareness Game. We'll be bringing back the Art Expo & Vendor Market as well & a handful of more public health activities this year. Stay tuned for all the activities & announcements! This is a special year we are also featuring the Native American Food Truck Festival!
VINAI — a restaurant to illuminate Hmong food, history, and connection.
Hmong food draws on the flavors of the Southeast Asian countries that the nomadic Hmong people traveled through. Our menu at Vinai (pronounced VEE-nye) features modern interpretations of the Hmong family dishes Yia grew up eating including large shared mains, bright veggie sides and bold sauces.
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Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a live music event honoring Minnesota's jazz legends, hosted by Jazz88's Patty Peterson, an award-winning vocalist. In partnership with Jazz88, the Minnesota History Center, and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Minnesota Jazz Legends will recognize the Twin Cities jazz scene pioneers with live performances and conversations.
Join us for our inaugural spring market pop-up, featuring entertainment by NUNNABOVE, limited edition auction items, and brunch from Diane’s Place. All proceeds go back to our market, where we protect food and art access, and champion harm reduction and belonging on Lake Street. Sliding Scale tickets: $40-$70 This is a family friendly event. Please note that children under 12 may attend for free.
On his vibrant twentieth studio album, 2025’s Airline Highway, Rodney Crowell explores love, memory, and musical kinship. Furthermore, he does so with a new generation of roots artists. Here, the album captures a spontaneous spirit—blending Crowell’s storytelling prowess with contributions from his talented band. Thus, Airline Highway reflects on the past while celebrating the present. The album is inspired by the swamp-pop sounds of his youth and was recorded in the heart of Cajun country.
Get ready to tap your toes and dance the afternoon away! Join us for a delightful Polka Party featuring the Dan Stursa Band a Minnesota favorite! Enjoy coffee & cake while you dance, relax, and mingle with friends in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned polka pro or just love great music, this event is for you!
FREE & open to the public... bring your friends and make it a fun afternoon! Be sure to enter off of Highway 13!
Thursday, April 16th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Edgewater Bay Pavilion, Albert Lea
Art meets soccer at Aurora’s 2026 Jersey Launch Celebration. For our fifth season, Minnesota Aurora FC partnered with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) to design a brand new jersey celebrating Minnesota’s creative spirit. Now it’s time to celebrate with the community that makes Aurora possible. Join us at our offices for a fun, family-friendly evening where you’ll be one of the first to get your hands on the new kit. Expect: • First access to purchase the brand new Aurora jersey • Food
MacPhail Jazz Night celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with a performance by the Dakota Jazz Ensemble, directed by Zacc Harris. Also, acclaimed MacPhail faculty artists Michael Cain, Paul Babcock, and Zacc Harris.
Let's cleanup the lakes!
A dumpster, garbage bags, & gloves provided by SRRWD at Frank Hall Park!
Let's go those shorelines cleaned up before Spring has sprung!
