Dhalinyaro + Laan

Images of Africa

Presenting two films by Djibouti-Canadian filmmaker Lula Ali Ismaïl: Dhalinyaro (Youth) preceded by her short film Laan (Friends)

ABOUT DHALINYARO (YOUTH)

Director: Lula Ali Ismaïl • Djibouti, France • 85 min • 2018 • Somali, French • Fiction

Andrew Walesch Sings Tony Bennett

Andrew is thrilled to present an encore performance of his new show celebrating Tony Bennett! Here, he will lead his ten-piece orchestra through all-new custom-commissioned arrangements of Bennett’s biggest hits. Then, Walesch will take the audience on a journey through the career of one of the greatest artists of our time.

Murder Mystery Weekend on the Gunflint Trail

Murder Mystery Weekend on the Gunflint Trail
Gunflint Lodge

November 14–16, 2025

Do you spend your free time listening to podcasts about grisly murders or watching TV shows about notorious killers? Do you think you’ve got the investigative skills to crack the case? Put it to the test this November surrounded by the beauty of the Northwoods with an all-inclusive weekend stay at Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail, November 14 - 16! .

MSPIFF Conversation with Roger & James Deakins

Thu, Nov 21 at 7:15pm

Pre-Screening Party in Pracna at 6pm.

Join us for a special Give to the Max Day screening of the 2024 MSPIFF Conversation with Roger & James Deakins, which was moderated by photographer Wilson Webb and recorded and edited by our co-hosts CineMechanics.

Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend

Lutsen Mountains opening weekend for the 2024/2025 ski season is scheduled for November 23 & 24, 2024. 

Lutsen Mountains offers the Midwest’s only true mountain ski area experience. Four interconnected peaks overlooking Lake Superior bring big mountain skiing with Up North authenticity. Whether you’re looking for a family ski holiday, a romantic retreat, or a weekend ski or snowboard getaway with friends, you’ll discover a real mountain vacation at Lutsen. 


All operations are subject to change pending weather & conditions.

Hundreds of Beavers

Holiday Show - Wednesday, December 4 at 7:15pm

ABOUT THE FILM

A slapstick epic about a frostbitten battle between JEAN KAYAK and DIABOLICAL BEAVERS--hundreds of them--who stand between him and survival.

In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become the greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.

The Day the James-Younger Gang Met Its Match

Join us for our next Gather 'Round series on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00pm for the story of Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang's attempt to rob the First National Bank in Northfield. Learn about the notorious events of September 7, 1876, and the outcome, which resulted in death, capture, and heroism.

$5 non HCOC members and FREE for all members. olmstedhistory.com/events

Twin Cities Record Show Pop Up

The Twin Cities Record Show will be popping up on Saturday, 11/23 from noon-4 PM at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley! There'll be a six-pack of vendors offering a great selection of record albums, 45 RPM records, CDs and music memorabilia for sale. Admission is free, and there's plenty of free parking in the Forgotten Star lot! Come pick up some vinyl for the holidays!

Omar and Cedric: if This Ever Gets Weird

One Night Only • Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm

ABOUT THE FILM

Since their explosive breakout album in 2000, At the Drive-In— and then as their next incarnation, The Mars Volta— have fearlessly redefined the progressive rock genre. Fronted by Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, two outsiders from El Paso, their unique style seamlessly fused jazz, punk rock, latin influences and experimental sounds into something utterly electrifying.