Join us in celebrating West Side pride and Mexican heritage at the vibrant 2026 West Side Cinco de Mayo Festival! Set for Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Cesar Chavez Street, the festival honors the rich traditions that have been the heart of Saint Paul’s West Side since 1985.
Join the Minnesota State Band for their annual spring concert, “Pictures, Postcards, and Portraits.” Opening with a fan favorite—Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture—this diverse program includes musical “pictures” from The Louvre, “postcards” from Portugal—composed by Minnesota’s own Carol Barnett—and “portraits” of Charlie Chaplin and Abraham Lincoln. Don’t miss this musical celebration that is sure to entertain and inspire.
Christopher Carlson is a seasoned technology leader and educator who specializes in making complex ideas accessible. As Director of Architecture at Optum and a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership with a focus on data science, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge innovation and everyday understanding. With over two decades of experience in cloud strategy, automation, and enterprise systems—including senior roles at Oracle—Christopher brings clarity, humor, and grounded insight to the world of artificial intelligence.
Join us in welcoming local author Kristen Radaich to our taproom! You'll have the opportunity to purchase her new book, Beer Hiking Minnesota, Wisconsin, & The Upper Peninsula, and talk with her about writing books, hiking with dogs, drinking beer, and anything in between!
Hey Darling, Minnesota's second Brick & Mortar Romance Only Bookstore! Hey Darling is a place for the Romantics. It’s a place to meet other book lovers, laugh at book clubs, and have fun at one of our many events. More importantly, everything in the store feels so personal. Because it is.
BANGTAN Bash, our annual K-pop event, is turning the spotlight on the long-awaited return of BTS—and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: loud, proud, and together!
Join the MNKPOPCONNECT'S K-pop community for a full day of random dance plays, hype dance performances, vendors, exclusive shopping, photocard trading, interactive games, raffles, prizes, and nonstop energy at Saint Paul RiverCentre!
Sweet Reads is not just your average book and candy store-it's an experience! You'll find opportunities to take pictures inside the train or in the forest. Experience the coolest book store in the area. You’ll find new and used books, local and regional authors, magazines, unique candies, and a selection of Minnesota and Austin novelty items.
Third Day and Zach Williams are performing together in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for a stop on Third Day's 30th Anniversary Tour.
Soda Blonde
7th St Entry
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
18+ show
7:00 PM Doors
8:00 PM Showtime
More info: https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-09-soda-blonde/
Minneapolis, get ready to welcome Social Distortion back to town at The Armory - Minneapolis, one of the city’s go-to spots for a big night out. **Social Distortion - Minneapolis Minneapolis** is set to feel like a hometown hang—loud, lively, and unmistakably local. Expect razor-sharp punk energy with that signature rock ’n’ roll swing, driven by streetwise storytelling, singalong choruses, and a set that hits hard without losing its heart.
