Isabel Wilkerson: Our Racial Moment of Truth

The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine Unversity 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN

Pulitzer Prize winner and National Humanities Medal recipient Isabel Wilkerson is the author of The New York Times bestsellers and critically-acclaimed Caste and National Book Critics Circle Award winner The Warmth of Other Suns. A gifted storyteller, Wilkerson captivates audiences with the universal human story of migration and reinvention, as well as the enduring search […]

$14 – $49

Fall Night Hike

Lake Elmo Park Reserve 1515 Keats Ave N., Lake Elmo

Bring your friends and family and join us for an enjoyable evening family hike along the lit trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Breathe in the crisp autumn air, view the stars, observe the local wildlife, and soak in the quiet serenity of the night. Meet outside of the Nordic Center or hike the trails […]

Free

“Rising from the Ruins” Projection Performance

Mill City Museum 704 2nd St. S., Minneapolis, United States

Local artist, Paul Herwig, presents Rising from the Ruins, a projection performance within the stunning architecture and walls of the Mill City Museum Ruin Courtyard, in the open air and under the stars. Rising from the Ruins is an epic and imaginative story-journey, told through visuals and live music composed and performed by local composer […]

$15 – $20

History Play: Little Rock, 1942

Landmark Center – (F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium) 75 W 5th St, St Paul, United States

With an all-star cast of Twin Cities lawyers and judges, 2024’s History Play is the true story of a civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to St. Paul, and led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. In 1942, Sue Cowan Williams, formerly knows as Susie Morris, head of the Dunbar High […]

$10

Newsies the Musical

Rochester Civic Theatre 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester

NEWSIES the Musical September 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28; October 3, 4, 5, September 22, 29 & October 6 at 2pm Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who […]

$27 – $35

Doubt: A Parable

Commonweal Theatre Company 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, United States

Against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, the conduct of a popular young priest is called into question by Sister Aloysius, a Catholic school principal deeply rooted in tradition. As the actions and motivations of both are scrutinized and suspicion mounts, the two are drawn into a battle of wills that threatens irrevocable consequences. Winner […]

$38

Doubt: A Parable

Commonweal Theatre Company 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, United States

Against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, the conduct of a popular young priest is called into question by Sister Aloysius, a Catholic school principal deeply rooted in tradition. As the actions and motivations of both are scrutinized and suspicion mounts, the two are drawn into a battle of wills that threatens irrevocable consequences. Winner […]

$38

Fresh Art Tour

Great River Road Stockholm, WI

The Fresh Art Tour is a self-guided journey to the finest studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Wisconsin’s Chippewa River Valleys. Enjoy breathtaking autumn views as you travel the famous Great River Road and the backroads of western Wisconsin. Discover pottery, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, textiles and paintings. Find artist information and map […]

Spread the Joy at Dock 6 Pottery

2701 39th Ave NE E110 #112, St Anthony, MN 55421 2701 39th Ave NE E110 #112, St. Anthony

Spread the Joy is a free tasting of Dock 6 Pottery Gallery’s new selection of spreadable treats and other tempting tasty tidbits! Let us help you liven up your charcuterie board with our selection of gourmet tapenades, jams, mustards, and more! Start planning your holiday feasts and edible gifts for the fall season now!

free

Heartland Heartwork Book Launch

Anderson Center at Tower View 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing

Join Springboard for the Arts, Blandin Foundation, and Anderson Center as we celebrate the launch of Heartland, Heartwork: A Field Guide to Place and Possibility for Rural Leaders. This comprehensive field guide is designed to empower rural leaders in planning and executing effective place-based projects centered in arts, culture and creativity. Join us for a […]

Free

St. Paul Art Crawl at Union Depot

214 4th Street East St. Paul, MN 55101 214 4th Street East, St. Paul

Ready to refresh your home or wardrobe? Shop 28 local artists with a wide variety of options at Union Depot including painters, photographers, mixed media artists, jewelry designers and apothecary creators! Come support local makers and bring home a new piece of art. The event will be held: Friday, October 4: 5-9PM Saturday, October 5: […]

Free

Twin Cities Oktoberfest

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Avenue N, Saint Paul

CHEERS! Twin Cities Oktoberfest 2024 Is On Tap! Join Us for the 14th Year of the LARGEST Oktoberfest in the Twin Cities At the MN State Fairgrounds! WHAT: Twin Cities Oktoberfest Don’t miss this chance to sing Ein Prosit and hoist a great Minnesota beer and cheer “Prost!”. Plus, taste delicious German staples and local […]

Solidarity Street Gallery 2024

967 Payne Ave 967 Payne Ave, Saint Paul

SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY 2024 is an annual, one-of-a-kind fine-art exhibition and cultural celebration along Payne Avenue, between Phalen Blvd and Lawson Ave. For three days on October 4 + 5 + 6, the avenue will transform into a lively street fair. The theme this year is MIGRATION & MEMORIES, acknowledging and celebrating that everyone came […]

Afton Alps Ski Swap

Afton Alps 6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN

Mark your calendars and get ready for the Team Afton Ski Swap @ Afton Alps! 🎿Join us October 4-6, 2024, for great deals on new and used ski & snowboard gear, winter apparel, and more!⛷️ Schedule: Friday, Oct 4: 5:30-9:00pm Saturday, Oct 5: 10am-6pm Sunday, Oct 6: 10am-3pm All are welcome to shop—no need to […]

Free

Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux

Traverse des Sioux 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter

Step back in time with Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux, an immersive outdoor lantern-lit tour that brings the history of Minnesota Territory to life. Traverse des Sioux has a rich and complex history, once serving as a crucial gathering spot along the Minnesota River. Following the 1851 Treaty of Traverse […]

$10

Schmidt Fall Art Crawl

Schmidt Artist Lofts 900 West 7th St., St. Paul, United States

Art Crawl Returns to Schmidt Artist Lofts – October 4th- 6th SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — Marathoners flock to the Twin Cities the first weekend in October to run. Art enthusiasts flock to the Schmidt Artist Lofts to crawl. Everybody better run to the crawl or you’ll miss the largest showcase of emerging and accomplished artists […]

free

Wurk with Sunshine and the Night Walkers

Day Block Brewing Company 1105 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis

Join Wurk and Sunshine and the Night Walkers for an evening of funk, R&B, and fusion! Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. Day Block Brewing Company opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!

$10

Bottles, Bags & Bingo

Bloomington Event Center 1114 American Blvd W, Bloomington

Join The Junior League of Minneapolis for an exciting night of Bottles, Bags & Bingo on Friday, October 4! Enjoy eight thrilling games of bingo, each featuring prizes valued at over $200, with additional raffles to help raise funds for JLM’s important projects, that benefit and support the Twin Cities. Prizes include a Yeti cooler, […]

Kit Downes: Southern Bodies With Bill Frisell and Musicians of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Northrop 84 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, United States

Kit Downes, BBC Jazz Award winner and Mercury Music Award nominee, is a master keyboardist whose boundless musical curiosity has led to genre-defying collaborations with performers and composers around the world. Legendary jazz guitarist Bill Frisell joins him for the world premiere of Southern Bodies featuring Northrop’s historic Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. Rounding out the group […]

History Play: Little Rock, 1942

Landmark Center – (F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium) 75 W 5th St, St Paul, United States

With an all-star cast of Twin Cities lawyers and judges, 2024’s History Play is the true story of a civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to St. Paul, and led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. In 1942, Sue Cowan Williams, formerly knows as Susie Morris, head of the Dunbar High […]

$10