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331 Club Art-A-Whirl Weekend Music Line-up

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18

FRIDAY
Outside:
MCN6 music channel presents Bands On Vans
Big Salt – 8pm
Inside:
Uspop -10pm
SATURDAY
Outside:
MCN6 music channel presents Bands On Vans
Mary Jam – 8pm
Speed Riders – 6pm
Inside:
Socktopus – 10pm
SUNDAY
Inside:
Switchyard – 9pm
Diane – 7pm
Jake La Botz & Mikkel 3-5pm
NO COVER!!!

331 Club
331 13th Ave NE
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Art-A-Whirl Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church

Cost: Free! Donations and freewill offering appreciated.

Friday - May 16
6:00PM - 7:30PM

The largest open studio tour in the country, Art-A-Whirl happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the 3rd weekend of May. We’re so excited to be participating in the greater art culture of Northeast and building relationships with the community! Live music concert, artist booths, and more in our historic building!

🎹 Piano & Violin Duet concert on Friday May 16th: 6pm-7:30pm 🎻
Weber/St John is a Piano + Violin music duo consisting of Kurt Weber and Ash St. John.  What began as a small side project has grown into an energetic duo that has developed a reputation with original works, classical works and arrangements of hymns.

Kurt is a composer and pianist with over a decade of experience in creating beautiful piano music. Although learning how to play at a young age, his true passion for the instrument began as a young adult during a military deployment in Kuwait in 2012. Over time, he discovered a particular love for solo piano arrangements of timeless hymns. Ash St. John is a story of persistence through life’s trials, working with music his entire adult life, Ash has developed a musical reputation in the Minnesota area and has enjoyed a period of prolific creativity.

St. John's Lutheran Church
610 Broadway St. NE
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A sheet of flash images available as tattoos for this event.
Art Demo
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Art-A-Whirl Flash @ Broken Hearts Tattoo Club

Cost: $30-100

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Fri-Sat 12-9pm / Sun 12-6pm

Small and quick tattoos at a discounted price for Art-A-Whirl 30th Anniversary. 30-100$ price only applies to designs from sheets for Art-A-Whirl.

30-100$ per tattoo (depending on outline/shading/color)

Broken Hearts Tattoo Club
635 Lowry Ave NE
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6127895339 Send Email Visit Website

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Art-A-Whirl Special: Astrology Insights Pop-Up ($30 for 30 min)

Cost: $30

Friday - May 16
Fri 9:30am–7pm

Art-A-Whirl Special: Astrology Insights Pop-Up ($30 for 30 min)
Celebrate Art-A-Whirl with the art of astrology, Friday 5/16 only!
In this special 30 min session, you can explore an open-ended question using the language and archetypes of astrology. This coaching-style conversation can incorporate your birth chart and/or astrological transits (i.e. the
astrology “weather”).
Call 612-345-5648 or click link to book!

Minnesota Integrative Health Studio
1224 NE 2nd St Minneapolis
MN 55413
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612-345-5648 Send Email Visit Website

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Bubbles and Brunch!

Cost: Free!

Sunday - May 18
Sunday, May 18th from 11:30am-1:00pm

Join us at HUM Yoga + Barre from 11:30-1pm for Brunch and Bubbles! You are welcome to take our 10:30am Gentle Vinyasa class first if you’d like, and then enjoy some brunchy treats and full-proof and no-proof bubbles and mimosas. Enjoy some time with others, meet someone new, and get some insight on which studio to head to next!

HUM Yoga + Barre
2421 Marshall St. NE
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612-314-6332 Send Email Visit Website

Black femme Burlesque dancer dressed in silky green robe gestures elegantly in a dark room lit with neon, while additional dancers onstage in the distance are facing away toward the audience.
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Burlesque ‘Artlesque’ Performance Art Exhibition

Cost: FREE! TIPS highly recommended.

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17
Friday 9:30pm; Saturday 7:30pm

Burlesque is a long historied art-form which intersects with other performance expressions such as drag, cabaret, circus, and even cosplay and beyond. Picture: The aesthetic camp and whimsical charm of a live Chappell Roan stage performance (e.g. The Pink Pony Club!). 

At Marble Fae Collective, we also work to give Black Femmes their flowers wherever possible. Black women were among the earliest to perform burlesque, with The Creole Show (1890) and The Black Crook (1866) predating ALL other demographics in the art form.

What makes a Burlesque dance-act stand apart from other performance-art genres?

  • Confidence and Charm: This includes a commanding presence, a smile, and engaging the audience.
     
  • Comedic Timing: Burlesque often incorporates comedic elements, and demonstrations might showcase this with jokes or funny routines.
     
  • Theatricality: This includes how the dancer uses their body, costumes, and stage props to create a performance. 

Burlesque stands out from other performance arts due to its unique blend of humor, satire, and sensuality, often incorporating elements of dance, comedy, and theatrical presentation. Many performers make their own costumes, convey thoughtful narratives, and mix their own music.

While other genres might feature similar elements, burlesque emphasizes the performer’s autonomy as an artist, self-awareness, and a playful – even comedic – approach to challenging social norms and the ‘male gaze’. 

MF Creative Collective strives to platform disabled, BIPOC, and queer artists & performers. There is infinite power that is generated when we unite and share our diverse forms of creative expression. In connecting visual and performing artists to one another, MFCC seeks to build community in Minneapolis so underrepresented artists can collaborate in mutual support, and flourish together.

Marble Fae Creative Collective
1903 University Ave NE
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612-248-4360 Send Email

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Edgewater Park Outdoor Yoga

Cost: $25

Friday - May 16
Friday, May 16th from 4:30-5:30pm

Our 4:30-5:30pm Vinyasa will be held outdoors (weather permitting) across the street at Edgewater Park (2420 Marshall St NE). We love being able to move our practice outside when we can! Bring your own mat or blanket to practice. If you need to borrow a mat, please reach out via email so we have enough on site.

You can sign up via our website or the MindBody app. In case of inclement weather, we will practice in studio at HUM Yoga + Barre (2421 Marshall St NE).

HUM Yoga + Barre
2421 Marshall St. NE
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612-314-6332 Send Email Visit Website

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Finger Puppet Making Workshop

Cost: Free! Pay-what-you-can donations welcome and appreciated.

Saturday - May 17
Saturday, May 17th from 11:30am-1:00pm

Join the puppet artist, Dominique Herskind, for her Finger Puppet Making Pop-Up! An all-ages crafting affair from 11:30am-1pm— make a puppet for one finger to shine or make enough for all your digits! This event is donation-based, pay-what-you-can to help cover the cost of materials and time. Stop in for a bit or stay the whole time!

HUM Yoga + Barre
2421 Marshall St. NE
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612-314-6332 Send Email Visit Website

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Flower Bouquet Making!

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
First 100 visitors during Art-A-Whirl hours

Stop by to make a free flower bouquet! Pick out a vase, play with flowers, and take it with you. Come have fun and share in the beauty of plants. Free plants and vases available to the first 100 visitors. (Studio is directly above Vinai restaurant.)

Catherine Tong Art
1302 2nd St NE
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612-234-2284 Send Email Visit Website

Community Acupuncture room at Minnesota Integrative Health Studio, MNIHS
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Free Community Acupuncture @ MN Integrative Health

Cost: Free!

Saturday - May 17
Sat 12-1:30pm

Saturday 5/17:
FREE community acupuncture 12:00-1:30pm!
*Only for new community acupuncture patients (may have tried other services with us, but new to community acupuncture)
**All consent forms must be completed prior to appointment.
24 hr cancellation is required. If you do not cancel within 24 hours you will be charged for this appointment!
Call 612-345-5648 to book or click link:

Minnesota Integrative Health Studio
1224 NE 2nd St Minneapolis
MN 55413
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Free Cupping @ MN Integrative Health

Cost: Free

Sunday - May 18
Sun 2-3pm

Sunday 5/18:
FREE cupping 2:00-3:00pm!
*Only for new cupping patients (may have tried other services with us, but new to cupping)
**All consent forms must be completed prior to appointment.
24 hr cancellation is required. If you do not cancel within 24 hours you will be charged for this appointment!
Call 612-345-5648 to book, or click link:

Minnesota Integrative Health Studio
1224 NE 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Free Throw Friday at Dock 6 Pottery

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16
Friday 5/16, 4pm–7pm

Come try your hand at making a pot on a wheel for free!  You get 10 minutes of wheel time.  If you decide to keep what you make, the cost is $10 (per piece) and our staff will finish and fire the pieces for you with the glaze of your choosing.  You’ll be notified when it’s ready for pick up (3-4 weeks).  But it’s completely free if you just want to have some fun and not keep your piece(s).

Dock 6 Pottery
2701 39th Ave NE #E112
St Anthony, MN 55421
Map & Directions

612-327-0429 Send Email Visit Website

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Free Watercolor Fun

Cost: $1 - $200

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
All Art-A-Whirl weekend

Choose from a 4 x 4 watercolor tile or a 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 artist watercolor trading card. We will be using watercolor crayons and watercolor pencils and supplies from Wet Paint. Watch the magic happen as the water transforms your art. Open every day of Art-A-Whirl, while supplies last.

MN Dream Art Studio
2200 University Avenue NE
Minneapolis
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Free Weekend Jam

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
All Art-A-Whirl weekend

Broken Hearts Tattoo Club is hosting an event with a live music weekend jam, recreational skateboarding, with art, merch, and prints available from David Kvam, and the BHTC Crew.

At 635 Lowry Ave, Northeast Minneapolis, at Broken Hearts Tattoo Club.

May 16th: 6 PM-10 PM
Music Performers:
BLAZZ
ECHTOO
RBA
RADIATEELF
RYAN-C
SLUTMACHINE

May 17th: 12 PM – 10 PM
Music Performers:
SHREDDINGNILLO
CAVERNOUSMAW
SASHABANGZZ
MOSES
MOLLYXPARTON

May 18th: 12 PM – 6 PM
Music Performers:
James Sundog & Friends

Hosted By:
Broken Hearts Tattoo Club
Jason Colehour
Akae Little Owl
Charlie Mendez
Solin Mendez
Randy Bray
Travis Olsen
Harlow Woodbine
Donald Thompson
Aden Colehour
AJ Felter

Broken Hearts Tattoo Club
635 Lowry Ave NE
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Introductory Presentation at Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

Cost: Free!

Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Saturday & Sunday @ 1pm

On both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. the guiding teachers of Compassionate Ocean Zen Center will give a brief presentation on the Center, its history and activities, and potential pathways for engagement with those activities. All are welcome. There is no fee to attend.

Compassionate Ocean Zen Center
652 17th Ave NE
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(612) 781-7640 Send Email Visit Website

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Joy of Button Making!

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17
Friday & Saturday all day

Make Art! Join us for button making Friday and Saturday ONLY! We will be out of town on Sunday this year….

It’s a free event, and it’s suitable for all ages! No experience required!

Bleeding Hearts Studio
1135 6th St NE
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Lampwork Glass Demos at Sparkling River

Cost: Free

Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Saturday 11a-5p and Sunday 12-4p

Live lampwork glass bead making demonstrations on our front porch studio using a torch melting glass to create beads and small sculptures when it’s at least 50 degrees outside and wind is below 20 mph.

Sparkling River
2630 Randolph Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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612-964-5212 Send Email Visit Website

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Live Painting Demo by Artist Jaik Elliott

Cost: $100+

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Fri 5-9pm; Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-8pm

Watch St. Paul-based artist Jaik Elliott in action during a live painting session at Independent Path’s open studio. Known for his dynamic use of mixed media – from rich coffee-based washes to bold acrylic figures – Jaik brings energy and emotion to every brushstroke.

A member of Northeast Minneapolis’s vibrant arts community, his work defies expectations, especially as a colorblind artist with striking palettes. Stop by to see the process behind the pieces and connect with Jaik’s distinctive creative voice.

Independent Paths
722 24th Ave NE #1
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6126198236 Send Email Visit Website

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Make an abstract collage: all ages!

Cost: Free!

Saturday - May 17
Saturday May 17 12-8pm

Creating abstract collages is paper play at its best! Move bits and pieces of paper around and glue down your final composition. Paper, scissors, and glue sticks provided, all ages welcome!

Jen Shaffer at Catherine Tong
1302 2nd Street NE
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Nail Polish Making

Cost: $15

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Friday: 5-8pm, Saturday: 12-8pm, Sunday 12-5pm

Atomic Polish will be offering a mini nail polish-making workshop all weekend long. Visit us and create one of our special Art-A-Whirl color recipes! We provide the materials and you create the polish. This event is less formal than our regular workshops and will be mainly self-guided with printed instructions. An employee will be available to assist if desired. Appointments are encouraged, but drop-ins are more than welcome! The cost is $15 for your first color and $10 for extra after that. This year we will also be hosting artists in our store. Check out our Instagram @atomicpolishmn for updates.

Atomic Polish
2220 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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Nuno Felting Demo by Nancy Randall

Cost: free

Saturday - May 17
Saturday, May 17th from 11am - 4pm

Meet our featured artist Nancy Randall! She’ll be demonstrating her beautiful Nuno felting process and will have lots of her lovely work for sale.

Dock 6 Pottery
2701 39th Ave NE #E110
Map & Directions

612-327-0429 Send Email Visit Website

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Rotondo’s Hideaway Studio Welcomes Cannabis to MPLS

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
All Art-A-Whirl weekend

Celebrating survival only on Cannabis! I missed so many art shows, now I’m  back alive! Art A Whirl shoppers may light up on my property and enjoy our new Minneapolis. I am a Abuse survivor,  I am a Korean War Veterans daughter, Chosin Reservior and will have his photos on display. I will have drums to beat on, tambourine to shake, no music needed. I hope to inspire future artists. Shopping for all as my courtyard, studio and garage our overflowing with all my art. Join me in Welcoming a Cannabis friendly community! ✌️ Peace out!

Rotondo's Hideaway studio
1026 24th ave NE
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Performance

Shadow Puppet Shows!

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Fri 7 & 8:30pm; Sat 2, 3:30, 5, & 6:30pm; Sun 2 & 3:30pm

Join us for puppet shadow shows all weekend and learning with Faith Belt!

VERY kid-friendly! All ages welcome.

Faith Belt is a multimedia artist who works in shadow puppetry, drawing, painting, illustration, sculpture, papercutting, mosaic…whatever she can get her hands on! She seeks to create contemplative, analog, and meaningful experiences for people young and old. Faith’s current work is creating and performing shadow puppet shows inspired by fairytales, folktales, medieval and Arthurian legends, myths, ancient histories, and Biblical stories. She has performed in galleries, schools, churches, conferences, and festivals – both locally and beyond! Her repertoire includes Jonah: A Shadow Puppet Play, The Bremen-Town Musicians, The Light of the World, The Loyal Mongoose, Coyote Myth, and Swef, swef.

St. John's Lutheran Church
610 Broadway St NE
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Special musical performance by Yalla Drum of New Arab American Theater Works

Cost: Free!

Saturday - May 17
Sat 3–5pm

Join us for a special musical performance by Yalla Drum of New Arab American Theater Works on Saturday, 5/17 from 3-5pm, outside of Minnesota Integrative Health Studio!

New Arab American Theater Works program Yalla Drum teaches local community to play traditional Arabic percussion instruments in an ensemble environment, and provides an opportunity for the larger Twin Cities to interact with our rich traditions. These percussion instruments have existed for many centuries in South West Asia and North Africa, played by Muslims, Christians, Copts, Druze, Jews and Turks.

Yalla Drum ensemble will grow by continuous training, and also by adding more drummers to the group as we expand. We strive to pass our rich traditions onto future generations, offering them the opportunity to experience the music in and from our communities. We believe that creating spaces to share our multiple traditions strengthens solidarity with each other.

Minnesota Integrative Health Studio
1224 NE 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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612-345-5648 Send Email Visit Website

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Trash Can DJs @ Broken Hearts Tattoo Club

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16
Fri 6pm

On May 16th, the Trash Can DJs are going to party with the Broken Hearts Crew, and you’re invited! Live music by the Trash Can DJs and friends, including:

BLAZZ
ECHTOO
RBA
RADIATEELF
RYAN-C
SLUTMACHINE

Hosted at Broken Hearts Tattoo Club at 635 Lowry Ave in Northeast Minneapolis. Starts at 6 PM.

Broken Hearts Tattoo Club
635 Lowry Ave NE
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6127895339 Send Email

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Typewriter Night

Cost: $35

Friday - May 16
Friday May 16 6pm & 7:30pm

Unplug, Write, Connect. Rediscover the lost art of letter writing with guest artist Bruno Press at Who Made Who!

Sign up for a night of typewriter fun, creativity, and connection.

Dust off your address book and join us for an intimate 1.5-hour rendezvous with the past, where we provide the tools of the trade: classic typewriters, crisp paper, envelopes, and stamps – everything you need to pen those long-overdue letters.

Who Made Who
158 13th Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55413
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Events at this Site

Exhibition
Taking Flight ~ Birds, Nature, and Art at Play

Inspired by Susan’s lifelong appreciation for birds and by combining her ceramic art with her appreciation for birds and nature, Susan hopes that viewers will take a fresh look at abstract art, ceramic sculpture, and where we find birds—in their natural habitats—and in our own daily lives and imaginations.

Tue Oct 1Tue Sep 30

At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Free!
Exhibition
Karthik Pandian: Surrendur

This new exhibition by Karthik Pandian acts as “a machine for homecoming — a platform to gather, find our relations, receive light, and feel the vibrations of a liberated future.” Opening reception Friday, March 15, 6–8pm.

Sat Mar 15Tue Jun 10

At Midway Contemporary Art

Free

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Exhibition
Embracing Fallibility: A Neon Exhibition by James Akers

“Embracing Fallibility” is an exhibition of neon sculptures that celebrate the fallibilities that make humans human. Exhibition reception, artist talk, and demonstration Friday April 11, 2025 6–8:30pm.

Fri Apr 11Sat Jul 19

At Foci MN Center for Glass Arts

Free!

RSVP

Exhibition
The Mill Yard Spring Show

Join us in welcoming these artists to The Mill Yard, purchasing original art, meeting neighbors, and enjoying free beverages. Featured artists include Tom Dimock (painter), Greg Lecker (painter), Jeanne Lukas (ceramics), Dan Petrov (painter), Mary Sannerud (textiles), and Anne Waddell (jewelry). Opening Reception Sunday, April 13, 4:00–6:00pm.

Sun Apr 13Thu Jul 17

At Stonebridge Lofts

Free!
Exhibition
Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi

Textile Center proudly presents Stitching Black Legacy: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi, the largest solo exhibition of Mazloomi’s work ever held under one roof. All of the quilts in this exhibition were created in 2024 and 2025.

Tue Apr 22Sat Jul 12

At Textile Center

Free!

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Exhibition
Ta-coumba Aiken & Christopheraaron Deanes: Heated Discussion

The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) is proud to present Heated Discussion, a powerful new exhibit exploring connection and conversation through the art of vitreous enamel. Featuring works by Ta-coumba Aiken & Christopheraaron Deanes, this exhibit challenges us to see communication beyond words—through color, form, and emotion.

Sat Apr 26Sat Jun 21

At Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Free!
Exhibition
TRIGGER WARNING: Art by J.M.Liles

TRIGGER WARNING is the artist's confrontation of the forces that seek to control, silence, and erase. Through a series of paintings, sculptures, and installations, this exhibit exposes the violent contradictions of indoctrination, the suffocating grip of bigotry, and the deeply rooted misogyny and genophobia that dictate who is allowed to exist freely. Opening reception May 2, 5:30–8:30pm.

Fri May 2Fri Jun 27

At Umbra Arts LLC. Gallery

Free!
Exhibition
Here and There | Ava Lambert

Here and There invites viewers to pause and reflect on the quiet beauty of overlooked scenes and fleeting moments. This exhibition features a collection of detailed and hyper-realistic paintings by Ava Lambert highlighting the subtle beauty within architecture, nature and urban landscapes.

Sat May 3Sat Aug 30

At Gallery One at the TractorWorks Building

Free!
Live Performance
Sanctuary City

2001. The DREAM act is first proposed. The Twin Towers fall. In New Jersey, two teenagers forge a friendship that becomes a sanctuary. Both brought to America as children, G and B support each other through life’s harsh circumstances.

Fri May 9Sun Jun 8

At Theatre in the Round

$27

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Screening
MN Cuban Film Festival: Fresa y chocolate (Strawberry and Chocolate)

In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state...

Wed May 21
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At The Main Cinema

$11

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Class/Workshop
Old to New: Reusing & Recycling Metals for Jewelry-Making

Have you been holding onto your grandmother’s silver spoon or jewelry? Or have clean scrap sterling silver? Learn to recycle precious metals and add environmentally-friendly techniques to your jewelry-making!

Thu May 22
6:00pm - 9:30pm

At Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

$200

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Artist Talk
Artist Discussion: “Ebb & Flow”

Join us for an engaging, thoughtful, and comfortable conversation with Ebb & Flow artists Emily Donovan, Annie Hejny, and Allison Johanson. We’ll dive into the artists’ processes, the themes behind their work, and the connective threads that run through this multimedia group exhibition.

Thu May 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm

At Gamut Gallery

$15 dollars
FREE to gallery members and students

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Outdoor figure painting
Class/Workshop
Developing the Outdoor Figurative Composition

This workshop will be a process and preliminary work focused class that will take place over the course of two weekends. The objective of the workshop will be the creation of preliminary work needed to execute a finished outdoor composition involving a clothed figure.

Sat May 24
1:00pm - 5:00pm

At The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts

$400

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Class/Workshop
Garden Gnome Clay Workshop

Join us for this fun-filled workshop and let your imagination take flight as you create your very own garden gnome. Gnomes and garden helpers have long played a role in European culture as guardians of treasure and to ward off evil.

Sat May 24
12:00pm - 1:30pm

At Dame Errant

$55

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Outdoor figure painting
Class/Workshop
Developing the Outdoor Figurative Composition

This workshop will be a process and preliminary work focused class that will take place over the course of two weekends. The objective of the workshop will be the creation of preliminary work needed to execute a finished outdoor composition involving a clothed figure.

Sun May 25
1:00pm - 5:00pm

At The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts

$400

Register

Class/Workshop
Coil Pot Planter Clay Workshop

Play with clay and create using the ancient and also sweetly elementary technique of coil pots! Sip on some tea, as we show you how to create a unique planter of roughly 6”. All supplies provided!

Wed May 28
6:00pm - 7:30pm

At Dame Errant

$65

Register

Screening
MN Cuban Film Festival: Bajo un sol poderoso (Beneath A Powerful Sun)

The film was shot in Havana and tells the story of a filmmaker overwhelmed by loneliness who deals with several ex-partners and protagonists of his previous films until a conflict breaks out that is very difficult to resolve.

Wed May 28
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At The Main Cinema

$11

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Screening
Images of Africa: The Village Next to Paradise

In a windy Somali village, a newly assembled family must navigate between their different aspirations and the complex world surrounding them. Mamargade is a jack-of-all-trades in Paradise, a town in the war-torn Somali countryside. With his son, Cigaal, and sister, Araweelo, he’s trying to make ends meet in a country rife with violence and uncertainty. Mo Harawe’s debut feature was the first Somali film to be an official selection at Cannes.

Thu May 29
7:00pm - 9:30pm

At The Main Cinema

$11

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Class/Workshop
Totoro And Clay Workshop

We will make two pinch pots and join them together to make a hollow sphere and then add our other features for our beloved Totoro. This is always such a lovely experience with a group of Ghibli fans!

Fri May 30
6:00pm - 7:30pm

At Dame Errant

$48

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Outdoor figure painting
Class/Workshop
Developing the Outdoor Figurative Composition

This workshop will be a process and preliminary work focused class that will take place over the course of two weekends. The objective of the workshop will be the creation of preliminary work needed to execute a finished outdoor composition involving a clothed figure.

Sat May 31
1:00pm - 5:00pm

At The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts

$400

Register

Artist Market
Unlimited Uptown Maker’s Market

Join us for a monthly maker's market with a variety of vendors located inside, so you can stay warm and still support local artisans and shop local. Once we hit warmer weather, we will move our party outside into our parking lot!

Sat May 31
12:00pm - 4:00pm

At Unlimited Arts, Apparel & Accessories

Free!
Open Studios
Glass Studio Open House, Demonstrations, & Free Activity

This event is a great chance to visit our nonprofit glass art studio, view different glass art techniques in process by local artists, ask questions, and see what might be a good fit for you! Expect to see glassblowing, kilnforming, flameworking, neon bending, and coldworking processes in action. We will also be offering a free walk-up stained glass activity.

Sat May 31
1:00pm - 4:00pm

At Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

Free!

RSVP

Class/Workshop
Heated Discussion: Porcelain Enameling on Metal Workshop

Join this special workshop, led by master enamelists and artists Christopheraaron Deanes and Ta-Coumba Aiken, as part of their exhibit “Heated Discussion,” on view at CAFAC’s Nokomis Gallery through June 21!

Sat May 31
11:00am - 2:00pm

At Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

$120

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Class/Workshop
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center Welcome Session for New People

Guided meditation instruction and a Dharma talk oriented to those newer to Compassionate Ocean or Zen will be presented at this Sunday morning program. Welcome sessions provide extra orientation and are a great time to attend a meditation session for the first time.a

Sun Jun 1
9:00am - 11:15am

At Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

Free!

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Colorful paper scraps used in a previous collage workshop
Class/Workshop
Cut, paste, create: Germany/Austria – a collage workshop and wine tasting!

Creating abstract collages is paper play at its best! Learn about and sip 3 stunning wines while you create (NA options available, too). We’ll start with inspiration and instruction, then move into exercises where anything goes. All abilities are welcome!

Sun Jun 1
3:30pm - 5:30pm

At Violet Wine & Spirits

$40

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Class/Workshop
Heated Discussion: Porcelain Enameling on Metal Workshop

Join this special workshop, led by master enamelists and artists Christopheraaron Deanes and Ta-Coumba Aiken, as part of their exhibit “Heated Discussion,” on view at CAFAC’s Nokomis Gallery through June 21!

Sun Jun 1
11:00am - 2:00pm

At Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

$120

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Exhibition
Sabbath Queen

Sabbath Queen, a feature documentary filmed over 21 years, follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. Post-screening Q&A with Director Sandi DuBowski!

Tue Jun 3
7:00pm - 9:30pm

At The Main Cinema

$11

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Class/Workshop
6 week Hand Building Workshop

Discover the art of pottery in our 6-week Hand Building Workshop, designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the foundational techniques of creating pottery and ceramic sculpture by hand.

Tue Jun 3
6:00pm - 8:00pm

At Dame Errant

$375 + tax

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Screening
MN Cuban Film Festival: Los Zafiros: Music From the Edge of Time

Thirty years after their split, the two surviving members of Los Zafiros, Manuel Galban and Miguel Cancio reunite on the streets of present-day Havana. Music, history and emotion fuel this dynamic, award-winning tribute to the Beatles of 1960s Cuba.

Wed Jun 4
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At The Main Cinema

$11

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Screening
Capri First Thursday Films: Cotton Comes To Harlem

A disgruntled pair of Harlem cops seeks out a plan to expose the local reverend, whose scheme of selling trips to Africa is taking advantage of the poor and naïve locals. When a bale of cotton stuffed with money is discovered after the reverend's truck is hijacked, the perfect opportunity presents itself for justice to prevail.

Thu Jun 5
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At Capri Theater

$5

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Class/Workshop
Matcha Bowl Pinch Pot Clay Workshop

Come join us at Dame Errant for a delightful workshop on creating your very own pinch pot matcha bowl! We will sip Botanical Lucidity’s Japanese Matcha blend while we create! Form your matcha bowls using the pinch pot technique, which is one of the oldest techniques for working with clay. You will then have the opportunity to carve designs into your bowl and/or paint it with underglazes.

Sat Jun 7
12:00pm - 1:30pm

At Dame Errant

$55

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Class/Workshop
Pinch Pot Mug Workshop — Summer Brewery Series–

Come join us in the beauiful beer garden at Utepils Brewing for a delightful workshop on creating your very own pinch pot mug! Perfect for any time of year and unique to your own style and comfort. Using one of the earliest techniques to form clay, you'll get your hands dirty and experience the joy of molding and shaping clay with your fingers.

Mon Jun 9
6:00pm - 7:30pm

At Dame Errant

$58

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Class/Workshop
8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course

This program is a comprehensive, well-structured introduction to mindfulness practice in everyday life. It follows the nationally acclaimed MBSR model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, presenting mindfulness as a universal practice for people of any (or no) religious background.

Tue Jun 10
6:30pm - 9:00pm
6:30pm - 9:00pm

At Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

$350

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Opening
Here and There | Opening Reception

Here and There invites viewers to pause and reflect on the quiet beauty of overlooked scenes and fleeting moments. This exhibition features a collection of detailed and hyper-realistic paintings by Ava Lambert highlighting the subtle beauty within architecture, nature and urban landscapes.

Thu Jun 12
4:00pm - 6:00pm

At Gallery One at the TractorWorks Building

Free!
Exhibition
Unicorn Art Show

The Unicorn Art Show is a fantasy art show that originally centered around the majestic unicorn but now welcomes all fantasy creatures and settings. Join us for a one night event of fantasy artwork with magic potions and enchanted eats from Norseman Distillery and high flying aerial acts in Stomping Ground Studios put on by the Unicorn Art Circus Show.

Sat Jun 14
4:00pm - 10:00pm

At ALTR Gallery

Free!
Class/Workshop
Plant And Clay Crawl – Personality Pots

Step into a world of creativity and imagination with Dame Errant Clay and Mother Plants! Our plant and clay workshop is a unique and exciting collaboration between two local businesses that will take you on a journey.

Wed Jun 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm

At Dame Errant

$60

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Class/Workshop
Bicolor Whisk Broom Class

Learn another hand whisk pattern! We focus on techniques to switch colors as we wrap our broom handles. Choose from a rainbow of string colors, master the foot bobbin, and learn how tension can be your friend. Everyone will have opportunity to make 2 brooms, exploring how small changes can alter the character of their piece.

Fri Jun 20
8:30am - 2:00pm

At 1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN

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Class/Workshop
Small Tools for the Home Class

Veggie Scrubbers, cake testers, pottery brushes, oh my! Let’s gather for a short class and create small tools for your personal practice - whether that is in the kitchen, studio, or garden. Come with ideas, and we’ll brainstorm construction methods. Keep in mind, broomcorn is a natural material and shouldn’t be exposed to prolonged periods of moisture.

Fri Jun 20
2:30pm - 5:00pm

At 1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN

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Class/Workshop
Dove Tail Whisk Broom Class

Let’s unravel the mystery of this little broom’s construction. Working with natural broomcorn, we’ll practice a variety of handle weaving patterns, choose from a collection of string colors, learn how to section the broomcorn, and master the foot bobbin.

Sat Jun 21
8:30am - 2:00pm

At 1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN

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Class/Workshop
Hawk Tail Brooms with Mixed Media Handles Class

Let’s get creative! Learn how to make the traditional hawk tail whisk broom pattern with your own personal touch. In addition to working with natural broomcorn, we will explore texture and material as we weave handles with treasured items from home. Everyone will leave with a broom reflecting their own unique style.

Sat Jun 21
2:30pm - 6:30pm

At 1250 Homer Road, Winona, MN

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alexis-schramel_foraged-fibers alexis is applying wet handmade paper to the window for it to dry
Class/Workshop
Papermaking Workshop: Foraged Fibers

Join us for this hands-on, in-person workshop where you'll transform Minnesota’s flora into stunning handmade paper. With the guidance of an experienced papermaker, explore the art of harvesting vibrant seasonal plants unique to Minnesota's landscape, then prepare and craft these organic materials into paper to take home.

Sat Jun 21
10:00am - 4:00pm

At Minnesota Center for Book Arts

$147 + $25 materials fee

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Live Performance
Omega D.E.A.R.

Join us in welcoming the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. A guest reader will select two books each month; one from a local author, and one from beyond Minnesota. This series is aimed at children up to the age of 6.

Sat Jun 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

At La Boulangerie Marguerite

Free!

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Class/Workshop
Creature Figure – Pride Edition

Calling all queers (and allies!) - come and craft your very own unicorn to celebrate Pride Month with fellow queer creator, Nyx, of Liminal Pottery! They will guide you through a step-by-step process to show you how to create your unicorn out of a clay tube.

Sat Jun 21
12:00pm - 2:00pm

At Dame Errant

$55

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Class/Workshop
Luminary Carve At 56 – Summer Brewery Series –

Join us at 56 Brewing and experience the quiet joy of carving into a professionally thrown clay form in this special off-site workshop. You’ll start with a pre-thrown and carefully cured cylinder—just the right texture for satisfying, detailed carving.

Sun Jun 22
12:00pm - 1:30pm

At Dame Errant

$65

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Class/Workshop
Tarot and Clay Workshop

Join us for Tarot and Clay in the community and connect with your creative power. Connect through a group card reading, followed by intuitively choosing your own personal Tarot or Oracle card.

Wed Jun 25
6:00pm - 8:00pm

At Dame Errant

$65

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Class/Workshop
Totoro And Clay Workshop

This is a beginner level workshop. We will make two pinch pots and join them together to make a hollow sphere and then add our other features for our beloved Totoro. This is always such a lovely experience with a group of Ghibli fans!

Fri Jun 27
6:00pm - 7:30pm

At Dame Errant

$48

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Artist Market
Unlimited Uptown Maker’s Market

Join us for a monthly maker's market with a variety of vendors located inside, so you can stay warm and still support local artisans and shop local. Once we hit warmer weather, we will move our party outside into our parking lot!

Sat Jun 28
12:00pm - 4:00pm

At Unlimited Arts, Apparel & Accessories

Free!
Class/Workshop
Garden Gnome At Lake Monster Brewery ~Summer Brewery Edition~

Join us for this fun-filled workshop and let your imagination take flight as you create your very own garden gnome. Gnomes and garden helpers have long played a role in European culture as guardians of treasure and to ward off evil. Our skilled instructors will guide you through the step-by-step process using the time-honored technique of pinch pots.

Sun Jun 29
1:00pm - 2:30pm

At Lake Monster Brewering Company

$65

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Class/Workshop
6 Week Wheel Throwing Workshop

Discover the art of pottery in our 6-week Wheel Throwing Clay Workshop, designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the foundational techniques of creating beautiful ceramic pieces on the potter's wheel.

Sun Jun 29
3:00pm - 5:00pm

At Dame Errant

$415 + tax

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Class/Workshop
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

This is a two-class introduction to Zen meditation and related practices. Classes include a combination of discussion about Zen, its relevance to daily life, instruction and practice in sitting meditation (zazen), and information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center.​

Mon Jul 7Mon Jul 14
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

Free!

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Live Performance
Omega D.E.A.R.

Join us in welcoming the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. A guest reader will select two books each month; one from a local author, and one from beyond Minnesota. This series is aimed at children up to the age of 6.

Sat Jul 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm

At La Boulangerie Marguerite

Free!

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Class/Workshop
Stained Glass Conservation in Practice: Conservator Lecture by Ali Wysopal

Learn about the field of stained glass conservation with local conservationist Ali Wysopal. From their original manufacture to contemporary preservation efforts, this presentation will cover the development of stained glass, typical condition issues, and treatment approaches for historic decorative windows. Through the use of case studies, we'll explore some of the challenges conservators face when working with stained glass.

Fri Jul 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

At Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

Free!

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Artist Market
Unlimited Uptown Maker’s Market

Join us for a monthly maker's market with a variety of vendors located inside, so you can stay warm and still support local artisans and shop local. Once we hit warmer weather, we will move our party outside into our parking lot!

Sat Jul 26
12:00pm - 4:00pm

At Unlimited Arts, Apparel & Accessories

Free!
Class/Workshop
Introduction to Cyanotype on Canvas

Explore the historic photographic process of cyanotypes! This vibrant technique uses the power of the sun to expose detailed prints on surfaces.

Sat Jul 26
11:00am - 2:00pm

At Aspire Artisan Studios & Folk School

$75

Class Details

Live Performance
Omega D.E.A.R.

Join us in welcoming the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. A guest reader will select two books each month; one from a local author, and one from beyond Minnesota. This series is aimed at children up to the age of 6.

Sat Aug 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm

At La Boulangerie Marguerite

Free!

Register

Class/Workshop
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

This is a two-class introduction to Zen meditation and related practices. Classes include a combination of discussion about Zen, its relevance to daily life, instruction and practice in sitting meditation (zazen), and information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center.​

Mon Sep 15Mon Sep 22
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

Free!

Register Here

Class/Workshop
Introduction to Mindfulness – 8 Week Course

This program is a comprehensive, well-structured introduction to mindfulness practice in everyday life. It follows the nationally acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, presenting mindfulness as a universal practice for people of any (or no) religious background.

Tue Sep 23
6:30pm - 9:00pm
6:30pm - 9:00pm

At Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

$350

Register Here

Class/Workshop
Introduction to Zen Practice Mini-Course

This is a two-class introduction to Zen meditation and related practices. Classes include a combination of discussion about Zen, its relevance to daily life, instruction and practice in sitting meditation (zazen), and information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center.​

Mon Nov 3Mon Nov 10
7:00pm - 9:00pm

At Compassionate Ocean Zen Center

By Donation

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