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COMMUNITY  CALENDAR

This calendar highlights events and programs throughout the community. Please note the organizer and location vary by activity. 

 

Want to see your events here? Email Ren at ren@ppna.org

PPNA EVENTS & MEETINGS

COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS

27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration

Monday, January 20th, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA) in proud collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is proud to host its upcoming 27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration at the Powderhorn Park recreation center on Monday, January 20th from 10 am – 2 pm.

Make plans to join us!

Organizer: PPNA

Call For Young Artists: CREATE!

Apply by:
Friday, February 28th, 2025

The Bridge For Youth seeks artists ages 15-25 years old with lived experiences of homelessness, foster care, juvenile justice, food insecurity, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, & young parents to contribute art to their upcoming fundraiser auction. Selected artists will receive $500. Contact d.novacek@bridgeforyouth.org for more information.

Organizer: The Bridge For Youth

Call for Applications: Art Prints 4 Mutual Aid Cohort

Apply by:
Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Burn Something Collective seeks applications for their Art Prints 4 Mutual Aid cohort project. 4 cohort members will receive a stipend of $1,000 to be trained on art's role in liberation movements & mutual aid. This initiative centers Black and POCI femme, trans, and gender nonconforming artists. Click here for more info & to apply. Contact burnsomethingcollective@gmail.com with questions.

Organizer: Burn Something Collective

Free Computer Basics Classes

Tuesdays Beginning February 11th, 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm

Sabathani Community Center

310 E 38th St, Ste 120

Minneapolis, MN 55409

Learn how to use a computer and surf the Internet! Students will be eligible for a low-cost laptop upon course completion. This class is taught in English, with limited support for English language learners. To register, please contact Grayson Betz at grayson@lyndale.org or 507-339-4717.

Organizer: Lyndale Neighborhood Association

Storied: A Black Zine Workshop

Thursday, February 20th, 2025
6pm - 8pm

The Blackbird Revolt Studio

1128 Harmon Place, #202

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Celebrate Black history and artistry with zines! All skill levels welcome. Free and open to the public. Click here for more info & to register

Organizer: Blackbird Revolt

Free Zine Making Workshop

Friday, February 21st, 2025
11am - 1pm

Pillsbury Hall, Room 120

310 Pillsbury Drive SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

Join YOLOW Zines & ReEntry Lab for a free workshop on the art of zine making! No experience needed; all materials provided. Click here for more info & to register.

Organizers: YOLOW Zines & ReEntry Lab

Cedar-Riverside Time Machine, Part 2: More Stories from the Neighborhood

Friday, February 21st, 2025
Doors 6pm; Show 7pm

The Cedar Cultural Center

416 Cedar Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55454

A free projector variety show on the history of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Click here for tickets & more info.

Organizers: The Cedar Cultural Center; Our Streets; West Bank Minneapolis

Queer Youth Family Hangout

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
10am - 12pm

QUEERSPACE Youth Center

702 W Franklin Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55403

A fun & free Valentine's-themed hangout for Queer youth under 12 & their families. Queer family story hour, crafts, games, snacks, coffee, and tea! Drop in, no registration needed.

Organizer: QUEERSPACE

Drag Story Hour

Saturdays, February 22nd; April 26th; & May 31st
10am Art Activity; 11am Show

Pillsbury House + Theatre

3501 Chicago Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Interactive drag storytime with Doña Pepa, Sid Sity, Old Man Zimmer, and their puppet friends! Click here for more info & to RSVP.

Organizers: Pillsbury House + Theatre & Drag Story Hour MN

Winter Walk & Talk

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
2pm - 4pm

North Commons Park

1801 James Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Stroll in community through North Commons Park; learn stories from community leaders; & enjoy winter treats by the fire. This event is free & open to families of all shapes & sizes! Click here for more info & to register.

Organizers: The Minneapolis Parks Foundation & Melanin In Motion

Chicago Ave Fire Arts Center Residency Q&A

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
2pm

CAFAC

3749 Chicago Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55407

CAFAC's 2025 Studio Residency program is now open for applications! Get your questions answered in-person or online. Click here for more info & to RSVP.

Organizer: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Community Vaccination Event: Wilder Foundation

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
1pm - 3pm

The Wilder Foundation

451 Lexington Pkwy N

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Free flu shots, health screenings, & testing kits! Questions: info@restoreall.org or 651-493-6646.

Organizers: Restoration For All, Inc.; Odam Medical Group; MN Department of Health.

TRUST Inc Sunday Supper & Shared Spaces Senior Story Slam

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
4pm: Senior Story Slam; 5pm: Supper

Diamond Lake Lutheran

5760 Portland Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55417

Free and all are welcome! Please RSVP to help with meal planning: email trust@trustinc.org or call 612-827-6159.

Organizer: TRUST, Inc.

Critical Conversations: Taking Stock

Monday, February 24th, 2025
6pm - 8pm

Minnesota Humanities Center, Commons Room

987 Ivy Ave E

Saint Paul, MN 55106

Public Art Saint Paul presents Taking Stock: A Moment to Pause. "What would happen if we paused, gave ourselves space to reflect and consider how we arrived where we are?" This panel fetures artist Angela Two-Stars; Indigenous research professor Iyekiyapiwiƞ Darlene St. Clair; musician & scholar Davu Seru; & Pangea Artistic Director Dipankar Mukherjee.

Organizer: Public Art Saint Paul

Tenant Get Together: Repairs

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
6pm - 8pm

Hosmer Library

347 E 36th St

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Learn to solve repair issues & draft a 14-day letter and/or file ETRA. Free meal included; masks required; interpretation & childcare available upon request. For more information, please contact: isa@thecentralneighborhood.com | +1-612-353-6768 .

Organizers: The Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization & HomeLineMN

Free Mend-It Clinic & Clothing Swap

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Plymouth Congregational Church

1919 La Salle Ave, Door 1

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Get help with clothing repairs and learn basic mending skills. Bring gently used items or just come to shop for new-to-you treasures! You do not have to bring items to participate. Click here for more information.

Organizer: ReuseMN

PLEDGE Chess Classes & Youth Tournament

Saturdays, March 1st - May 24th, 2025
10am - 1pm

Hosmer Library

347 E 36th St

Minneapolis, MN 55408

10 weeks of chess instruction & practice followed by a 2-week tournament! Instruction is fun, free, & open to all ages & skill levels; concluding tournament open to youth students age 7-17.

Organizer: PLEDGE MN

Community Vaccination Event: Maplewood YMCA

Sunday, March 9th, 2025
1pm - 5pm

Maplewood YMCA Community Center

2100 White Bear Ave

Saint Paul, MN 55109

Free flu shots, health screenings, & testing kits! Questions: info@restoreall.org or 651-493-6646.

Organizers: Restoration For All, Inc.; Odam Medical Group; MN Department of Health.
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