Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding
Through January 18
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Niimiwin (“Everyone Dance” in Anishinaabemowin), showcases contemporary Indigenous art within the theme of movement. In the exhibition, artists from various disciplines who are connected to Minnesota work through material, process, result, and kinship to embody kinetic movement within their art. For hours and information, visit allmyrelationsarts.org.
Native Youth Arts Collective (NYAC) Showcase
Through February 2
Two Rivers Gallery
1530 E Franklin Avenue
Free
The NYAC Showcase features work in photography, printmaking, film, installation, and more by youth and Culture Bearer mentors from Little Earth Community. For gallery hours, visit 2riversartgallery.org.
Somali Museum
Thursday – Sunday
11 AM – 5 PM
Midtown Exchange
Basement level
2925 Chicago Avenue
Adults: $11
Youth and Seniors: $8
After months of preparation, the Somali Museum of Minnesota has reopened at a new location at the Midtown Exchange. Featuring newly curated exhibits, the site is convenient to the D line, bus route 21, and the Midtown Global Market. Whether reconnecting with an old friend or going for the first time, make it a New Year’s resolution to visit this Minneapolis cultural treasure and immerse yourself in the heritage, art and history of the Somali people.
In Memoriam: Residents of Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery
Through 2025
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay What You Can
The focus of this new exhibit at the Hennepin County Historical Society is Phillips’ own historic Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery. In Memoriam shines a light on individuals buried in the cemetery and asks what a cemetery can tell us about ourselves and the history we share with the deceased. For museum hours, visit hennepinhistory.org
Puppet Story Time
Saturday January 4
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Avalon Theater
1500 E Lake Street
Free
Kids and families: head to the Avalon the first Saturday of each month to sing, dance, play, and enjoy a mesmerizing puppetry storytelling session with puppet librarian Chelly from In Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. No registration required.
Wish Work Winter Puppet Series
Saturday, January 11 & 18
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Open Eye Theatre
506 E 24th Street
Suggested donation $5 – $10
Hinterhands Puppet Company brings more puppetry magic to young audiences with four inventive and entertaining performances in January and February. This month’s performances are Dream of Owls by Seth Eberle (January 11), and Naughty JJ and the Carrot Soup by Michael Sommers (January 18). The donation is a suggested amount, no one will be turned away for lack of funds! Go to hinterhands.com for more information on the programs and Hinterhands.
Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic
Sunday, January 12
12 – 4 PM
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Free
Start the year out right by fixing your broken stuff! Bring small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices, and more to the county’s traveling Fix-It Clinic, co-hosted this month by ASI. Attendees will receive free guided assistance from handy volunteers on disassembling, troubleshooting, and fixing their items. Items must be carry-in-sized or smaller. Go to hennepin.us/fixitclinic for details. All you need to do is show up, no advanced registration required!
Makers Night
Thursday, January 16
6 - 8:30 PM
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Free
Makers Night is a monthly opportunity for makers to gather in a friendly environment every third Thursday at ASI. Bring a project to work on and any tools you need, and be ready to share conversation, tips and questions.
