Mosaic Mondays
Mondays
6 – 8 PM
Semilla Center for
Healing and the Arts
2742 15th Ave S
Free
Does non-directed community creativity bring you joy, strength, relief – or any other soul-lifting benefit? Then you should know about Semilla Open Studio Mondays. This weekly open studio welcomes everyone to work in community company on mosaics or linocut prints (materials and basic instruction provided) or on a personal project from home. Check the Semilla Center facebook page for details and occasional schedule changes for the upcoming week!
Uŋči Said So
Through June 6
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
In her exhibit Uŋči Said So, Danielle SeeWalker (Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta, Standing Rock Sioux Nation) honors the matriarchs whose guiding presence has ensured the endurance of nations in resistance to powerful forces working to destroy the culture that defines them. SeeWalker’s paintings are a visually striking play of bold, graphic surfaces and intimate realism evoking the way that quiet, everyday interactions can be a foundational form of leadership in the community.
MAIC Open House & Powwow
Friday, May 1
4 – 9 PM
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Help kick off American Indian Month at The Minneapolis American Indian Center’s annual Powwow and Open House. Tour the building and learn about the Minneapolis American Indian Center’s programs and history. Vendors will be selling Indigenous-made crafts and goods, and food will be available from Gatherings Cafe and local food trucks from 4 -6 pm. Powwow Grand Entry begins at 6 pm in the gym. See MAIC’s facebook page for more program details.
Introduction to
Orienteering
Saturday, May 2
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Norway House
913 E Franklin Avenue
$5 (free for ages 8 and under)
Want to learn more about orienteering, the sport of navigating with only a map and compass? This class will provide an introduction and get you started with basic skills, including map reading and compass navigation, approaches to decision making and strategy, and information on how to find orienteering events. The class is appropriate for anyone ages 6 and up. Register at norwayhouse.org/event-calendar/introduction-to-orienteering.
Somali Tales & Family Night
Saturday, May 2
3 – 7 PM
Somali Museum
2925 Chicago Avenue
Greenway Basement (ground) Level
Free
Bring your kids to the Somali Museum for a special family night, which will include a vibrant and engaging storytelling session designed to spark the imaginations of young explorers! Questions? Contact info@somalimuseum.org, or call (612) 886-3723.
Mayday 2026
Sunday, May 3
Powderhorn Park
Free
Mayday Minneapolis is now a decentralized community-run celebration encompassing the beloved annual Mayday Parade, a Tree of Life Ceremony, and a Community Festival. See maydaympls.org for schedule and festival details.
Better Things 5×5
Reading and Open Mic
Tuesday, May 5
7 PM
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Avenue
Free
Re-Entry Lab’s Better Things May 5X5 reading features 5 fantastic writers: Jennifer Landretti, Sana Wazwaz, Andre Anderson, Armand McCoy, and Sabrin Nur. A community open mic hosted by Davi Gray and Erin Sharkey will follow, and ASL interpretation will be featured for the entire event. Please note that masks are required at Moon Palace Books. Learn more about this month’s readers at reentrylab.org/better-things.
NACDI and Pow Wow Grounds Open House
Friday, May 8
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
As part of American Indian Heritage Month in Minnesota, the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) in collaboration with Pow Wow Grounds Coffee Shop welcome you to their annual open house. Have lunch, enjoy special activities, and get to know the NACDI team and the work they do! All are welcome.
Somali Weaving Workshop
Saturday, May 9
2 – 4 PM
Somali Museum
2925 Chicago Avenue
Greenway Basement (ground) Level
Free
Learn traditional weaving techniques used to create intricate and vibrant artworks with no tools other than your own hands! While practicing the technique, participants will hear stories and experiences that shape this beautiful craft from the Somali Museum’s Weaving Instructors. For more information, see the Somali Museum facebook page, or contact the museum at info@somalimuseum.org or (612) 886-3723.
25th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow
Saturday & Sunday May 9 & 10
1 PM
Cedar Ave Field Park
2500 Cedar Avenue S
Free
Join the Little Earth Resident’s Association in celebration of their 25th Annual Little Earth Mother’s Day Powwow. This special gathering is an opportunity to honor the incredible mother figures in our lives, to celebrate Native traditions, and strengthen our community. It will be a day filled with culture, connection, and gratitude. All community members are welcome and encouraged to bring family and friends to experience this beautiful day together.
Saturday Grand Entries will be at 1 pm and 6 pm, with a feast held at 5 pm. The Sunday Grand Entry will start at 1 pm. Bring a blanket or chair!
You Belong Here Cash Mob
Wednesday, May 19
4 – 7 PM
Mercado Central
1515 E Lake Street
Spend what you can
Join neighbors for this Lake Street Cash Mob to gather as a community and support neighborhood small businesses who need us. Check visitlakestreet.com/youbelonghere for event details and the locations of upcoming Cash Mobs.
Memorial Day Ceremony and History Talk at Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
Monday, May 25
10 AM & 1 PM
Cedar Avenue at Lake Street
(Enter on Cedar Avenue)
Free
This unique annual Memorial Day program honors veterans buried in Phillips’ historic cemetery and is a spring tradition not to be missed. The ceremony begins at 10 am with the Seward Community Concert Band, Minnesota Transitions School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, American Legion Post One, and Boy Scout Troop #1. US Army veteran Carissa McCollor will be this year’s speaker. If you are able, please bring a chair.
Come back at 1 pm to learn more about this important historical landmark located in the Phillips Community that is not only on the National Register of Historic Places but is also a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom designated site.
Illuminating Immigration in Media:
Contemporary Perspectives from Sweden and the Twin Cities
Thursday, June 4
6 – 8 PM
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Sliding Scale: $1 – $20
Immigrant communities around the world have specific needs for information that are not always covered by traditional newspapers, and they have historically benefitted from news sources dedicated to their distinct experiences. Panelists James Savage (The Local Sweden), Katelyn Vue, and Andrew Hazzard (Sahan Journal) will discuss their experiences working for mission-driven newsrooms covering stories for and about immigrants in Sweden and Minnesota. Register for this very special program at asimn.org/events-calendar/illuminating-immigration-in-media-contemporary-perspectives-from-sweden-and-the-twin-cities.
