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The Mexican Band of 1886
Through Feb 2027
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Ave S
Pay what you can
Minnesota’s first large-scale Mexican musical performance took place 140 years ago at the Industrial Exposition in Minneapolis. Learn more about this historic example of cultural diplomacy and the celebrated Mexican band who performed in this special display produced in partnership with the Minnesota Latino Museum. For hours, visitor information, and information on other exhibits at the museum, go to hennepinhistory.org.
Roots
Through Dec 12
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Ave
Free
The first in a series of juried exhibitions examining how art can bring healing by reasserting connections that US colonial policy attempted to sever, Roots focuses on the Midwest region and artists residing or having tribal connections to it. To learn more about the artists and for gallery hours, visit allmyrelationsarts.org/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/roots.
Dias de Muertos Celebration & Movie Night
Monday, Nov 9
6 – 9 PM
Stewart Park
2700 12th Ave S
Free
Youth ages 5 – 17, celebrate Dias De Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Stewart Park by decorating Guagas de Pan (An Ecuadorian bread), drinking Colada Morada (a berry drink), enjoying face painting and games, and dancing to Ecuadorian Music. After the celebration, stay to watch the Disney movie, Coco! Questions? Call the park at (612) 370-4932
Full Moon Puppet Show
Nov 12 – 14
Open Eye Theatre
506 E 24th St
$19.80 – $33
Howl at the moon and enjoy a series of 10-min original puppet shows at this annual rowdy adult puppet slam featuring performances by some of the most innovative Twin Cities puppetry artists. Tickets at openeyetheatre.org/full-moon-puppet-show.
Gingerbread Community Build Days
Nov 14 & 15
1 – 3 PM
Norway House
913 E Franklin Ave
Free
Roll up your sleeves and help create whimsical houses and winter scenes that will become part of the beloved Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland display. Supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination! To register, go to norwayhouse.org/event-calendar and click on the event.
2026 Naked Stages Performances
Nov 12 – 21
Pillsbury House + Theatre
3501 Chicago Ave
Pick your price: $5 – $45
Experience a program of raw, real, and completely original performances by this year’s PH+T Naked Stages Fellows: Sayge Carroll, J.H. Shuǐ Xiān, and Carol Trindade. Purchase tickets and read about the performers at ppillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/naked-stages/naked-stages-performances-2026.
CALM Conversations: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means
Thurs, Nov 19
1 – 2:30 PM
Online
Free
This workshop is designed to provide friends, family, and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk with an additional focus on increasing lethal means safety. The goal is to make the environment safer for the at-risk individual until their mood state improves. CALM Conversations is intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health or suicide prevention. Register at namimn.org/event/calm-conversations-conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-6/
Kids Yoga, Movement & Music
Sat, Nov 21
10:30 - 11:45 AM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake St
Free
Start the youngsters’ weekend screen-free with this free monthly program for kids at the Midtown Global Market. The fun begins with Miss Lydia’s Kids Yoga class, followed by a short break then Rockin’ Robins Music & Movement class. Kids’ menus are available, so stick around and enjoy a meal at the Market after!
Walker Church Holiday Art Fair
November 21 & 22
10 AM – 4 PM (Sat)
Noon – 4 PM (Sun)
New City Center
3104 16th Ave S
Free
Discover or revisit this decades-long Southside holiday tradition. Browse a wide array of locally made art, crafts, jewelry, and more, all reasonably priced, then enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade soup, bread, and baked goods. You may just run into someone you know!
Friendsgiving at Stewart
Wed, November 25
5:30 – 8 PM
Stewart Park
2700 12th Ave S
Free
Gather with neighbors at Stewart Park for a delicious meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. All neighbors are welcome, including younger ones – games and activities will be provided!
Handmade Holidays Makers Market
Nov 27 – 28
10 AM – 6 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake St
Free
Get ahead of your holiday shopping this year with one-of-a-kind, locally made holiday gifts from the Midtown Global Market’s Makers’ Market. It’s the perfect way to launch the holiday season, right here in our own neighborhood!
Better Things 5×5 Reading and Open Mic
Tues, Dec 1
7 PM
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Ave
Free
Re-Entry Lab’s last reading of the year features 5 fantastic artists: Aurora Masum-Javed, Anaïs Deal-Márquez, Lucas Alan Dietsche, luna rey hall, and Zambi. Davi Gray and Cecily McMillan will host a community open mic following the reading, and ASL interpretation is featured for the entire event. Read more about Better Things and this event’s readers at reentrylab.org/better-things.
