Puppet Lending Library Story Hour
Saturday, January 6 and 20
10:30-11:30 AM
The Avalon Theater
1500 E Lake Street
Free
Join In Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month in the Puppet Library to listen, sing, dance, play, and become more joyful citizens! A mesmerizing puppetry storytelling session with and librarian Chelly awaits, PLUS, the Puppet and Mask Lending Library will be open from 10am-2pm. See you at “The Avalon!”
Faraway Home: Tibetans in Minnesota
Through Spring 2024
Hennepin History
Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay As You Can
This exhibit highlights the Tibetan refugee and resettlement experience and the Tibetan community in Minnesota today, as well as Tibetan history, Buddhism, and art. Photographs by local Tibetan photographer Tenzin Phuntsok Waleag are featured in the exhibit. For visitor hours and information on other exhibits, go to hennepinhistory.org.
Music, Fire, and Fun!
Friday, January 12
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Peavey Park
730 E 22nd Street
Free
Gather around our fire pits to dance and listen to music with friends and community. We will provide the fire and Hot Cocoa!!! Grab your mittens and hats then join us for outdoor fun!
26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Monday, January 15
10 AM – 2 PM
Powderhorn Rec. Center
3400 15th Avenue S
Free
You are invited to gather in community and celebrate Dr. King’s vision and actions toward advancing equity and justice in our world. The celebration will include live performances, clear examples of equity forward work, engaging gift boxes for kids, a free lunch for attendees, and more. A collaboration between The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association and Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board, this annual event is committed to uplifting voices for change, creating space for community connections, and modeling the power of intergenerational and multi-cultural joy. For more information, go to ppna.org/mlkcelebration.
MGM Saturday Sounds with Duo CORDA
Saturday, January 27
12 – 2 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
Join us at the Midtown Global Market stage for a free performance by Duo CORDA, a project of Jacqueline Ultan, a singularly creative cellist and composer, and Pavel Jany, a contemporary jazz guitarist whose long musical journey encompasses many styles. From acoustic jazz-fusion to a variety of international music styles, that’s the repertoire of Duo CORDA!
Book Launch: Breathing in Minneapolis
Thursday, February 1
7 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran
2730 E 31st Street
Free
Phillips poet and beloved alley fiction contributor Patrick Cabello Hansel will read from his new book of poetry, Breathing in Minneapolis, which chronicles the challenging events of 2020-2022 in our city. Hansel will be joined by poets Joyce Sutphen, Walter Cannon and Dralandra Larkins, and the Chilean musical group Ina Yukka. We would love to see you there!
