A Lesson in Love
Through October 12
Pillsbury House + Theatre
3501 Chicago Avenue S
$5-$45
Award-winning actor and playwright Nubia Monks is joined by actor Darrick Mosley in this Black rom com that blends heart, humor, and sharp dialogue. When Monique and David unexpectedly cross paths, what begins as a simple conversation unfolds into something layered, tender, and complicated. Set in real time, this intimate story asks what it takes to truly see someone—and be seen in return. For showtimes and tickets, visit pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/production/a-lesson-in-love.
Titunwan Wíŋyaŋ Etáŋhaŋ Pi / Women Of The Titunwan
Through October 28
Augsburg Galleries
610 & 720 22nd Avenue S
Free
This photographic portrait series by Dawn E. LeBeau / Wanápín Sapa Win began as a way to honor one woman then grew into a visual collaboration with many from the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation: matriarchs, artists, activists, historians, policy makers, land stewards, gardeners and educators. The stories that live through the portraits document women known as the heart of the community whose collective work upholds Lakota values and guides the traditions and healing in the community. Gallery Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10am–4pm.
Four Sisters Farmers Market
Thursdays through October
11 AM – 3 PM
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Enjoy local food, handcrafts, and community every Thursday through the end of the October at a neighborhood farmers market that celebrates Indigenous pride, health, and well-being. SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and cards are accepted and welcome. In partnership with Hunger Solutions, Four Sisters can match up to $10 of SNAP/EBT benefits (visit market manager table to learn more). Follow the Four Sisters Farmers Market facebook page for weekly programming, including art making, music, and food.
Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora
Through December 6
Katherine E. Nash Gallery
Regis Center for Art (East)
405 21st Avenue S
Free
Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora, explores Puerto Rican artistic production over the last 25 years through the work of 43 artists working from Puerto Rico and its US-based diaspora. A public program and reception will be held on Saturday, September 13, from 7 – 10pm. For hours, programming and gallery information, visit https://www.cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery.
Grave Matters: The Story of a City as Told Through its Cemetery
October 5th
1 – 2 PM
Pioneers & Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
2945 Cedar Ave S
$10
Join Alex Weston from The Hennepin History Museum for this guided walking tour that will highlight forgotten individuals in order to reconstruct a history of Minneapolis from the ground up via the lives lived by its everyday residents. The Pioneer & Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Minneapolis, is the final resting place for over 22,000 average citizens buried between 1853 and 1919. The life stories of the cemetery’s occupants provide a fascinating and diverse cross-section of Minneapolis history from the city’s founding until its emergence as a major metropolis.
Note this tour deals with sensitive topics including death, depression, infant and maternal mortality, poverty, racism and racial violence, slavery, suicide, and war. For additional details on what to expect, and to reserve tickets, visit hennepinhistory.org.
Ward 9 Candidate Forum
Monday, October 6
6 – 7:30 PM
AIM Academy
2831 12th Avenue S
Free
Community members in Ward 9, get to know your local candidates in the upcoming election while learning about their positions on the issues that are important to you. All ballot candidates are invited to this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. Local government shapes our neighborhoods, services, and daily lives. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be part of the democratic process! To find out which ward you live in, go to vote.minneapolismn.gov/results-data/election-maps.
Better Things 5×5 Reading and Open Mic
Tuesday October 7
7 – 8 PM
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Avenue
Free
For this month’s 5X5 reading, hosts Davi Gray, Erin Sharkey, and Louise Waakaa’igan introduce a new group of amazing writers: Chaun Webster, Nana J, Coley Gates, Nick Metcalf, and TaneshaNicole. Join them after the reading for a short refreshment break and community open mic.
Better Things is sponsored by ReEntry Lab, a program working to connect writers and other artists leaving incarceration to a community that’s ready to receive them. Masks are required at Moon Palace Books.
Cantus Pop-Up Concert
Friday, October 10
Noon – 1 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
Internationally recognized Minneapolis-based low-voice choral ensemble Cantus is known for its trademark warmth, blend of innovative programming, and riveting performances. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch them in the neighborhood for a free one-hour concert featuring music from their upcoming program “Land That I Love”, with songs in Spanish, Tagalog, Bengali, and English – each reflecting the migration stories of their composers. Translations will be available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong so everyone can share in the experience. Learn more about Cantus at cantussings.org.
6:32 am, The First Promise
October 10 – November 2
Soomaal House of Art
2200 Minnehaha Ave
Free
6:32 am, The First Promise is a series of large-scale oil paintings by Somali-American, Minneapolis-based painter Mohamed Hersi. Created in the stillness following fajr (dawn prayer), each canvas reflects on patience, mercy, gratitude, trust and remembrance. Mohamed Hersi’s paintings offer a sanctuary, inviting viewers to sit beside him at dawn, to pause, and to share in the renewal that rises with the light. Gallery hours Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 5 pm
Twin Cities Diversity Homeownership Fair
Saturday, October 11
9 AM – 3 PM
Metro State University
700 E 7th Street
Saint Paul
Free
Want to own a home but feel like the possibility is out of reach? Check out the Twin Cities Diversity Homeownership Fair. This one-day event offers free, community-driven resources to help families achieve the dream of homeownership, with a mission to increase sustainable homeownership opportunities for first-time, first-generation, and underserved communities across Minnesota.
Event highlights include workshops with language options; a Housing Resource Expo featuring real estate professionals, lenders, and nonprofits; free lunch and childcare services (preregistration required); raffles, giveaways, on-site interpreters, and ADA accommodations. To pre-register or learn more, visit https://www.tcdiversityhomeownershipfair.com.
Phillips Clean Sweep
Saturday, October 11
9 AM – 2 PM
Check-In:
Welna Ace Hardware Parking Lot
2438 Bloomington Avenue S
Free
Clean, connect, and celebrate community at this annual event for residents of all four Phillips neighborhoods: Phillips West, Phillips East, Midtown Phillips, and Ventura Village. Check-in begins at 9am outside Welna Ace Hardware, where you can enjoy breakfast, and be assigned a pickup block. Regroup at Banyan Community for lunch and a neighborhood resource fair. For additional details, including how to participate in free pickup of your own household trash, visit https://www.unitedphillips.org/clean-sweep.
Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota
October 11 – October 2027
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Opening Program: $10
Exhibition: Pay what you can
Hennepin History Museum’s newest exhibit tells the story of Eliza Winston, the first and only enslaved person to successfully fight for their freedom in a Minnesota courtroom. Join the Museum for an opening presentation on October 11 from 11:30am – 1pm in the Museum’s Great Room. The program will feature remarks by Dr. Christopher P. Lehman about his book It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom; and a reading by Mary Moore Easter from her book Free Papers, inspired by the testimony of Eliza Winston. For visitor information and to RSVP for the opening event, visit hennepinhistory.org
One South Connect: Building Sustainable Futures
Saturday, October 11
11 AM – 1 PM
Coliseum Building
2708 E Lake Street
Free
How do we build sustainable futures for South Minneapolis neighborhood organizations? Join The Corcoran Neighborhood Organization at a vital convening of neighbors for reflection, connection, and collaborative strategizing. The future of our neighborhood organizations needs you! Register at corcoranmpls.org/events.
Matrilineal Memory
October 16 – December 13
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Matrilineal Memory, a solo exhibition of artist Mikaela Shafer (Hopi) explores memory, emotion, and cultural preservation through paintings, poetry, and installation. Shafer intertwines her practice with her culture, drawing inspiration from her Hopi heritage using a unique approach that incorporates unconventional tools. It is a practice of facing memories head on in order to process, grieve, and ultimately heal. For gallery hours and additional programming, visit https://allmyrelationsarts.org.
East Phillips Youth Costume Party
Wed Oct 29
6 – 7:30 PM
East Phillips Park
2307 17th Avenue S
Free
Youth ages 8-18, join the staff at East Phillips to celebrate the spooky season! Costume contests will be part of the fun, along with mini games and treats, so wear a costume if you dare…
Barebones Extravaganza Community Workshops
Through October 25
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Location TBD
Free
Participate in the creation of this year’s annual Barebones’ Extravaganza at free community workshops through October 25. All ages and abilities are welcome, no need to sign up! Come a little or a lot, with friends, family, or on your own. Paid artists and volunteers will be there to teach and help, and you can expect to make friends as well as puppets. Workshop locations, dates and times are posted at barebonespuppets.org/community-calendar.
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 31
4 – 6 PM
Phillips Park Community Center
2323 11th Avenue S
Free
Come to Phillips Park on October 31st for an all-ages Halloween get-together. If you are 18 or younger, expect fun, spooky activities filled with snacks, refreshments, and candy! Dress in your costume or just come as yourself; either way, expect to enjoy the vibes of Halloween with family, friends and our community.
Barebones Puppet Extravaganza
October 30 – November 2
Powderhorn Park
10th Avenue @ 33rd Street
$20 or more donation, or pay what you can
Barebone’s 32nd annual puppet extravaganza continues the tradition of community collaboration to create a fabulous live arts spectacle! This year’s performances will be presented at Powderhorn Park for 4 nights, including an ASL & Audio Description Night on Saturday, November 1. As always, there will also be plenty of walk-up tickets available, but for early seating, get tickets online at barebonespuppets.org/2025-show.
Trick or Treat at Midtown Global Market
Friday, October 31
5 - 7 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a Howl-oween evening at Midtown Global Market this year! There will be trick-or-treating throughout the Market, face painting, trick-or-treat bag decorating, and other spook-tacular activities. Refuel with dinner at the Market after all the fun!
Experience Día de los Muertos
Saturday, November 1
11 AM – 8 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
Join Communicates Latinas Unidas En Servicio for educational workshops where people of all ages can learn more about Dia de los Muertos and engage in fun activities like Catrina face painting, mini altars, sawdust alfombras, and painting calaveras! Watch for details on programming on the Midtown Global Market Facebook page.
