Join Minnesota’s oldest ballet school this holiday season by celebrating its talented students, ages 4–18, alongside acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, Brady Farrar and Sylvie Squires, in The Nutcracker’s Grand Pas de Deux.

Join Blackbird Revolt for the Resist & Reclaim workshop, exploring the intersections of Black and Indigenous movement with a community denim quilt on November 18.

Join the Center for People and Craft for an informal Skillshare—a chance to gather, meet neighbors, and exchange the skills and stories that make our community unique. Whether you’re eager to teach something you love or learn something new, this is a space for curiosity, generosity, and hands-on creativity. Together, we’ll explore the crafts and traditions rooted in this region’s landscapes and cultures. Your presence and participation help shape the growing vision of the Center for People and Craft.

Come join us for a fun and creative afternoon at the Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store to learn how to make your very own stained glass mosaic lamp! This hands-on workshop will teach you the art of cutting and arranging glass pieces to create a beautiful lamp that will light up any room. No experience necessary - all skill levels are welcome! Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to craft a one-of-a-kind piece for your home.

Cruise, the NEW gallery in Uptown opens Wednesday. November 12. Exhibition Opening: Jacklight + Deerton.

Singer, songwriter, and teaching artist Kashimana Ahua will host an outdoor community arts event, featuring spoken word, live music, community line dancing, an open mic, plant-based art activities, gardening classes, and tile painting to enhance the community garden sign.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Step inside Strange Loop Laboratories for a free vinyasa yoga class inside our delightful "Bazaar Bizarre" indoor circus tent. Class will be followed by a special behind the scenes open house peek inside their space.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Join us in celebrating the completion of the new public artwork by Daniela Bianchini, Pablo Kalaka, Natchez Beaulieu, and Greta McLain — with artist remarks, refreshments, and performances by local artists, including the Brass Messengers. This new mural is grounded in the Medicine Wheel, a symbol of Indigenous communities around the world.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Join us Thursday, November 6 for the Grand Opening of The Residency, by Modern Day Me. Modern Day Me is looking forward to introducing the City of Minneapolis to their new headquarters, The Residency.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Join us for an inspiring evening at Black Business Enterprises as we celebrate creativity, culture, and community through art. The Artist Exhibition at BBE will showcase stunning works from local and BIPOC artists, highlighting the diverse talent and stories that make Minneapolis so vibrant.

Join us for THRILL UPTOWN on Saturday, October 25th from 2-6pm at Seven Points. This family-friendly event is packed with engaging activities, including Zombie Caricatures, an ARTrageous Creation Station, music and strolling performers, and even Zombie Make-Overs!

The new Minneapolis’ new folk school on the edge of Loring Park–future site of classes in cultural traditions like handcraft, music, movement, ritual, foraging and more. Explore our classrooms, meet new people, have a snack, and contribute your ideas.

Join Flavor World for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and community at the Flavor World Art Share! A relaxed, show-and-tell style gathering where artists of all mediums are invited to share their work.

Want to learn how to Dance Thriller? Join the three FREE dance classes in Minneapolis this October! The final performance will be happening at Thrill Uptown at Seven Points on October 25.

Want to learn how to Dance Thriller? Join the four FREE dance classes in Minneapolis this October! The final performance will be happening at Thrill Uptown at Seven Points on October 25.

ConFluence’s mission is to build creative, inclusive, and liberating spaces for BIPOC nerds where everyone can feel connected, inspired, and seen. Through both free and ticketed events, ConFluence offers diverse communities opportunities to foster relationships, learn skills, share interests, exhibit and sell work, and engage in interactive play.

ConFluence’s mission is to build creative, inclusive, and liberating spaces for BIPOC nerds where everyone can feel connected, inspired, and seen. Through both free and ticketed events, ConFluence offers diverse communities opportunities to foster relationships, learn skills, share interests, exhibit and sell work, and engage in interactive play.

The Minneapolis Arts Commission advises the City Council and mayor on arts-related issues and was chartered in 1974 with the mission to strengthen the arts and enrich cultural life in Minneapolis. The commission works closely with ACA staff and shares their goal of developing a strong and vital arts community throughout Minneapolis.

Want to learn how to Dance Thriller? Join the four FREE dance classes in Minneapolis this October! The final performance will be happening at Thrill Uptown at Seven Points on October 25.

Black Business enterprises present 50 Shades of Brown: Where Culture Connects!

An Unforgettable Cultural Experience. A Celebration in Every Shade. Step into an immersive experience that honors, uplifts, and celebrates the richness of melanin through fashion, art, music, networking, and expression. 50 Shades of Brown is not just an event — it’s a statement. A brown carpet moment. A night curated to inspire pride, elegance, creativity, and connection. Prepare to be enveloped in an upscale ambiance draped in every shade of brown, from the lighting to the linens, the fashion to the floral — an intentional aesthetic designed to blow you away the moment you walk in.

Come meet the local artists behind ZOMA House, a new Vibrant Storefront in Minneapolis!

ZOMA House will have various creative activities for you to engage with—such as a community mural and photo booth—and a select number of goodie bags to give out. Please join us in imagining what this space can become!

Join us in celebrating the 3rd year in Cedar Riverside and the debut of the new community center, Chai Kaneh!

The evening will feature music, poetry and art focused on the cultural traditions of the SWANA region and South and Central Asia on the No Borders stage. A weaving workshop will also be facilitated by Shiraz Fazili will be provided for children during the duration of the event.

“As Above, So Below” by Morgan LaCasse (@morguedesign) opens at the Pride Cultural Arts Center on October 10th, 5-8pm.

The Harvest Moon Community Solutions Festival is a celebration of community victories, voices and solutions, including our steadfast determination to make collective stewardship of the Roof Depot site a reality.