Join COMPAS Teaching Artist Karla Nweje in this workshop designed for seniors, where participants can explore the art of dance under her sensitive guidance. Sessions are designed for people of varying degrees of physical and cognitive ability, with a focus on the gradual layering and repetition of fundamental dance movements and patterns such as weight shifts, use of breath, coordination, and alignment.

Come enjoy crop art without the crowds! The Great Minnesota Get-Together returns to Mia in 2026 as curators once again pick outstanding pieces from the Minnesota State Fair’s beloved crop art showcase.

Expanding on last year’s celebration, this exhibition presents more than 20 works by crop artists, featuring the five that earned the coveted “Best in Show” ribbons.

Anton Chekhov's first major success, THE SEAGULL is a razor-sharp portrait of people who mistake ambition for purpose and love for salvation. At a house on a lake, desire curdles into obsession, success breeds emptiness, and every relationship become manipulation, exposing, the intoxicating and devastating cost of chasing relevance, validation, and artistic immortality.

Join us to hear from four immigrant panelists, as well as the authors of a new book on immigration and food traditions, as they share accounts of journeys to the United States and the many ways immigrants have enriched the lives of all Minnesotans. Enjoy a selection of dishes provided by immigrant-owned restaurants and, after the panel discussion, explore the museum — including a visit to Mia’s Print Room.

Use our custom map, designed to lead you to conversation stations where guides will share with you the stories of art from places around the globe, including from the home countries of our four panelists. Come celebrate our immigrant communities through stories, food, and art.

The Hmong Arts Celebration returns to Mall of America® for its second year, building on the momentum of last year’s historic debut as the first-ever Hmong cultural event hosted at MOA®. This one-of-a-kind experience highlights the richness and diversity of Hmong culture through a dynamic showcase of live performances, traditional fashion, music, and storytelling, bringing together both elder and younger generations in a shared celebration of heritage and community.

Join us for an evening of heat, spark, and flame at the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC), featuring an exhibition of contemporary sculptural works by CAFAC instructors, studio renters, and current residents.

During the reception, CAFAC instructors will demonstrate their crafts, culminating in a bronze pour featuring new pieces by members as well as new work for the ongoing George Floyd Square Bronze Project. Come experience the process, meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and witness molten bronze being transformed into objects that carry stories of community, place, and memory.

Visit the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to experience an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at public art in a major transportation hub. Attendees will begin with a guided tour of commissioned works and exhibitions, following a curated route with brief, informal artist remarks at select artworks and galleries.

Along the way, participants will encounter examples of live performance and screened media that animate MSP’s public spaces. This event is part of The Evolving Field of Sculpture: Shaping the Future of Public Culture, the 32nd International Sculpture Conference.

This event will explore the important of loving your uniqueness, emphasizing the importance of individuality and self advocacy. This session is hosted by Ray Simpson (He/They), offering insights into the experiences of navigating life as a member of both the disabled and LGBTQIA+ communities. It will be a space for connections, discussions, and asking questions. The ultimate goal being support in learning strategies for fostering self-confidence and advocacy.

zAmya Theater Project invites you to a Creative Expression Session! The Sessions are a fun space for people looking to learn performance skills, create skits and songs, use creative play, and tell their story. Open to all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities. People bringing the lived experience of homelessness are especially encouraged to attend.

Learn to operate the WIP risographs during this two session orientation in order to use them independently. Learn how to switch ink colors and register multiple color layers. We will cover two ways to separate an image into layers for printing: manually and digitally.

Join us at Landmark Center for the season opener of the Saint Paul Civic Symphony! For 81 seasons, the Saint Paul Civic Symphony has been sharing their love of the classical repertoire, both old and new. The orchestra is an autonomous, nonprofit organization made up of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds. It is funded by membership contributions, audience donations, grants, and fundraising activities. This concert is free and open to the public!

Pillsbury House + Theatre, Pillsbury Creative Commons, KRSM Radio, and community partners invite neighbors from across Minneapolis to gather for INSIDE OUT 5, a free community block party celebrating creativity, healing, wellness, and connection.

Inspired by community conversations around health, healing, belonging, and resilience, INSIDE OUT 5 brings together artists, healers, community organizations, local businesses, and neighbors for an afternoon of live performance, music, food, and more.

Scene 17: Lights. Camera. Twin Cities. The cameras are rolling on the next “scene” of the Twin Cities Film Fest. From October 15–24, 2026, TCFF returns for its 17th year—bringing filmmakers, audiences and communities together for ten days of powerful independent cinema and unforgettable shared experiences.

This is more than a festival. It’s where new voices find their audience, compelling stories take center stage and the Twin Cities come alive through the power of film.

The Saint Paul Board Game Group is a community of friendly folks who love cards, dice, and good company. No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you—and cheer you on. And ideally convince you to play “just one more.”

In this beginners-friendly course we will learn different monotype methods while drawing inspiration from our dreams, a door into the creative unconscious. Each student will be given a dream journal during the first class, which they can use and reference throughout this six-week course (and beyond).

Kulning is an ancient Nordic herding call practice. Developed among women in Norway and Sweden, the call could summon herds and send important communication across vast distances. In this class, you'll learn more about this practice and try out your own call—connecting past and present.

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the animals and how they are cared for, plus guests can ask questions.

Let’s do a deep dive into the Great American Songbook in this new series developed by singer and musical theatre historian Max Wojtanowicz and pianist Wesley Frye! Come for the classic songs, stay for the tidbits about the songwriters and their place in the musical theatre canon. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to a local charity, selected specifically for each show.

The 2026 Owámni Falling Water Festival will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at Father Hennepin Bluff Park. Join us for a celebration of Indigenous culture, music, food, art, and history in one of the Twin Cities’ most culturally significant places. We invite you to join us in celebrating the rich history, lifeways, and vibrant cultures of the Indigenous peoples whose connections to this place continue today.

Local singer-songwriter Chastity Brown returns to The Parkway, performing along with the Laurels String Quartet. ​Based in Minnesota, but with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. For fans of folk, rock, and blues, melodic sensibility, and honest emotion.

Join Lucia Yess of Yess Yoga for a series of art and wellness programs at Mia. These quarterly classes explore different yoga practices in connection to Mia’s collection. Enjoy 45–60 minutes of tea and reiki practices before exploring Mia’s galleries. We’ll have a few mats available for use, but we encourage you to bring your own mat and props if able.

MSP Film Society presents CINE LATINO - Screening the latest & greatest Latin American & Ibero films. The 14th Annual Cine Latino Film Festival returns to The Main Cinema from October 7 – 11, with five days and nights of film screenings, fiestas, flamenco dancing, food trucks, visiting filmmakers, family activities, and more!

Learn to make colorful, textured yarn on a drop spindle using fiber waste which might otherwise be thrown away. Bring your own scrap yarn, thread, and fabric to shred and blend with wool, silk, and a pinch of sparkle on a drum carder and hand carders. Not a scrap-saver? No problem, Textile Center has plenty to share! All levels welcome. Experience spinning yarn is helpful but not necessary.

UPDATE: This workshop is sold out.

To Be Minnesotane: Ser y Estar explores the meanings of ser and estar-identity, origin, presence, and place. This community-driven exhibition invites Minnesota's Latine artists to reflect on belonging, especially while carrying their cultural roots. For many Latino communities, identity is shaped not only by heritage, but also by experiences of migration, resilience, and creating home.

The Music in the Chapel series showcases an eclectic range of performers and local musicians. Immerse yourself in the acoustic and visual charms of Lakewood’s historic Memorial Chapel as we welcome Gao Hong and Anthony Ross for this special performance.

Experience a musical homecoming as visionary multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning producer, and songwriter André Cymone returns to the Capri stage. This ultra-funky, high-octane performance serves as the official opening night for Capri 100, a year-long centennial celebration honoring a century of local arts culture.

As a foundational co-architect of the globally revered Minneapolis Sound alongside his childhood friend Prince, taking the very stage where he first honed his craft as a teenager represents a true full-circle moment for Cymone. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a legendary funk innovator live in the intimate setting where it all began.

Dance Projects by ME presents "MNIDF Ecuador," a vibrant performance that brings together the unique voices of Ecuadorian artists from Minnesota and beyond. Saturday matinee, join us after the show for an artist panel with featured choreographers. Celebrate the rich culture that Ecuador has to offer.

Not virtual. Not over the phone. Not through a screen. St. Paul’s analog activists Present Company invite you to unplug and embrace connection during this night of in-person art-making, exploring analog tech, retro games, and conversations about fashion and how trends naturally evolve and cycle back over time.  

Whether you're just getting started or already speak Spanish, we'd love to have you join us for the launch of the Minneapolis Club's Spanish Conversation Club. Hosted by member Melissa Marrujo, a trilingual speaker and former Spanish Court Interpreter, these first three Wednesday Happy Hour gatherings will be a fun, welcoming way to practice Spanish while getting to know fellow members.

Each session will include a few guided conversation prompts and activities, along with plenty of time for informal conversation, sharing tips, and learning from one another. All levels are welcome.

Join us for a Stop & Chat in “María Berrío: Songlines,” exploring the Colombian artist’s intricate, hand-cut paper works and the stories, music, literature, and histories woven into her monumental compositions. Drop in for a brief, informal conversation with a Mia guide and discover the many narratives hidden within Berrío’s layered scenes.