Music on the Cortile: anni xo
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Music on the Cortile (previously known as Music from the Porch and Music in the Café) presents live performances by musicians in the picturesque Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. Taking place over 5 Thursday lunch hours throughout the summer, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch or pick one up from Jenni’s Cafe!
August 20: anni xo
anni xo (they/them) is a young queer musician hailing from Minnesota who found solace in music as a means to explore their identity and embrace the complexities of life. Inspired by the likes of boygenius, Annie Dirusso, and Dora Jar, anni’s music is a refreshing blend of alternative songwriting and pop stylings that expertly convey themes of love, loss, and the struggles of youth in a post-modern landscape. Onstage, anni xo is joined by a talented ensemble of musicians, including Maddie Thies (any pronouns) on bass guitar, Riley Jacobson (he/him) on electric guitar, Aurelio Sandoval (he/him) on drums, and Hunter SinClair Hawthorne (he/him) on keys and production.

Public Building Tour
2026-08-23 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-08-30 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-09-06 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-09-20 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-09-27 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-10-04 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-10-11 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-10-18 12:30 - 13:15 and 5 more dates | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join a Landmark Center volunteer tour guide for a free building tour. Learn about the building’s history, gangster connections, and restoration. Tours are held every Sunday, walk-ins are welcome and no reservation is needed.
Tours begin at the Information Desk at 12:30 pm and are 45 minutes in length.

HORA: Castles of Romania - Echoes of History and Legend Exhibit
2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Visit the Romanian American Cultural Center every Sunday in August to explore the architectural splendor and cultural legacy of Romania’s most iconic fortresses. From the fairytale elegance of Peleș Castle to the imposing silhouette of Bran, the exhibit reveals a landscape shaped by empires, trade routes, and the dramatic sweep of the Carpathian Mountains. Each castle – whether royal residence, military stronghold, or medieval citadel – showcases the artistry, beliefs, and resilience of the people who built and defended them. Through photographs, historical narratives, and regional context, guests will discover how Romania’s castles continue to serve as symbols of identity and imagination.

Uncle Sam Worked Here Tour
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Uncle Sam Worked Here Tour
June 24th, July 22nd, and August 26th at 10 AM
Tours depart from the Landmark Center Visitor Information Desk located on the first floor

For more than 60 years in downtown Saint Paul, the U.S. Government made its home in the Federal Building, now known as Landmark Center. In conjunction with America’s 250th, take a tour of Landmark Center that concentrates on the government agencies that called this historic and formidable building home. Whether you were here to mail a letter, take the oath of citizenship, or settle disputes, all were once handled within these granite walls.
This tour is limited to 20 participants. Tours are free to attend but advanced registration is required! June tour date reservations will be open as of May 4th. July tour date reservations will be open on June 1st, and August tour date reservations will be open on July 6th. If a tour is full, please contact Emma at espooner@landmarkcenter.org or 651.292.3063 to be added to a waitlist.
For a full list of Landmark Center’s summer tours, click here.

Climb to the Top (North Tower)
2026-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes exploration of Landmark Center’s North Tower. Get a bird’s eye view of downtown Saint Paul by climbing the steps and walking through a secret door to get to the top. This is the one rooftop you don’t want to miss this summer. Don’t forget your camera!
Free, Self-guided, No reservations required.
2026 Climb To The Top dates:

Wednesday, July 1st: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 5th: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 13th*: 11:00am – 1:00 pm

*NEW THIS YEAR – We added a weekend date for those who can’t join us midweek!
The North Tower is accessible only via stairs, 61 steps total from the 6th floor landing to the top. Or skip the elevator all together and climb the 198 stairs from the first floor.

Sundays at Landmark: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
2026-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us at Landmark Center for the 20th annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! Historically, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival has marked the end of harvest time – a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy time with family and friends. This event is free and open to all! Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, lantern making, a community fair, food for purchase, and mooncake samples. The event will end with a Lantern Parade through Rice Park. Book signing will feature Trần Thị Minh Phước and local authors.
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

AAW: Woodturning Demonstration
2026-09-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | AAW Gallery of Wood Art – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Suite 222, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Experience the magic of woodturning with the American Association of Woodturners’ (AAW) free demonstrations held every third Sunday, 1–4 pm, at the Gallery of Wood Art. Watch as expert turners from the American Association of Woodturners’ transform blocks of wood into spinning tops and other creative treasures — shavings flying and creativity flowing! This is a family-friendly, informative, fun, and free experience you won’t want to miss!

History Play: Smooth Criminals
2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-03 14:00 - 16:00 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Smooth Criminals uncovers the shocking story of a massive fraud that targeted a despised and misunderstood minority group in Minnesota. German immigrants were caught on both sides of the scandal, with some falling victim to the scheme and others helping perpetrate it. Thousands of people across the Midwest lost millions of dollars, while corrupt government officials took bribes, issued threats, and helped fuel the deception. The devastating scheme left hundreds of families in financial ruin.
Written by Terrance C. Newby and directed by Chad Snyder, Smooth Criminals is a gripping story of fraud, betrayal, corruption, and prejudice.
Tickets are $11.55 and will go on sale on September 1, 2026 at 8 am. Purchase tickets online, or call 651-292-3063. If you need accessible seating, please call to reserve.
Thursday, October 1 – 7pm
Friday, October 2 – 7 pm
Saturday, October 3 – 2pm
F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium (Basement Level at Landmark Center)

Sundays at Landmark: Saint Paul Civic Symphony
2026-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
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!
Sundays at Landmark is a series of cultural and art events that are designed to entertain, enrich, and celebrate the diversity within our community. Sundays at Landmark is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

Ballet Tuesdays: Coppelia
2026-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for a FREE dance program in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory! Enjoy excerpts from Arthur Saint Léon’s Coppelia, featuring the Junior Performance Ensemble of Ballet Co.Laboratory. This romantic era comedy is full of love, hope, and mischief, all set to the charming score by Léo Delibes.
After the performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers. Ballet Tuesdays are free and open to the public, no reservations required!
2026/2027 Ballet Tuesdays Season
October 20, 2026: Coppelia – A Whimsical Tale with Storybook Charm
November 24, 2026: Nutcracker in Wonderland – Enchanting Twist on a Holiday Classic
February 16, 2027: Where the Wild Things Are – Let The Wild Rumpus Start
April 13, 2027: Billy Elliot: The Ballet – Some Dreams Refuse To Be Silenced
May 4, 2027: Seasons – Nature’s Everchanging Dance

Sundays at Landmark: Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival
2026-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival is back—and bigger than ever! This year’s festivities include all the favorites: a lively costume parade, face painting, crafts, a DJ spinning dance tunes, and, of course, plenty of candy. Carnival-style games like Plinko, fishing for prizes, ring toss, bag toss, a cake walk, and more make this event one you don’t want to miss!
Join us on Sunday, October 25, from 1–3 pm in the Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. The costume parade begins at 2 pm, and all attendees are encouraged to show off their Halloween best.
The celebration doesn’t stop on the first floor! Both the Schubert Club Music Museum (second floor) and the Romanian American Cultural Center (third floor) will be open with special spooky programming—free for all guests.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Halloween fun throughout Landmark Center—where history meets haunt!
Sundays at Landmark is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

Sundays at Landmark: Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra
2026-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy the music of this old-world string instrument in a concert of pops, classical and more. The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra is a community orchestra formed in 1991 to preserve and foster the enjoyment of mandolin music. They have about 30 musicians, playing mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar, and bass. Their repertoire includes old and new compositions for mandolin ensembles, transcriptions of classical music, and arrangements of popular tunes.
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland
2026-11-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for a FREE dance program in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory! Nutcracker in Wonderland returns to the stage for a kaleidoscopic meeting of magic & whimsy. The beloved Nutcracker music takes on new meaning as our holiday classic weaves together two timeless stories—The Nutcracker & Alice in Wonderland for the most curious adventure.
After the performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers. Ballet Tuesdays are free and open to the public, no reservations required!
2026/2027 Ballet Tuesdays Season
October 20, 2026: Coppelia – A Whimsical Tale with Storybook Charm
November 24, 2026: Nutcracker in Wonderland – Enchanting Twist on a Holiday Classic
February 16, 2027: Where the Wild Things Are – Let The Wild Rumpus Start
April 13, 2027: Billy Elliot: The Ballet – Some Dreams Refuse To Be Silenced
May 4, 2027: Seasons – Nature’s Everchanging Dance
