Climb To The Top
2024-07-03 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!
* 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.
Free, Self-guided, No reservations required.
Additional Climb To The Top dates:
– Wednesday, August 21st

Saint Paul Walking Tour: Great River
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Upper Landing Park, 206 Shepard Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Learn about Saint Paul’s start and its relationship with the Mississippi River. On this tour you will learn great information while observing the beautiful view of the river and its surrounding areas. Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours meet and depart from Upper Landing Park (Shepard Rd. & Eagle Pkwy.) PROMPTLY at 10 am.
Tours go out rain or shine (except during severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please note this is a walking tour that covers approximately 1/2 mile.
Free, but reservations are required (reservations open June 7): Reserve now

Music on the Cortile: Courtney Burton
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 four Wednesday lunch hours, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the concert.
July 10: Courtney Burton
Courtney Burton is a captivating jazz singer with a passion for the classics. With over 25 years of experience, she infuses soulful renditions of jazz standards with a contemporary twist and bluesy undertones. As the lead vocalist of the Beasley Big Band since 1996 and a member of the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra since 2019, Courtney’s talents shine on prestigious stages. She continues to charm audiences with her intimate trio performances, leading her jazz quintet Court’s In Session (founded in 2009), and showcasing her talent as a resident artist at Brianno’s Chart House in Lakeville, MN. Courtney Burton is a true champion of jazz, keeping its timeless spirit alive through her unforgettable voice and captivating performances.
Check out Courtney’s vibrant performance of Summertime-Live at A440 Studios.
Other Music on the Cortile dates:

July 24th: Clare Doyle
August 7th: Honeybutter

Summer Nights in Rice: Barley Jacks
2024-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for Summer Nights in Rice concert with Barley Jacks. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.
Additional Summer Nights in Rice performances:

July 18th: Power of 10 Quartet
August 15th: International Reggae All Stars
August 29th: Turn Turn Turn
September 12th: Everett Smithson Band

Summer Nights in Rice: Power of 10 Quartet
2024-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for Summer Nights in Rice concert with Power of 10 Quartet. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.
Additional Summer Nights in Rice performances:

August 15th: International Reggae All Stars
August 29th: Turn Turn Turn
September 12th: Everett Smithson Band

Woodturning Demonstration
2024-07-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 | AAW Gallery of Wood Art – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Suite 222, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
A demonstration in the art of wood turning will be given by one of the members of the American Association of Woodturners. Learn about the craft and visit their current gallery exhibit. For more information call 763-226-5723.

Saint Paul Walking Tour: It Happened Here First
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Kellogg Park
Stand where Saint Paul began and walk through its origin tales and historic towers into its anticipated future. Downtown shaped the state of Minnesota through its booming population, architecture, and businesses. Learn of Saint Paul’s first murder, first mystery, and many stories of the first settlers.
Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours depart at Kellogg Park (at the Kellogg Blvd/Robert Street entrance) PROMPTLY at 10 am.

Tours go out rain or shine (except during severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please also note that this tour has minimal walking throughout Kellogg Park.

Free, but reservations required (reservations open on June 7): Reserve now

Music on the Cortile: Clare Doyle
2024-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 four Wednesday lunch hours, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the concert.
July 24: Clare Doyle
Clare Doyle emerged onto the Americana scene in 2023 with her debut singles, blending soulful country with rootsy rock and bold lyricism. Originally from Saint Paul, MN, she rediscovered her musical identity during the pandemic after returning home from New Orleans. Drawing on a decade of experiences, her songs range from clever to gritty, exploring themes of love, loss, and life’s messiness. Named one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2023 and Music in Minnesota’s Emerging Artists of 2024, Clare has supported acts like The Cactus Blossoms and Them Coulee Boys. She champions jazz, preserving its spirit through collaborations, direction, and her unforgettable voice.
See Clare’s soulful performance of “Maybelline” – Live on Pony Rug.
Other Music on the Cortile dates:

August 7th: Honeybutter

"Pure Iowa Water" - A "Pop Art" Exhibition by Christine Curry
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-04 | Landmark Center – North Foyer
PURE IOWA WATER: AN EXHIBITION
Pure Iowa Water Exhibition: Sponsored by LWVSP and coming to the Landmark Center July 26-Aug 4!
“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.”
Andy Warhol

PURE IOWA WATER ~ POP ART PROJECT is an Andy Warhol-inspired Pop Art project with an environmental message.
This project addresses Iowa’s poor water quality problems that plague the entire state and beyond.
It is designed to ignite and spark conversation by creating impactful, oversized 2D and 3D advertising graphics and labels on 16 oz. aluminum cans and a video production that clearly depicts Iowa’s water quality problems by promoting a fictitious sparkling water company that bottles pure water directly from Iowa streams.
It showcases champion conservation farmers from each of the represented watersheds to show how land management can be part of the solution. These farmers are doing the right thing for our water, and they deserve to be recognized and heroized.

HOW-THE DETAILS…
The (fictitious) company, “PURE IOWA ~ SPARKLING STREAM WATER,” appears to be a respectable Iowa company, but the fine print suggests otherwise.

Ordway Inside Out: Minnesota Opera presents Albert Herring
2024-08-03 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
ALBERT HERRING
Minnesota Opera
AUGUST 3 | 7:00PM (rain date: Sunday, August 4 | 7 p.m.)
MN Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten and Eric Crozier’s Albert Herring, tells the story of a boy who learns to break free of the societal expectations of small-town England. Featuring performances by tenor David Portillo and soprano Ellie Dehn.

The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club – present Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul. Audiences are able to experience free programming from all four organizations, streamed onto a giant 23’ x 13’ video wall in Rice Park.

Saint Paul Walking Tour: Rice Park
2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Stroll through one of St. Paul’s oldest public parks: Rice Park, located in the heart of the cultural district in downtown. Flanked by architectural and cultural giants: Landmark Center, the Saint Paul Hotel, the Central Library, and the Ordway, this park is beloved as an oasis of green space, beautiful landscaping, and as a site of public art.
This tour takes you back in time to learn the secrets of one of the city’s oldest and most beloved parks and the unique buildings that surround it. Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours depart from Landmark Center’s Visitor Information Center PROMPTLY at 10 am.

Tours are held rain or shine (except in severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please note that this is a walking tour that covers approximately 1/4 of a mile.

Free but reservations are required (Reservations open July 3): Reserve now

Music on the Cortile: Honeybutter
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 four Wednesday lunch hours, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the concert.
August 7: Honeybutter
Honeybutter, hailing from Minneapolis, is a trio consisting of Zak Khan, Clara Wicklund, and Andreas Fenner. Their music blends warmth with an eerie edge, reminiscent of dreams woven on Minnesota’s coldest nights. Drawing from influences like Little Dragon and Ryuichi Sakamoto, they defy genre boundaries with a sound that’s both familiar and hauntingly strange. Having graced stages like the Dakota and First Avenue, they were named Best New Band by First Avenue in 2021. Honeybutter recently shared the spotlight with Rodrigo y Gabriela on their 2023 tour. Joined by drummer Richard Haneman and bassist Trevor Peterson for live performances, Honeybutter’s allure lies in their captivating sonic experimentation.
Check out Honeybutter’s cozy performance of “Bite the Bit.”

Saint Paul Walking Tour: Great River
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Upper Landing Park, 206 Shepard Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Learn about Saint Paul’s start and its relationship with the Mississippi River. On this tour you will learn great information while observing the beautiful view of the river and its surrounding areas. Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours meet and depart from Upper Landing Park (Shepard Rd. & Eagle Pkwy.) PROMPTLY at 10 am.
Tours go out rain or shine (except during severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please note this is a walking tour that covers approximately 1/2 mile.
Free, but reservations are required (reservations open on July 3): Reserve now

Summer Nights in Rice: International Reggae All Stars
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for Summer Nights in Rice concert with International Reggae All Stars. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.
Additional Summer Nights in Rice performances:

August 29th: Turn Turn Turn
September 12th: Everett Smithson Band

Ordway Inside Out: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents Sphinx Virtuosi: Generations
2024-08-17 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
SPHINX VIRTUOSI: GENERATIONS
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
AUGUST 17 | 7:00PM (rain date: Sunday, August 18 | 7 p.m.)
Inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes and Julia Alvarez, Sphinx Virtuosi brings you a program showcasing the beauty and tradition of excellence inherent in classical music created and performed by Black and Latinx composers throughout history, including Sphinx Virtuosi member and competition winner Xavier Foley.

The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club – present Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul. Audiences are able to experience free programming from all four organizations, streamed onto a giant 23’ x 13’ video wall in Rice Park.

League of Women Voters Open House & "Time for Women" Play
2024-08-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join League of Women Voters of Minnesota on August 20 for an Open House Reception in their new offices at Landmark Center #315, and stay for a spirited play, “Time for Women,” to celebrate Women’s Equality Day (when the 19th Amendment was passed), and notable women and suffragists in Minnesota history.
The offices are open for viewing from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, with refreshments, and features our new history and art displays throughout our offices. The play is at 4:00 pm, and is free, but seats must be reserved. Thanks to LWV member Jane Peck and her wonderful “History Live Lanesboro” for this celebration of our suffrage history. You can come for just the Open House or just the Play – or come for both! Convenient parking across the street (for a fee) at the Lawson Ramp and surrounding areas.

Saint Paul Walking Tour: Heart of the City
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy some of St. Paul’s most historic landmarks on this tour that takes you into the heart of the city. The tour covers popular spots like Mickey’s Diner, Candyland, the Hamm Building and more! The tour departs from Landmark Center’s North Lobby, inside the 6th Street entrance. Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours depart from Landmark Center’s North Hamm Foyer (Entrance on 6th Street) PROMPTLY at 10 am.

Tours are held rain or shine (except in severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please note that this is a walking tour that covers approximately 1/4 of a mile.
Free, but reservations required (reservations open July 3): Reserve now

Climb To The Top
2024-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy a rare opportunity (and your last chance this summer) 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!
* 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.
Free, Self-guided, No reservations required.

Public Building Tour
2024-08-25 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-01 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-08 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-15 12:30 - 13:15 | 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.

Saint Paul Walking Tour: It Happened Here First
2024-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Kellogg Park
Stand where Saint Paul began and walk through its origin tales and historic towers into its anticipated future. Downtown shaped the state of Minnesota through its booming population, architecture, and businesses. Learn of Saint Paul’s first murder, first mystery, and many stories of the first settlers.
Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours depart at Kellogg Park (at the Kellogg Blvd/Robert Street entrance) PROMPTLY at 10 am.

Tours go out rain or shine (except during severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please also note that this tour has minimal walking throughout Kellogg Park.

Free, but reservations required (reservations open on July 3): Reserve now

Summer Nights in Rice: Turn Turn Turn
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for Summer Nights in Rice concert with Turn Turn Turn. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.
Additional Summer Nights in Rice performances:

September 12th: Everett Smithson Band

HORA: Romanian Cuisines
2024-09-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
A cornerstone to any culture is its food and this is especially true for Romanians. The cuisine of Romania reflects the country’s unique position at the crossroads of Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. While Romanian food may be influenced by or appear similar to the food of neighboring countries, the Romanians put their own spin on these dishes in a way that makes them distinctly Romanian. Join us for information and sampling of Romanian deserts each Sunday in September from 1-3pm in Suite 319 at the Landmark Center.

Summer Nights in Rice: Everett Smithson Band
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for the last Summer Nights in Rice concert with the Everett Smithson Band. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Join us for the last one of the series! Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.

Sundays at Landmark: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Celebrate Southeast Asian tradition with music, dance, food, crafts, storytelling, and a lion dance and lantern parade in Rice Park. Co-presented with the Vietnamese community of Minnesota.
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.
