Sundays at Landmark: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Mother's Day Concert
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The Saint Paul Civic Symphony presents their annual Mother’s Day Concert. Join us for an afternoon of wonderful music to celebrate important people in your life!
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, the Xcel Energy Foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County and Travelers.

HORA: Romanian Women in Culture - Voices, Visionaries, and Legacy
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-31 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 May to view Romanian Women in Culture: Voices, Visionaries, and Legacy, a unique exhibit that celebrates the remarkable women whose creativity, intellect, and courage have shaped Romania’s cultural identity. This display brings together a series of informational posters highlighting writers, artists, performers, scholars, and innovators whose influence continues to resonate across generations.

Ordway Community Workshops: Puppet Making with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Title: Ordway Community Workshops: Puppet-Making with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Courtroom 317
Ages: Open to participants ages 7 and up
Cost: No cost, but space is limited and attendees must RSVP in advance.
RSVP: Call Ordway Education at 651.282.3115 or email educationsales@ordway.org

ACF Community Conversation: “Reading the Rocks” with Niloufar Nourbakhsh
2026-05-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Entry for this event is free, but reservations are required.
Join ACF and the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra for a conversation with composer Niloufar Nourbakhsh and geologist Marcia Bjornerud as they explore our planet’s history as chronicled by rocks, music, and the flow of time. Inspired by Bjornerud’s book, Reading the Rocks, Nourbakhsh’s MPO-commissioned work Deep Time creates orchestral soundscapes that bring salient moments from the earth’s 4.5 billion year history to the present day.
The event includes a panel discussion, Q&A, and casual conversation with audience members. Attendees will also get a first listen to selections from Deep Time before the world premiere the following day.
Register →

Public Building Tour
2026-05-17 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-05-24 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-05-31 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-06-07 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-06-14 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-06-21 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.

AAW: Woodturning Demonstration
2026-05-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-21 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!

Red Bird Chapbooks: Books to Zines - Histories, Hands, and the Pamphlet Stitch
2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Room 424, 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
This workshop introduces participants to the history of book arts and zines as an artform and as tools for storytelling, resistance, and community-building. Participants will learn the 3-hole pamphlet stitch and leave with a hand-bound publication of their own. There is no cost to participate in this workshop; however as space is limited, if you sign up we do expect you to attend, or let us know with at least 72 hour notice that you cannot be in attendance. Register here!
Instructor Bio
Essence Enwere is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Minneapolis, working across graphic design, typography, and book arts. Their practice explores ecology, Black genealogy, and storytelling, often using printmaking and book arts as a way to connect cultural memory with contemporary design and collage.
This workshop is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.

Art & Music and Music & Art
2026-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
A free concert to raise money for music education through the Metronome Foundation with music from Dean Magraw, Suwal Singh and special guest Ellen Stanley (aka Mother Banjo). Artwork by Brian Poulton. Program is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15.
The Music:
Dean Magraw: Guitar
Suwal Singh: Tabla
Ellen Stanley (aka Mother Banjo): Vocals
The Art:
A sale of “jazz-scapes” by Brian Poulton
Digital prints, photographs, and originals
Dean Magraw studied at the University of Minnesota and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He spent five years in Beantown, playing professionally and teaching. Since returning to his hometown St. Paul, he has had a life of music—playing, composing, arranging, producing, and recording. Magraw’s music is impossible to pigeonhole. For 15 years, he was half of a duo with Peter Ostroushko (mandolin). He has collaborated with Masahiro Nitta (shamisen), Nigel Kennedy (classical violin), Nirmala Rajasekar (vina); with singers Bruce Henry, Ruth MacKenzie, Claudia Schmidt; and with the Irish supergroup Altan. As a jazz cat, he has been performing with Chris Bates + Jay Epstein as Red Planet since 2002, and more recently formed BluLuna.
Suwal Singh has contributed to the Minnesota music scene as part of SitarTabla (Eastern classical), MoMoSauce (Nepali music), Yeti Steady (avant-garde soundscapes) and Jest (pop-rock). He has collaborated with diverse local artists and has appeared at Jazz Central Studios, Icehouse, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Berlin Jazz Club, KFAI, Dunsmore Jazz Room, etc.
…with special guest appearance by award-winning singer/songwriter Ellen Stanley (aka Mother Banjo). Called “an outstanding poet” (Inside Bluegrass), the New England-raised, Minneapolis-based artist has been featured on SiriusXM Radio, The Current and Americana UK and has shared the stage with top artists like John Gorka, Charlie Parr and Dar Williams.
Brian Poulton is a Saint Paul artist and avid music fan. This concert and art sale are part of his ongoing project “Art with a Purpose”: he exhibits and sells his artwork to raise money for causes that are important to him. Currently, he has an exhibit in the North Gallery which is raising money for Clean Water Action MN. The concert and art sale are in partnership with the MetroNOME Foundation to raise money for music education for kids in underserved areas of the Twin Cities.

Art with a Purpose: Living Waters by Brian Poulton Opening Reception
2026-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | North Gallery – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Brian Poulton, Art with a Purpose: Living Waters
On View May 18 – June 16
Landmark Center North Gallery
Opening reception (free and open to the public): Tuesday, June 2, 5-7pm

Born and raised in England near the sea, Brian Poulton brings a lifelong connection to water into his layered waterscapes, combining photography, painting, and collage to explore its movement, light, and texture. Now in Minnesota, his work reflects on water’s value and vulnerability.
This exhibition supports Clean Water Action, a national grassroots organization advocating for clean, safe, and affordable water, protecting public health and waterways through policy, community organizing, and environmental advocacy. Poulton’s work reflects a commitment to supporting causes important to him. A portion of his artwork sales benefit Clean Water Action.

HORA: Threads of Identity - Traditional Romanian Textiles
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-21 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 June to view Threads of Identity, an engaging display that invites visitors into the vibrant world of Romanian textile heritage, celebrating the remarkable diversity that defines the country’s cultural landscape. This temporary display brings together traditional fabrics, garments, and decorative pieces from four major regions—Maramureș, Bucovina, Oltenia, and Transylvania—offering a rare opportunity to explore how geography, history, and community shape artistic expression.

Rocky Roots Walking Tour
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Rocky Roots Walking Tour
June 10th, July 8th, and August 12th at 10:00 AM
Tours depart from the Landmark Center Visitor Information Desk located on the first floor

With permission from Ramsey County Historical Society, this tour will explore the geological and architectural uniqueness of downtown St. Paul’s stone buildings. Most of the stone used in these buildings were sourced from quarries outside of the St. Paul area, with many being from the Midwest. Every stone carries an ancient story, and every building – a human creation of imagination and toil. This tour will bring to light a few fragments of these stories, where the stone of the earth came together with human ingenuity in architecture and craft. This tour concentrates on Landmark Center and the surrounding neighborhood.
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.

MN Benefits: MN Paid Family + Medical Leave 101
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | MN
Welcome to Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave 101! Are you an employer feeling overwhelmed by the lack of clarity on this new law? Join us for this free online event where we break it all down for you in simple terms. Whether you’re a small business owner or a human resource professional, this event is perfect for you.
We’ll cover the basics of the law and all of the compliance and financial impacts for you. This will help attendees understand the evolving regulations and how they will affect daily operations and employee benefits.
Click here to join the zoom presentation.
For more information visit MN Benefits’ website, or contact Grant at grant@mn-benefits.com or call 763.360.4879

RCHS History Revealed: Ken Burns' The American Revolution Ep. 1
2026-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join the Ramsey County Historical Society for a special community screening of the first episode of The American Revolution by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. Held in the historic Landmark Center, this event invites you to experience the powerful storytelling and rich visuals that bring the nation’s founding era to life. Following the screening, guests are encouraged to reflect, connect, and discuss the enduring impact of the Revolution. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with history in a meaningful and inspiring setting.
This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.
This event is part of a series of showings with TPT, Dakota County Historical Society, Hennepin History Museum, and Minnesota Historical Society.

Rice Park Walking Tour (cancelled)
2026-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Rice Park Walking Tour
June 17th, 4 pm* – due to weather this tour has been cancelled. Please join us for July or August’s tour.
July 15th, 10 am
August 19th, 4 pm*
Tours depart from the Landmark Center Visitor Information Desk located on the first floor

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 for public art and performances. Please make sure to arrive and find parking about ten minutes before the tour starts. Tours depart from Landmark Center’s Visitor Information Center located on the first floor by the 5th street entrance.
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.
*These tours take place just before our free Summers Nights in Rice concert series! The tour of the park will end just before the music starts. Check out the full Summer Nights in Rice schedule here.

Summer Nights in Rice: Courtney Burton (moved inside)
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Due to weather, tonight’s performance with Courtney Burton has been moved inside Landmark Center.
Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series occurring on select Wednesdays from 5:00pm -7:00pm, June through August. Enjoy food and drink at a local spot, grab a hot dog at Deb’s Hot Dogs or a sandwich from Jenni’s Cafe in the park, and head to Rice Park for FREE live music, community connections, and hot summer night dancing!
In a special performance to inaugurate the upcoming Twin Cities Jazz Fest (June 19-20), the Courtney Burton Sextet brings to Rice Park the smooth sounds of old school jazz with an unforgettable, feel-good vibe. Courtney Burton is a captivating jazz singer who has a deep passion for jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. Performing for over 25 years, Courtney’s soulful voice breathes new life into the classic American Songbook, infusing it with a contemporary spirit, a touch of blues, and an abundance of soul. Her music exudes style, warmth, and infectious passion, breathing new life into the classic American Songbook and swing era.
2026 Upcoming Schedule

June 24: Twin Cities Latin Band (wide-variety of Latin rhythms)
July 8: International Reggae All Stars (Reggae, dancehall and Bob Marley classics)
July 29: Rosie Daze Band ( all-women string band blending bluegrass and old-time genres)
August 5: Moonlight Serenaders of Minnesota (big band music)
August 19: Boiled in Lead (Celtic punk and world music)

Summer Nights in Rice is presented by Rice Park Association in conjunction with the Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project, with support from the Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program and program sponsors the Historic Hamm Building, Landmark Center, Landmark Tower Apartments & Sherman Associates, Park Towers Condominium Association, Schubert Club and The Saint Paul Hotel-The Grill.
In case of rain or inclement weather, concerts will be moved into Landmark Center. Restroom facilities for the concerts will be available at Landmark Center throughout the series.
Sound provided by Rice Sound.

Consortium Carissimi: The Italian Baroque Meets the Irish Harp
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Consortium Carissimi is excited to present a unique new program in collaboration with The Center for Irish Music. This program is truly a world-premiere: A Fusion of Italian Baroque and Irish Traditional Music.
The fusion of Italian Baroque and Irish traditional music is a vibrant cross-cultural dialogue rooted in 18th‑century Dublin, where Italian composers and musicians interacted with Irish folk traditions. By the early 18th century, Ireland was undergoing cultural change. Dublin was a major musical hub, second only to London. The old bardic order was fading, but European musical styles—especially the Italian Baroque—were gaining ground in Dublin and among the Protestant Ascendancy.
Neapolitan composer Tomasso Giordani moved to Dublin in 1763 as musical director, and Francesco Geminiani lived and died there. Composers like Corelli, Vivaldi, and Geminiani, and their students and colleagues, were admired for their ornamentation, counterpoint, and expressive melodies. These composers, whose music will be featured, were influenced by Irish tunes, and Irish musicians in turn absorbed their Italian Baroque styles.
Turlough O’Carolan (1670–1738), whose music will also be featured, stands as one of the last great figures of the Gaelic harp tradition. His music is notable for blending native Irish folk and bardic elements with Italian Baroque influences that were popular among Ireland’s gentry at the time. O’Carolan’s patrons, including the MacDermott Roe family, exposed him to these styles, and he absorbed them into his own compositions.
Tickets and more information are available through our website.

Summer of ’76 Premiere Film Screening
2026-06-23 17:30 - 20:00 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join Twin Cities PBS for the premiere screening of Summer of ’76, a new documentary that brings together stories, memories, and archival footage from across the state — capturing how Minnesotans marked the nation’s historic Bicentennial in 1976.
Set against the backdrop of a remarkable summer, this film reflects on a moment when Minnesotans gathered to celebrate, commemorate, and imagine the future — offering a window into a pivotal chapter of our shared history. This event is free to attend, but attendees must register by June 22nd! Register here.
Event Details
Tuesday, June 23, 20265:30 pm – Reception6:30 pm – Screening8 pm – Conclusion
The evening begins with a relaxed pre-show reception, offering time to connect with fellow guests and explore a shared display of personal mementos.
We invite attendees to bring a favorite Bicentennial-era keepsake, photograph, or piece of memorabilia. These personal artifacts will be displayed throughout the reception, creating a shared reflection on the memories, celebrations, and experiences that shaped the summer of 1976. Following the reception, we’ll enjoy the premiere screening of Summer of ’76.

Uncle Sam Worked Here Tour
2026-06-24 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.

Summer Nights in Rice: Twin Cities Latin Band
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series occurring on select Wednesdays from 5:00pm -7:00pm, June through August. Enjoy food and drink at a local spot, grab a hot dog at Deb’s Hot Dogs or a sandwich from Jenni’s Cafe in the park, and head to Rice Park for FREE live music, community connections, and hot summer night dancing!
Led by a proud Puerto Rican musician who has called Minnesota home for decades, the Twin Cities Latin Band combines Caribbean flavor with Twin Cities energy to create unforgettable nights of music and dancing.
2026 Upcoming Concert Schedule

July 8: International Reggae All Stars (Reggae, dancehall and Bob Marley classics)
July 29: Rosie Daze Band ( all-women string band blending bluegrass and old-time genres)
August 5: Moonlight Serenaders of Minnesota (big band music)
August 19: Boiled in Lead (Celtic punk and world music)

Summer Nights in Rice is presented by Rice Park Association in conjunction with the Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project, with support from the Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program and program sponsors the Historic Hamm Building, Landmark Center, Landmark Tower Apartments & Sherman Associates, Park Towers Condominium Association, Schubert Club and The Saint Paul Hotel-The Grill.
In case of rain or inclement weather, concerts will be moved into Landmark Center. Restroom facilities for the concerts will be available at Landmark Center throughout the series.
Sound provided by Rice Sound.

Music on the Cortile: Obi Original
2026-06-25 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 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!
June 25: Obi Original
Afrocentric Sound. Global Vision. Obi Original is a storyteller, bandleader, and Afrobeats/Highlife innovator crafting music rooted in heritage and shaped for the future. Drawing inspiration from the timeless grooves of Oliver De Coque and Chief Osita Osadebe, and carrying the revolutionary spirit of Fela, Obi creates a sound that is deeply Nigerian, joyfully communal, and unmistakably his own.
As the founder of The Black Atlantics and a champion of Afrocentric music in the diaspora, Obi brings rhythm, culture, and connection to every stage he touches. His work blends tradition with modern energy—bridging continents, generations, and audiences through honest music with purpose.

Upcoming Music on the Cortile Dates:
July 9: Jada Brown
July 23: clovers daughter
August 6: Room3
August 20: anni xo
