Schubert Club FamilyJam: Alma Brasileira
2026-04-18 11:15 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | Schubert Club Music Museum-Landmark Center, 75 5th Street W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
FamilyJam builds on the success of KidsJam workshops – interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures, and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move, and enjoy other creative activities. FamilyJam will take KidsJam programs into the weekend, where kids and families will experience a short 25-30 minute concert in one of Landmark Center’s historic spaces, followed by instrument demos and other hands-on experiences with the musicians in the Schubert Club Music Museum. In keeping with Schubert Club’s goal of offering free tickets to children and students, FamilyJam will be FREE for all participants, however advance registration will be required through Schubert Club’s website.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Local musicians Clea Galhano (recorder) and Joan Griffith (guitar and cavaquinho) perform a vibrant Brazilian repertoire, highlighting diverse musical styles shaped by African and Portuguese influences.

MSPIFF45: Renoir
2026-04-18 12:30 - 14:30 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
MSPIFF, aka the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, returns April 8-19, 2026 to celebrate their 45th anniversary with another awesome lineup of over 200 films from around the world, plus parties, panels, visiting filmmakers, and special guests galore.
Renoir
While her father is dying of cancer and her mother is busy working fulltime, independent 11-year-old Fuki is left on her own. Her imagination never fails her, and she begins to write stories, to obsess over telepathy and to explore the world in precarious ways. The sophomore feature from director Chie Hayakawa, set in 1980s Japan, is at once beautiful, warm and heartbreaking.
Film Details
Film Type: Fiction Feature
Release Year: 2025
Runtime: 118 min
Country/Region: Japan, France, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Qatar
Language: Japanese
Tickets can be purchased in advance here, or at the screening.

Red Bird Chapbooks: Beginner Bookbinding - Pamphlet Stitch and Stab Bindings
2026-04-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Room 424, 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
This class is perfect for beginners or folks looking for a refresher. We’ll make pamphlet stitch journals (you’ll never have to buy a moleskin again) as well as two variations of a stab bound journal. Students will leave with 3 or 4 books. 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
Skyler is a farmer, basket weaver and bookbinder living in the Twin Cities. They love to make useful objects that can hold the many things that come from the farm, be it fresh harvests in their baskets, or a place for crop observations in their books. They are a big believer in the power of craft to help people to slow down, breathe deep, appreciate the little things and connect with others.
This workshop is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.

MSPIFF45: The Quiet Beekeeper
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
MSPIFF, aka the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, returns April 8-19, 2026 to celebrate their 45th anniversary with another awesome lineup of over 200 films from around the world, plus parties, panels, visiting filmmakers, and special guests galore.
The Quiet Beekeeper
Direct from its world premiere at the 2026 Goteborg Film Festival and win for Best Nordic Feature, The Quiet Beekeeper brings the lives of those in the rarely seen Midwest of Sweden (the province of Värmland), to the Midwest of America. It’s an exploration of love, nature and the cycles of life through the eyes of a father and daughter longing for connection. The taciturn title character is Olof (co-screenwriter Adam Lundgren) beautifully communicates Olof’s inner world. –Alissa Simon
Film Details
Film Type: Fiction Feature
Release Year: 2026
Runtime: 104 min
Country/Region: Sweden
Language: Swedish, Norwegian
Tickets can be purchased in advance here, or at the screening.

Red Bird Chapbooks: Soft Cover Pamphlets - SOLD OUT
2026-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Room 424, 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
SOLD OUT
Students will complete a 4″x 6″ soft covered pamphlet book with a tuck-tab closure, along with a stitching guide to keep as a reference for future projects.All materials and tools provided. No experience needed. 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
Erin Maurelli is a Twin Cities-based artist and educator, focused on book art instruction through Minnesota Center for Book Art, MCAD Continuing Education, and college courses through Augsburg and MCAD.
This workshop is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.

Public Building Tour
2026-04-19 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-05-03 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-05-17 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.

Sundays at Landmark: Skylark Opera Theatre
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy a free performance by Skylark Opera Theatre in the beautiful cortile at Landmark Center!
This year, Skylark Opera presents Broadway Through the Ages: A Celebration of Black Excellence, a program highlighting the extraordinary contributions of Black artists in American musical theater—from the brilliance of early Black vaudeville to the vibrant voices shaping Broadway today. Settle in for a 75-minute musical journey tracing the legacy of Broadway’s Black creators. Four dynamic vocal artists bring this history to life through a rich mix of solo and ensemble numbers that celebrate innovation, resilience, and artistry.
Skylark Opera Theatre is known for its wide-ranging repertoire of opera and musical theater, emphasizing strongly balanced musical and theatrical values. The company has presented a unique mix of familiar favorites and new works, including many productions new to the Twin Cities stage.
The Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

HORA: Fired Heritage - The Art of Romanian Ceramics
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-26 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 on April 19th and 26th for a program that invites visitors into the vibrant world of Romanian ceramics, a tradition shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, regional identity, and artistic innovation. From the earthy greens of Oboga to the bold motifs of Horezu and the rare three‑color palette of Kuty, Romanian pottery reflects a living dialogue between land, community, and imagination. Each region brings its own visual language — swirling lines, geometric rhythms, stylized flora and fauna — all formed through techniques passed down through generations of master potters.
This exhibit showcases the diversity of Romania’s ceramic heritage, highlighting how local clays, firing methods, and folk aesthetics give rise to distinct artistic signatures. Visitors will encounter utilitarian vessels transformed into works of art, ceremonial pieces rich with symbolism, and contemporary interpretations that honor tradition while embracing modern expression.
Fired Heritage: The Art of Romanian Ceramics celebrates a craft where earth meets fire, and where everyday objects become enduring cultural storytellers.
The Romanian American Cultural Center will be closed on April 5 and 12 in observance of Easter.

AAW: Woodturning Demonstration
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-17 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!

Ballet Tuesdays: Mary Poppins
2026-04-21 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 Mary Poppins, featuring the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory. Take flight in an extraordinary adventure full of magic & whimsy with Mary, Bert, & friends.
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!
2025/2026 season dates:

October 21, 2025 | Swan Lake
November 18, 2025 | The Snow Queen
February 17, 2026 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
April 21, 2026 | Mary Poppins
May 5, 2026 | Les Sirènes

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Julia and Irina Elkina, piano duo
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
“Simply dazzling” is the way the American Record Guide has described the Elkina Piano Duo.
Having played together since the age of five, Russian-born identical twins Julia and Irina Elkina are praised for their “truly remarkable oneness” by critics who also recognize that “each is a formidable pianist in her own right.”
The Elkina twins won the top prize in The Fourth Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition, where they also received a special prize for the best performance of a commissioned work by composer Paul Schoenfield. They have performed throughout the United States, making their New York debut in 1996 and playing return engagements there and in San Francisco, Chicago, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Miami and New Orleans, just to name a few.
The twins have appeared at numerous festivals including Ravinia, the Gilmore Keyboard Festival, the Oregon Bach Festival, and the Minnesota Orchestra’s Sommerfest, and have performed with such conductors as Hugh Wolff and Bobby McFerrin.
The Elkinas have been heard on National Public Radio and many public radio stations nationwide including the award-winning weekly series Saint Paul Sunday, Performance Today, and A Prairie Home Companion. They have also been praised for their collaboration with acclaimed puppeteer Basil Twist’s production of Petrouchka, which returned for a much-awaited engagement at New York’s Lincoln Center in 2008 and has been performed throughout the United States.
The sisters studied under Professor Alexander Braginsky at the University of Minnesota, where they earned their Doctoral Degrees in Piano Performance.
They are both currently on the piano faculty of MacPhail Center for Music. Julia also teaches at Century college and Irina at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

Sundays at Landmark: BandWidth Community Band Festival
2026-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy an afternoon listening to marches, concert band classics, pop, Broadway, and jazz music performed by some of the top volunteer-based ensembles in Minnesota. This festival is part of Sundays at Landmark and is produced in partnership with the Lex-Ham Community Band.
Bands performing include:
Eden Prairie Community Band
Capitol City Wind Ensemble
Saint Louis Park Community Band
Saint Cloud Municipal Band
Minnesota Freedom Band
Lex-Ham Community Band
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, the Xcel Energy Foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County and Travelers.

A Conversation with Cathy Wurzer and Dr. Mark Seeley
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
A Friendship Forged by Weather Wonderment
Join us for a conversation with Cathy Wurzer and Dr. Mark Seeley! For over 25 years (and approximately 1200 Fridays) Cathy Wurzer and Dr. Mark Seeley have chatted about Minnesota weather and climate on Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) Morning Edition. In addition, they have appeared together on numerous MPR forums and programs, including the broadcasts of the Annual Minnesota State Fair Weather Quiz program. Their conversations have been fun, educational, and humorous, and they have answered over a thousand MPR listener questions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from these two Minnesota celebrities as they tell stories, discuss weather and climate trivia, and go through a few of their most puzzling MPR listener questions. There will be time for audience questions at the end.
This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Reservations will open here on Wednesday, April 1 at 8 am. Please note that you are only able to reserve 2 tickets per order. If you reserve tickets and can no longer attend, please email espooner@landmarkcenter.org or call 651-292-3063 to cancel your reservation.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Lux String Quartet
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Lux String Quartet is a Twin-Cities based ensemble that brings a dynamic edge to performance and education. Since 2013, Lux has maintained an active presence in a wide array of musical spheres, from concert halls and churches to coffee shops and podcasts.
The members of this creative quartet contribute a wide spectrum of musical perspectives, and frequently collaborate with local and international artists. The group is committed to performing 20th and 21st-century repertoire, as well as works by living composers, including Twin Cities’ own David Evan Thomas and the Dean of Music at The Juilliard School, David Ludwig. During the 22/23 season Lux performed David Evan Thomas’s Trio innocente with Minnesota-based dancer and choreographer Danielle Ricci. In the 24/25 season, the quartet premiered the first work written for and dedicated to Lux, Confessions of a Pangolin by Australian composer, Nicholas Vines.
Lux performs in several concert series including the Schubert Club Courtroom Concert Series, the Waverly Chamber Music Series, the Lakes Chamber Music Society, Music Among Friends Series at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, and the Music @ Lynnhurst in Minneapolis. Dedicated to music education and instilling a love for art in the next generation, Lux regularly presents recitals and workshops at elementary schools, early music education programs, and middle and high school orchestra programs in partnership with Schmitt Music. The quartet has served as MPR ClassNotes Artist for four seasons and is currently quartet-in-residence at the Colorado Chamber Music Institute. This winter Lux entered its first competition, the Charleston International Music Competition, and was awarded First Prize.

Urban Expedition: Cambodia
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The 2026 Urban Expedition series concludes with a celebration of Cambodian culture! Enjoy authentic music, dance, crafts, and cuisine during this immersive program favorite. Don’t forget to bring your passport and collect the final stamp of the season!
Landmark Center’s beloved Urban Expedition program invites families to experience global cultures right in the heart of Saint Paul. This event is presented in collaboration with the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota.
Urban Expedition is a part of Sundays at Landmark, an event series produced by Minnesota Landmarks, the nonprofit programming and management agency for Landmark Center. Urban Expedition is sponsored by Ecolab, Global Minnesota, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, Travelers and Xcel Energy Foundation.

HORA: Romanian Women in Culture - Voices, Visionaries, and Legacy
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-17 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.

Red Bird Chapbooks: Watercolor Sketchbooks by India Johnson
2026-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Room 424, 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Turn a single piece of art paper into a 24-page sketchbook with a pencil holder and pocket. Bring watercolors (if you have them) to decorate the cover. 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 BioIndia Johnson is half of Late Night Copies Press, a micropress publishing zines, and directs the Workshop for Independent Publishing in Minneapolis.

This workshop is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.

Ballet Tuesdays: Les Sirènes
2026-05-05 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 Les Sirènes featuring the Junior Performance Ensemble of Ballet Co.Laboratory. Dive into a whimsical tale of mermaids, pirates, and love in unexpected places.
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!
2025/2026 season dates:

October 21, 2025 | Swan Lake
November 18, 2025 | The Snow Queen
February 17, 2026 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
April 21, 2026 | Mary Poppins
May 5, 2026 | Les Sirènes

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Rod Kelly Hines, baritone
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Rod Kelly Hines is a classically trained baritone and versatile artist who enjoys performing in a variety of genres. He feels most at home in choral ensembles, enjoying the spectrum of artistry that he is able to explore within a vast range of musical styles. From 2018-2021 he was a member of the Brooklyn-based ensemble Choral Chameleon, under the direction of Vince Peterson. In 2019 he became an inaugural member of EXIGENCE Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Eugene Rogers. He received a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, where he performed roles such as: Papageno in Die Zauberflöte (Mozart), Peter in Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck), and Masetto in Don Giovanni (Mozart). He was also a featured soloist in the opera Silent Night by Kevin Puts, presented by The Atlanta Opera in their 2017-18 season.

MN Benefits: MN Paid Family + Medical Leave 101
2026-05-07 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

RETHOS: Justice + Preservation - Hidden Stories of Landmark Center Tour
2026-05-08 14:00 - 15:15 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Explore one of St. Paul’s most iconic buildings—from grand courtrooms to hidden historic spaces – part of the City Stories festival.

Experience a landmark where history, architecture, and justice converge.
Step back in time and discover seldom seen spaces of one of St. Paul’s most iconic treasures. Join us for a behind-the-scenes guided exploration designed for the curious at heart. This is not your average historical walk-through. We are peeling back the curtain to give you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to areas of the building rarely seen by the public.
As you traverse this 100+ year-old masterpiece, you’ll walk the same halls that once served as a bustling U.S. Post Office and a high-stakes Federal Courthouse. From the basement theater to the upper courtrooms, to a throne with a view, our expert guides will share stories of the architecture, infamous trials, and the meticulous preservation of this Romanesque Revival gem.
Whether you are a history buff or an architecture enthusiast, this immersive journey offers a rare perspective on the operations of Landmark Center’s enduring legacy.
Know Before You Go

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance. Late guests cannot be guaranteed entry.
This tour has limited accessibility
Be prepared to navigate narrow passages and multiple floor levels
Comfortable, sturdy footwear is strongly recommended

Photography Disclosure
Rethos staff, volunteers and contract employees may document this event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Rethos as well as Doors Open and City Stories events. By attending this event, participants grant full permission to Rethos to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.

About City Stories
City Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. City Stories is produced by Rethos and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s Minnesota Chapter. Buy tickets to other City Stories events here.

Sundays at Landmark: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Mother's Day Concert
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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.
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