Urban Expedition: Cambodia
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 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.

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, 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

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.
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 | 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 | 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.

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.
