AAW: Woodturning Demonstration
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

HORA: Fired Heritage - The Art of Romanian Ceramics
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.

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.

Public Building Tour
2026-05-03 12:30 - 13:15, 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 | 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.

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, 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 | 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 →

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 | 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.
