Join local Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang for the launch of her newest book, The Rock in My Throat. In this moving true story, Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee in the United States, navigating two cultures and two languages. She sees what happens as her parents enter the English-speaking world and are […]
Great Balls of Fire. Surfin’ USA. Born to be Wild. Jessie’s Girl. If it was a hit in the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, chances are you might hear it at the Richfield VFW on March 2 when the Rockin' Hollywoods visit the Urban Hometown!
The Persuaderz are a Twin Cities rock & roll cover duo consisting of two OG's (Original Gregs)- Greg Smith and Gregg Randahl. The band's song list consists of classic rock, pop, soul, funk/r&b, and more! A great time, great music, and probably some dad jokes.
Get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit with performances from Corda Mor Irish Dance! Corda Mor Irish dancers, ranging in age from 5 to 20, provide stellar entertainment in a variety of venues throughout the Midwest, and participate in competitions all over the world. Join us for these energetic and fun performances!
Hike into Wood Lake's sugar bush to help tap trees. Learn how syrup is made while watching sap boil in the evaporator. Discover the cultural significance and natural history of this amazing tree as we taste delicious maple treats! $5 per person; 50% off for members. Register here.
For kids 1st grade and up, and their families. Using your hands and brightly-colored, super chunky recycled yarn, learn how to knit and crochet ropes to decorate your favorite room, stitch them together for a scarf, or turn them into fun little creatures. Materials provided. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and […]
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center's animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about some of the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota and make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; 50% off for members; register here.
Members of the U of M's Mapping Prejudice team will answer questions about their work. Mapping Prejudice identifies and maps racial covenants in partnership with communities across the state of Minnesota and the nation. Racial covenants are clauses--a couple of lines of text--that were embedded into property deeds to keep people who were not White […]
Join other adults to discuss Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It's a collection of vignettes about life in the wilderness by park ranger and conservationist Edward Abbey, detailing unique adventures from dealing with the damage of land development to discovering a dead body. Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available […]
Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis-based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including Michael Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam + Terry Lewis, Usher, and Prince. Jordan is focused on crafting songs with strong hooks and catchy melodies. Jordan's energy and stage presence is undeniable. He has opened the R&B […]
