Here’s what’s hot this weekend!

Schmidt Spring Art Crawl All Weekend | April 17–19 | Free

Kick off the weekend and keep it going all three days with the Schmidt Spring Art Crawl. Explore local studios, meet artists, and experience a range of creative work across multiple spaces. Best of all, it’s free to attend. https://www.mplsart.com/events/schmidt-spring-art-crawl-2026

Melanated Meetup Friday, April 17 | 6–8 PM | Mudluk Pottery

The Melanated Meetup offers a creative and welcoming space for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to connect while working with clay. Tickets start at $25 and space is limited, so grab yours early. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melanated-meetup-tickets-1979635639488

Soul Session 16: The Refresh Friday, April 17 | 7 PM | 18+

Soul Session 16: The Refresh blends music, culture, and live vibes in a community-centered space. This 18+ event is the perfect way to close out your Friday night. Tickets are $15. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-session-16-the-refresh-tickets-1986044569771

East Side Resistance Art and Craft Market Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM–6 PM | Free

Spend your Saturday shopping local artists, handmade goods, and creative vendors at the East Side Resistance Art and Craft Market. Free admission makes this one easy to add to your weekend plans. https://www.mplsart.com/events/east-side-resistance-art-and-craft-market

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Lizzy Nyoike is a Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication student with interest in community stories, investigative and multimedia journalism.

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