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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend: March 20–22
Find things to do Twin Cities weekend with a mix of nightlife, brunch and wellness events across the metro.
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Dakota Expands with New Quinlan Room Event Space in Downtown Minneapolis
Quinlan Room by Dakota will expand live music and event space in downtown Minneapolis inside the historic Young-Quinlan Building.
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K-Pop Fans Gather for Two Days of Dance and Community in the Twin Cities
Minnesota K-Pop Connect events will bring K-Pop fans together in St. Paul and Bloomington with Bangtan Bash and a Random Dance Challenge.
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MSR What’s Hot This Weekend: March 13–15
MSR What’s Hot This Weekend highlights Twin Cities events March 13–15 including the Food & Wine Experience and Spring Flower Show.
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Twin Cities BIPOC Music Showcase Celebrates Black History Month at Can Can Wonderland
The Twin Cities BIPOC Music Showcase celebrates Black History Month Feb. 28 at Can Can Wonderland with live music, art, and community connection.
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Mac historian traces Trumpism’s roots to nation’s founding
The Gerald Horne Macalester lecture brought together students and community members to examine how centuries-long historical forces shaped today’s political crisis.
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Hands-On Hip Hop Brings Culture, Creativity, and Community to the Museum
Hands-On Hip Hop is a six-week interactive celebration at the Minnesota Children’s Museum highlighting the five elements of Hip Hop culture.
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General Mills and UNCF Mark 36 Years of Honoring Dr. King Through Education and Service
Minnesota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast returns for its 36th year, continuing a tradition of honoring Dr. King through education, service, and community investment.
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A Mayoral Forum for Minneapolis’ Future to Center Community Voices and Black Leadership
The African American Leadership Forum will host a community-driven mayoral forum on Oct. 15 at the Capri Theater, centering accountability, care, and collective leadership. Confirmed participants include Mayor Jacob Frey, State Sen. Omar Fateh, Brenda Short, and Rev. Dewayne Davis. Free; registration encouraged.
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Twin Cities Hip-Hop Day Honors Legacy and Creativity at Minnesota History Center
Twin Cities Hip Hop Day 2025 turned the Minnesota History Center into a living archive, honoring more than 40 contributors to the culture. Organized by Ryan “Stage One” Dillard, the celebration bridged generations and affirmed Minnesota hip hop’s legacy of community, creativity, and truth.
Posted inTheater
Youth write, direct and act in plays confronting gun violence
Hopkins Center for the Arts hosted ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, with Stages Theatre Company presenting six teen-written shorts chosen from 127 national submissions. Youth artists say the work is raw and empowering. Recommended for ages 14+.
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Stages Theatre Brings Charlotte’s Web to Life with Aerial Magic
Stages Theatre Charlotte’s Web plays Sept 26 to Oct 26 on the Hopkins Mainstage. A 60 minute, all ages production with an aerial Charlotte, a standout youth cast, and plenty of heart.
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Back in the Day award honors Al Brown as ‘Guardian of the Story’
Al Brown was awarded the 2025 Guardian of the Story Award at Southside Back In The Day for his decades of work in the Black Press and community storytelling, presented by MSR publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard.
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MSR 91st Anniversary Gala Honors Legacy and Celebrates Community
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s 91st Anniversary Gala celebrated the heartbeat of a healthy community with music, storytelling, and a commitment to sustaining Black voices in media.
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Black Men’s Wellness Day to Energize the Twin Cities September 13
Black Men’s Wellness Day brings health, fitness, and community celebration to Powderhorn Park Sept. 13.
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6th Annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to uplift community and celebrate Black excellence
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair, founded in the wake of the George Floyd uprising, returns to Lake Street Aug. 10–16 for a week of culture, commerce, and connection.
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V-Fest brings healthy good times to St. Paul
St. Paul’s V-Fest returns July 26 with a free day of music, movement, wellness, and cultural healing. This community-powered celebration blends joy and justice in one of the summer’s most uplifting events.
Posted inFinance
Metro Black business growth among nation’s fastest
Dr. Andre Perry joined Twin Cities leaders to launch Black Power Scorecard, highlighting data-driven strategies to boost Black wealth, homeownership, and life expectancy.
Posted inBlack History
Celebrating Black History Month in the Twin Cities: A vibrant array of events
Celebrate Black History Month in the Twin Cities with various events throughout the month, including book launches, musical performances, and cultural celebrations.