St. Anthony Park Garden Club
Guest speaker Julie Grossman presents “Soil Health 101: Simple Practices for Thriving Home Gardens.” Grossman is a professor of soil agro-ecology and organic food systems at the University of Minnesota.
Business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., refreshments at 7 p.m., with the program at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave. Enter via the Luther Place door.
boréal Art Loft
Cindy Libman exhibit, “One Love, Many Forms,” runs Feb. 1 through 26 in the Art Loft at boréal Gifts and Goods, 2276 Como Ave.
Opening reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. Libman’s art is described as being rooted in the belief of living life from the heart and trusting one another, embodying the light we can all become — even in challenging times.
Community art show
Annual juried art show runs Feb. 15–April 4 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church Undercroft Gallery, 2136 Carter Ave. Viewing during regular office hours from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, with winners announced in each category.
Artists have until Feb. 7 to submit one or two works. Unless otherwise arranged, artists may drop off their work between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Fill out a simple registration form and pay the $10 fee. All media accepted (oil/acrylic, watercolor, photography, print, textile, ceramic, clay, etc.) Art from amateur artists is accepted; you do not have to be a professional artist to participate.
Larson Gallery
“Beyond the Bounds” continues through April 10 at Paul Whitney Larson Art Gallery, 2017 Buford Ave., lower level, Student Center, University of Minnesota St. Paul campus.
Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The exhibit of paintings, sculptures and digital art by students and local artists features artistic portrayals of creatures and magical entities rarely seen beyond the bounds of dreams and myths. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; Thursdays to 6 p.m.
Goldstein Gallery
“Resist and Reclaim” curators’ talk with faculty guest curators Jessica Garcia Fritz and Terresa Hardaway from 6 to 7 p.m. and gallery tour from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Goldstein Museum of Design, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., UMN-St. Paul campus.
The installation features commissioned work by 20 Black and Indigenous women and femme-identifying artists from Minnesota. Exhibit continues through Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday. Content notice: visitor discretion advised.
Music Under Glass
Performances from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Como Zoo Conservatory’s Sunken Garden, 1225 Estabrook Drive. Free admission. Beer and wine available for purchase.
- Wednesday, Jan. 28
Katy Tessman & Sweet Lou; Americana and folk-pop. - Sunday, Feb. 1
Annie Mack; roots and blues. - Wednesday, Feb. 4
Jeff Ray with Mikkel Beckmen; acoustic blues and American.
Schubert Club
“Music in the Park features Nathan Amaral (violin) and Alice Chenyang Xu (piano) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, at St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave.
Community sing
Join pianist, storyteller and vocalist Dan Chouinard and singer-songwriter Ann Reed for a free community sing-along at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave.
Women’s Drum Center
Hand drum for beginners class from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 2242 University Ave. W. Drums are provided. $15 per participant. Register at womensdrumcenter.org.
St. Paul Parks & Recreation
651-488-9673 or stpaul.gov
Ice skating rinks: Langford Park and North Dale Recreation Center are open, weather dependent, at various hours and days; lights turned off at 9 p.m. daily.
Como Park Ski Center: 1431 North Lexington Parkway N. (Como golf course clubhouse), open various hours, weather permitting. “Mount Como” features two rope tows, a 150-foot vertical drop on 15 skiable acres, 5K+ of groomed cross-country trails, lessons, and ski and snowboard rentals.
Langford Park: Parent-child Latin cooking class: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 30 Langford Park. One child per class; child age 7 or older. $35–$45. Register at stpaul.gov.
Next Chapter Bookseller
Author readings from 6 to 7 p.m. at 38 Snelling Ave. S.
- Tuesday, Feb. 17 Annie Neugebauer, “You Have to Let Them Bleed”: horror genre short story collection.
- Tuesday, Feb. 24 Angelica Baker, “When We Grow Up,” in conversation with Macalester professor/
author Emma Törzs, “Ink Blood Sister Scribe.”
Landmark Center
75 Fifth St. W.
Sundays at Landmark — TaikoArts Midwest’s Enso Daiko: 1 to 2 p.m. on Feb. 8. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Free.
Urban Expedition — Trinidad and Tobago: 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. A celebration of Caribbean culture with music, dance, crafts and cuisine. Presented in collaboration with Minnesota’s Caribbean American Cultural Center. Free.
African American History Month: The 2026 theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” which recognizes that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the now-month-long observance that grew from the single week originated by Carter G. Woodson in 1926.
Minnesota History Center
345 W. Kellogg Blvd. See website for more information: mnhs.org.
Being Black and Betty Crocker: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. Screening of TPT’s “Being Black and Betty Crocker,” followed by a moderated conversation with Barbara Jo Davis, Q&A, and light refreshments. Also available virtually via Zoom: mnhs-org.zoom.us/j/84811307843. Free program; regular museum admission required for exhibits. Registration recommended but not required: mnhs.org.
Booked on Thursdays: “A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars” by Erin Sharkey: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26. Register: mnhs.org/events/43268520780. After registration, request a free copy of the book via email: [email protected]. Limited copies available. Free admission and parking from 4–8 p.m. Repeated March 26.
Gibbs Farm
2097 Larpenteur Ave. W., Falcon Heights: rchs.com/gibbs-farm.
Winter PeeWee Camps: Registration is open for mini-camps for 4- and 5-year-olds ready for independent fun. Various themes, dates, and times in Feb. and Mar. $30/session. Details: rchs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Winter-Peewees-2026.pdf. Register: rchs.com/gibbs-farm/summer-camps/peewee-camp.
Senior activities
St. Anthony Park Area Seniors offers a variety of activities. Unless another location is listed, programs take place at Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave. W. Registration is not required unless noted. For more information, call 651‑642‑9052 or email [email protected].
SAIL: Stay Active and Independent for Life: Fitness class for balance, strength, and flexibility. 10–11 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23, and Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 11 & 25. Call or email to register.
Pound Fit: Full-body movements with drumsticks set to music. 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Limited class size. Call the office or email to register.
Card-making workshop: 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5. Call the office or email to register.
Game Day: Coffee and board games. 10 to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6.
Handiwork Group: 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 12, at St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave. Bring your own supplies.
Equal Portions: Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave. Catered luncheon and presentation, $15. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Poetry Group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.
Viewers Like Us: View the movie “Art + Medicine.” Discussion follows. 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Chair Yoga: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Fridays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Virtual via Zoom. Space is limited. Contact office to register.
Lunch Bunch: Noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Socializing and BINGO. Virtual via Zoom. Contact office for the link.
Kathy Henderson lives in St. Paul and is a freelance writer.
