Sample St. Paul
Entertainment Guide March 2025

Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, through May 11. Travel back in time and discover what life was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Dig for fossils, explore a swampy bog and oozing volcano, climb through icy terrain and more.

Exhibits and activities include “The Scramble,” “The Studio,” “Creativity Jam,” “Sprouts,” “Our World,” “Forces at Play,” “Shipwreck Adventures” and “Imaginopolis.” Tickets are $17 on weekdays and $19 on weekends. Admission is free the first Sunday of each month; reservations are required. The next free date is February 2.

“Girlhood (It’s complicated),” through June 1, 2025. This exhibit from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History features more than 100 objects that explore how young women have influenced politics, education, work, health and fashion.

“Reframing our Stories” is featured through October 2025. The exhibit was created from a decades-old box of photographs simply labeled “Indians.” Inside the box were dozens of pictures of Native community members, organizations, activities, and events that are relevant today.

“Our Home: Native Minnesota” features historic and contemporary photographs, maps and artifacts that show how Minnesota’s native communities have retained cultural practices, teachings and values.

Other exhibits include “Minnesota’s Greatest Generation,” “Then Now Wow,” “Grainland” and “Weather Permitting.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and college students, and $8 for children ages five to 17. Admission and parking are free on Thursdays, 4-8 p.m.

“Secret Warriors,” Mar. 29-April 19. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans who served as translators and interrogators for the U.S. Armed Forces, “Secret Warriors” features two men, Koji Kimura and Tamio Takahashi, who took extraordinary risks to save their fellow soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Discover their compelling personal journeys and heartfelt love stories set against the backdrop of the war and the incarceration of their families. From $49.

Courtroom Concerts: Artaria String Quartet, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 6 and Thursday, Mar. 20; and Ernest Bison, violin; Greg Byers, cello; and David Feily, guitar, Thursday, Mar. 27. Free.

Ballet Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m. Mar. 11. Ballet performances and demonstrations by BalletCo.Laboratory. Free.

Woodturning demonstration, 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 16 in the AAW Gallery of Wood Art. Free.

Day of Irish Dance, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 16. Witness artistic dances from performance and competition teams. $7-$9.

St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Mar. 17. This event features local and regional music on four stages, traditional Irish dancing from local dance schools and adult performance groups, an Irish Marketplace with authentic Irish merchants, artisans and informational resources, free children’s craft activities, and traditional Irish and American food and beer. $7-$9.

Urban Expedition: Guatemala, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 30. Authentic music, food, dance performances and crafts. Free.

Public Building Tour, 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m., every Sunday. Learn about the building’s history, gangster connections and restoration.

“when you’re in the mirror…” new exhibit on display Feb. 13-April 27. View portraits that consider the repercussions of perception through a relational emphasis.

“Here, Now,” through May 2027. Discover 150 artworks across media from historically significant and notable new artists. All are in the M’s permanent collection. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission is free.

“Come from Away,” Mar. 5-8. Based on true events, when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were ordered to land at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland following the September 11 terrorist attacks. The passengers were welcomed by a town that banded together to house and feed them, and to offer them friendship. From $45.

Cantus & The Swingles, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Mar. 7. Cantus partners with The Swingles, the iconic UK vocal ensemble, for a collaborative concert with a repertoire spanning nearly every genre and time period. From $55.

Mozart Requiem, 4 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 9. Presented by the Bach Society of Minnesota. From $17.

“Dear Evan Hansen,” Mar. 11-16. A contemporary musical about connection in the digital age. Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. As a result, he finally gets what so many of us are searching for – the chance to finally fit in. From $45.

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra presents Haydn’s Drum Roll Symphony with Richard Egarr, noon, Mar. 14-16, and Bruch and Korngold with Tabea Zimmermann Mar. 2-29. From $16.

National Geographic Live: From Roots to Canopy, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 18. Tree canopy ecologist Nalini Nadkarni shares the worlds hidden in the treetops. From $29.

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles’ Abbey Road, 7 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 23. The entire album is performed live on stage. From $40.

The Schubert Club presents Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Mar. 28. From $36.

“Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?” 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 30. Sister answers the timeworn questions of the Easter season like “Why isn’t Easter the same day every year like Christmas? ”and “Will my bunny go to heaven?” From $43.

The New Standards, featuring Chan Polling, John Munson and Steve Roehm, 7 p.m., Friday. Mar. 21. From $20.

Kevin Kling and Victor Zupanc, 7 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 29. Heartfelt stories and songs to feed your soul and tickle your funny bone. From $20.

The Minnesota Royal Weekend, Mar. 1-2. Features the Crown Cheer and Dance Championship on Saturday and the Ultimate Championship Experience on Sunday. $25 for one day, $45 for two. Ages 5 and under are free.

Let’s Play Hockey Expo, Mar. 7-8. The world’s largest hockey show. $5. Ages 18 and under are free.

Donnie Smith Bike Show, Mar. 29-30. Includes a bike show with over 35 classes and 20 custom bikes, vendors and entertainment.

Minnesota Roller Derby, 6 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 29. From $22.

“Mental Health: Mind Matters,” through Feb. 2. Unravel the layers of mental health, using empathy and understanding to analyze the specific challenges and triumphs associated with mental well-being. 

Virtual Reality Transporter – Use the VRT to hurtle through the cosmos at fantastic speeds, scuba dive into prehistoric seas, and join the astronauts of Apollo 11 as they moonwalk for the first time. $9.95.

Museum Nights, 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Explore museum galleries, check out special Science Live performances, enjoy food and drink, then catch an Omnitheater show. 

OmniFest continues through April 13. Includes:

“Stellar Tours: A Star is Born,” Wednesday-Sunday. Follow the life cycle of a star through this live digital telescope show.
Tickets are $34.95 for adults and $24.95 for ages 4-17 and include an Omnitheatre show.

“Extreme Weather” – An up-close look at some of the most astonishing and potentially deadly natural phenomena. Learn what causes turbulent tornadoes, receding glaciers and rampant wildfires.

“Cuba” – Journey to the heart of the Caribbean through the eyes of those exploring under the ocean’s surface and dancing in the streets of Havana.

“Fungi Web of Life” – The film unravels how plants and animals would not exist without mushrooms, molds, yeasts and toadstools.

“Secrets of the Sea” – From the smallest krill to the largest whales, explore how ocean ecosystems depend on biodiversity and a surprising level of animal cooperation.

Mary J. Blige, 7 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 16. From $72.

NCHC Fan Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 20. Free.

NCHC Frozen Faceoff, Mar. 21-22. From $45 per session.

Portraits of Indigenous Authors and Artists, through June 30, at 3rd Floor Exhibit Gallery at the Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Now featured is a collection of fine art photography by John Ratzloff. This project started when Ratzloff was invited to photograph the life and natural beauty of White Earth Nation. His photography honors the voices and legacies of Indigenous leaders, offering a unique visual narrative that celebrates their contributions to art, culture and advocacy. Open weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.