FEATURED EVENTS

Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month by challenging yourself to go the distance. Run or walk the I Have a Dream Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! Help support our charity partner, Back on My Feet, and sign up for your favorite distance today. Register to run, then run or walk the distance and submit your results by the end of February 2021.

FEATURING ORIGINAL L.A. CAST! - Laugh, cry, and discover the power of food to nourish, heal, or move us to action. From learning the secret to Grandma’s brisket, to personal stories of eating disorders, to the fascinating history of how the International House of Pancakes was started, true stories of food, culture, and community are blended together with a healthy dollop of humor for a truly delicious storytelling event...for anyone who loves to eat!

Grab your star map and enjoy telescope observing from wherever you are. Our astronomy staff will guide you through the night sky as our telescope, with its new camera features, will live capture deep space objects and stream them to you virtually. Eventbrite registration link coming soon! Don’t forget to download your own Minnesota Skies Guide! https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/star-map/

Small screen, big laughs! Amid social distancing, ComedySportz Buffalo is back in action! Watch players compete for virtual (family-friendly) comedy glory, all from the comfort of your own home! Registration is free and required through Zoom (limited to the first 100 guests). Running Time Approx 40 minutes.

From the bright stars to the refreshing crisp air, night is one of the best times to explore nature in the winter. While it isn’t winter yet, according to the calendar, we know that New England forest are ready for the season ahead. Discover some common constellations, learn the phases of the moon, look and listen for nocturnal animals and learn how to make your look like it has disappeared! Roast a marshmallow over the fire for a S’more once we return! Limited to 12 people. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Heavy rain will cancel.

As the owner of the Minnesota Vikings for the past 16 years, Mark Wilf has led a transformation of the organization, building a team that consistently competes for championships, providing the best in class fan experience, positively impacting the Minneapolis-St. Paul community, and growing the game of football. Join Commonpoint Queens for an inspirational evening with Mark Wilf and Ken Berger, award-winning sports journalist, taking questions from YOU.

Arts in CT will be hosting a You’ve Got Talent-Talent Fest for ages 4-16 Arts in CT believes that in this time of pandemic, we can use the arts as a tool to raise awareness and advocacies. We use arts as a medium of communication and entertainment. This pandemic cannot stop the passion of Arts in CT to bring arts to you, as a result we are launching a You’ve Got Talent-Talent Fest for ages 4-16. You’ve Got Talent Talent Fest is an online virtual talent show, showcasing children from ages 4-16. We will be selecting at least 20 of your most creative artistic children to enter. The show will be live online inviting our friends and family to see our shining stars. This first talent fest is not a competition but a showcase. Please submit a short video of you showcasing your talent in music any form (clean and kid friendly), dance, or theater (poetry, spoken word, Shakespearean or traditional theater). The video should be in high definition and should only be in 1-2 minutes. Please send in your submissions to info@artsinct.org including your name, age, phone number, and email. But please be informed that they will be reviewed and those selected will be notified. Please email us your submission to join in this Talent Fest by January 20 to info@artsinct.org.

Rise 'n Shine Storytime is for ages 5 & under. Stay in your pajamas and enjoy a Rise 'n Shine Storytime! This virtual program includes stories, songs, and other early literacy activities for you and your child.