Community Events Spotlight
Local June Celebrations
Below are some of the many events and celebrations in Saint Paul this June. We hope to see you there!
AARP MINNESOTA – SCREENING OF GEN SILENT
FREE
North Garden Theater
929 7th St W., St. Paul
June 11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join for a free showing of the Gen Silent is a powerful documentary that explores the struggles of LGBTQ+ older adults. The film highlights how fear of anti-LGBTQ+ abuse causes many older adults to hide their identities, neglect their health, and face isolation. Following the film will be a panel discussion.
https://www.aarp.org/events/details.pride-month-community-screening-of-gen-silent.jpnrfqgcqb2
PRIDE HEROES
FREE
House of Hope Presbyterian
797 Summit Ave, St. Paul
June 13 from 2-4pm
Come learn about Pride Heroes past and present! Enjoy ice cream, crafts (make your own cape to wear at Pride events), a selfie booth, and Pride Heroes Storytime with local drag performers.
https://stjohnsstpaul.org/home-page-featured/pride-heroes-at-house-of-hope/
STP PRIDE FESTIVAL
FREE
Dual Citizen Brewing Company
730 Raymond Ave, St. Paul
June 13–14, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come celebrate Pride! Event includes: live music, outdoor game area, youth & family fun zone, food trucks, educational programs, art & crafts area, and local business vendors.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
FREE
Rondo Center of Diverse Expression
315 North Fisk Street, St. Paul
June 19, 12:00-5:00 pm
Celebrate African American heritage and culture. Each year, RCODE remembers June 19th, 1865 with speakers, music, food, exhibitors, and the announcement of the Rondo Achievement Awards.
https://rcodemn.org/events/juneteenth-celebration
TWIN CITIES PRIDE FAMILY FUN DAY
FREE
Como Park East Pavilion
1151 Como Ave, St. Paul
June 21, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free outdoor event designed with families in mind. Some activities included: a community meal, participating in custom craft-making stations, and playing lawn games.
FEEDING OUR SOULS: THE ESSENCE OF JUNETEENTH JOY
$25
St. Paul College
235 Marshall Ave, St. Paul
June 23, 5:30-8:30 pm
Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to Jubilee where you will enjoy Spirituals and music from Vocal Essence under the direction of G. Phillip Shoultz, hear stories about the wonderful intersection of food and music, and be treated to delicious dishes and treats from prominent local Black chefs.
https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-juneteenth-joy-2026/
QUEERS CRUSH COMEDY
$5-10
Black Hart of Saint Paul
1415 University Avenue West, St Paul
June 24, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Be a part of the fun! Black Hart is looking for acts of all comedy forms. Bring your weird, your bold, your brilliant. Let’s build a lineup that reflects the full spectrum of queer joy and chaos.
https://tcpride.org/event/queers-crush-comedy-2/
KUMBAYAH THE JUNETEENTH STORY (30TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE)
FREE
The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine’s University
2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul
June 26, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This beloved, free stage performance returns to Saint Paul for a special anniversary showing at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University. The powerful theatrical piece takes the audience on a poignant journey through time, exploring the profound human impact of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War. It serves as a deeply moving educational and artistic centerpiece for the city's month-long freedom celebrations.
https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-kumbayah-the-juneteenth-story-30th-anniversary/
ROYALTY: A CHOIR CONCERT AND CABARET
$31
Ordway Center For the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street, Saint Paul
June 27, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm & June 28, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This program blends choral music, drag artistry, and storytelling to uplift queer history, challenge choral traditions, and honor drag as both art form and resistance.
