Calendula Gallery

On the first Friday of every month, from 6–9 pm, artists across the neighborhood open their studio doors or partner with a venue for a pop-up table to celebrate the creativity, history, and vibrant community of Lowertown.
During Lowertown First Fridays, local galleries and museums are already buzzing with activity—and each month, more venues are adding performances, special events, and interactive experiences. 
To see who is open on any First Friday of the month visit 
<a href="https://calendulagallery.com/lowertown-first-fridays" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lowertown First Fridays — Calendula Gallery</a>

Local Event: Lowertown First Fridays

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Saint Paul

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Lowertown First Fridays

On the first Friday of every month, from 6–9 pm, artists across the neighborhood open their studio doors  or partner with a...

On view: Every Saturday and Sunday from 9AM – 3PM, June 5 through July 25, 2026.
Opening Reception: June 5th, 2026; 6PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Calendula Gallery, the Poppy Room; 275 - 4th Street E, Suite 110, St. Paul

Step into the world of Graciela DeAnda, an artist whose work illuminates the delicate interplay between nature, light, and transformation. In her latest exhibit, Blueprints of Transience, viewers are invited to experience a series of captivating cyanotype prints that celebrate both the beauty and impermanence of the natural world.
Drawing inspiration from the organic environment, Graciela DeAnda uses natural materials—leaves, flowers, and plants—to create intricate prints that capture the fine details of each element. By harnessing sunlight, she infuses her art with a sense of fleetingness, echoing the ever-changing rhythms of nature. The cyanotype process, known for its deep indigo hues, becomes a medium through which she explores the tension between permanence and ephemerality.

Visitors to the exhibit will witness works shaped by unpredictable forces: sunlight, shifting weather, and the passage of time. These elements introduce spontaneity and chance, ensuring that each piece is unique and reflective of the environment’s dynamic character. Graciela DeAnda pushes the boundaries of traditional cyanotype by incorporating water, heat, and other transformative elements, allowing her prints to evolve in unexpected ways.
Viewers are encouraged to reflect on our relationship with nature, the impact of environmental change, and the fragile balance that connects us to the world around us. Blueprints of Transience is both a celebration of nature’s intricate beauty and a meditation on its vulnerability.

Local Event: Opening Reception - Blueprints of Transience By Graciela DeAnda

Opening Reception - Blueprints of Transience By...

On view: Every Saturday and Sunday from 9AM – 3PM, June 5 through July 25, 2026.
Opening Reception:  June 5th, 2026; 6PM – 8:30...

Opening Reception - Blueprints of Transience By Graciela DeAnda

Local Event: Blueprints of Transience By Graciela DeAnda

Blueprints of Transience By Graciela DeAnda

Helene Woods

Minneapolis Metropolitan Area

Roseville

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Mendota Heights

Washington County

Oakdale

Minneapolis

Hennepin County

Woodbury

Inver Grove Heights

Eagan

Southwest Minneapolis

Richfield

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Fridley

Woodbury Lutheran Church

<a href="https://www.spiritsongchoir.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Spirit Song Choir</a>
Join Spirit Song Choir, Youth Choir, Instrumentalists and Dancers, for an afternoon of inspiring music by some of our favorite composers, including:&nbsp; Elaine Hagenberg, Moira Smiley, Tom Trenney, Ola Gjeilo, Sarah Quartel and more.&nbsp; Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!&nbsp; A free will offering will benefit Solid Ground's Community Response Fund, addressing the critical need for rent relief.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: I Will Sing! Songs of Hope and Joy

I Will Sing! Songs of Hope and Joy

Spirit Song Choir
Join Spirit Song Choir, Youth Choir, Instrumentalists and Dancers, for an afternoon of inspiring music by...

Oakland Cemetery

Join us at 1:00 pm on May 23, 2026 as we dedicate the Medal of Honor medallion finally provided to Captain Joseph Burger and 16 other new headstones for Civil War veterans. Can you believe an MN Medal of Honor recipient was interred without any indicator on his headstone that he was awarded the highest military award for his service during Civil War?Captain Burger's medal is being brought from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum to this ceremony. This ceremony is open to veterans, those with an interest in Civil War history, and the general public. Wearing Civil War era attire is encouraged. The descendants of these veterans are most cordially invited to attend as special guests. A special salute to the management of Oakland Cemetery for their tireless support of veterans and their families for several decades. The joint Honor Guard will be from the Roseville VFW Post 7555 and their partners in the American Legion. Soldiers will also be firing three rounds of musketry.The members of Camp #56 consider this MOH medallion and headstone dedication ceremony an honor, and a fitting tribute for a Union soldier whose service helped preserve the liberties Americans enjoy as a nation today.Please help us to show proper respect to all of these veterans.

Local Event: Medal of Honor Medallion & Civil War Headstone Dedication Ceremony 

Medal of Honor Medallion & Civil War Headstone...

Join us at 1:00 pm on May 23, 2026 as we dedicate the Medal of Honor medallion finally provided to Captain Joseph Burger and 16...

Medal of Honor Medallion & Civil War Headstone Dedication Ceremony 

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Lowertown First Fridays

JUN

5

9:00 AM

Calendula Gallery, 275 4th St E, St Paul, MN

Opening Reception - Blueprints of Transience By Graciela DeAnda

JUN

5

6:00 PM

Calendula Gallery, 275 4th St E, St Paul, MN

Blueprints of Transience By Graciela DeAnda

JUL

25

9:00 AM

Calendula Gallery, 275 4th St E, St Paul, MN

I Will Sing! Songs of Hope and Joy

Medal of Honor Medallion & Civil War Headstone Dedication Ceremony