Commonweal Theatre Presents The Angel Next Door
2025-06-29 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-06 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Preview Dates
Saturday, May 17 | 7:30-9:30 pm
Sunday, May 18 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Thursday & Friday | May 22, 23 | 7:30-9:30 pm
Full Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page
Commonweal Theatre Company
208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Join the Commonweal Theatre Company for Paul Slade Smith’s romantic screwball comedy, The Angel Next Door. Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948, where playwrights, actors, and a star-struck novelist gather to work on their next Broadway hit! (Never mind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents The Half-Life of Marie Curie
2025-06-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two extraordinary scientists. Learn more.

Laureate Writers’ Series Hosts Book Launch for Poet Jim Johnson
2025-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Tuesday, July 1 | 7pm
Free to the Public
Blue Heron Coffeehouse
162 W 2nd St
Shipwreckt Books
Shipwreckt Books, of Winona, has just released Jim Johnson’s Selected Poems, “A Good Sauna Always Burns Down.” Johnson will be reading from his new book on Tuesday, July 1st at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7pm. Learn more.

Winona Creators Collective Hosts Makerspace Community Zoom Call – Big Reveal
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
Wednesday, July 2 | 7-8 pm
Informational Zoom Call
Winona Creators Collective
This summer is heating up for the makerspace! Come learn about the location, the memberships, and the opening plans. You won’t want to miss this update! Learn more.

Chill with Will During Great River Shakespeare Festival
2025-07-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-11 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-18 12:00 - 15:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Fridays, July 4, 11, 18, 25
Workshops Begin at Noon
Matinees Begin at 1 pm
FREE: Registration Required
DuFrense Performing Arts Center (WSU campus) | 450 Johnson St
Great River Shakespeare Festival
Enroll in our FREE workshop for students ages 11-18 prior to each Friday afternoon performance.
Every Friday in July, students may participate in a free theater workshop at noon and receive a free ticket to the 1:00 matinee (Comedy of Errors July 4 & 18 and Romeo & Juliet on July 11 & 25). Learn more.

Art on the Fly- Schwaba Drama Exhibit
2025-07-05 - 2025-10-31 | la crosse regional airport, 2850 Airport Rd, La Crosse, WI, 54603, United States
Now through Oct 31
La Crosse Regional Airport
2850 Airport Rd | La Crosse, WI
Jamie Schwaba
River Arts Alliance Member, Jamie Schwaba of Schwaba Drama Art has over 30 pieces on exhibit at the La Crosse Regional Airport in La Crosse, WI as a part of the Art on the Fly program. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band Performs First Sunday Each Month
2025-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | MN
First Sunday of Each Month | 5-7 pm
Westfield Golf Course | 1460 W 5th St
No Cover Charge
westfieldgolfclub.com
The Gate City Jazz Band is rising from the ashes of the Blackhorse restaurant where they regularly played, to once again perform in their new location at the Westfield Golf Course restaurant. Performances are the first Sunday of each month, 5-7 pm for your listening and toe-tapping pleasure. Come enjoy the cuisine and music at the same time. No cover charge. Learn more.

Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
2025-07-10 23:59 | MN
Applications due July 10, 2025
A $3,000 award supporting accessibility in the arts and celebrating the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists. Learn more.

Patina at Peter’s Biergarten
2025-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
patinatheband.com
Come to Peter’s Biergarten on Friday, Jul 11th to hear and enjoy the band, Patina from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Patina plays a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals. Learn more.

Making Fish Prints at WAC with Kayla Ellefson
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Saturday, July 12 | 10 am – 12 pm
Free Admission
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.

Prints are made using rubber fish replicas and Tempera paint. All materials are provided. All ages are welcome. Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
2025-07-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-13 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-07-17 19:30 - 22:00 | MN
Commonweal Theatre Company
208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Join the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.

Children's Art Classes Offered at WAC
2025-07-14 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:15 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
July 14-18
Ages 5-10 | 10-11 am
Ages 11-18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Fee: $15 per person/per day
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
The Winona Arts Center welcomes Kayla Ellefson, artist and educator, from July 14 to July 18 for children’s classes. She is calling for all Art Explorers to join her during the two available time slots. Learn more.

Call for Artists — The Wabasha 1st Annual Art Fair Under the Bridge
2025-07-15 | heritage park, 257 Main St. W, Wabasha, 55981, United States
Registration Deadline: July 15
Heritage Park | 257 Main St. W | Wabasha, MN
River Junctions Art Council

The River Junctions Arts Council is seeking artists to present their work at the first annual festival – just steps away from the Mississippi. Up to 30 artist booths are available. Learn more.

Winona Creators Collective Hosts Paint a Stein Fundraiser
2025-07-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Tuesday, July 15 | 5-8 pm
Cost: $40 | All Supplies Provided
Two Fathoms Brewing
65 E Front St
Winona Creators Collective
Come paint a ceramic stein and support Winona Creators Collective as they build a community makerspace. All supplies will be provided, and fired steins will be available for pickup on July 29th. $40, RSVP is required as space is limited. Learn more.

Amanda Blue and Dr. Jordan Buchholtz Perform at Sapori di Sicilia
2025-07-17 07:00 - 20:00 | Café Sapori di Sicilia, 211 Main Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Thursday, July 17 | 7-8 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Cafe Sapori di Sicilia | 211 Main Street Winona, MN 55987
Come and enjoy a night in Italy by listening to the many great Italian composers performed by Amanda Blue and Dr. Jordan Buchholtz. Learn more.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Business & Immigrant Stories
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Free Admission | Freewill Offering
Winona History Center | 160 Johnson St
For the fourth consecutive year, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society, is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Presents Virtual Playwriting Workshop: Autobiographical Writing
2025-07-18 11:30 - 13:00 | MN
Virtual Workshop
June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 12, Oct 10
Cost: Sliding Scale One-Time Payment of $15-75
theatredumiss.org
Discover the power of personal storytelling through the art of autobiographical writing with playwright Kelsey Rain. In this hands-on workshop, playwrights and actors will craft a rough draft of a monologue or script inspired by a significant event from their own lives or the lives of their family members. Learn more.
