No Wake | Commonweal Theatre Company
2026-04-11 - 2026-07-04 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
With determination (and a bullhorn), retired professor Peter Michaels is on a mission to save the loons of Lake Winnipesaukee, who are dying in record numbers. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Sarah struggles to make ends meet by cleaning cabins. Over the course of a summer, the unlikely pair slowly builds trust across a generational divide, encouraging each other to shed the shadows of their pasts and honor those they cherish most. Our 38th season opens with a poignant charmer that ripples with humor and heart.

Creating Your Own Spirit Journey Doll
2026-04-11 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Cheri Bunker and Create your own Spirit Journey Doll at the Winona Arts Center April 11, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.

Ryan Picone Quartet Concert
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Ryan Picone Quartet brings Hot Club Jazz rooted in the spirit of Django Reinhardt to the Winona Arts Center on April 11 at 7:00.
Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6:00
Tickets: $20/advance $25 door Music Mart & Eventbrite
Cash bar for wine/beer

Tibetan Singing Bowls
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sunday, April 12 1:00-3:00 Tibetan Singing Bowls
with Joan Fila
$15 suggested donation
Winona Arts Center is pleased to welcome back Joan Filla and her Singing Bowls Meditation. This is a Free Event but you must register at Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tibetan-singing-bowls-tickets-1984984518128?aff=oddtdtcreator) as this event is limited to 40 people. There is a suggested donation fee of $15.

Original New Works Staged Reading
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:30 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling and perspectives as we showcase eight original scripts by six regional playwrights. This afternoon brings together a mix of established and emerging voices, offering a range of styles and themes presented as staged readings. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience new works in development, connect with local artists, and engage in the creative process. Whether you’re a longtime theater lover or simply curious about new writing, this event invites you into the heart of the region’s vibrant creative community.

Winona Brass Band Season Begins Nov. 9
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Winona Middle School Auditorium, 1570 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
November 9 | 3:00 pm
Winona Middel School
December 13 | 11:00 am
Central Lutheran Church
April 12 | 3:00 pm
TBD

The Winona Brass Band open their 32 nd season with a Fall Concert on Sunday November 9 at 3:00 pm in the Winona Middle School Auditorium. The performance features selections suggested by members of the group resulting in an eclectic mix from British composer Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances to the music of Queen. All WBB concerts are free and open to all. Free-will donations gratefully are accepted at the door.
Founded 1993, this British Style traditional Brass Band is unique in our area. Consisting only of brass instruments and percussion, the sound has been described as rich, vibrant, and organ-like. Instruments include cornets, flugelhorn, alto horns, trombones, baritones, euphoniums, tubas and percussion – 28 players in all!
WBB has made the Winona Middle School their rehearsal and performance home since fall 2024, with both fall and spring concerts happening in the Middle School Auditorium. The December 13 performance will be held at Central Lutheran Church at 11 am rounding out a full day of holiday festivities including a craft sale, Scandinavian-based bake sale and soup/sandwich lunch. The spring concert, scheduled for Sunday April 12 at 3 pm, will feature guest composer and conductor Dr. Jack Stamp as well as a few more players favorites that couldn’t fit into the fall concert!
The Winona Brass Band is a non-profit community ensemble with members from throughout the region. If you’re a brass or percussion player and are interested in membership opportunities please contact Janet Heukeshoven at jheukesh@smumn.edu or WBB board president, John Helm at helmje2@gmail.com. Follow the Winona Brass Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winonabrassband.
Eric Heukeshoven is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Winona Brass Band Spring Concert
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Winona Middle School Auditorium, 1570 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join the Winona Brass Band for the finale of their 32nd season as they present From England to Minnesota at the Winona Middle School Auditorium on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 pm. The ensemble is excited to welcome guest composer-conductor Dr. Jack Stamp to this performance. The spring concert will link British Brass Band repertoire from England with the deep roots of Minnesota British Brass Bands.

Weave a “Mug Rug” to Match the Colors in Your Favorite Mug with Lisa Douglas.
2026-04-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Lisa Douglas at the Winona Art Center for a 2-Day Workshop April 13 and 20 to learn basic weaving techniques, practiced in easy-to-finish projects.

Michelle Cochran Drawing Class
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Drawing Class led by Michelle Cochran.

Preston Lawing Color Reduction Printing Class
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Preston Lawing is back for a 3 Day Workshop for Color Reduction Printing at the Winona Arts Center April 8, 15, 22 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Water Music: Chamber Music at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
November 13, December 11, March 5, April 16
4:30 and 7:00 each day
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) is pleased to announce the return of Water Music: Chamber Music at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, presented in partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra. Now entering its fifth season, Water Music brings together art and music through a series of four chamber music concerts performed in an intimate setting within the museum’s galleries. Each performance is designed to highlight both the visual treasures of the MMAM and musical masterworks connected by a shared theme.
New for the 2025–26 season, each concert evening will feature two performances, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Between the two performances, guests are invited to enjoy a reception in the MMAM atrium, featuring a treat prepared by the museum’s new Waterbar Café + Provisions inspired by the evening’s program, included with the ticket price. A cash bar will also be available. Guests are encouraged to come early or stay late to enjoy food, drinks, and conversation surrounded by art and music.
The Water Music season begins on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with Water Music: Epic Journeys, paired with the exhibition A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World. The program will include Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings, featuring guest violin soloist Nash Ryder and musicians from the Winona Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chamber Music.
The second concert, Water Music: Christmas Concertos, will be presented on Thursday, December 11, 2025, paired with Alexis Rockman: Oceanus. The program will include Torelli’s Christmas Concerto, Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on “Greensleeves”, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, performed by musicians from the Winona Symphony Orchestra.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, MMAM will host Water Music: Quince Ensemble, paired with the exhibition Fluid: What is Marine Art and What Can it Be? This program will feature Zohn-Muldoon’s Destierros and Night and McKinley’s Ten Medieval Songs, performed by guest artists Quince Ensemble and violinist Erik Rohde.
The season concludes on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with Water Music: The Coast and the Sea, paired with the exhibition The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America. This program will include new chamber works written for baritone Alan Dunbar, featuring Dunbar and guest musicians.
Single concert tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for MMAM members, seniors, and active military, and $10 for students. Tickets may be reserved online at https://mmam.org/water-music. The Water Music series is presented by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and the Winona Symphony Orchestra, and is supported by Your Classical MPR.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a nonprofit art museum that creates meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the purpose-built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven-acre riverside campus. It is through this surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries of what marine art can be.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
Image credit: Previous Water Music concert at MMAM, surrounded by the immersive art of Anne Labovitz, featuring Liz Pearse, soprano, and musicians of the Winona Symphony Orchestra.

Poet-Artist Collaboration Exhibit
2026-04-17 - 2026-06-08 | Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
RAA member Steve Schild is one of 25 poets whose work will be featured in a juried poet-artist collaboration at Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing. The poems and visual art they’re paired with will be on display at an opening reception at the gallery from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, April 17. The reception is free and open to the public. A chapbook containing the poems and accompanying art will be available through Red Wing Arts. The exhibit runs through June 8.

Opening Reception, Poet-Artist Collaboration
2026-04-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States

FILM: The Four Souls of Coyote
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center in conjunction with FRFF presents the Hungarian film, The Four Souls of Coyote, on April 17 at 7:00. Doors & gallery open at 6:00. Cost for this film is $10 and there will be a Q & A following the film.

Wonderland - Concert
2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | broken world records, 265 E 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Billy X Curmano & Mai’a Williams with special guest Rowan Emmanuel in a collaborative performance.

Cafe Accordian Orchestra at Winona Arts Center
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center welcomes The Cafe Accordion Orchestra on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00
Coffeehouse & Gallery open at 6:00
Tickets $25/adv $30/door
Wine/beer cash bar

Forever Young - 80's Prom
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:30 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
‘Forever Young’ – 80’s Prom
Missed your dream prom or want to relive it but this time on your terms? Here’s your chance to party like it’s 1985 – neon lights, big hair, and all the retro vibes you crave. And the best part? You get to come with your partner or spouse (not your awkward high school crush)!

Sandbar Storytelling Festival Presents Irish Tales with Terry Visger at Cafe Congo
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sandbar Storytelling Festival invites the public to an afternoon of Irish Stories on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 pm as part of the Cafe Congo series. Originally scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day weekend and postponed due to the blizzard, Sandbar Storytelling Festival is pleased to welcome Terry Visger, offering tall tales and folklore from the Emerald Isle. There are no tickets sold for this event, but a free-will donation will be taken at the door to support Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s 2026 season. A reception will follow the event.

Doing More (for Less) with SEMAC
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Doing More (for Less): Free, Cheap, & Easy Strategies to Jumpstart Disability Inclusion, with Scott Artley, CPACC, hosted by SEMAC
For individual artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations in SEMAC’s region
To Learn More and Register:
https://semac.org/calendar/workshops/
https://forms.gle/Uakp31oR6fN9Wm3p6

Meditative Drawing Class | WAC
2026-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
A fun, relaxing, floral inspired drawing class that is non-representational with no right or wrong! It has been referred to as Yoga for the Brain!

Mother’s Day Free Ink Event | WAC
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Get Inked Up at the Winona Arts Center on Saturday May 2 for our Mother’s Day Free Ink Event. Join us for a fun and free day of printmaking during 2 printing sessions: Family and Friends 10am to 12:30pm and Adults only 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Dixit Dominus~ Winona Symphony Orchestra and Winona State Concert Choir
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Symphony Orchestra and WSU Concert Choir to Perform May 2
The Winona Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Erik Rohde, and the Winona State University Concert Choir, directed by Colleen Chester, will perform a joint concert on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church.
The program will include works by Robert Fuchs, Arnold Schoenberg, and Marianna von Martines, including Martines’ Dixit Dominus.
The performance brings together orchestra and choir for an evening of compelling repertoire by three notable composers.

Dog Days Art Fair: Call for Artists
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-15 | MN
Application open Now – May 15, 2026
HVRNT Studio, Pillbox Bat Company & Friends are busy planning the Dog Days Art Fair for Saturday, July 18th. It is shaping up to be a fun, mid-summer event featuring a makers market, free craft activities, pop-up art gallery and more! Artist and Vendor Application is now live and open through May 15, 2026. More details can be found on https://pillboxbatco.com/pages/dog-days-art-fair.

Made by Hand: How Craft Shapes the Maker | WAC
2026-05-03 13:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Made by Hand: How Craft Shapes the Maker, invites visitors into the shops and thoughts of four outstanding southeastern Minnesota Artisans, created by Taliesin Nyala.

Community Care for Creatives, with Sarah Johnson of The Joy Labs
2026-05-06 12:00 - 12:15 | MN
Community Care for Creatives: A Moment to Breathe & Be Together with Sarah Johnson
Taking a moment to pause, breathe and be together can oﬀer a brief respite when the demands, injustices, and strains of the world don’t stop. Join us for a free, 15-minute virtual opportunity to reset together with community engaged artist Sarah Johnson of The Joy Labs, hosted by the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC). Sarah will oﬀer a short framing and a guided practice to tap into our own wisdom and groundedness. Attend one or both sessions as works for you.
Learn More and Register
https://semac.org/calendar/workshops/
https://forms.gle/wWJx9rKGgDY8RfpC6

Preston Lawing Printing Classes | WAC
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This 2-week workshop will ease into the printing processes of Drypoint and Chine Colle. We will explore combining these two methods: one focuses on fine lines and tones, the other explores color and textured Japanese papers.

Burnt By The Sun | WAC
2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center presents the film: Burnt By The Sun on Friday, May 8 at 6:30 (PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT TIME)
