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Events
Find upcoming events from Minnesota Public Radio.
Just announced: Talking Volumes, the highly-anticipated literary event series, returns for Season 27. See the lineup and get your tickets before they sell out.
The Current's Happy Hours: The Castle with Blessing Jolie
September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Castle
Rochester, MN
Featuring a DJ set by Zack McCormick from The Current and a live music performance from Blessing Jolie.
Talking Volumes with Marlon James
September 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Join us for a discussion with Marlon James as we open Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series - in our new home, The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium.
The Current's Happy Hours: Insight Brewing with MT Jones
September 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Insight Brewing
Minneapolis, MN
Featuring a DJ set by Jill Riley from The Current and a live music performance from MT Jones.
Talking Volumes with Lucy Foley
September 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Join us for a discussion with Lucy Foley in our second event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.
The Current's Happy Hours: Pizza Lucé with Nur-D
September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Pizza Lucé
Duluth, MN
Featuring a DJ set by Gannon from The Current and a live music performance from Nur-D.
Talking Volumes with Min Jin Lee
October 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Join us for a discussion with Min Jin Lee in our third event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.
Talking Volumes with Emily St. John Mandel
November 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Join us for a discussion with Emily St. John Mandel in our fourth event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.
Talking Volumes with Colson Whitehead
November 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Join us for a discussion with Colson Whitehead in our fifth event of Season 27 of Talking Volumes - one of Minnesota’s most highly-anticipated literary event series.