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.
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.
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.
North Star Journey Live: Is college getting more affordable?
September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
Atwood Memorial Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Has college become too expensive for most students? This fall, MPR News host Angela Davis will moderate a discussion in St. Cloud with college affordability experts and students paying for their education right now. Is college getting more affordable? And if not, what else can be done?
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.
Minnesota Winds: Second Season Opener
September 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Benson Great Hall
3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
Minnesota Winds: Second Season Opener on Sunday, September 27 at 2 p.m. at Benson Great Hall
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.