Events

★ My Story of Running for Office

October 07 • 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM • Virtual

Wednesday

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★ Help Support a Future that Supports Healthy Aging

October 08 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Metro State University • Student Center Rm 101 • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106-5019

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★ East Siders Buy a Building - Celebrate Community Ownership - 960 Payne Ave

October 15 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Brunson's Pub - Upstairs! • 956 Payne Ave • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55130

Join us to Celebrate Community Ownership in 960 Payne Ave. Come tour the space. We'll meet with refreshments upstairs next door at Brunson's Pub. Learn about joining the coop and...

East Siders Buy a Building - Celebrate Community Ownership - 960 Payne Ave

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★ Food Truck Fridays at 901 Payne — Fall 2026

October 16 • 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 901 Payne Ave • 901 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

Food Truck Fridays brings Black-owned businesses, food trucks, vendors and the community together at 901 Payne Avenue on Saint Paul’s East Side. Stop by throughout the afternoon and evening to...

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★ Solidarity Street Gallery 2026 — "Common Ground"

October 16 • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM • ArT @ 967 Payne • 967 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

Solidarity Street Gallery 2026 — "Common Ground" This October, five to six blocks of Payne Avenue on St. Paul's East Side transform into a free, walkable open-air gallery. Now in...

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★ Solidarity Street Gallery 2026 — "Common Ground"

October 17 • 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM • ArT @ 967 Payne • 967 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

Solidarity Street Gallery 2026 — "Common Ground" This October, five to six blocks of Payne Avenue on St. Paul's East Side transform into a free, walkable open-air gallery. Now in...

Saturday

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★ Solidarity Street Gallery 2026 — "Common Ground"

October 18 • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM • ArT @ 967 Payne • 967 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

Solidarity Street Gallery 2026 — "Common Ground" This October, five to six blocks of Payne Avenue on St. Paul's East Side transform into a free, walkable open-air gallery. Now in...

Sunday

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★ Behind The Plate Launch Party

October 24 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub • 45 W 10th St • Saint Paul, MN 55102

Join us to celebrate our new cookbook and its contributors! The "Behind The Plate" cookbook includes recipes and narratives sharing lived experiences of our community. The launch party will include:...

Saturday

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★ Getting Ready

October 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM • Zoom • 165 Western Ave N • St Paul, MN 55102

Getting Ready is a 3-part series that will help you determine if small business ownership is right for you. This cohort will be held at online via Zoom from 6...

Monday

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★ Lead Testing and Community Resource Fair

October 28 • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Phalen Recreation Center • 1000 E Wheelock Parkway • Saint Paul, MN 55106

Stop by for a quick blood lead test, bring your household items to get tested for lead with immediate results, and talk with local organizations about ways to keep your...

Lead Testing and Community Resource Fair

Wednesday

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★ Food Truck Fridays: HallowTech — Tech + Treats

October 30 • 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 901 Payne Ave • 901 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

**Food Truck Fridays: HallowTech — Tech + Treats brings Halloween fun, technology, Black-owned businesses and community together at 901 Payne Avenue on Saint Paul’s East Side.** Join Black Business Network...

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★ Startup Toolkit: Registration, Permits, and Business Banking

November 05, 2026 • 6:00 PM • WomenVenture Offices • 165 Western Ave N • St Paul, MN 55102

Starting a business can be overwhelming! Let us help you break down the essentials before launching. This course is designed for pre-launch entrepreneurs who want to start smart and stay...

Startup Toolkit: Registration, Permits, and Business Banking

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★ Food Truck Fridays at 901 Payne — Fall 2026

November 13 • 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 901 Payne Ave • 901 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

Food Truck Fridays brings Black-owned businesses, food trucks, vendors and the community together at 901 Payne Avenue on Saint Paul’s East Side. Stop by throughout the afternoon and evening to...

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★ Small Business Essentials

November 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM • Zoom • 165 Western Ave N • St Paul, MN 55102

This 5-session course will help prepare your business for launch by exploring marketing, finance, operations, and legal considerations. This class will meet online on Zoom from 6-8pm on Mondays, starting...

Monday

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★ WomenVenture Overview

November 18, 2026 • 6:00 PM • Zoom • 165 Western Ave N • St Paul, MN 55102

FREE, 60-minute webinar where budding entrepreneurs can come together to learn about WomenVenture’s program offerings. During the course of the hour, a programs team member will walk prospective clients through...

Wednesday

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★ Food Truck Fridays: Buy Black Friday — 2026 Season Finale

November 27 • 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 901 Payne Ave • 901 Payne Ave • St. Paul, MN 55130

**Food Truck Fridays: Buy Black Friday — 2026 Season Finale brings Black-owned businesses, food, shopping and community together at 901 Payne Avenue on Saint Paul’s East Side.** Join Black Business...

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★ WomenVenture Overview

December 10, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Zoom • 165 Western Ave N • St Paul, MN 55102

FREE, 60-minute webinar where budding entrepreneurs can come together to learn about WomenVenture’s program offerings. During the course of the hour, a programs team member will walk prospective clients through...