PACIM

Armistice Day Celebration
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Brits Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall 55403, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join Twin Cities’ local and international communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music, a color guard, and words honoring the global Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War 1. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to stay after the program to socialize. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Look forward to seeing you all, including your family. This event is free. All are welcome!

Romanian Film Festival 2025 – “Between Shadow and Light”
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
This evocative film series explores the tension between darkness and illumination—both literal and metaphorical—within Romanian cinema. Between Shadow and Light invites audiences to experience stories that navigate the blurred lines between truth and illusion, memory and myth, oppression and resilience. Through carefully selected films, the festival showcases Romania’s cinematic mastery in portraying the human condition with stark realism, poetic nuance, and haunting beauty. From rural landscapes steeped in folklore to urban dramas shaped by post-communist realities, each screening offers a window into the soul of a nation grappling with its past and redefining its future.
The theme reflects the duality present in Romanian storytelling: the shadow of history, censorship, and trauma contrasted with the light of creativity, resistance, and cultural rebirth. Whether through minimalist dialogue, long takes, or symbolic imagery, these films challenge viewers to confront uncomfortable truths while celebrating the enduring spirit of Romanian artistry. Between Shadow and Light is not just a festival—it’s a cinematic meditation on identity, transformation, and the power of storytelling to illuminate even the darkest corners.
As our primary visual organ, the eye symbolizes knowledge and openness to new dimensions. It represents clarity, observation, awareness, consciousness, vigilance, and intuition—qualities that guide us beyond surface perception into deeper understanding. The guarding eye serves as our guide, protector, and judge, watching over us. It leads us toward the light, illuminating truth and revealing the unseen. In its gaze lies the power to awaken, to discern, and to transcend.
All movies are in Romanian language with English subtitles.
For more information, schedule of showings, and to get free tickets, see https://hora-mn.org/2025/08/27/romanian-film-festival-2025/

Soup Festival - Fall'25
2025-11-16 10:30 - 15:00 | Holy Cross Catholic Church – Kolbe Hall, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Warm up with us this fall at PACIM’s annual Soup Festival!
We’re bringing the community together to celebrate the comfort, flavor, and tradition of Polish soups. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of homemade recipes prepared by PACIM members and friends—each bowl offering a taste of culture, heritage, and creativity.
This family-friendly afternoon will be filled with delicious food, lively conversation, and a welcoming spirit. Whether you come to cook, taste, or simply enjoy the company, the Soup Festival is the perfect way to gather as the days grow cooler.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the creation of an electronic catalog for the PACIM Library.
We’ll be serving six traditional Polish soups:

Cabbage (Kapuśniak)

Barley (Krupnik)

Mushroom (Grzybowa, vegetarian)

Tomato (Pomidorowa)

Borscht (Barszcz, vegetarian)

Potato (Ziemniaczana)

…and, of course, Bigos — not exactly a soup, but a favorite hearty winter hunter’s stew!
Prices:
A sampler of six soups of your choice plus Bigos — $15
Children ages 5–10 — $5
Children under 5 — free
You can also purchase a 32 oz jar of your favorite soup to take home for $10, or three jars for just $25.

If you can lend a hand in cooking or serving, please sign up here:

International Holiday Festival
2025-11-30 11:30 - 16:30 | Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 NE Main St, Minneapolis, 55413, United States
Join the Ukrainian community on SUNDAY, November 30th, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the International Holiday Festival — a wonderful tradition to kick off the holiday season with family, friends, and the community! 🎄🎉
📅 November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
📍 Ukrainian American Community Center, Minneapolis
🎟 Admission:
• Adults: $10
• Children (6–12 years): $5
• Under 6: FREE
🍽 Ukrainian Ethnic Luncheon will be available for purchase!
✨ Enjoy:
• World Folk Dances 🌍💃🕺
• Bake Sale 🧁🍪
• Folk Art, Crafts & Gift Sale 🎨🎁

Advent Lessons and Carols
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Holy Cross Catholic Church warmly invites you to our Fifth Annual Advent Lessons and Carols on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:00pm.
Experience the beauty of the season through beloved Advent music, scripture, and candlelight, with readings and hymns in English and Polish.
This year’s program, Splendor of Eternal Light, includes choral works by:
Barkoskie IV • Gorczycki • MacMillan • Handel • Hovland • Wood • Weir • Ord
A reception will follow in Kolbe Hall.
All are welcome to join us for this cherished Advent tradition.
