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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 …
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, …
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 …
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: …
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 …
One of the most cherished Polish Easter traditions is Święconka, the blessing of Easter foods on Holy Saturday. Families prepare baskets filled with symbolic foods and bring them to church to be blessed, sharing in a moment of faith, tradition, and community. It’s a meaningful way to connect with our heritage and celebrate the joy of Easter together. Holy Cross …
A great chance to socialize over beer and kiełbasa! An event organized by Break the Bubble (Jon Slick): "Something a teeny bit different. There is a Polish holiday the day after Easter (Dyngus Day), which is basically an excuse to have some beer and sausage after behaving all Lent. So far, so good, right? Yoerg's has plenty of beer (some …
The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota is dedicating its April meeting to a special introduction of PACIM and the Columbia Heights Sister City organization. During the meeting, we will showcase PACIM’s mission, history, and the many initiatives and events that support and celebrate the Polish-American community in Minnesota. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, discover new activities, and engage …
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents "Budapest Diaries" ("Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu"), directed by Rafał Kapeliński. "Loosely based on an event from writer-director Kapelinski’s childhood, this poignant coming-of-age drama is set in 1981, as Poland’s political and economic crises worsen. It follows 11-year-old Irek and his beautiful mother Hanna on a bus trip from Poland to Hungary. …
From the Minnesota JCC: In January 1945, ten-year-old Holocaust survivor Marcel Zielinski made a treacherous 60-mile journey on foot from Auschwitz-Birkenau to Kraków in search of his family. Decades later, 250 cyclists from 12 countries retraced his path in an empathetic mission called Ride for the Living, created and run by JCC Krakow. This documentary draws parallels between Marcel's harrowing experience …
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents "Budapest Diaries" ("Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu"), directed by Rafał Kapeliński. "Loosely based on an event from writer-director Kapelinski’s childhood, this poignant coming-of-age drama is set in 1981, as Poland’s political and economic crises worsen. It follows 11-year-old Irek and his beautiful mother Hanna on a bus trip from Poland to Hungary. …
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents "Father", directed by Tereza Nvotová. "A tragic mistake shatters the life of a devoted father, shaking his marriage and isolating him in guilt. But when he and his wife come to see that the tragedy was something rooted deep in the architecture of the human mind, a fragile path toward forgiveness begins …