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SUMMARY:Polish Literature in English Reading Group - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:To the Letter\, Tomasz Różycki\, 2016 (2023)\, 127pp. Poetry Link \nA collection of modern lyrical poetry\, mostly quarterns\, that provide a modern post-communist perspective on Polish life\, longing\, and suffering.  Pick your favorite to read for the group. \nGoogle Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below. \nThis event is free to attend\, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs\, we invite you to make a donation. \n    \n\n\nEvery contribution makes a difference!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-literature-in-english-reading-group-march-2026/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACIM Events,Virtual Programming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PACIM":MAILTO:office@pacim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T123000
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CREATED:20260323T202459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202459Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Basket Blessing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s a meaningful way to connect with our heritage and celebrate the joy of Easter together. \nHoly Cross Catholic Church offers the traditional Easter Food Blessing (Święconka) on the Holy Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, at 11:00 AM (in English) and at 12:00 PM (in Polish).
URL:https://pacim.org/event/easter-basket-blessing/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Cross\, 1621 University Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260323T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T201333Z
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SUMMARY:Dyngus Day at Yoerg's Brewing
DESCRIPTION:A great chance to socialize over beer and kiełbasa!\n\nAn event organized by Break the Bubble  (Jon Slick):\n\n“Something a teeny bit different.\n\nThere 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?\n\nYoerg’s has plenty of beer (some Polish beers\, too)\, delicious food (including Polish sausage)\, and it’s also a completely fantastic place BTW. I’ve somehow convinced them to host this little experiment. It wouldn’t shock me if maybe more than a few of you want a drink after dealing with family all Easter weekend.\nYou don’t have to be Polish to attend… no one’s perfect. “
URL:https://pacim.org/event/dyngus-day-at-yoerg-brewing/
LOCATION:Yeorg’s Brewing\, 378 Maria Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260325T195428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195428Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to PACIM and the Columbia Heights Sister City Organization
DESCRIPTION:The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota is dedicating its April meeting to a special introduction of PACIM and the Columbia Heights Sister City organization. \nDuring 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 with others who share an interest in Polish heritage and culture. \nThe meeting is open to the public—we warmly invite you to attend and show your support!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/introduction-to-pacim-and-the-columbia-heights-sister-city-organization/
LOCATION:Minnesota Genealogy Center\, Minnesota Genealogy Center\, 1385 Mendota Heights Road\, Mississippi Room\, Mendota Heights\, MN\, 55120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260326T153847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T153847Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Budapest Diaries" ("Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Budapest Diaries” (“Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu”)\, directed by Rafał Kapeliński. \n“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. Although she claims that she wants to show Irek a more beautiful and colorful world\, he eventually discovers that the reason for their journey is more complex than he ever imagined.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-budapest-diaries-dziennik-z-wycieczki-do-budapesztu/
LOCATION:Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium\, 75 Fifth Street West\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260326T155023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155023Z
UID:7571-1776006000-1776013200@pacim.org
SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Special Screening:   "For the Living"
DESCRIPTION:From the Minnesota JCC: \nIn 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. \nThis documentary draws parallels between Marcel’s harrowing experience and the cyclists’ journey\, sparking an urgent conversation about the ongoing struggle between dehumanization and empathy. \nCo-Director Tim Roper and Producer Lisa Effress will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A following the screening. \n$14 GENERAL • $12 STUDENTS/SENIORS \nWatch the trailer \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/yom-hashoah-special-screening-for-the-living/
LOCATION:Capp Center\, 1375 St. Paul Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 66116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T150000
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CREATED:20260326T154106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T154106Z
UID:7618-1776173400-1776178800@pacim.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "Budapest Diaries" ("Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Budapest Diaries” (“Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu”)\, directed by Rafał Kapeliński. \n“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. Although she claims that she wants to show Irek a more beautiful and colorful world\, he eventually discovers that the reason for their journey is more complex than he ever imagined.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-budapest-diaries-dziennik-z-wycieczki-do-budapesztu-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260324T190547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T190547Z
UID:7583-1776279600-1776279600@pacim.org
SUMMARY:Polish Literature in English Reading Group - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seven Plays\, Stanisław Witkiewicz\, 1920s (2004)\, 393 pp. Surrealist Drama \nA selection of Witkacy’s numerous plays provides insight into what Polishness might have meant after regaining independence through surrealist theater.  In addition to reading and watching Beelzebub Sonata\, which will provide a visualization of how his pieces may have been performed\, we will read “The Anonymous Work\,” “The Cuttlefish\,” as well as “Theoretical Preface” and “A Few Words About the Role of the Actor in the Theatre of Pure Form.” \nGoogle Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below. \nThis event is free to attend\, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs\, we invite you to make a donation. \n    \n\n\nEvery contribution makes a difference!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-literature-in-english-reading-group-april-2026/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACIM Events,Virtual Programming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PACIM":MAILTO:office@pacim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T140500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260329T230220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T230220Z
UID:7629-1776348300-1776355200@pacim.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "Father" ("Otec")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Father”\, directed by Tereza Nvotová. \n“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 to emerge. With its unique narrative approach\, Father challenges the audience’s perceptions of guilt\, tragedy and empathy. Inspired by real-life events.“ \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-father-otec/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260324T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T153815Z
UID:7595-1776348900-1776443400@pacim.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "The Altar Boys" ("Ministranci")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents a film directed by Piotr Domalewski “The Altar Boys” (“Ministranci”). \n“Frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice\, a group of altar boys from a poor parish decides to implement their own plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible\, they become secret judges\, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. Told with humor and energy\, Altar Boys is a story about growing up\, faith\, and the fight against hypocrisy.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-the-altar-boys-ministranci/
LOCATION:Edina Mann Theaters\, 3911 W 50th Street\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260324T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T201426Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of "The Altar Boys" ("Ministranci")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents a film directed by Piotr Domalewski “The Altar Boys” (“Ministranci”). \n“Frustrated by the indifferent attitude of adults and Church institutions towards social injustice\, a group of altar boys from a poor parish decides to implement their own plan for moral renewal. Armed with youthful rebellion and their own interpretation of the Bible\, they become secret judges\, helping those in need and meting out punishment for sins. Told with humor and energy\, Altar Boys is a story about growing up\, faith and the fight against hypocrisy.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-the-altar-boys-ministranci-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260329T224710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T225109Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Erupcja"
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Erupcja”\, directed by Pete Ohs\, and starring Charli XCX. \n“Bethany (Charli XCX) has arranged a trip to Poland with her doting boyfriend\, who she fears is about to propose. Not so coincidentally\, they are staying in the same neighborhood as her childhood friend Jel (Lena Góra) with whom she shares a special relationship\, literally causing volcanoes to erupt and throwing their trip\, and her boyfriend\, into uncertainty. \nDirector Pete Ohs wrote\, edited\, and produced this assured comedy that features stellar performances by Charli XCX (in her feature film debut) and Lena Góra\, whose onscreen rapport is pitch perfect.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-erupcja/
LOCATION:Edina Mann Theaters\, 3911 W 50th Street\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T235000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260329T230428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T230428Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Father" ("Otec")
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Father”\, directed by Tereza Nvotová. \n“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 to emerge. With its unique narrative approach\, Father challenges the audience’s perceptions of guilt\, tragedy and empathy. Inspired by real-life events.“ \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-father-otec-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260329T225001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T225220Z
UID:7625-1776548700-1776555000@pacim.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "Erupcja"
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents “Erupcja”\, directed by Pete Ohs\, and starring Charli XCX. \n“Bethany (Charli XCX) has arranged a trip to Poland with her doting boyfriend\, who she fears is about to propose. Not so coincidentally\, they are staying in the same neighborhood as her childhood friend Jel (Lena Góra) with whom she shares a special relationship\, literally causing volcanoes to erupt and throwing their trip\, and her boyfriend\, into uncertainty. \nDirector Pete Ohs wrote\, edited\, and produced this assured comedy that features stellar performances by Charli XCX (in her feature film debut) and Lena Góra\, whose onscreen rapport is pitch perfect.” \nPACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets. \n* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://pacim.org/event/screening-of-erupcja-2/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St.\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, MN\, 55414
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145842
CREATED:20260317T164836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T180007Z
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SUMMARY:Concert in Honor of Polish Constitution Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\, Holy Cross Catholic Church will host a concert in honor of Polish Constitution Day\, presented on the eve of Poland’s historic national holiday commemorating the Constitution of May 3\, 1791. \nThe Holy Cross Choir and a chamber orchestra will perform a vibrant program of Polish sacred choral music spanning more than four centuries\, from the splendor of the early Baroque to the powerful spiritual language of modern Poland. Many of these remarkable works are rarely performed in the United States\, making this a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Poland’s sacred musical tradition. \nHoly Cross Director of Sacred Music Samuel Backman writes: \n“During my years at Holy Cross\, I’ve grown more and more fascinated by the rich cultural traditions of Poland—especially its sacred music. After a great deal of research and many hours preparing and performing editions from the original sources\, I’m thrilled to bring these beautiful and often overlooked treasures of Poland’s musical heritage to a twenty-first-century American and Polish-American audience.” \nThe program will feature music by distinguished Polish composers\, including Szarzyński\, Gorczycki\, Mielczewski\, Jarzębski\, Surzyński\, Klonowski\, Dankowski\, and Górecki\, highlighting the depth and beauty of Poland’s sacred choral tradition. A special highlight of the evening will be Wojciech Dankowski’s beloved Mass in E Minor\, cherished in Poland for its noble simplicity and devotional character. \nAdmission is free\, and all are warmly welcome. Whether you come to celebrate Polish culture\, rediscover the music of your heritage\, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening of choral and orchestral music\, we would be honored to have you with us.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/concert-in-honor-of-polish-constitution-day/
LOCATION:Church of the Holy Cross\, 1621 University Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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