Dolina's Trivia Night
2025-08-10 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, 55114, United States
Dolina Polish Folk Dancers invite you to test your knowledge at Trivia Night at Urban Growler Brewery!
Teams of 4–6 people. Cost: $15 per person if pre-registered, $20 per person at the door.
Prizes awarded for each round, with a grand prize for the overall winners.
Register by sending e-mail to marketing@dolina.org.

Polish Picnic 2025
2025-08-16 12:00 - 18:00 | MN
Join us on Saturday, August 16 at Huset Park in Columbia Heights for a fun-filled celebration of Polish culture and community! The Polish Picnic is organized by PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights, and the Polish Saturday School.
This year’s event features a fresh format with:
🎶 Live music and traditional dance performances featuring Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo polka band, Joe Mack (accordion), and the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers
🍽️ Delicious Polish cuisine available for purchase
🎈 Entertainment for all ages, including:

Games, arts and crafts
Splash pad
Playground

🤝 Participation from many local organizations and community groups
…and much more!
The event is free to all!
To mark Polish Armed Forces Day and the anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, the event will begin with a moment of remembrance at the 1944 USAAF Warsaw Uprising Airlift Memorial in Huset Park.
Menu

Grilled Polish Kiełbasa with sauerkraut and bun …………….. $10.00

Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) with rye bread …………………………. $10.00

Pierogi (Potato & Cheese Dumplings) ………………………… $10.00

Combo Platter (kiełbasa, two pierogi, bigos) ………………… $18.00

Also available for purchase will be soda, non-alcoholic Polish beer, Prince Polo chocolate wafer bars, and ice cream.
Free drinking water.
BYOB*
You can order your meal online or purchase it at the event.
If you have a volunteer discount code, please enter it when ordering.
Enter volunteer discount code:
Purchase Meal Tickets

If you’re able to help at the event, please contact us at office@pacim.org or call 612-718-7718.
All volunteers will receive a discount code for meal purchases, and those helping with food service will receive a PACIM logo T-shirt (while supplies last) to wear during the event and keep afterward.
* Citi Ordinance $10.201 prohibitions on consumption of alcohol in city parks do not apply to Huset Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Polish Literature in English Reading Group
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Stanisław Lem, The Star Diaries: Further Reminiscences of Ijon Tichy, 1957, 273 pp., Satire/Sci-Fi Short Stories, Link
An accessible introduction to Lem’s satirical style, Polish Science Fiction, and the challenges of writing around the censors. There are 12 short stories that follow the cosmic experiences of Ijon Tichy, most of which can be read in one sitting.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the form below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Consular Session
2025-09-27 | St. John Paul II School, 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago is organizing a consular session in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The visit will take place at John Paul II School at Holy Cross Church, 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis.
During your visit, you will have the opportunity to submit a passport application. Advance telephone registration is required. Registration will be conducted on September 16 and 17. To schedule an appointment for a passport application, please call the Consulate at 312-337-8166, ext. 1, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Chicago time (or until all slots are filled).
Detailed information can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa/dyzur-konsularny-w-minneapolis-w-stanie-minnesota-w-dniu-27-wrzesnia-2025-r
Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago organizuje dyżur konsularny w Minneapolis w dniu 27 września (sobota) 2025 r. Dyżur odbędzie się w szkole im Jana Pawła II przy kościele Holy Cross. Adres szkoły: 1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis. Podczas dyżuru będzie możliwość złożenia wniosku o wydanie dokumentu paszportowego. Na dyżur obowiązują wcześniejsze zapisy telefoniczne. Zapisy będą prowadzone w dniach 16 i 17 września. W celu dokonania zapisu na wizytę paszportową, należy zadzwonić do Konsulatu pod numer telefonu 312 337 8166, wew. 1, w godz. 10.00-13.00 czasu chicagowskiego (lub do wyczerpania miejsc).
Szczegółowe informacje można znaleźć pod linkiem: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa/dyzur-konsularny-w-minneapolis-w-stanie-minnesota-w-dniu-27-wrzesnia-2025-r

An Evening with Polish Cinema – Two Sisters
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
PACIM is proud to present an exclusive screening of Dwie Siostry (Two Sisters), the newest film from acclaimed Polish director Łukasz Karwowski. This moving drama follows two sisters who, after years of separation, are drawn back together to face long-hidden family secrets. Blending personal conflict with universal themes of memory, reconciliation, and identity, the film offers a gripping glimpse into the depth and artistry of contemporary Polish cinema.
Two half-sisters, who have been in conflict for years, set off to Ukraine to pick up their seriously injured father. They travel by car, then by train, in the end – on foot. The world of war, bombarded houses and burnt down tanks is gradually revealed in front of their very eyes. Near Kharkiv they cross the frontline unawares and enter Russian-occupied territory. Will they manage to find their father? Is there a place for forgiveness and love in a world of war? What will this journey bring about?—Gdynia Film Festival
The screening will be followed by an open discussion, providing an opportunity to share impressions and reflect on the film’s themes together. The movie will be presented with English subtitles.
Admission $10, sold at the time of the show.

The event is co-funded by the Polonia funds of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

Dwie siostry (2024) © Canal+, Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej, Zoom Media

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - October
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Olga Tokarczuk, The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story, 2022, 416pp., Historical Novel, Link
The latest novel by the living Nobel Prize Winning Polish author that is fit for Halloween. This novel is set in the early 1900s and provides a modern perspective on language, culture, and gender with a spooky twist.
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Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the form below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Step into the glamour of the art-deco era at the Minneapolis Institute of Art with a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka. This dazzling documentary celebrates the life and legacy of the iconic Polish-born artist whose bold vision and style continue to inspire. Immediately after the film, stay for a special conversation with Carson Kreitzer, Broadway playwright of Lempicka. The evening continues with a dessert reception and bubbly toast in MIA’s stunning rotunda.
With her bold lines, luminous color, and unapologetic modernity, Tamara de Lempicka stormed 1920s Paris and became the reigning queen of Art Deco. Beloved by collectors from Barbra Streisand to Madonna, and immortalized on Broadway, Lempicka’s art—and her life—were a dazzling rebellion. Julie Rubio’s riveting documentary, the first feature-length portrait of this extraordinary Polish Jewish painter, captures her meteoric rise, her flight to the U.S. as fascism swept Europe, and her fearless embrace of life as an immigrant, an artist, and a bisexual woman ahead of her time. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, the film unveils newly unearthed treasures—including 8mm home movies—and reveals the lasting aesthetic power and political resonance of her work. Join us for this tribute to an icon who shattered conventions and painted her way into immortality.
POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING
Carson Kreitzer
Playwright, Lempicka
Carson Kreitzer is a playwright, lyricist, and librettist, recipient of Guggenheim, MacDowell, and McKnight Fellowships and the Jonathan Larson Grant. She co-created Lempicka (with Matt Gould), which opened on Broadway in 2024, and her other plays include The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Slow Drag, and Lasso of Truth. Her upcoming work includes TIMEBOMB, Svalbard, and Capital Crime.
PACIM proudly recommends this film and encourages everyone to attend this unique cultural event celebrating one of Poland’s most fascinating artists.
To purchase tickets, visit The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka at the MIA

From the Baltic Countryside to Dumbarton Oaks Bakken Ensemble by Bakken Ensemble
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55401-2383, United States
Tunes from the Polish and Lithuanian countryside, then explore the garden of Dumbarton Oaks and end with a grand Russian masterwork.
Grażyna Bacewicz: Violin Duets on Folk Themes
Robert Schuman: Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 for Cello and Piano
Caroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation for String Quartet
Sergey Taneyev: Piano Quintet in g minor, Op. 30
Guest artists:
Hanna Hyunjung Kim, piano
Rui Du, violin
Kyu-Young Kim, viola
Fot more info and tickets, please visit https://allevents.in/minneapolis/from-the-baltic-countryside-to-dumbarton-oaks/200028863679903

7th Polish Independence Run
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Fr. Hennepin Bluff Park, SE Main St and 6th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
We warmly invite all Polish community members, friends of Poland, and lovers of an active lifestyle to join the 7th Polish Independence Run on Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM! This event has become a Twin Cities tradition celebrating Polish Independence Day. Join the run and be part of this joyful celebration of community, fitness, and Polish pride!
🏅 Sporting event organized to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. Join us to commemorate this special day in a joyful, athletic atmosphere!
🏃‍♀️ Saturday, November 8th
🕐 1:00 PM – bib pickup, warm-up, and getting ready
🏁 2:00 PM – race START
📍 Father Hennepin Bluff Park, near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, by the Mississippi River
No matter your pace—run, walk, or cheer—what matters most is our community spirit, Polish pride, and great energy! ❤️🤍
After the run, stay for a group photo, friendly chats, and warm cocoa! ☕
🐶 Dogs are welcome!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, friends, and a Polish flag!
➡️ Choose your route: 5 km or 3 km (walking is welcome).
➡️ Please wear Polish national colors and dress appropriately for the weather.
To register, visit Independence Run Registration
🇵🇱 This event is co-funded by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

Armistice Day Celebration
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | 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:

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - November
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Anthony Bukoski, Children of Strangers, Stories, 1993. 187 pp., Polish Immigrant Experience, Link
Written by a local author and the son of a Polish immigrant, these stories depict the immigrant experience in the Upper Midwest and the challenges that the first and second generations faced in the United States as both Poles and Americans.
The author will join the discussion.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

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 🎨🎁

Carnival Ball
2025-12-09 17:30 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join PACIM for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and community as we bring together the vibrant spirit of Polish Carnival with the warmth and joy of Valentine’s season.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for this special night!

Carnival Ball
Come Celebrate Polish Tradition in Grand Style

Valentine’s Day — Saturday, February 14, 2026
Midland Hills Country Club • Saint Paul, MN
Three-course dinner • Music & Dancing • Surprises

Ticket price: $120 (PACIM member) • $125 (non-member)

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Annual Membership Meeting
2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Landmark Center — The Chief Justice Room #430, 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The PACIM Annual Membership Meeting, including board elections, will take place on December 10, 2025. Detailed information about the agenda, election process, and candidates will be shared with members in a separate email. After the meeting, we’ll gather for an informal Christmas reception.

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - December
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
Joanne Asala (ed.), Polish Folklore and Myth, 2019, 118 pp., Medieval/Folk Tales, Link
This short collection of folklore and myths is light reading before the holidays. Folklore and myths are passed down from generation to generation.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

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.

Carnival Ball
2026-02-14 17:30 - 2026-02-15 00:00 | Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
Join PACIM for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration, and community as we bring together the vibrant spirit of Polish Carnival with the warmth and joy of the Valentine’s season.
The ball opens at 5:00 PM with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
Dinner
A three-course dinner with your choice of main course:
Main Course Options

6-ounce Top Sirloin Steak with a wild mushroom glacé
Minnesota Chicken — Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice, dried cranberries & apples with morel mushroom cream sauce
Walleye Pike — lightly breaded and baked, served with lemon and tartar sauce

Accompaniments

Yukon Gold whipped potatoes
Amaretto-glazed mini carrots
Midland Hills salad
Warm rolls
Regular or decaf coffee, or hot tea

Dessert
A glass of red or white wine is included with the dinner. Cash bar available.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served before dinner.
Program

5:00 PM – Social Hour & Cocktails
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:15 PM – Presentation of the Outstanding Contribution to the Polish Community Award to Fr. Spencer Howe.
7:45 PM – Performance by the Dolina Dancers (tentative)
8:00 PM – Ball Opening with the Polonaise Dance
Raffle Drawing
Dancing until Midnight

Suggested dress code: suits or formal attire for men, and evening dresses or cocktail attire for women.

If you cannot attend the Carnival Ball this year, you can still support PACIM by helping offset event costs or contributing to our other programs through a charitable donation.
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Polish Literature in English Reading Group - February 2026
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet, MN, United States
This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tadeusz Borowski,
1959 (1976), 180 pp. Short Stories Link
A canonical work from the postwar Polish literary corpus and thus thought of as required reading, this collection of short stories provides the reader with the opportunity to think and rethink about what it is to be human, through our humanity and inhumanity. We will also explore individual and collective memory in our discussion.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Polish Literature in English Reading Group - March 2026
2026-03-18 19:00 | Google Meet, MN, United States
To the Letter, Tomasz Różycki, 2016 (2023), 127pp. Poetry Link
A 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.
Google Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below.
This 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.

Every contribution makes a difference!

Easter Basket Blessing
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
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 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).

Dyngus Day at Yoerg's Brewing
2026-04-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Yeorg’s Brewing, 378 Maria Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55106, United States
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 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.
You don’t have to be Polish to attend… no one’s perfect. “

Introduction to PACIM and the Columbia Heights Sister City Organization
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Minnesota Genealogy Center, Minnesota Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Road, Mississippi Room, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120, United States
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 with others who share an interest in Polish heritage and culture.
The meeting is open to the public—we warmly invite you to attend and show your support!

Screening of "Budapest Diaries" ("Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu")
2026-04-11 14:45 - 17:00 | Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, 75 Fifth Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
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. 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.”
PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.
* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.
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Yom HaShoah Special Screening: "For the Living"
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Capp Center, 1375 St. Paul Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 66116, United States
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 and the cyclists’ journey, sparking an urgent conversation about the ongoing struggle between dehumanization and empathy.
Co-Director Tim Roper and Producer Lisa Effress will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A following the screening.
$14 GENERAL • $12 STUDENTS/SENIORS
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Screening of "Budapest Diaries" ("Dziennik z wycieczki do Budapesztu")
2026-04-14 13:30 - 15:00 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis, 55414, MN, 55414

Screening of "Father" ("Otec")
2026-04-16 14:05 - 16:00 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis, 55414, MN, 55414
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 to emerge. With its unique narrative approach, Father challenges the audience’s perceptions of guilt, tragedy and empathy. Inspired by real-life events.“
PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.
* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.
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Screening of "The Altar Boys" ("Ministranci")
2026-04-16 14:15 - 16:30 | Edina Mann Theaters, 3911 W 50th Street, Edina, MN, 55424, United States
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents a film directed by Piotr Domalewski “The Altar Boys” (“Ministranci”).
“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.”
PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.
* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.
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Screening of "The Altar Boys" ("Ministranci")
2026-04-17 14:10 - 16:30 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis, 55414, MN, 55414
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45)* presents a film directed by Piotr Domalewski “The Altar Boys” (“Ministranci”).
“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.”
PACIM members and supporters can use the code PACIMMSPIFF45 for discounted tickets.
* PACIM is a proud sponsor of MSPIFF45.
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