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Lowertown & Around
Lowertown & Around is twice-monthly neighborhood newsletter featuring events, entertainment, and small business news in Lowertown and nearby St. Paul, produced by Ambit Media Company.
Welcome to Lowertown & Around, an events and entertainment newsletter for Lowertown residents, businesses, and workers to stay in tune with small businesses and neighborhood events.
Each newsletter contains the following information:
Featured Events: The biggest events happening between now and the next newsletter
Sample St. Paul: A roundup of events provided by St. Paul Voice!
Small Businesses Happenings: Events hosted by businesses in and around Lowertown.
In The Know: The top one or two news stories impacting Lowertown.
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🤩 Today’s newsletter contains over 75 events happening in and around Lowertown in the next two weeks
Let’s dive in ⤵️
Featured Events
Minnesota Songkran Festival
St. Paul Art Crawl - Spring 2025
Sample St. Paul
Sample St. Paul is a local entertainment guide brought to you by the St. Paul Voice. View the full list of events in the link below ⤵️
“Time Piece,” | Park Square Theatre
7:30 p.m., May 9-10; From $30.
St. Paul Spring Art Crawl | visit website for details
May 9-11; Free.
“National Parks Adventure” Omnitheater show | Science Museum of Minnesota
Through May 3; $34.95 for adults and $24.95 for ages 4-17, includes Museum admission.
Discover fun events near you, in Sample St. Paul’s Entertainment Guide⤵️!
Small Business Happenings
Stay on top of what local businesses are doing in and around Lowertown
 Bring Me The News | Union Depot restaurant changes name, teases new patio and expanded happy hourUnion Depot's restaurant, formerly 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn, has rebranded as 1881 Eating House. The updated name reflects its roots in both the historic train station and its sister establishment, Lake Elmo Inn. The restaurant now features an expanded menu, extended happy hour, and plans for a new patio, enhancing its appeal in downtown St. Paul. |
2025 Readers’ Poll Results: Best of the Twin CitiesThese Downtown-ish St. Paul businesses stood out from the crowd in this year’s Best of the Twin Cities awards, earning top honors across food, drink, retail, and more.
|  MSP Mag |
Other Events Hosted by Small Businesses
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Name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
St. Paul Saints | vs The Buffalo Bison | May 10th |
Gambit Brewing | Live Music: Dan Israel Band | May 10th |
Camp Bar | Tim Sullivan Comedy | May 10th |
Metronome | Good Acoustics Radio Hour Live! | May 10th |
St. Paul Saints | vs The Buffalo Bison | May 11th |
Barrel Theory | Tasty Grill Vietnamese Street Food | May 11th |
Gambit Brewing | Trivia Mafia | May 11th |
Camp Bar | Open Mic Night | May 11th |
Metronome | NxtGn Mother’s Day Special – Callum Schultz Quartet – Free! | May 11th |
Metronome | Cabaret – Mother’s Day-baret | May 11th |
St. Paul Farmers Market | Outdoor Famers Market | May 11th |
Gambit Brewing | Retro & Board Game Night | May 12th |
Metronome | “SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE | May 12th |
Metronome | Trivia Night | May 12th |
Union Depot | Yoga Sculpt at Union Depot | May 12th |
Metronome | MN GUITAR SOCIETY MONTHLY FREE CONCERT – GRAMMY WINNERS! | May 13th |
Gambit Brewing | Glass Mosaic Coaster Workshop | May 14th |
Camp Bar | Music Mayhem Trivia | May 14th |
Metronome | Game Night | May 14th |
Metronome | Zacc Harris Group | May 14th |
Story Line Books | Book Club – Story Line Books | May 14th |
Union Depot | Games Galore | May 14th |
Union Depot | FREE Wednesday Yoga Class at Union Depot | May 14th |
Barrel Theory | Cash Bingo $5 | May 14th |
Barrel Theory | Nordic Dogs | May 14th |
Barrel Theory | OG Zaza Food Truck | May 15th |
Gambit Brewing | Vinyl Night | May 15th |
Camp Bar | Thursday Trivia Mafia | May 15th |
Metronome | Peter Kogan Jazz Presents | May 15th |
Union Depot | American Red Cross Blood Drive | May 15th |
Lowertown Bike Shop | Bike to Work at Lowertown Bike Shop | May 15th |
Erta Ale | Live at Erta Ale: Abinnet Berhanu's Rhythmic Showcase | May 15th |
Barrel Theory | Fusion Flavor | May 16th |
Gambit Brewing | $20 Pitchers | May 16th |
Camp Bar | David Harris | May 16th |
Camp Bar | Imrpov | May 16th |
Metronome | Jon Elconin Quartet EP Release Show w/Special Guest Bryn Battani | May 16th |
Erta Ale | Celebrate Mother's Day with Dinner and Live Ethio-Jazz! | May 16th |
Barrel Theory | Fusion Flavor | May 17th |
Camp Bar | David Harris | May 17th |
St. Paul Farmers Market | Outdoor Famers Market | May 17th |
Union Depot | Saturday Morning Yoga at Union Depot | May 17th |
Barrel Theory | OG Zaza Food Truck | May 18th |
Gambit Brewing | Hoppy Yoga | May 18th |
Gambit Brewing | Trivia Mafia | May 18th |
Camp Bar | Open Mic Night | May 18th |
Metronome | Music Educators Day | May 18th |
Metronome | Red Hot Django Peppers | May 18th |
St. Paul Farmers Market | Outdoor Famers Market | May 18th |
Gambit Brewing | Retro & Board Game Night | May 19th |
Metronome | “SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE | May 19th |
Metronome | Trivia Night | May 19th |
Union Depot | Yoga Sculpt at Union Depot | May 19th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs The Norfolk Tides | May 20th |
Gambit Brewing | Standup Comedy: Punchline Punchout | May 20th |
Metronome | Red Planet | May 20th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs The Norfolk Tides | May 21st |
Barrel Theory | Cash Bingo $5 | May 21st |
Camp Bar | Music Mayhem Trivia | May 21st |
Union Depot | Free Public Tours | May 21st |
Union Depot | Games Galore | May 21st |
Union Depot | FREE Wednesday Yoga Class at Union Depot | May 21st |
St. Paul Saints | Vs The Norfolk Tides | May 22nd |
Barrel Theory | OG Zaza Food Truck | May 22nd |
Gambit Brewing | Vinyl Night | May 22nd |
Camp Bar | Thursday Trivia Mafia | May 22nd |
Metronome | Jack Schabert Residency | May 22nd |
1881 Eating House | Station Sounds | May 22nd |
St. Paul Saints | Vs The Norfolk Tides | May 23rd |
Barrel Theory | Angry Line Cook | May 23rd |
Gambit Brewing | $20 Pitchers | May 23rd |
Camp Bar | David Harris | May 23rd |
Camp Bar | Imrpov | May 23rd |
Metronome | St Paul House Band Fundraising Concert | May 23rd |
Calendula Gallery | St. Paul After Dark by Jared Arvin | Through May 25th |
Burl Art Gallery | Artistic Kaleidoscope II | Through May 31st |
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In-The-Know
The big news stories to know around Lowertown
 Pioneer Press | St. Paul City Council ends rent control for housing built after 2004The St. Paul City Council has approved amendments to the city's rent control ordinance, permanently exempting rental properties built in 2005 or later from the 3% annual rent increase cap. |
City of St. Paul updates its climate action planSt. Paul is updating its Climate Action Plan to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use by 40% by 2040 and achieve carbon neutrality citywide by 2050. Efforts include expanding bike infrastructure, enhancing public transit, and promoting walkability. A draft plan is expected by the end of May. |  St. Paul Voice |
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