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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 80 events happening in and around Lowertown in the next two weeks
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Featured Events
Downtown Block Party!
Celebrate the start of summer at the free Downtown Block Party on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 5–7 PM at Mears Park in Saint Paul. Enjoy live music by Socktopus and savor food and drinks from local favorites like Barrel Theory, The Bulldog, and Lost Fox. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and offers a perfect evening of community fun in the heart of Lowertown.
St. Paul Farmers Market
7th Place Market Returns!
The 7th Place Farmers' Market returns to downtown St. Paul starting June 4, offering fresh, local food every Wednesday. 15 vendors will be on the 7th Place Mall from 10 AM–1:30 PM with fresh produce and groceries.
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 ⤵️
Flint Hills Family Festival | Mears Park
May 28 - 31; Free.
“Framing Film: Painting Cinema’s Shadows,” | Lost Fox
Through May 31st; Free.
Portraits of Indigenous Authors and Artists | State Capitol
Through June 30th; Free.
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
Dark Horse ReturnsDark Horse Bar & Eatery in Lowertown St. Paul is set to reopen in early July 2025 under new owners Sarah McDonough and chef Shane Oporto. The revamped space will feature updated decor, a redesigned bar, and an enhanced menu with aged-meat burgers and naturally leavened pizzas, aiming to retain its neighborhood charm while revitalizing the local dining scene. |  Dark Horse Eatery |
 1881 Eating House | New Patio @ 1881 Eating House!1881 Eating House at Union Depot in St. Paul is set to unveil its new 65-seat Plaza Patio on May 28, 2025. This outdoor dining area, located on the North Plaza, will offer guests a stylish space to enjoy the restaurant's elevated comfort food and craft drinks. The patio complements 1881's recent rebranding and expanded brunch offerings, enhancing its appeal as a vibrant gathering spot in Lowertown. |
Prince Coal Fired Pizza Coming Soon!Prince Coal-Fired Pizza, from the team behind Tono Pizzeria, opens July 2025 in Lowertown St. Paul. Located in the former Black Sheep space, it’ll feature coal-fired pizzas, subs, a bar, patio, and possible live music. |  St. Paul Voice |
Locals Deals & Discounts
Stay on top of what local businesses are doing in and around Lowertown
 | Urban Wok now has daily happy hour! Stop by from 3–5 PM, 9 PM–close, or all day Sunday for $6.99 apps, $3 beers, $4 Surly and LiftBridge, $5 wine, and $5 Gigli THC drinks. 👉 See more local deals and discounts on Ambit's Perks page! |
Other Events Hosted by Small Businesses
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Name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
Metronome | TRIVIA NIGHT | May 26th |
Metronome | “SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE | May 26th |
Union Depot | Yoga Sculpt at Union Depot | May 26th |
Gambit Brewing | STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC FT. MJ MATHESON | May 27th |
Metronome | Will Kjeer Trio | May 27th |
Barrel Theory | CASH BINGO, $5 LAGERS | May 28th |
Barrel Theory | Nordic Dogs Food Truck | May 28th |
Camp Bar | WEDNESDAY MUSIC MAYHEM TRIVIA | May 28th |
Metronome | Game Night | May 28th |
Metronome | The David Mitchell Group | May 28th |
Union Depot | Saturday Morning Yoga at Union Depot | May 28th |
Union Depot | FREE Wednesday Yoga Class | May 28th |
Union Depot | Games Galore | May 28th |
Story Line Books | Contemporary Literature Book Club | May 28th |
Barrel Theory | OG ZAZA (FOOD TRUCK) | May 29th |
CHS Field | 2025 UNRL® CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME BENEFITING THE THIELEN FOUNDATION | May 29th |
Gambit Brewing | VINYL NIGHT | May 29th |
Camp Bar | THURSDAY TRIVIA MAFIA | May 29th |
Barrel Theory | POOH’S FOOD FA YA SOUL (FOOD TRUCK) | May 30th |
Camp Bar | After Dark: St. Paul's Hilarious Comedy Improv Show! | May 30th |
Camp Bar | Tommy Ryman With Tido Maldonado And Lucy Beers Shenk | May 30th |
Metronome | Jessie Street Band | May 30th |
West 7th/Fort Road Federation | Neighborhood Clean Up | May 31st |
Barrel Theory | QUE TAL STREET EATS (FOOD TRUCK) | May 31st |
CHS Field | 13TH ANNUAL GRILLFEST | May 31st |
Camp Bar | Tommy Ryman With Tido Maldonado And Lucy Beers Shenk | May 31st |
Metronome | SlovCzech | May 31st |
Burl Art Gallery | Artistic Kaleidoscope II | Through May 31st |
Grand Old Day! | Grand Old Day! | June 1st |
CHS Field | 13TH ANNUAL GRILLFEST | June 1st |
Gambit Brewing | Trivia Mafia | June 1st |
Camp Bar | Laugh Camp Open Mic Hosted By James Stanley | June 1st |
Metronome | JC Sanford Electric Quartet | June 1st |
Gambit Brewing | RETRO & BOARD GAME NIGHT | June 2nd |
Metronome | TRIVIA NIGHT | June 2nd |
Metronome | “SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE | June 2nd |
Union Depot | Yoga Sculpt at Union Depot | June 2nd |
Union Depot | Yoga Sculpt at Union Depot | June 2nd |
St. Paul Saints | Vs. Scrantion/WB | June 3rd |
Gambit Brewing | STAND-UP COMEDY: GAMBIT BREWING FUNNIEST HEADLINER CONTEST - WEEK 1 | June 3rd |
Landmark Center | Climb to the Top | June 4th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs. Scrantion/WB | June 4th |
Barrel Theory | CASH BINGO, $5 LAGERS | June 4th |
Camp Bar | WEDNESDAY MUSIC MAYHEM TRIVIA | June 4th |
Metronome | Game Night | June 4th |
7th Place Market | Grand Opening - 7th Place Market | June 4th |
Union Depot | FREE Wednesday Yoga Class | June 4th |
Union Depot | Games Galore | June 4th |
Union Depot | Free Public Tours | June 4th |
Storehouse Grocers | Eastside Farmers Market | June 5th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs. Scrantion/WB | June 5th |
Barrel Theory | OG ZAZA (FOOD TRUCK) | June 5th |
Gambit Brewing | VINYL NIGHT | June 5th |
Camp Bar | THURSDAY TRIVIA MAFIA | June 5th |
Union Depot | Stories at the Station | June 5th |
Art In The Hallow | Art In The Hallow | June 6th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs. Scrantion/WB | June 6th |
Barrel Theory | THE SMUG PUG FOOD TRUCK | June 6th |
Camp Bar | Maggie Faris With Elizabeth Selin | June 6th |
Camp Bar | After Dark: St. Paul's Hilarious Comedy Improv Show! | June 6th |
Calendula Gallery | Lowertown First Fridays | June 6th |
Calendula Gallery | Jessalyn Finch; Through The Mirror Through The Mind (June 6 - July 20): Opening Reception | June 6th |
Landmark Center | Sketches of Life Drawing Workshop with Don Thomas | June 7th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs. Scrantion/WB | June 7th |
Barrel Theory | SAFESIDE BBQ | June 7th |
Gambit Brewing | FLUIDITY: AN LGBTQIA+ ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION | June 7th |
Camp Bar | Maggie Faris With Elizabeth Selin | June 7th |
Metronome | TC Gemini Watch Party | June 7th |
St. Paul Farmers Market | St. Paul Farmers Market | June 7th |
Union Depot | Saturday Morning Yoga at Union Depot | June 7th |
Union Depot | Train Days 2025 | June 7th |
St. Paul Saints | Vs. Scrantion/WB | June 8th |
Gambit Brewing | Trivia Mafia | June 8th |
Camp Bar | Laugh Camp Open Mic Hosted By James Stanley | June 8th |
Metronome | Almost A Band, Featuring Colton Warren, Bentley Gilman and D.C. Leonhardt | June 8th |
Metronome | Cabaret with Jen BB’n Friends! – Jen’s BDay Bash! Let’s Rock the Yacht! | June 8th |
St. Paul Farmers Market | St. Paul Farmers Market | June 8th |
Union Depot | Train Days 2025 | June 8th |
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In-The-Know
The big news stories to know around Lowertown
Landmark Towers OpeningThe Landmark Tower in downtown St. Paul has reopened as 187 luxury apartments following a $97 million office-to-residential conversion. The building offers high-end amenities to approximately 300 new downtown residents and is now leasing units. |  Landmark Towers |
 St. Paul Voice | Pedro Park Opening This SummerPedro Park in Lowertown Saint Paul is scheduled to open in August 2025, pending any unforeseen delays. The park will feature a picnic shelter, café tables, seating areas, a dog run, a play area, gardens, plaza space, tree plantings, and an open lawn. |
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