St. Cloud area
Everything we know about this week and beyond, in St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park and St. Joseph. Know about something we missed? Submit an event.
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100 events listed.
Regulars show once here, on their next date.
Runs through Nov. 7
Art and Heritage Place, Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Thu-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Handmade gifts from the sisters and local artisans, plus coffee and sweet breads, with an art needlework exhibit next door.
Runs through Nov. 7
Saint Scholastica Convent, southeast St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Fri 9 am–4 pm; Sat 9 am–noon
The Benedictine sisters' handmade holiday craft sale. Get your gift shopping done early and feel good about it.
Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · Price not listed
The Johnnies and Bennies cross country teams wrap their fall at a meet on the Saint John's campus.
Every Friday · 5–7 p.m.
Sal's Bar, downtown St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Fridays 5–7 pm
Friday happy-hour meat raffle and Keys for Cash at Sal's. Sign up at the bar.
Sexton Arena, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · Price not listed
vs. Saskatchewan 5 pm; vs. MSU Moorhead 6 pm
A Friday double dual for Johnnies wrestling.
G-Allen's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Sartell, Sartell · Price not listed
Win dinner and help the seniors: a meat raffle at G-Allen's raising money for Apollo's senior grad party.
Halenbeck Hall, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Family Night for Huskies volleyball.
Runs through Nov. 15
Gnarly Bard Theater, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Check (Nov 12 pay what you can)
Thu–Sat 7 pm; Sun 2 pm; Thu Nov 12 is pay-what-you-can
Two would-be writers pitch their terrible musical about the printing press, playing every part themselves. A cult-favorite comedy at the Gnarly Bard.
Runs through Nov. 7
Ritsche Arena, Municipal Athletic Complex, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m.
The Bennies host Lake Forest for two games at Ritsche Arena. Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
The Johnnies honor their seniors at the Herb Brooks Center against UW-Superior.
Runs through Nov. 14
Pioneer Place on Fifth, downtown St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Tue–Sat at 7:30 pm
The local house band's new yacht-rock show runs two weeks at Pioneer Place. Smooth tunes, captain's hats encouraged.
7:30 p.m.
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · $49–$79 plus fees
A touring Motown revue hits the Humphrey Theater with the hits your parents danced to. Probably you too.
8–11 p.m.
Veranda Lounge at Pioneer Place on Fifth, downtown St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Friday night live music in the Veranda Lounge downtown. Neither driven by nostalgia for the past, nor beholden to any modern trend, Ben Vogel wraps disparate strains of rock, pop, R&B, and jazz into his own quietly unique style. A classically trained bassist from a young age, Vogel eventually chose his guitar over academia and released two full-length albums (2019’s Whistling After Midnight and 2022’s Revealed).
Claire Lynch Hall, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Bennies basketball hosts Minnesota Morris.
Every Friday and Saturday · 9 p.m.
Great River Bowl, Sartell, Sartell · $36.99 per lane, per hour
Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to midnight
Glow-in-the-dark bowling with a light and sound show, Friday and Saturday nights.
Spirituality Center, St. Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $200 for all three sessions
Three Saturdays, 9–11:30 am
A three-Saturday writing workshop at the monastery's Spirituality Center.
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Sal's Bar & Grill, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $40 per packet (10 games)
Bingo for designer purses, plus a 50/50 and cash raffles, benefiting the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. Bring your own dauber or buy one.
Runs through Nov. 8
Homestead Artisans, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Sat 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (photography), Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (clay miniatures, then junk journals)
Local makers demo their craft in a century-old barn by Sauk River Regional Park: photography Saturday, clay miniatures and junk journals Sunday.
Ritsche Arena, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Game two of the Lake Forest weekend at Ritsche Arena.
Claire Lynch Hall, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Bennies basketball hosts Loras.
Halenbeck Hall, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Senior Day for Huskies volleyball.
MAC Arena, Municipal Athletic Complex, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $5-$13, kids under 5 free
Junior hockey at the MAC with cheap seats and a family crowd. Kids under 5 get in free.
Bad Habit Brewing, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Bingo, but you mark the songs you recognize. A Saturday night at the St. Joseph brewery for anyone who sings along in the car.
Claire Lynch Hall, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $7
Bennies volleyball hosts Carleton.
Beaver Island Brewing Co., St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $20
Sat 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy on Saturday nights at the taproom, with a new lineup most weeks.
8–11 p.m.
Veranda Lounge at Pioneer Place on Fifth, downtown St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Free
Free Saturday night live music in the Veranda Lounge. Donny Brang is a solo acoustic artist from Central Minnesota with decades of live performing experience. His repertoire encompasses a wide variety of music, from yesterday’s favorites to songs of today. Enjoyable easy listening at its best!
8 p.m.
Legends Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
SOTA Pop plays Legends on Saturday night. Dinner, a band and no driving downtown.
Every Sunday · 1–5 p.m.
Beaver Island Brewing Co., St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
A Sunday bluegrass jam at the taproom. Bring an instrument and join in or just listen.
Iron Street Distillery, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Free
Bring a broken toaster, torn jacket or busted toy and volunteers help you fix it for free. Two items per household, first come first served.
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · Free
A free Sunday piano recital featuring Florence Price's Sonata in E minor. Quiet, lovely and free.
Nurture To Play, Sartell · $12.50 per week + fees ($60 for all 6)
Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m., six weeks
Half an hour of music and movement, then open play, for babies through age 5 with a caregiver.
7 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $15, seniors $12, ages 17 and under free + fees
The city band plays with local high school musicians. Cheap, loud in the right way, and kids are free.
Every Tuesday · 6:30–8 p.m.
Sal's Bar, downtown St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $15 a packet (11 games)
Tuesdays 6:30–8 pm
Bingo every Tuesday at Sal's in downtown St. Joe. Eleven games for $15.
Every Tuesday · 6:30 p.m.
Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill, Sartell, Sartell · Free to play
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Free Tuesday team trivia at Blue Line in Sartell.
Every Tuesday · 6:30 p.m.
Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Free to play
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Free Tuesday team trivia at Blue Line in St. Cloud.
Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $7, free for members
A morning talk about the Holdingford Mill, which burned and was rebuilt by its owners.
Every other Wednesday · 5–7 p.m. (next: Nov. 11)
Beaver Island Brewing Co., St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
5-7 p.m. on each date
Every other Wednesday, the taproom gives $1 a pint and all tips to a local nonprofit. Come thirsty, leave generous.
Every Wednesday · 7 p.m.
Danny's Dugout, Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids · Price not listed
Wednesday night bingo at the Sauk Rapids bar.
Every Wednesday · 7 p.m.
Legends Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Free
Live hosted team trivia every Wednesday at Legends. Bring a team, or bring the friend who knows too much about movies.
Tri-County Humane Society (building next to the shelter, For Pets' Sake Thrift), St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $55
Thu-Fri noon-7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pets sit for a Christmas Tree Farm portrait and the shelter keeps the proceeds. Your dog finally gets a holiday card.
Every Thursday · 6:30 p.m.
Danny's Dugout, Sauk Rapids, Sauk Rapids · Price not listed
Thursday meat raffle plus horse races at the Sauk Rapids bar.
Milk & Honey Ciders, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $40
Outdoor yoga, a barrel sauna, a cold plunge and a cider to cap it off. Your body will argue and then thank you.
Every Thursday · 7 p.m.
Beaver Island Brewing Co., St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Thursday team trivia with a DJ at the St. Cloud taproom. Winners get a prize.
7–10 p.m.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Johnnies hockey hosts UW-Stout at the Herb Brooks Center on a Thursday night.
7:30 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $35-$38 + fees
The "Still the One" band is on its 54th year and still touring. Soft-rock hits from the 70s at the Paramount.
6 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Free
An open mic for poets and poetry lovers, rookies welcome. Free, though they'd like you to register.
Runs through Nov. 14
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Fri 7 p.m., Sat 6 p.m.
The Huskies and Bulldogs renew their rivalry at the Herb Brooks Center, with a specialty camo jersey auction. Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Legends Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Kat Blue plays Legends on Friday night. Easy plan: dinner, then stay for the music.
8:15–10:15 p.m.
Claire Lynch Hall, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Bennies basketball hosts Central on day one of the second Tipoff Tournament weekend.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
The Huskies host Minnesota at the Herb Brooks Center on Sophie's Squad / Ladies Day. Saturday at 1 p.m.
Claire Lynch Hall, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Bennies basketball hosts Simpson on Saturday afternoon at Claire Lynch Hall.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Game two of the UMD rivalry weekend, camo jersey auction included.
Legends Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Something Completely Different plays Legends on Saturday night. With a name like that, we're curious too.
Abbey Church, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · Free
Organ and soprano fill the Abbey Church on a Sunday afternoon. Free, and the acoustics do half the work.
6 p.m.
Great Hall, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · Free
An informal evening of student pianists in the Great Hall. Free and low-pressure.
Halenbeck Hall, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Huskies women's basketball hosts Bemidji State at Halenbeck Hall on a Tuesday night.
Runs through Nov. 22
Gorecki Family Theater, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $8
Wed-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun Nov 22 2 p.m.
A comic, bloody retelling of Dracula from the CSB and SJU theater program. Sharp jokes, fake blood and a thing or two to say about monsters.
6–8 p.m. · runs through Dec. 17
Milk & Honey Ciders, St. Joseph · Price not listed
Bring your knitting, crochet or cross-stitch to the cidery for a relaxed Wednesday evening of making things and sipping things.
7–10 p.m.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
The Johnnies open MIAC play at home against Concordia at the Herb Brooks Center.
Halenbeck Hall, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Friday early-evening women's hoops at Halenbeck Hall.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
A top-tier women's hockey opponent in town on a Friday night.
Runs through Dec. 6
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · $29-$49 + fees
Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat and Sun 2 p.m.; Thu Dec 3 1:30 p.m.; Sat Dec 5 7:30 p.m.; Fri Nov 27 is ASL interpreted
GREAT Theatre's holiday show opens a three-weekend run at the Paramount. Ghosts, Scrooge and a decent excuse to wear a sweater.
8 p.m.
Legends Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
The Ashalee Ann Band plays Legends on Friday night, the weekend before Thanksgiving.
10:30–11:30 a.m. · runs through Dec. 19
St. Cloud Public Library, St. Cloud · Free
Kids practice reading aloud to patient, non-judgmental dogs at the library. Adorable for everyone involved.
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Church of St. Joseph, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
An architect explains how gingerbread and real building materials compare, then everyone builds a gingerbread structure. Ends with a tour of the Church of St. Joseph, Minnesota's oldest operating consecrated church.
Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Youth Day: kids get in free for game two against Ohio State.
Ritsche Arena, Municipal Athletic Complex, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
The Bennies host Concordia at Ritsche Arena on Saturday afternoon.
8 p.m.
Legends Bar & Grill, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Music Junkies play Legends on Saturday night. Bring the friends who sing along.
8:30–11 a.m. · runs through Dec. 6
Bouja Shack, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 1615 11th Ave S, St. Cloud · $20 a gallon, $10 a half gallon (container included); bread $6
Holy Spirit parish's bouja, the classic central Minnesota stew, ladled out for a fundraiser. Bring a container and an appetite.
Nurture to Play, Sartell, Sartell · $30 adult + child, $20 each extra child, plus fees
Kids and a grown-up paint cookies together, then eat the evidence.
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · $5
A piano trio with Minnesota Orchestra players tackles de Falla, Ravel and Brahms. Chamber music with a five-dollar ticket.
7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
A night of Garth, Shania and Brooks & Dunn hits, played live. Boots optional, singing along mandatory.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
A Doors tribute band with stories from a local radio DJ between songs. Light the candle, break on through.
Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · $66
Pianist Lorie Line plays a solo holiday show with her story-and-medley style and audience requests. About an hour and a half.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Three multi-instrumentalists with folk tales, history and holiday songs. Pitched at all ages.
7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Twin Cities tribute acts play holiday songs the 1980s way, with the Grinch and Santa working the room.
Great Hall, Saint John's University, Collegeville, St. Joseph · $15
Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 p.m.
The two colleges' choirs and musicians do the Christmas concert they do every year. Both campus shows are sold out; there's a waitlist.
Great River Children's Museum, St. Cloud, St. Cloud · Price not listed
A hands-on class where you build your own gingerbread structure and learn how buildings go together. Free museum admission for the rest of the day.
Runs through Dec. 6
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 3 p.m.
Local bands tell the story of a kid who wants one gift from Santa, with 1950s-70s holiday rock along the way.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Minnesota's own bluegrass band, back at Pioneer Place for the first time in a few years, in Christmas mode.
Runs through Dec. 17
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Thu 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 10 and Dec. 17)
An Elvis tribute artist and an all-star band with horns work through the King's Christmas songbook. The page says it often sells out.
Runs through Dec. 13
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $18-$25
Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
A local dance studio's Nutcracker on the Paramount stage, three performances over one December weekend. Bring the kids and the good coat.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Janelle Kendall and the Perfect Storm put classic rock and country harmonies on the Christmas playlist, with group caroling.
7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Holiday classics in country, jazzy and five-part a cappella styles. Billed as a family show.
Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · Price not listed
A short holiday concert for kids, with local music students, Korngold's The Snowman and a sing-along.
3 p.m.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
A men's a cappella quartet with more than 30 years of tight harmonies and a few jokes.
3:30 p.m.
Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, St. Joseph · $5
A holiday concert with local music students: The Snowman, Debussy, Sleigh Ride and a sing-along.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $10-$27
Straight-ahead jazz with a light touch, a Paramount holiday habit. A calm Monday-night break from the wrapping.
1:30 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $25-$38.50
A 16-piece orchestra and three singers working through the Andy Williams and Bing Crosby Christmas songbook. A weekday matinee for the cardigan crowd.
7:30 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $32, 17 & under $10
A holiday variety show set at an ugly-sweater party, with singers, tap dancers and a beatboxing Grinch. Built for the whole family.
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
St. Cloud native Andrew Walesch brings an 18-piece big band home for a jazzy holiday revue.
Runs through Dec. 23
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $39-$42
Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Mon-Wed 7:30 p.m.
Holiday classics with the amps turned up and confetti to spare. Five nights, so there's no excuse.
7:30 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $10-$32
A vocal group that makes a full band out of voices, beatboxing included. Quincy Jones is a fan, if you need a second opinion.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $35-$43
Big band swing meets holiday standards, led by an Emmy winner. Sit down, tap a foot.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $35-$37
7 p.m. (all ages), 10 p.m. (ages 16+)
Two pianos, a lot of requests and a countdown. An early family show and a later one for ages 16 and up.
4 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $18, child under 3 $5
Young dancers turn office life and after-hours dreams into choreography, plus a half-hour ballet. About two hours with an intermission.
1:30 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $34-$45
1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A stage recreation of Johnny Cash's 1968 Folsom Prison concert, with the audience seated as inmates. Part concert, part drama.
7:30 p.m.
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $20-$30
R&B, pop and blues from a local-favorite singer-songwriter who has a new record to release. Bring the band's biggest fans.
Runs through Jan. 30
Pioneer Place on Fifth, St. Cloud · Price not listed
Tue-Sat 7:30 p.m.
The Armadillos take on Dolly Parton, Carole King, Brandi Carlile and Ed Sheeran, with harmonies and stories. Ten nights.
Runs through Feb. 14
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud · $39-$49 adult, $29 student/child
Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. (Feb. 13 7:30 p.m.), Sun 2 p.m., Thu Feb. 11 1:30 p.m.
GREAT Theatre stages the musical about a Newfoundland town that took in thousands of stranded travelers on 9/11. Ten performances over three weekends.
