September 21 through October 4, 2025
Please join Twin Cities Nonviolent, our partners, and the global community as we
celebrate Twelve Days Free from Violence. This year, our schedule holds three
categories of experiences for all to take part in including live, in-person and online
events and suggestions for actions to promote peace. We hope you find many
experiences listed below to take part in during the Twelve Days Free from Violence.

Sunday, September 21st: Global Listening Day, join thousands in a shared act of reverent attention. Whether alone or in community, your participation strengthens the global field of attunement.People across the world will pause to listen for the wisdom needed to meet this moment. By turning our attention to the Earth, to one another, and to what life is asking of us, we help seed a shift toward reverence and sacred responsibility. Pachamama Alliance

Sunday, September 21st, 10 AM to 4 PM, Veg Fest, The festival is packed with food, fun, and inspiration — featuring delicious vegan fare, cooking demos with free samples, inspiring talks, a family-friendly area, and around 100 exhibitors. There will be activities that bring movement, music, and energy to the day — from drumming and dancing to yoga and live performances. Harriet Island Park, 151 W Water St., St Paul, MN 55107. For info. call Tamuno Imbu 612-276-2242, info@tcvegfest.com.

Sunday, September 21, 11 AM – 1 PM: Hands Across Mississippi – Lake St. Marshall
Ave. Bridge, Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more info. call Jean Ross 612-242-3457.

Sunday, September 21, 1-4 PM: SUN DAY with Third Act! MN,  celebrating solar and wind power, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. Musicians, dancers, storytellers, spoken word artists, and theatrical performers, as well as, creative activities for kids, including face painting, giant bubbles, and hands-on art projects. register for the Festival here. Graco Park, 810 Sibley St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413, For more info. call Bob Lunning 651-587-5567.

Monday, September 22, 6:30-8:30 PM: Say the World: Visual Act of Protest, Artist
Barbara Lundsten began drawing banned words on index cards to counteract the
censorship of key values such as diversity, equity, accessibility, gender equity, climate
change and all to preserve what we stand FOR. Hosting her cards that went from
banned to banner will be a catalyst to talk about the values that matter to us. Terry from
Cupcakes for Peace will provide cupcakes to top off our potluck social! Loyola Spiritual
Center, 389 Oxford St N, St Paul, MN 55104. For more info. call Kate Towle
612-743-5107.

Tuesday, September 23, 6-9 PM: Women and Nonviolence, Registration information
on Eventbrite. Cour de Catherine (Student Center), St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph
Ave., St. Paul. For more info. call Karen Olson Johnson 651-274-2971. For the Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSJStPaul Click the red “Live Now” button.

Wednesday, September 24 – Sunday, September 28: Arab Film Fest at the Walker Art Center & Main Cinema. 19th Arab Film Fest. Special screenings, discussions and events across the twin cities. Misna sponsors

• 9/24 (Wed), opening Thank You for Banking with Us + Q&A w/ Palestinian director, Main Cinema
• 9/25-9/26, 2-day workshop with Randa Jarrar (for SWANA filmmakers) @ FilmNorth.
• 9/25, 5 pm, Arab/SWANA shorts made here, Minnesota-made at Main Cinema.
• 9/26 , 8 pm, free screening Divine Intervention star-crossed Palestinian lovers, under 3rd Ave bridge.
• 9/26, 9:30 pm, screening Haven for Mr. Rambo, Egypt man seeking his dog, Main Cinema.
• 9/27, 12:30 pm, screening Sudan, Remember Us, Main Cinema.
• 9/27, 5 pm, screening Normal Human Beings Lebanon doc, Main Cinema.
• 9/27, 7:30 pm, screening All that’s Left of You, from Nakba to 1988, Main Cinema.
• 9/27, 8:30 pm doors, Pal-Am artist for Catharsis dance party, Cedar Cultural Center.
• 9/28, 1 pm, documentary State of Passion about Anglo-Pal surgeon, bombed in Gaza.
• 9/28,7 pm (5:30 reception), films Reassemblage + East of Noon fest closing at Walker Art Center

Protect Minnesota is hosting a fundraiser on September 24th at Spiral Brewing in Hastings

Thursday, September 25, 8:30 to 9:30 AM: Accola’s Board and Staff are inviting you to their inaugural Open House of the Learning In Style School, Providing quality education in English, math, computers, and citizenship for adult immigrants, 2200 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. For info. call Matt Halley, 651-758-1408, mhalley@accolamn.org.

Thursday, September 25, 4-5 PM: and every other Thursday, Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel sponsor Stand for Palestine vigil, Ames Park, 5th St & Hwy 3, Northfield. Jdhartley1@aol.com (Bang a pot.)

Thursday, September 25, 5-7 PM: FAMM in the Park, Families Against Military
Madness host social gathering (bring picnic) for antiwar families, Powderhorn Park
corner 35th St & 15th Ave, Mpls.
https://womenagainstmilitarymadness.org/events/famm-in-the-park/

Thursday, Sept. 25th, 5:30-8 PM, The Male Friendship Crisis, Why are Men
Struggling to Connect, hosted by St. Paul Lyceum. An evening of discussion, food,
drink and fun all in the name of building community and sharing ideas in the Twin Cities.
Yoerg Brewing Co., 378 Maria Avenue, St. Paul, MN. For info. call Kate Towle
612-743-5107.

Friday, Sept. 26, 4-5:30 PM: While UN Debates – Stand With Palestinians, at the intersection of Summit and Snelling, St; Paul. Anti-War Action Network, W.A.M.M. & Anti-War Committee.

Friday, Sept. 26, 7-8:30 PM: Peace Concert, The Capri Big Band performance at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 1500 Franklin Ave SE, Minneapolis. For more info. call Jim ten Bensel 612-802-1410.

Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28: Women’s Environmental Institute 15th Annual Will Allen FarmerTraining Weekend. This year’s theme is “Restorative Strategies – Communities Cultivating Resilience.” 15715 River Road, North Branch, MN 55056. Event Registration and volunteer info: Pre-registration Required.

Saturday September 27, 11AM-12:30PM: The Path to World Peace – Anastasia Battle from the Schiller Institute shares the Oasis Plan for world peace. Carondelet Village Auditorium, 525 Fairview Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116. For more info. call Marty Roers 651-690-7054.

Saturday, September 27, 1-3:30 PM: Protest, Police & You, A teach-in on police repression. Brooklyn park Library, Mississippi Room, 8500 West Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN. People’s Action Committee Against Trump.

Saturday, September 27, 11 AM – 3 PM: NAMIWalks Minnesota, Minnehaha Regional Park, 4801 South Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, This day is a beautiful celebration of each of us – individuals with mental illness, their family, loved ones, and their community. Funds raised directly support NAMI Minnesota’s mission of education, advocacy, support and public awareness. For more info. call Mary Comfort 651-645-2948 ext. 112, events@namimn.org

Saturday, September 27, 11 AM-4 PM: East Phillips Urban Farm Harvest Moon Community Solutions Festival, This free event includes food, performances, art and activities for kids and adults. Click  this link to learn more and register (encouraged but not required). Cedar Field Park, 2500 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis.

Sunday, September 28, 11 AM – 12:30 PM: Peace Sermon at On Fire Ministries, 1950
Douglas Dr., Golden Valley. For more info. Call Pastor Michael Williams 612-229-0672.

Sunday, September 28, 1:30 PM: Fighting for Healthy Communities, Lessons from Twin Cities Environmental Communities. Join the Climate Justice Committee, Eastside Environmental Justice, and other Twin Cities environmental organizations for a panel featuring our powerful movements for clean air, clean water and environmental justice in the Twin Cities. Learn how we fight and how we win! St. Paul Public Library, Andy Boss Room, 9 West 4th St. St. Paul, MN.

Sunday September 28, 2 PM: NJP/I reading of UN report of Francesca Albanese From economy of occupation to economy of genocide, Northfield Library, 210 Washington St, Northfield.

Sunday, September 28, 4-7 PM: W.A.M.M. Fall FUNraiser, A family friendly party with face painting, games with prizes, food, music and much more! St. Joan of arc Church, 4537 – 3rd ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419.

Sunday, September 28, 6 PM: Voices from Gaza with 2 Kuwaiti doctors on a journey
to Gaza. Reach hosts at Plymouth Community Center, 14800-34th Ave N, Plymouth
MN. Online ticket sales at http://www.reacheducationfund.com.

Tuesday, September 30, 3-4 PM: Taize Prayer at Carondelet Village Chapel, 525
Fairview Ave S. St. Paul, MN 55116. Taize prayer is a simple, meditative form of
worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ’s presence around and within us. For more
info. call Marty Roers 651-690-7054.

Monday September 29, 6 PM: Christian Zionism. Presentations hosted by Educators for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace. Location TBA. https://www.instagram.com/stories/jvp_twincities/3717941286189131828/

Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4, 9 AM-4 PM: The Paper Lantern Project: Making Waves, A SEA-level Creativity Festival. Register for Day 1 Queer SEA youth art show & night market. Register for Day 2 6-8:30PM: Screening of ‘New Wave’ and SEA-lead creativity conference. Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Avenue East Saint Paul, MN 55106.

Wednesday, October 1, 5-7 PM: In the Wake of the Black Snake: Line 3 Four Years Later, Drone pilot Bee Kakac will present findings from her latest flyover documenting construction damage along the Line 3/93 pipeline corridor. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Three Waters Pipeline Resistance Team. Carl W. Kroening Nature Center, 4900 N. Mississippi Dr., Minneapolis. Let us know if you can make it on October 1 .

Friday, October 3, 4-5 PM: Resist the Ongoing Genocide in Palestine, at the intersection of Summit and Snelling, St; Paul. W.A.M.M. & Anti-War Network.

FRIDAY, October 3, 6-8:38PM: World Premier: The Legacy We Choose, We anticipate over 300 community members, elected officials, partners, and supporters joining us for this historic evening. This will be a night of reflection, celebration, and dialogue, showcasing the incredible hard work of the Guns Down Love Up Youth Council while sparking necessary conversations around solutions to gun violence. Your presence would be deeply meaningful, both to the young people and to the community at large.Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403. For more info. call Raeisha Williams 404-493-2577

Saturday October 4, Britt Hawthorne (an online webinar hosted by World Citizen
Peace with the Euphrates Institute). Britt will talk about the intersection of peace
education and literacy. For more info. call Kate Towle 612-743-5107.

Saturday October 4, 11 AM: Divest Minnesota Teach-In, Join the Brainerd Area Peace Coalition and Branerd Lakes United Environmentalists and the MN Anti-War Committee to learn about the statewide campaign to divest Minnesota tax dollars, peansions and public funds from apartheid Israel and Palistine genocide. Brainerd United First Congregational United Church Fellowship Hall, 415 Juniper st. Brainerd, MN.

Saturday October 4, 1.00-4:00 PM: Celebration of Non-Violence Day, Minnesota at
the History Center, 345 Kellogg Boulevard West, St.Paul, MN 55102. India Association
of Minnesota (IAM) in partnership with Minnesota Historical Society, Dr. Dash
Foundation and Twin Cities Nonviolent (TCNV) will celebrate International Non-Violence
Day, honoring Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birthday (Oct. 2). Free lunch from 1.00 to
1:45PM. Program will follow at the Mcknight Auditorium at 2.00PM. For more info. call
Ram Gada, 612-961-1647, ramgada@gmail.com.