Events Calendar
Love & Death: A Night of Poetry and Togetherness (Co-Sponsored with MNDC)
This is a co-sponsored event hosted by the MN Death Collaborative at Lakewood.
Giving Voice to Grief with Sarah M. Greer
A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer with Alicia Steele, Leah Nelson and sound bath artist Tamiko French.
Exhibition: Ethereal Echoes: A Journey of Light
Visit the new exhibition "Ethereal Echoes: A Journey Into Light" by R.J. Kern in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Opening Reception: Ethereal Echoes: A Journey of Light
Join photographer R.J. Kern at Lakewood Cemetery for an artist talk on Ethereal Echoes, a powerful photo series blending spiritual themes and experimental techniques to explore life, memory, and light.
Chromoskedasic Photography Demonstration with R.J. Kern
Join Lakewood Artist in Residence R.J. Kern for a demonstration of the Chromoskedasic Photography method.
Giving Voice to Grief Series, Harvesting Memories and Tending Grief
A singing and sounding circle led by Lakewood's Artist in Residence Sarah M. Greer.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Morning Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Afternoon Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Lakewood Artist in Residence Info Session (10/26)
Learn more about the Lakewood Artist in Residence Program, now in its second year, at this short informational session.
Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher (Morning)
Join Lakewood artist in residence Diana Eicher for a unique, hands-on printmaking workshop that blends sustainability, remembrance, and creativity.
Blockprinting Workshop with Diana Eicher (Afternoon)
Join Lakewood artist in residence Diana Eicher for a unique, hands-on printmaking workshop that blends sustainability, remembrance, and creativity.
CANCELLED Lakewood Artist in Residence Info Session (11/11)
Learn more about the Lakewood Artist in Residence Program, now in its second year, at this short informational session.
Exhibition: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
View this one-of-a-kind exhibition at the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Opening Reception: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
Join us for the opening of An Opening by artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr, featuring a powerful essay and seasonal watercolors that reflect on grief, memory, and the healing power of place at Lakewood Cemetery
Love & Death: A Night of Poetry and Togetherness (Co-Sponsored with MNDC)
This is a co-sponsored event hosted by the MN Death Collaborative at Lakewood.
Reading “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
Join artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr for a powerful reading at Lakewood Cemetery, reflecting on grief, memory, and healing after a profound experience in the Memorial Chapel.
Art Exhibit: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Visit the Lakewood Welcome Center to view the final project by Artist in Residence Diana Eicher.
Opening Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Join us for the opening of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.
Writing Letters to the Dead
Explore the intersections of grief and letter writing with Postal Service for the Dead.
Artist in Residence Talk and Welcome Reception
Join Lakewood as we welcome the second cohort of our Artist in Residence program. This special evening includes a talk and reception.
Closing Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood by Diana Eicher
Join us for the closing of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.
Doors Open Minneapolis
Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2026. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our state-of-the-art Welcome Center.
Quartet for the End of Time (Co-Sponsored Event Hosted by the Schubert Club)
Join The Schubert Club at the intersection of a historic work, a historic place, and this moment in time.
Rescheduled: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (MOVED TO JULY 7)
The June 30 session of En Duelo (In Grief) is being moved to Tuesday, July 7 due to the extreme heat.
Rescheduled: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (MOVED TO JULY 9)
The July 2 session of En Duelo (In Grief) is being moved to Thursday, July 9 due to extreme weather conditions.
Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (July 7)
Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.
Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (July 9)
Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.