Events
LBA events bring our business owners, neighbors, and partners together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate all that makes Longfellow thrive. From casual meetups and hands-on workshops to seasonal festivals and community forums, there’s always something happening.
Whether you're here to learn, network, or just have fun, we’d love to see you at our next event.
Date: Wednesday, February 4th
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 4th from 1:30pm-2:30pm at The Bungalow Club.
Council Members Chazes and Chowdhury will be meeting with local business owners for an open conversation about issues impacting our neighborhood, including vacant commercial buildings, updates related to unhoused neighbors, recent ICE activity and guidance, and space for additional questions from attendees.
This is an opportunity to hear directly from City leadership, share what you’re seeing on the ground, and be part of a constructive, solutions-focused conversation.
Date: Thursday, 2/26
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Join us Thursday, February 26 at the Legacy Building for a practical workshop designed to help small business owners understand Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave before confusion sets in. We’ll cover what other states learned the hard way, what actually shows up on payroll, how to talk with employees confidently, and how to prepare without creating extra work or stress. This session is about clarity, not compliance panic, and making sure you feel informed, supported, and ready as these changes roll out.elated to unhoused neighbors, recent ICE activity and guidance, and space for additional questions from attendees. This is an opportunity to hear directly from City leadership, share what you’re seeing on the ground, and be part of a constructive, solutions-focused conversation.