Saint Paul, Minnesota
Northern Commons is a new kind of gathering place for shared meaning-making through conversation, contemplation, creativity, and the simple act of being present with each other.
Upcoming GatheringsWhy we're here
Northern Commons isn't a coworking space, classroom, or event venue (though you might recognize bits of all three when you're here). At its heart, it's a shared space for reclaiming what daily life tends to crowd out: conversations that take their time, shared music-making, creative play, and silence that doesn't need to be filled.
Located in downtown Saint Paul, NoCo is a place to slow down, ask interesting questions, and learn and create together, simply by showing up.
How to get involved
You don't need any special knowledge or experience to be here. If you're curious, that's enough. The simplest way to get involved is to show up.
Come to one of our public gatherings — conversations, workshops, meditation, music — each gathering is an invitation to listen, reflect, and learn together.
Upcoming gatherings ↓During open hours, NoCo is a place to drop in, read, sit quietly, have a conversation, or simply be in the space. You don't need a plan or a purpose to be here.
Fridays 12 – 3 pmIf you're dreaming up a gathering that invites conversation, creativity, or reflection, we'd love to hear about it.
Propose a gathering →Whether you want to attend a gathering, propose one, teach something, learn something, or just sit in a room with curious people who care — we'd like to meet you.