Events are being canceled across the Twin Cities with some organizers citing protests against the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the area.

Red Bull canceled an event planned Saturday on Nicollet Island and the Hennepin Avenue bridge that spans the Mississippi River connecting downtown Minneapolis with Northeast Minneapolis.

The snowboarding contest is a preliminary qualifier for athletes to compete in the main Red Bull Heavy Metal event that features world-class snowboarders using urban obstacles.

The event website not give an explanation, only saying, “The Red Bull Heavy Metal qualifier in Minneapolis has been canceled.” The qualifier events, one in Pittsburgh on Jan. 30 and one in Boston on Feb. 21 are still scheduled.

An event with Hillary Rodham Clinton slated for Friday, Jan. 23 at the Target Center was also canceled, the venue announced on its website.

“In light of the planned January 23rd strike and protest against the presence of ICE in the greater Minneapolis area, we believe it to be most prudent to cancel this event and look to hold a similar event on a future date,” organizers said in an email to ticket holders providing information about refunds. “We know you were looking forward to this event, and we apologize that extraordinary circumstances have caused us to make this decision.”

While at least two events bringing in people from other states have been canceled, local venues are continuing programming as usual, such as the Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis, which posted on Facebook that it wanted to provide a peaceful haven during turmoil.

“The ongoing turmoil in our streets is a source of emotional distress and deep trauma for our community, both at large and here at the Dakota,” they wrote. “It is important for us to continue to provide a haven of healing and support through the transformative power of music, food and fellowship. We are committed to supporting our friends, family, and community throughout this challenging time and will continue to be here for Minneapolis.”

The post also listed resources and organizations the venue thought worth supporting, including the Immigration Law Center of Minnesota and the American Civil Liberties Union.

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