Performance Arts

Theater Latté Da will present three dynamic new works during its NEXT Festival. "The Homefront" by Malika Oyetimein, Jenny Stafford and Sam Salmond; "How to Play the Cello (Until You Don't)" by Benjamin Emory Larson; and "Okuni" by Naomi Iizuka and Paul Hodge will each receive a two-week developmental workshop and two public presentations. Presentations begin July 25 and continue through Aug. 11 at Latté Da’s home venue, the historic Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave NE. Three-show NEXT Festival passes…

"Much Ado About Nothing" is Shakespeare’s rom-com with all the drama, wit and emotional whiplash we still love today. Beatrice and Benedick can't stand each other … or can they? Claudio and Hero are head over heels ... until a lie changes everything. Presented by Gray Mallard Theater Co. at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, July 17-Aug. 3, 7 pm. Free.

The Roe Family singers celebrate 20 years of entertainment at the 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Monday, July 28, starting at 8 pm. Pop Wagner is the opener at 6 pm. It's also “Mustache Monday,” means you show up with a mustache (no Hitler 'staches, please).

Watch Klash students and community members play their favorite songs and jam with the live band July Fighter, featuring special guest Kevin James & The Weary. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5:30 pm, Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Food available from the Central Mix food truck.

Families and theater enthusiasts are invited to come enjoy Disney's Aladdin Jr., presented by Minneapolis Community Education. This elementary and middle school production will be performed at Northeast Middle School, 1830 St. Anthony Parkway, on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 6 pm and Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 pm and 6 pm. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime – Tickets are $5 at the door. Contact: Lifelong.Learning@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Fantastic Voyage Improv performs monthly at two locations in Northeast. They bring their short form comedy called UnProv to Padraigs Brewing, 945 Broadway St. NE, on the first Wednesday of each month, and to Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE Suite 100, on the third Monday of each month. All shows start at 7pm. $10 tickets. Learn more at UnProv.com

Now in its 27th year, the Northeast Community Band will perform its final concert of the season at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Wednesday. Aug. 20, 6:30 pm. The band rehearses on Thursday nights at Edison High School during the school year. Each year, the band awards a scholarship to an Edison senior to encourage them to continue their musical journey.

All concerts will perform at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main St. SE. Matt Hannah will perform a folk/Americana concert on Tuesday, July 15, 7-8 pm. The Jesse Street Duo will give a jazz/pop concert on Tuesday, July  29, 7-8 pm. The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra will perform classical music on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 7-8 pm. The LeagueAires, a variety/Broadway group, will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7-8 pm. Big band Jim Bird will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7-8 pm.…