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June 2023
The Burning of Greenwood
Tulsa, Okla., 1921. John and Loula Williams are proud business owners in the bustling Greenwood district. By day they operate a popular confectionery, and at night they run the Williams Dreamland Theater, showing the latest moving pictures to the many residents of the area. But one day, an all-too-familiar scene plays out: A white woman screams. A Black man runs away in fear. Presented by nimbus theatre. Tickets $5-$50, sliding scale. Performances at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE,…
Find out more »2023 NEXT Festival
Theater Latté Da's 2023 NEXT festival kicks off July 29 and runs through Aug. 21 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Three new works ("The Tears of La Llorona; A Border Zarzuela" by Celeste Moreno, Bethany Brinton and Crystal Manich; "Macbeth and the Weird Sisters" by Andrew Wilkowske and Kelley Rourke; and "Love Them First" by Randy Preston and Candrice Jones) will each receive two-week developmental workshops and public presentations beginning Saturday, July 29, with a fourth project–a…
Find out more »July 2023
Free music at Nicollet Island
Just Dave and the Rockin’ All Stars (rock) perform at Nicollet Island, 40 Power St., Monday, July 3, 7 pm. https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/music-movies/
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Summer Pops Concerts
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra, under the baton of Carol Jensen, will present two pops concerts this summer: Thursday, June 22, 7 pm, Chandler Place, 3700 Chandler Dr. NE (behind Chandler Place - the concert will move inside if there is inclement weather.) An ice cream social will follow. The second concert on Thursday, July 6, 7 pm, is at the Salo Park Amphitheater, 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Rd. and Stinson Blvd. If it rains, the concert will…
Find out more »“Madagascar Jr.” at NE parks
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation will host two free performances of "Madagascar Jr.: A Musical Adventure" at two Northeast parks later this month. For familes and kids 5-12, Madagascar Jr. is a musical based on the smash DreamWorks animated movie, Madagascar! Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, it will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” See the play Wednesday, July 26, 3 pm at Cavell Park, 3435 Fillmore St. NE; and Friday,…
Find out more »Shakespeare comedies at the Crane
Shakespearean Youth Theatre, an arts nonprofit offering professional-level training and performance opportunities to actors ages 12-19, will present two comedies, "Love's Labour's Lost" and "Comedy of Errors," July 21-Aug. 6 at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE, Unit 120. The plays will run concurrently in rotating repertory style. "Comedy of Errors' will be performed July 21-23, 29-30, Aug. 3 and 5. "Love's Labour's Lost" will be performed July 28-31, Aug. 4-6. Showtimes, play running times, ticket purchases: sytmn.org/tickets.
Find out more »Shakespeare at the Pub
Gray Mallard Theater Company is pleased to announce a new production of Shakespeare at the Pub with "Twelfth Night" at Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE. "Twelfth Night" will play July 20-Aug. 6, 7 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Free performances are 90 minutes long with one intermission. A limited number of chairs available, or bring your own.
Find out more »August 2023
“Newsies” in SAV
St. Anthony Community Theater will present Disney's "Newsies" July 28-Aug. 6 at the St. Anthony Village High School auditorium. Performances include 6 pm shows August 3 and Aug. 5 and 2 pm matinee show Aug. 6. This show is recommended for ages 4 and older. Reserve tickets at sactheater.org. Thursday, Aug. 3 is Family Night – save 25% on 4 or more tickets when purchased online using the code: FAMILY25 at checkout.
Find out more »Salo Park summer concerts return
Thursday evening concerts are 7-8:15 pm at the Salo Park Amphitheater located on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be cancelled. Visit www.saloparkconcertseries.com by 3 pm the day of the concert for a cancellation notice. June 22: Paul Barry Blues Band (Chicago and West Coast jump blues) June 29: Jeff Ray and The Stakes (East meets West roots music) July 6: St. Anthony Civic Orchestra July 13: Phil…
Find out more »Music at Nicollet Island
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation has scheduled two concerts on Nicollet Island during August, both Monday evenings at 7 pm. Aug. 7: B & the Sting, roots rock, reggae, & love. Aug. 21: Rare Form, country.
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