A snapshot of events around town

Top Five

7th Annual Steppers All Star

Home of the “Y’all Can’t Beat Us” Contest Steppers and Line Dance Contest 

Mar. 10-13| 8 am — 5 pm

Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington

3900 American Blvd W., Bloomington

More info: 612-237-5118


Women’s Empowerment Tribute Show

A fundraiser for the National Empowerment Group, Inc.

Mar. 12 | 6:30 pm

Knights of Columbus Grand Ballroom

1114 American Blvd., Bloomington

More info: 612-237-5118


Black Panthers: Film & Discussion

Were the Black Panthers a terrorist organization or a legitimate political party? Weigh in at the viewing and facilitated discussion afterwards

Mar. 11 | 6-9:30 pm

Savour Tea Lounge

7648 Zane Ave N., # 104, Brooklyn Park

More info: 763-337-9083


The 4th Annual Twin Cities URBAN Music Awards (TCUMA)

The Twin Cities Urban Music Awards (TCUMA) is a Minnesota based awards show promoting, recognizing and acknowledging the artists and their impact on the Twin Cities music scene

Mar. 12 | 8 pm

The Cabooze

917 Cedar Ave S, Mpls.

More info: www.thetwincitiesurbanmusicawards.com


The Be Heard MN Youth Poetry Slam Semifinal Bout Two

An annual competition that seeks to identify a team of six youth poets between the ages of 13 and 19 residing in Minnesota to represent the state in the annual international Brave New Voices youth poetry slam festival.

Mar. 12 | 7 pm

MacPhail Center for Music

501 S. 2nd St., Mpls.

More info: www.TruArtSpeaks.org or 612-827-5364


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