A snapshot of events around town
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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