A snapshot of events around town
McCoy Tyner Quartet W/Gary Bartz
A legendary figures in modern jazz, McCoy Tyner’s blues-based piano style has become one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music
Oct. 21 | 7 & 9 pm
Dakota Jazz Club
1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
More info: www.dakotacooks.com
2016 African Community Appreciation & Awards Gala
The AIS African Appreciation & Awards Gala is one of the most anticipated African cultural and networking community opportunities.
Oct. 21 | 6:30-9:30 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
2200 Freeway Blvd., Mpls.
More info: 763-566-8000
I Love the 90s Concert
Take a trip down memory lane with your favorite 90s acts including: Salt N Pepa, Coolio, Rob Base, Young MC, Kid N Play and Vanilla Ice.
Oct. 22 | 7:30 pm
Target Center
600 First Ave., North , Mpls.
More info: www.targetcenter.com/events/detail/i-love-the-90s
Battle of the Food Trucks
Over a dozen of Minnesota’s finest gourmet food trucks including: Rusty Taco, Free Indeed Food (Gluten Free), Rollin Nolens Catering, DelSur Empanadas, Up In Smoke Catering, Curbside Chicken and many more
Oct. 22 | 11 am — 6 pm
3001 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood
More info: http://bit.do/Battle-of-the-Food-Trucks
Sheila E. Benefit Honoring the Humanitarianism of Prince
Sheila E. will perform alongside her father jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo to raise money for the Purple Philanthropy fund, honoring the humanitarianism of Prince.
Oct. 23 | 7:30-10:30 pm
Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.
More info: https://boxoffice.minnesotaorchestra.org
Find more events or add your event to MSR’s Top Five at our new user-friendly online event calendar: spokesman-recorder.com/events.
Support Black local news
Help amplify Black voices by donating to the MSR. Your contribution enables critical coverage of issues affecting the community and empowers authentic storytelling.