GloRilla is bringing her high-energy and raw lyricism to Minneapolis on The Glorious Tour, with support from Real Boston Richey and Queen Key, and tickets are available now at www.ArmoryMN.com.
Arts + Culture
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Lovers Rock: Bring back the love – a night of reggae, R&B, and vibes
Katalyst Q and Trinny Cee are hosting Lovers Rock: Bring back the love, a night of reggae and R&B music, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Red Sea in Minneapolis, with early bird tickets available for $20 and couples tickets for $35.
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Desi Banks brings ‘The Elevation Tour’ to Minneapolis
Desi Banks is set to perform at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on March 29, 2025, as part of his “The Elevation Tour,” offering fans a chance to experience his dynamic and engaging stand-up comedy.
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FX greenlights ‘Snowfall’ spinoff starring Gail Bean and Isaiah John
FX has given a pilot order for a spinoff of Snowfall, featuring Gail Bean and Isaiah John reprising their roles as Wanda Bell-Simmons and Leon Simmons, set in the early 1990s and exploring themes of redemption, ambition, and survival.
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Mamas Ignite Collective creative circles foster art, healing, and sisterhood
The Mamas Ignite Collective hosts monthly gatherings for Black and POC mama artists, offering live performances, shared meals, mini-workshops, and discussions on motherhood, artistry, and identity, ensuring a safe and inspiring space for women to be creative and connected.
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The Response: A National Poetry Month Concert brings hip-hop and spoken word to Minneapolis
The Response: A National Poetry Month Concert is a night of music and spoken word featuring hip-hop artists and edu-poets, headlined by Locksmith, and will be held at The Cabooze on April 26, 2025.
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Arts & culture vibrant storefronts program opens for 2025 applications
The City of Minneapolis is inviting local artists, creative entrepreneurs, and arts organizations to apply for the 2025 Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts Program, a funding initiative aimed at invigorating downtown and other city neighborhoods by subsidizing rental costs for participating properties.
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Twin Cities Jazz Festival announces 2025 headliners
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival will return to Saint Paul’s Lowertown Arts District on June 20-21, 2025, with performances by the Emmet Cohen Trio with special guests The Four Freshmen, Doreen Ketchens, and Catherine Russell and Sean Mason.
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Award-winning directors bring groundbreaking documentary Acts of Reparation to Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Minneapolis, MN – The highly anticipated documentary Acts of Reparation, directed by Selina Lewis Davidson and Macky Alston, is set to screen at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF). The film delves into themes of history, race, and family, demonstrating how small acts of truth-telling and reckoning can lead to profound change. Screening […]
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BFWMN presents Streets Are Watchin’ fashion show
BFWMN’s Streets Are Watchin’ fashion show is a celebration of streetwear, culture, and Black excellence, featuring bold new collections from local Black creatives and a high-energy runway show with music and vibes that embody urban culture.
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Michelle Obama, Craig Robinson to launch new podcast series
Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson are launching a new weekly podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, which will feature in-depth conversations with high-profile guests from entertainment, sports, health, and business.
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Steven Soderbergh brings sophistication to spy thriller Black Bag
Black Bag is a sophisticated British spy thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a husband and wife who are suspects in the activation of a destructive cyber worm.
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‘Giants’ exhibit leaves lingering sense of awe
The Dean Collection, curated by Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, is a living testament to the power of art, featuring works by artists such as Amy Sherald, Ebony G. Patterson, Nick Cave, Titus Kaphar, and Derrick Adams, who challenge viewers to think critically about systemic violence and injustice while celebrating Black joy, leisure, and community.
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Combo Camp at 825 Arts offers creative fun for kids
Combo Camp is a fun-filled, creative experience for kids ages 8-14, offering comedy workshops, Minecraft video creation, comic-making sessions with local artist Mizz Mercedez, and a Talent Showcase on the final day.
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Former En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson reveals three-year struggle with homelessness
Dawn Robinson, a founding member of En Vogue, has been living in her car for the past three years due to family tensions and financial struggles, but she remains determined and optimistic, and her ex-husband has offered her a job in the hospitality sector to help her regain stability.
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‘Black Media in Minnesota’ highlights the legacy and future of Black storytelling
In Black Ink and Macalester College hosted a discussion on the newly released book, Black Media in Minnesota: Tradition, Practice & Vision, which celebrates the voices of Black media and highlights the role of Black media in shaping narratives, advocating for the community, and documenting history.
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Issa Rae on Black TV history: ‘Networks built their success on our backs, and we have almost nothing to show for it’
Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO docuseries, Seen & Heard, explores the often-overlooked contributions of Black creators in television, featuring industry giants such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Ava DuVernay.
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NAACP opens scholarship applications for Black and minority students
The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is now accepting applications for undergraduate degrees in the visual or performing arts, with one-time awards of $2,000 and $1,000 for selected recipients, with the application period closing on April 11, 2025.
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‘Just devastation’: Closing of Joann fabrics and crafts store creates a void for Minnesota creatives
Joann Inc. has announced the closure of all 800 of its stores, including 21 in Minnesota, leaving many creatives and crafters without access to the one-stop shop for sewing and craft needs.
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Win Swag and Tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and the Minneapolis Institute of Art are hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the Giants exhibit, featuring nearly 100 works from Black artists, with four winners receiving a Giants Exhibit Swag Bag and two tickets to the exhibition.