Chase & Ovation, the world’s premier Prince tribute band, will be performing a three-night run of their high-energy celebration of the Purple One’s legacy at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on April 10-12, 2025.
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Hennepin County to host opioid symposium focused on the Black community
The African American Community-Focused Opioid Symposium will be held on April 7 at Shiloh Temple in North Minneapolis, where attendees can learn about available services and connect with local partners working to address the opioid crisis through culturally specific and trauma-informed care.
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Looking for a Fresh Start in Your Career? Don’t Miss the Fair Chance Job & Resource Fair
The Fair Chance Job & Resource Fair is being held at the Sabathani Community Center on April 2, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, where job seekers can meet employers, get on-the-spot opportunities, and access career and training resources.
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Minneapolis, Get Ready for a Harlem Nights-Inspired Experience You Won’t Forget!
Banquets of Minnesota is hosting a Harlem Nights-inspired event featuring the soulful sounds of Acute Inflections, alongside a side-splitting comedy act, with complimentary snacks and drinks available for purchase.
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Sultry Sounds of Jazz and RnB with Erica WestÂ
Join Erica West for an enchanting night of Jazz and R&B, featuring performances from legendary artists and a talented group of musicians, at the Dunsmore Jazz Room.
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27th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival set for June 20-21
The 27th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will take place in Mears Park, Lowertown St. Paul, featuring headliners such as Catherine Russell, Sean Mason, and Emmet Cohen Trio, and will be free and open to the public.
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Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Drag Brunch brings Selena magic to CRAVE Minneapolis
Join Sasha Cassadine for an unforgettable Selena tribute brunch at CRAVE Rooftop in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, April 6, 2025, featuring hits like “Amor Prohibido” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”.
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Communities unite for ‘A Day of Empathy’ in Minneapolis to uplift voices affected by injustice
A Day of Empathy, hosted by The Wrongfully Incarcerated and Over-Sentenced Families Council-MN, will be held on April 5, 2025, at North Commons Park in Minneapolis, to expose injustice in Minnesota’s criminal legal system and advocate for meaningful reform.
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Discover the Schmidt Spring Art Crawl: A celebration of art and community
The Schmidt Spring Art Crawl will take place April 25–27, 2025, in the historic Schmidt Brewery in Saint Paul’s West 7th Arts District, featuring over 80 resident artists, live music, food trucks, and the 41st Annual Congressional Art Competition.
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Sisters in Bloom to celebrate spring, creativity and connection at MIA
Sisters in Bloom is a celebration of floral artistry and Black women creatives, featuring a live floral design demonstration by Jennifer Bevan, and offering light lunch, interactive activities, and raffle tickets for a chance to win a gift bag valued at $100.
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GloRilla brings ‘The Glorious Tour’ to Minneapolis
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.
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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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Win two tickets to see Desi Banks live in Minneapolis
Comedian Desi Banks is bringing his Elevation Tour to Minneapolis on Saturday, March 29 at the historic Pantages Theatre, and two lucky readers have the chance to win free tickets by signing up for the MSR newsletter.
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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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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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Mudluk Pottery offers summer camps for kids
Mudluk Pottery is offering weeklong pottery camps this summer for children aged 7-16, where they can learn hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, and create unique pieces they can treasure.
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Rooted and resilient: An environmental justice celebration
Join us at 825 Arts on April 2, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a historic gathering of three generations of Black environmental justice leadership to explore how collective wisdom, advocacy, and action can guide the ReConnect Rondo initiative and turn historical harm into a foundation for a thriving, sustainable community.
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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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Honoring Minnesota’s women history makers at 1MN History Makers event
Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, will be a featured panelist at 1MN History Makers: Women’s History Month, sharing her experiences in leadership, media, and community empowerment.