The Totally Rad Vintage Fest will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center on February 22-23, 2025, featuring vintage shopping, gaming, and a nostalgic photo ops area.
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Breaking Generational Curses: A Celebration of Resilient Black Women
The Black History Month Spectacular, Day 2, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, focusing on how Black women are rewriting their stories and building new legacies by breaking generational curses.
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Community Dinner Highlights Fight to Abolish Slavery in Minnesota
The Love First Community Dinner and the End Slavery in Minnesota coalition are hosting a community event on February 22 to raise awareness about the intersections of the school-to-prison pipeline and labor exploitation of incarcerated people in Minnesota.
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A Culinary Journey: Stories Behind the Menu Brings Flavor and Legacy to Minneapolis
On February 20, Stories Behind the Menu will offer a fusion of flavors, culture, and storytelling at an exclusive 4-to-5-course dinner hosted by Chef Darren Hayes and entrepreneur Tommy McNeal, celebrating the culinary arts and the people behind them.
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Minnesota Frost Honors Black History Month with Unity Game Celebration
The Minnesota Frost will celebrate Black History Month on February 23, 2025, with a night dedicated to honoring Black athletes, fans, and communities, featuring a unique design by artist Kezna Dalz and supporting Black Girl Hockey Club.
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Sabathani Community Center Honors Black History Month with a Celebration of Culture, Business, and Youth
Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis is leading the celebration of Black History Month with a lineup of events honoring history, empowering local businesses, and uplifting Black youth, including a market, talent showcase, basketball tournament, and history museum.
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Black to the Future: Celebrating Black Brilliance Through Innovation and Fashion
Black to the Future is an event that celebrates Black excellence in innovation, entrepreneurship, and fashion design, featuring interactive activities, a game show, and a fashion show.
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The Weeknd Brings the “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour to Minneapolis
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, featuring hits from his latest album and fan favorites from his previous albums, will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on June 14, 2025, with special guests Playboi Carti and Mike Dean.
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Step Into Style: Just Imagine’s Sneakers, Fashion & Art Fest
The 1st Annual Sneakers, Fashion & Art Fest is set to take place on March 22, 2025, at Maplewood Mall, featuring over 100 vendor tables showcasing the latest hype beast items, cutting-edge streetwear, exclusive sneakers, and one-of-a-kind accessories.
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Donnell Rawlings: A Night of Laughter and Legacy
Donnell Rawlings, a comedic genius known for his roles in Chappelle’s Show, The Wire, and Pixar’s Soul, will be bringing his stand-up comedy to The Parkway on February 15, 2025, for a night of laughter and reflection.
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Legendary blues musicians Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd unite for Young Old Fashioned Ways tour
Blues legends Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are embarking on the Young Old Fashioned Ways tour, which will bring their electrifying performances to the historic Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on August 17.
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Raise Your Glass to Minnesota: A Spirited Celebration
The Made in Minnesota Spirits Tasting Event, hosted by the Uptown Association and Lowry Hill Liquors, will celebrate Minnesota’s craft spirits on February 28 at the historic Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, featuring over 20 local producers showcasing their craft.
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Strictly R&B: A Valentine’s Day Soirée for Everyone
The Strictly R&B: Valentine’s Day Soirée event at The Cabooze in Minneapolis on February 14, 2025, will feature soulful music, a complimentary dessert bar, VIP experience, and a celebration of love in all its forms.
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Expressions of Blackness: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Creativity
The cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka will celebrate Black excellence on February 20 with an evening of art, music, entrepreneurship, and resilience at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
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Vybez is HERE: A New Creative Hub for the Community
Vybez, a Black-owned immersive art gallery, dance studio, and event space, is opening its doors on March 1st, 2025 in Saint Paul, offering a space for creatives to showcase their work and celebrate their culture.
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Minnesota Theater Oscar Awards: A Night to Celebrate Local Talent
Minnesota will host its first theater awards, the Minnesota Theater Oscar Awards, on March 1, 2025, at the Jackie Watch Lounge in St. Paul, recognizing local talent in the state’s thriving theater scene.
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How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Barbershop Conversation for Black Men
The “How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Black Men’s Panel” event on February 23, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, MN, will feature open dialogue on mental health and well-being in Black men’s lives, including topics such as fronting and emotional vulnerability, intimacy and connection, and breaking stigmas.
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Mary J. Blige’s ‘For My Fans Tour’ Brings Gratitude and Timeless Hits to Minnesota
Grammy and Emmy award-winning, Oscar-nominated Mary J. Blige is bringing her \”For My Fans Tour\” to the Xcel Energy Center on March 16, featuring R&B stars NE-YO and Mario, and showcasing her latest album, Gratitude.
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Casey Riley on GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is set to host GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring nearly 100 significant works by Black diasporic artists.
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Community Connections Conference: A Gathering for Change
The Minneapolis Convention Center will host the Community Connections Conference on February 8, 2025, aimed at giving Black communities and other underrepresented voices opportunities to influence policies, build connections, and gain knowledge to advocate for their communities.