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.
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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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The Dope Show Brings High-Energy Comedy to Roxy’s Cabaret
The Dope Show, a unique comedy experience presented by comedian Tyler Smith, takes over Roxy’s Cabaret on Saturday, April 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring nationally touring comedians performing two sets—one sober, one high.
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Radio Camp 2025 offers Twin Cities youth hands-on journalism experience at MPR
High school students in the Twin Cities can apply for Radio Camp 2025, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio, to learn radio production, audio editing, and scriptwriting, with the opportunity to have their stories featured on MPR platforms.
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Black Speakers Bureau soft launch to amplify Black voices
The Black Speakers Bureau is launching a platform to connect dynamic Black speakers with audiences eager to hear their expertise on topics such as business, education, leadership, activism, and culture.
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Factor Reset: Women’s Empowerment Tea Party to celebrate community leaders
Factor Reset: We Got the Cheat Code! is an empowering tea party hosted by Bete\’ Noire Consulting and SwaggerMom Entertainment, honoring women who have made meaningful contributions to their communities, with a delicious meal, recognition of local “SHeroes”, mini-workshops, and intergenerational networking.
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Immersive Violence Prevention Training now free for Minneapolis community
IVPT is a state-accredited community safety program offering training in CPR, AED, first aid, overdose reversal, and legal and responsible firearm ownership, and is now available at no cost to participants thanks to funding from the Hennepin County Office of Community Safety Partners and The Minneapolis Foundation’s Safer Communities Initiative.
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Southside Sessions brings open mic, live music, and art to The Legacy Building
Southside Sessions, presented by Soul of the Southside in partnership with KRSM Radio, will take place on March 21 at The Legacy Building in South Minneapolis, offering a night of Black art, music, and community.
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Art-A-Whirl Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity in Northeast Minneapolis
Art-A-Whirl, the annual art festival in Northeast Minneapolis, is celebrating its 30th year from May 16-18, featuring over 1,400 artists, a brand-new mobile app, and a special exhibit on 30 local artists.
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Dope Roots CannaFest: A Game-Changer for Women in Cannabis
The inaugural Dope Roots CannaFest for Women is a movement to celebrate and empower women in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ownership, education, and community.
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Teatro del Pueblo Presents Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue at Park Square Theatre
Teatro del Pueblo will be presenting Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue from March 14 to 16 at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul, featuring an all-BIPOC cast and celebrating the contributions of Latino artists to the Broadway stage.
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Makers of Herstory: Honoring Women’s Creativity and Community
The Makers of Herstory: Artisan Market is a vibrant marketplace that uplifts women artists, particularly LGBTQIA2S+ women and femmes, by offering them a space to showcase their work, connect with the community, and celebrate their impact.
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Artist’s collages tell nuanced stories in ‘GIANTS’ exhibit
Deborah Roberts, a mixed media artist, contributes her powerful narratives to the “GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection” exhibition, which aims to inspire important dialogue between art, culture and identity while supporting emerging and established artists.
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Red Bull BC One Cypher Returns to Minneapolis: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Culture
The Red Bull BC One Cypher will return to Minneapolis on Saturday, March 29, featuring a knockout-style tournament showcasing local and national breakdancers, with all proceeds going to the Minnesota Dance Theatre.
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Metro Transit to Celebrate the Launch of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit on March 22, 2025
Metro Transit is gearing up for the grand opening of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on March 22, 2025, which will provide fast, frequent service between downtown St. Paul and Woodbury, improving connectivity across the East Metro and making travel across the metro area faster, easier, and more convenient.
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Black Parents Don’t Beat: Reclaiming African-Centered Approaches to Disciplining Black Children
Ayolanda and co-founder Mujassi facilitated a discussion with Black Family Blueprint, challenging the belief in corporal punishment and advocating for African-centered parenting practices that honor the sanctity of children.
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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Returns to Theaters for One-Night-Only Dolby Cinema Experience
Warner Bros. Discovery and Dolby have re-released Prince’s 1984 rock musical “Purple Rain” exclusively in Dolby Cinemas, promising an unparalleled visual and auditory experience with Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos immersive audio.
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Bobby Commodore: A Lifetime of Rhythm, a Night to Remember
Legendary drummer Bobby Commodore is celebrating his seventy-second birthday with a Retirement Jam on March 4, 2025, featuring some of his closest collaborators and past and present ensembles, including the Grammy Award–winning Sounds of Blackness.
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For the Love of Blaq Art: A Celebration of Black Creativity in the Twin Cities
For the Love of Blaq Art, a three-day event in Minneapolis from February 27 to March 1, will showcase the works of five local artists and feature a poetry session with four talented poets, celebrating the power and resilience of Black artists in the Twin Cities.