Age 11+, coming of age drama On the island coast of Curaçao, 11-year-old Kenza lives on a plot of land that has been with their family for generations. As Kenza approaches adolescence, she longs for the mother she never knew. Meanwhile, her father and grandfather clash over the future of their family’s land and ancestry. […]
Director Khadar Ayderus Ahmed and Actor Omar Abdi Attending In Djibouti City, Guled literally chases ambulances–he’s a gravedigger who competes with others to procure a cadaver for a meager wage. It’s a living… until his wife, Nasra, is diagnosed with kidney failure, forcing Guled and his young son, Mahad, to take desperate measures to raise […]
All American Boys is presented by Stages Theatre Company in collaboration with the Capri Theater April 29 - May 22, 2022 The journey of two teen boys and a life-altering incident. By Jody Drezner Alperin and Vicky Finney Crouch, based on the book by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Twin Cities Premiere | Ages 10+ At once timely […]
How does a choreographer move through the intersection of his Black, Jewish, and Queer identities? The Rimon Artist Salon Series concludes its fifteenth season with Dancing through Love and Loss: New Work by Adam W. McKinney. McKinney will present his creative dance research on themes associated with Jewish and Queer practices of love and loss. […]
https://vimeo.com/522253328 Join the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul at the Capri Theater for a concert by French music artist, Jeanne Cherhal! Performing solo with a piano, Cherhal interprets songs that marked generations of moviegoers, and takes us on a nostalgic musical tour of France! Cherhal has become a force of contemporary French music, known for her […]
Join Us for Cellphone Filmmaking Part 2! The Capri Cellphone Filmmaking Workshops program, curated by Sha Cage, EG Bailey & DA Bullock continue. Three in-person master classes, below, are being offered. No experience necessary. Please bring some footage shot on your camera to the editing sessions. Direct any questions to Sha Cage: sha.truruts@gmail.com REGISTER HERE […]
Wenso Ashby is an American contemporary jazz pianist and prolific composer creating music characterized as blend of neo-soul, pop and smooth jazz. He is kicking off Black Music Month at the historic Capri. This an all-new performance that will include music from his latest album titled The Perfect Flow. Joining him on the stage will […]
Be @ the Capri for an inspiring, uplifting, magical evening of music. Directed by J.D. Steele, the Capri Glee! adult community choir is ready to stir your soul with some classic R&B and gospel tunes, and some fun surprises from J.D.’s vast repertoire. Whatever you're feeling as you enter the Capri, our guess is that […]
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Stories of love, sorrow, resilience, and triumph Singer Jamela Pettiford; master storytellers Nothando Zulu, and Beverly Cottman; Radio DJ Dee Henry Williams; poet Waheedah Shabazz, and performing artist Danielle Daniel present I Am Woman -- Voices of the Elders. A healing celebration giving a platform to elder African American women’s voices, I Am Woman celebrates […]
39 Seconds, a feature length documentary/live action film, explores a forgotten piece of American history. With a cast composed of the best acting talent in Minnesota, an original score by Jim Oestereich, and narration by Payton Woodson, the Capri audience will witness the true-life story of one of the greatest baseball players in the world, […]
Listening Session for Penn Avenue/West Broadway Avenue Businesses Please join us for a discussion about the METRO Blue Line Extension along West Broadway in Minneapolis. Project staff would like to hear from area businesses about what they hope to see from the project. We will also have time to discuss questions and concerns on topics […]