Join the Urban League Twin Cities Young Professionals' and Next Light Energy for our National "Day of Empowerment" event this Thursday, November 11, from 6 to 8pm at the Capri Theater located in North Minneapolis. The First 100 registrants receive one free raffle ticket for a chance to win $200! (Must attend event to qualify.) […]
You Are Invited We have updated METRO Blue Line Extension design concepts and are sharing opportunities and challenges for different choices. We need your input to further evaluate these options. This workshop is designed for the community to review potential opportunities and impacts of the LRT options and help us evaluate how they meet the […]
Ten Thousand Things in Collaboration with Freestyle Films presents: Handprints by Greta Oglesby, a two-person autobiographical story by one of the Twin Cities' most renowned theater artists. This humorous and poignant film draws on Oglesby's life and family adventures through her unique style of storytelling, puppetry and song. Join us for an In-Person Premiere and […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXh53I-Sdsk "...A boisterous hymn to the creative impulse—David Copperfield does grow up to be a great writer, after all—and a celebration of memory and imagination." --rogerebert.com A modern take on Charles Dickens' classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles. Starring Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton Be […]
Join us for our December 10th Luncheon at 11:30am for a discussion on Health & Equity as we discuss Bukata Hayes' Book: "Write on Race, to be Right on Race". Speakers: R.T Rybak, President and CEO- The Minneapolis Foundation Chaz Sandifer, CEO/Founder- theNEWmpls Nneka Sederstrom, Chief Health Equity Officer- Hennepin Healthcare Michelle Benson, MN Senate […]
Come out to support the growth, hard work and evolution of the Enticer Mentees as they perform over 50 pieces choreographed by Tazz Bentley, as well as some choreographic work of their own. Please Note: The Capri will require all guests to present proof of either full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result […]
Get in the spirit of the holidays by listening to some jazzy and traditional holiday tunes performed by the biggest big band in the Twin Cities. Capri Big Band Website
The No Cap! Man Up Fatherhood Summit is a forum designed for young black males and boys of color to have intimate discussions addressing the issues of fatherlessness and how it has impacted them as a culture! Our goal is to embrace our young boys and young men who are without fathers in their lives […]
https://youtu.be/xOsLIiBStEs Joe Gardner is an average guy teaching music in middle school whose real dream is to be a jazz musician. When he finally earns the chance to perform onstage, he has an accident that leaves him in a near-death state. As his soul is scheduled to proceed to the afterlife, he discovers that his […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2WkEy_uXoQ Explore the lives and trailblazing careers of six iconic African-American entertainers who changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier. Be sure to stay for the post-screening community discussion featuring a prerecorded interview with the film's director, Yoruba Richen, […]
MN Teen Activists ask you to join them in an evening of stories, music, and dance celebrating the mosaic of Blackness. In wake of recent murders of Black men, the community is facing so much pain. Black Joy, presented by MN Teen Activists, will be a time to heal, and erupt your Blackness. Together we […]
https://youtu.be/lPEyduqrfNY Mr. C.L. Woodson III presents the stage play, Thick Thighs & Sweet Potato Pies featuring Danny Clay from Tyler Perry's Medea's Big Happy Family. It's a heartfelt, emotional yet funny tale about three sisters struggling to save the family restaurant post the pandemic. Will they keep their family legacy alive? You'll laugh. You'll cry. […]