Luther Vandross was an R&B legend. Originally a supporting singer, he sought his own path, and as a result became one of the most influential pop artists of all time. Dawn’s Porter’s joyful documentary will have you dancing in the aisles. Luther: Never Too Much chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth […]
Please join us for a discussion about the METRO Blue Line Extension! The METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit project will connect Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, and surrounding communities to fast, frequent, all-day service across the METRO system by providing a single seat ride to existing Blue Line stops downtown, at the MSP […]
In the United States, police have been granted extraordinary power over our individual lives. The police determine who is suspicious and who ‘fits the description.’ They define the threats and decide how to respond. They demand obedience and carry the constant threat of violence. Thousands of these interactions play out in our cities and towns […]
https://vimeo.com/797739877 Traveling to meet her groom, a young Christian man who is her childhood sweetheart, Sira is excited about her upcoming wedding. Her family is happy, she’s happy, and soon she will start her life anew. When terrorists murder all of her family, Sira refuses to cower and curses the gang of men. Left to […]
https://youtu.be/bLde7LsWOSQ?si=K-wK_Ym1jKFm7xRY DeRay, a legendary street dancer, falls from the sky to land on the doorstep of his true love, the poet Naima. Boaz Yakin’s beautifully surreal film fuses rap, poetry, dance, and bold visuals to create a dreamlike cinematic fantasy exploring the need to reinvent oneself, creatively and romantically, throughout our lives. Once Again showcases […]
https://youtu.be/4nl7C2yw-xA?si=-1HizFozEqAB63L_ Ash needs money. He’s trying to support his younger sister and his mother should go to rehab. His back against the wall, he joins Dubz’s gang, zooming around the city engaging in petty crime… until he’s pushed into a jewelry heist that sets him and the gang on the wrong side of Armenian gangsters. […]
Hidden away deep in the suburban San Fernando Valley, legendary cult musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, has transformed his home into an artistic playground. Together, they navigate the tumultuous waves of the music industry, and forge a wonderfully bizarre and inspiring path across time and space. From multi-talented Minnesota artists Isaac […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual PCYC Gala @ the Capri! Celebrating 70 Years of Service April 27, 2024 Featuring: Silent and live auctions • Dinner • Entertainment • Lodestar Award presentation to Jim & Anne Long and Walter “QBear” Banks • Stories of history and hope • And a fund-a-need, all to raise money in support of […]
It’s where you want to be! 9am – 4pm, Monday through Friday, July 8 – August 9, 2024 Performances at 5pm August 7 & 8 Free for students who’ve completed grades 5 – 8 in the 2023-24 school year. Middle school scholars: Join us @ the Capri for 5 weeks filled with fun, art-full joy, […]
MSP Film's Craig Rice has curated an eclectic, fun night of short film highlights from the recent Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Dhannto by Yasmin Yassin Doc 19 minutes Mohamoud holds the knowledge of traditional Ease African dances and is passing it along to young Somali Americans. Balwo by Mohammed Sheikh Fiction 29 minutes […]
7pm Friday, May 3 • SOLD OUT Walk-up ticket purchases may still be available at the door on 5/3. Join us for an Express Concert inspired by music rooted in and born from African rhythm and dance. No matter the continent or time period, the works on this program speak to the idea of interconnection, […]
This event is not open to the general public.