https://youtu.be/rkQi6GBwmSA The 8th Season of First Thursday Films @ the Capri opens with TILL, the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. The film is directed by Chinonye Chukwu and stars Danielle Deadwyler and Jalyn Hall. […]
The Land of Lakes Pole Dance Festival is the place to be immersed in all things pole dance. It’s where industry leaders, small businesses, studios, competitors, performers, and fans convene for extraordinary experiences, to share their love and expertise, and to discover where the pole industry is going. You'll experience an amazing array of speakers […]
The Minneapolis Interview Project, in partnership with Hennepin History Museum, presents an evening of real-life stories about social justice in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Interview Project was started in 2016 by Anne Winkler-Morey, a writer, historian, activist scholar and Southside resident. Her goal was to interview one-hundred people of different ages, races, genders, economic classes, migration experiences, […]
7PM SEPTEMBER 23 and 3PM SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 / Purchase tickets now. Zona’s Cabaret and Blues Joint bears the name of Dennis Spears’ mother, who loved the arts, especially gospel, jazz, and blues music. This feisty production features a combination of all three of those musical styles set in a southern backwoods juke joint that […]
How The Genius of the Northside Ignites Its Future - It’s Our Time North Minneapolis is a community brimming with opportunity, but historically weighed down by cycles of investment and disinvestment and racial segregation. Despite generational challenges, those who call Northside home have fought to build a tight-knit community pulling together to grow a thriving […]
The second of three "Signifyin' and Testifyin' " weekend events, the "Liar's Contest," will be held in the Paradise Community Hall @ the Capri at 6:30 on September 29. Join in the fun! More information: blackstorytellers.com/
STRAP IN with NUNNABOVE as they take you on a ride through an assortment of genres, from the clouds of indie pop, to the mountains of hard rock, through the rivers of jazz and funk, and finally back home to a hint of Midwest tinge. The Capri is pleased to present this band of 4 […]
https://youtu.be/yUBnTs3z5jI The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete is a coming-of-age story about two inner city boys who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities. The film stars Anthony Mackie, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, and Jeffrey Wright. Director: George Tillman Jr. Come […]
Urban Homeworks' 20th annual Perpetuate the Hope fundraiser will take place on Thursday, October 12 from 4:30-7PM at the historic Capri Theater in North Minneapolis! Join us as we raise the funds necessary for another year of making housing a human right while celebrating community and sharing our abundance. It's going to be a jam-packed […]
Words That Sing: A red-carpet film premiere celebration and fundraiser Join CorVoce on October 13 as we premiere filmmaker Barbara Wiener's "Words That Sing," celebrating the lyrics of Michael Dennis Browne, filmed at our April 2023 live concert. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and beverages (cash bar), silent auction, and more. All proceeds support CorVoce's 2023-24 […]
A pulsating, electric contemporary rock musical, bare follows a group of students at a Catholic boarding school as they grapple with issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. Bare rings with the sounds of youthful repression and revolt. With a unique sung-through pop score, heart-pounding lyrics, and a cast of bright young characters, bare is […]
The Twin Cities Black Film Festival is a rapidly growing, premier film festival featuring films written, directed, produced, and starring African-American talent from the Twin Cities and across the country. Our goal is to show diverse talent across the spectrum in films. Our film selection process is rigorous as we receive hundreds of films from […]