Minneapolis - Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation The sixth in a series of documentaries produced with our partner OMG Studios, Reconstruction Destructed examines the ongoing impacts of slavery to this day. Featuring Federal Minnesota District Court Judge Jerry Blackwell, author and civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Macalester University Professor Duchess Harris, and author Paul […]
Join us for a tour through time, through overhead projector shadow puppets, storytelling, music, film interviews, and tables of maps and library secrets. Based on similar events in Cedar Riverside, this "Time Machine" will share stories and images of Near North Minneapolis' early days up to the present, and share information on present-day advocacy efforts […]
Get ready for a summer of FREE, interactive dance and poetry! DanceCo presents "The People I See Are A Part Of Me," a captivating dance adventure for all ages. Join Alra on a journey of friendship, compassion, and courage through dynamic dance theater created by choreographer Karla Nweje. Before each 45-minute performance, kids can learn […]
Discover the future of filmmaking at our Youth Media Screening, a showcase of captivating short films created by talented young filmmakers. Join us on Saturday, June 28 at 5:30 PM for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and community as we celebrate diverse perspectives and stories and the power of youth voices in media. Event Highlights: […]
Join us for an unforgettable night, honoring those making waves in our community. This is a Black-Tie Affair. The dress code will be strictly enforced, and there will be many photo opportunities throughout the event. Choose from a variety of ticket options to best suit your preferences. There is something for everyone. There will be […]
The DisabiliTease Festival features disabled burlesque, cirque, cabaret, and drag performers from the Twin Cities and beyond. It challenges the idea that disability affects desirability and competence, advocating for representation and inclusion across diverse identities. Featuring international headliner Alyssa Kitt, local feature Opiumm Hayze, emcee Silky the Body, and 14 local and international performers, this […]
Join the DisabiliTease Festival for workshops taught by three of our Friday performers! All workshops are open to the public, 18 years and older. Saturday, July 19 11:30 am – Energy Flow: Mastering the Stationary Sizzle with Jacqueline Boxx 1:00 pm – Shape Shift with D'Monica Leone 3:00 pm – Slow and Sensual with headliner […]
Join us for a documentary film screening of Basketball State: The Land of 10,000 Hoops. The event will include an engaging panel discussion with Director, Gabriel Hostetler, Minnesota Lynx Broadcaster, Lea B. Olsen, and more special guests. Doors: 6pm Screening: 7pm
Omar Abdulkarim Quintet on the Plaza @ the Capri July 24, 6-8pm The soulful modern sound of Minneapolis-based trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim performing with three of the top jazz players in the region, Ted Olsen (bass), Kavyesh Kaviraj (keyboard) and Kevin Washington (drums), headlines the July 2025 Jazz Access concert at Capri Plaza. Called “the essence […]
Join us on Saturday, July 26th, as we culminate Minneapolis's Black Business Week with the vibrant Black Business Week Street Mall at The Capri Theater. This grand finale is a dynamic celebration of Black excellence, featuring a vibrant marketplace of local Black-owned businesses, mouthwatering food, live music, and family-friendly fun. It's a day to honor […]
Flexible Support Grant Q&A Monday, July 28, 6–8 pm Are you an organization group in the seven-county metro looking to create arts access in your community? Join MRAC staff to ask your questions about our Flexible Support grant for groups! Visit mrac.org/flexiblesupport to find out more. Register now!