Events

Juneteenth Jubilee 2025 is BLACK for it's 4th year in a row!! An epic love letter to our communities, a celebration of liberation and freedom for black and brown bodies and identities in burlesque. Featuring some of the industry's most prolific artists from across the United States, the entire Twin Cities is welcome to witness […]

This event is not open to the general public.

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 […]

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 […]