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SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music & Puppetry
Jul
25

SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music & Puppetry

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Friday 7/11, 8:30 – 10:00pm
The Twilight Magic Lantern Hour: An evening of stop-motion animation and cinematic puppetry presented by TriLingua Cinema; music by Angela Maria Lara Cabrera

Friday 7/18, 7:30 – 9:00pm &
Saturday 7/19, 7:30 – 9:00pm
The Double-Whammy Weekend:  a double-bill of visually spectacular puppet shows by Happy Accident & Steve Ackerman; music by Isabella Dawis (July 18) and TaikoArts Midwest (July 19)

Friday 7/25, 7:30 – 9:00pm
‘One Hot-summers Night Only’ Puppet Slam by The Puppet Union; music by Too Old Cat

RUN TIME: Roughly 90 min.

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Around the World on Lowry
Aug
3

Around the World on Lowry

Around the World on Lowry!

Colonial Market Parking Lot – 3120 N Penn Ave, Minneapolis
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for a FREE multicultural celebration featuring:
Traditional dances from Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Africa & Hmong
Art & games for kids
Live music, delicious food, and local vendors
Community resources & nonprofit booths

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<span class="sqsrte-text-color--accent">Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner</span>
Sep
18

Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner

  • 420 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN, 55454 United States (map)
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Multi Cultural Dinner
September 18, 2025 - from 4-7:30pm

Join us for our annual celebration of the many cultures present in Cedar-Riverside through local food, dance performances, and relationship building. Watch the video below to see what our community members have to say about the dinner

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SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music &amp; Puppetry
Jul
19

SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music & Puppetry

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Friday 7/11, 8:30 – 10:00pm
The Twilight Magic Lantern Hour: An evening of stop-motion animation and cinematic puppetry presented by TriLingua Cinema; music by Angela Maria Lara Cabrera

Friday 7/18, 7:30 – 9:00pm &
Saturday 7/19, 7:30 – 9:00pm
The Double-Whammy Weekend:  a double-bill of visually spectacular puppet shows by Happy Accident & Steve Ackerman; music by Isabella Dawis (July 18) and TaikoArts Midwest (July 19)

Friday 7/25, 7:30 – 9:00pm
‘One Hot-summers Night Only’ Puppet Slam by The Puppet Union; music by Too Old Cat

RUN TIME: Roughly 90 min.

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Hope 612
Jul
19

Hope 612

Written about their experiences growing up in Minneapolis, Hope 612 is focused on 3 areas the playwrights identified as the most critical in their lives; racism, fentanyl abuse, and police brutality. Each character is based on their own experiences and the power of their words is clear. Hope 612 opens conversations about important topics while focusing on hope and the power that comes with using your voice. 

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SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music &amp; Puppetry
Jul
18

SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music & Puppetry

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Friday 7/11, 8:30 – 10:00pm
The Twilight Magic Lantern Hour: An evening of stop-motion animation and cinematic puppetry presented by TriLingua Cinema; music by Angela Maria Lara Cabrera

Friday 7/18, 7:30 – 9:00pm &
Saturday 7/19, 7:30 – 9:00pm
The Double-Whammy Weekend:  a double-bill of visually spectacular puppet shows by Happy Accident & Steve Ackerman; music by Isabella Dawis (July 18) and TaikoArts Midwest (July 19)

Friday 7/25, 7:30 – 9:00pm
‘One Hot-summers Night Only’ Puppet Slam by The Puppet Union; music by Too Old Cat

RUN TIME: Roughly 90 min.

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SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music & Puppetry
Jul
11

SWEET SONGS AND FLYING OBJECTS An Outdoor Festival of Live Music & Puppetry

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Friday 7/11, 8:30 – 10:00pm
The Twilight Magic Lantern Hour: An evening of stop-motion animation and cinematic puppetry presented by TriLingua Cinema; music by Angela Maria Lara Cabrera

Friday 7/18, 7:30 – 9:00pm &
Saturday 7/19, 7:30 – 9:00pm
The Double-Whammy Weekend:  a double-bill of visually spectacular puppet shows by Happy Accident & Steve Ackerman; music by Isabella Dawis (July 18) and TaikoArts Midwest (July 19)

Friday 7/25, 7:30 – 9:00pm
‘One Hot-summers Night Only’ Puppet Slam by The Puppet Union; music by Too Old Cat

RUN TIME: Roughly 90 min.

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CDAF Program Applications Open
Feb
14

CDAF Program Applications Open

The Arts & Cultural Affairs (ACA) department is looking for more artists and art enthusiasts to demonstrate their love for Minneapolis. The Cultural Arts Districts Fund (CADF) provides a series of financial awards. The goal is to build a more inclusive, vibrant, and equitable future for Minneapolis through its seven Cultural Districts.  

The two funding opportunities will:

·         Support temporary pop-up arts activations

·         Support existing and new cultural festivals, events, cultural centers, community arts centers, galleries and studios, healing arts centers, community celebrations, art markets, art-centered events, art-focused block parties, parks, plazas, streets, and arts educational events.

The city's seven Cultural Districts include:

·         38th Street 

·         Cedar Avenue South

·         Central Avenue

·         East Lake Street

·         Franklin Avenue East

·         Lowry Avenue North

·         West Broadway

 

Application deadline: April 15 at 4:30 p.m. CST

Apply today!  https://mplsartsandculture.org/cultural-districts-arts-fund

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