The Music
• The Brick
111 5th St. N., Mpls., 612-333-3422 or www.thebrickmn.com
Tue, Aug 7, 9 pm: Chiddy Bang
Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 the day of show.
• Bryant Square Park
3101 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., 612-230-6484 or www.mplsmusicandmovies.com
Tues., Jul. 17, 6:30 pm: Capri Big Band
This event is free. Bring a chair or blanket, bug repellant and sunscreen.
• Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill
761 Washington Ave. N., Mpls., 612-338-8188 or www.bunkersmusic.com
Sat., Jul. 7, 9:30 pm: Soulacious
Cover is $6.
Fri., Jul. 13, 9:30 pm: Soul Tight Committee
Cover is $7.
Fri., Jul. 20, 9:30 pm: 1017 featuring Solomon Witherspoon
Cover is $6.
Every Thurs., 9:30 pm: International Reggae Allstars
Cover is $6.
• Cabooze
917 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-338-6425 or www.cabooze.com
Thurs., Jul. 5, 8:30 pm: 1017 featuring Solomon Witherspoon, with Mayda and LADYBOI
Cover is $7.
Thurs., Jul. 26, 9:30 pm: All Mighty Senators
Tickets are $10.
Fri, Aug. 10, 10 pm: RZA
Tickets are $23-$25.
These events are for ages-18+.
• Capri Theater
2027 W. Broadway Ave., Mpls., 612-643-2000 or www.thecapritheater.org
Fri.-Sat., Jul. 6-7, 8 pm (VIP red carpet at 7 pm): A tribute and celebration of the music of Prince with Chase & the Ovation
Performing the soundtrack and b-sides from Purple Rain
Tickets are $20 and are available at 763-438-1578 or www.vitalculture.com.
Sun., Jul. 15, 4-7:30 pm: Kids Time to Shine Hair Show
Presented by Tynique Lenear
Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for kids.For more information, visit Tynique’s Facebook page, call 612-735-6570 or email tyniqueboo@yahoo.com.
Fri., Aug. 3, 8-10 pm: “A JOURNEY…” by Kimberly Wilson
A look at the Black experience told through the eyes of the Black woman and performed by one woman, professional actress and singer Kimberly Wilson. Included in this journey are historical reflections from a native African queen, a slave woman, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks and Maya Angelou
Tickets are $20 and are available at 203-571-7709 or thewilsonproductions.com.
• Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls., 612-338-2674 or www.thecedar.org
Tues., Jul. 10, 7:30 pm: Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of show.
Fri., Jul. 13, 7:30 pm: Wake Up Madagascar: Madagascan artists unite to end illegal logging in their homeland’s rainforests
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of show.
Thurs., Jul. 19, 8 pm: Spoek Mathambo
Tickets are $15.
Tues., Jul. 31, 7:30 pm: SMOD
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of show.
Tues., Aug. 7, 7:30 pm: Malian musical duo Amadou and Mariam
Tickets are $39 in advance and $45 the day of show.
• Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-332-1010 or www.dakotacooks.com
Mon.-Tues., Jul. 9-10, 7 pm & 9 pm: Victor Wooten Band
Tickets are $40 for the 7 pm show and $30 for the 9 pm show.
Mon.-Tues., Jul. 23-24, 7 pm & 9 pm: Ronnie Laws and Tom Browne Super Group
Tickets are $35 for the 7 pm show and $25 for the 9 pm show.
Sun., Jul. 29, 7 pm & 9 pm: James Carter Organ Trio
Tickets are $35 for the 7 pm show and $25 for the 9 pm show.
• Epic Event Center
110 N. 5th St., Mpls., 612-332-3742 or www.epicmpls.com
Fri., Jul. 13, 6-9:30 pm: Kirko Bangz
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 for VIP. This event is for all ages.
Wed.-Thurs., Aug. 8-9, 8 pm: Mighty Heptones/Ken Boothe: Jamaica’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Tickets are $25. This event is for ages-21+.
• First Avenue & 7th Street Entry
701 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-332-1775 or www.first-avenue.com
Sat., Ju1. 14, 8 pm (in the Entry): The Tribe & Big Cats! record release show for SPACE
With F. Stokes, Meta and Jimmy 2 Times
Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
Thurs., Jul. 19, 6 pm: Sevendust, with Black Oxygen and 3 Pill Morning
Tickets are $25.
Sun., Jul. 22: The Smokers Club One Hazy Summer Tour
With Juicy J, Smoke DZA, Fat Trel, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and more
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.
These events are for ages-18+.
• Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy., Mpls., 612-230-6484 or www.mplsmusicandmovies.com
Sat., Aug. 4, 7:30 pm: West Bank School of Music
Thurs., Aug. 23, 7:30 pm: Capri Big Band
Fri., Aug. 24, 7:30 pm: Heiruspecs
Wed., Aug. 29, 7:30 pm: Detroit Don King Band
Thurs., Aug. 30, 7:30 pm: Herman Jones My Funk Brother Band
These events are free. Bring a chair or blanket, bug repellant and sunscreen.
• Live on the Drive
Victory Memorial Prky. & 34th Ave. N., Mpls., 612-588-1155 or www.liveonthedrive.org
Thurs., Aug. 14, 6-8 pm: Ipso Facto
Admission is free.
• Lutheran Church of the Reformation
2544 Hwy. 100 S. (west frontage road), St. Louis Park, 952-545-6581
Sat., Jul. 7, 6 pm: Jamm’n with Jesus
Featuring Evangelist Nell Witherspoon
With Deacon “Cornbread” Harris, Deacon Duane Witherspoon, Hands for Christ-Kim & Jamie Riley, Rev. Harvey Witherspoon and pianist Yolanda Williams
Free will offering and nonperishable food items for STEP (St Louis Park Emergency Program) collected.
• Minnesota Music Café
499 Payne Ave., St. Paul, 651-776-4699 or www.minnesotamusiccafe.com
Thurs.-Sat., Jun. 28-30, 8 pm: Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Admission is free.
• Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater
13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, 952-431-9200, www.suemclean.com or www.mnzoo.org
Sun., Jul. 29, 7:30 pm: Robert Randolph & the Family Band, with JJ Grey and Mofro
Tickets are $38 for reserved seating $50.50 for VIP.
Wed., Aug. 8, 7:30 pm: Taj Mahal and Blind Boys of Alabama
Tickets are $47 for reserved seating $59.50 for VIP.
Wed., Aug. 15 7:30 pm: Tower of Power, with Mick Sterling Acoustic Soul
Tickets are $37 for reserved seating $49.50 for VIP.
• Turf Club
1601 University Ave., St. Paul, 651-647-0486 or www.turfclub.net
Wed., Jul. 28, 8 pm (in the Clown Lounge): Chastity Brown Band
Cover is $5.
The Screen
•Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection
Various metro-area theaters
A Wall-Street investment banker facing criminal charges and mob death threats is placed in hiding at the home of a prosecutor’s relative — his Aunt Madea.
Starring Tyler Perry and Eugene Levy.
• The Help
Victory Park, 4414 Upton Ave. N., Mpls. 612-230-6484 or www.mplsmusicandmovies.com
Sat., Aug. 11, 15 minutes after sunset: At the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, three Mississippi women come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk.
Starring Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Octavia Spencer.
This screening is free. Bring a chair or blanket, bug repellant and sunscreen.
The Stage
• Joke Joint Comedy Club
801 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Lilydale, 651-330-9078 or http://jokejointcomedyclub.com
Thurs., Jul. 12, 8 pm & Fri.-Sat., Jul. 13-14, 8 pm & 10:30 pm: Darryl Lenox and Jay Brown
Tickets are $15 (check website for discount tickets on some performances).
• The Lab Theater
700 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-333-7977 or http://thelabtheater.org
Jun. 21 — Jul. 28: When a Man Loves a Diva
Musical director Sanford Moore along with Ben Bakken, Julius Collins and Dane Stauffer perform in this salute to musical divas such as Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer.
Tickets are $29.50 for general admission and $38 for VIP.
• Northrop Auditorium
84 Church St. SE, Mpls., 612-625-6600 or www.northrop.umn.edu
Fri., Jul. 13, 7-10:30 pm: MaLLy & Culture Cry Wolf, with DJ Fundo
Fri., Jul. 27, 7-9 pm: Voices Merging: A Splash of Summer Open Mic
Admission is free to both events.
The Arts
• Obsidian Arts
3501 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls., 612-787-3644 or www.obsidianartscenter.org
Jun. 23 – Aug. 4: Black I’s: an exhibition of photographers of color
Curated by Christopher Deanes
Gallery open Mon.-Fri., 8 am — 6 pm & Sat.-Sun. 10 am — 2 pm.
• Weinstein Gallery
908 W. 46th St., Mpls., 612-822-1722 or http://weinstein-gallery.com
Through Jul. 28: Gordon Parks: At 100
An exhibition of over 40 important photographs by the internationally acclaimed artist
Gallery hours are Tues.-Sat. 12-5 pm, or by appointment.
• Wilder Center
451 Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-280-2440 or www.wilder.org/wilder_center.0.html
Through Jul. 15: Get in the Picture: Fathers with their Children
With work by mica Lee Anders, Bill Cottman and other photographers
Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 8 am — 5 pm.
The Places
• Afrifest 2012
Fri.-Sun., Aug. 10-12: 6th Annual Pan African Summer Festival
Fri., 5-9 pm: Pan African arts at Vanbrabson Gallery, 3753 Bloomington Ave. S., Mpls.
Drinks, hors d’oeuvres and great art by talented Pan African artists
Sat.-Sun., 12-9 pm: Festival at Northview Junior High School, 5869 69th Ave.N., Brooklyn Park
Soccer tournament, health and wellness fair, vendors, food, games for kids and families, and a live broadcast by KMOJ-FM Radio
This event is free. For more information, call 612-276-1571 or go to www.afrifest.org.
• Marquette Place
1314 Marquette Place, 35th Floor, Mpls.
Sat., Aug. 18, 5-8 pm: Artists Who Cook
An evening of live music, artwork and appetizers prepared by African American visual artists
Local chef/artists include Ta-coumba Aiken, Seitu Jones, Frank Brown, Soyini Guyton, Christopher Harrison, Frances Smith, and Troi.
Guest artists are Larry Walker and Chef Emanuel Washington.
Food, art books and artworks available for purchase; proceeds go to support Obsidian Arts’ programs. This event is free; RSVP requested; to RSVP, call 612-787-3644, email obsidianarts@gmail.com or go to www.obsidianartscenter.org.
• Taft Park
6300 18th Ave. S., Richfield
Sat., Aug. 11, 8 am: Legacy-Pass It On Presents the Sonny Day Unity Day Softball Tournament & Bar-B-Que
Bring your own grills.
For more Information, contact Sonny at 763-464-2977, Alonzo at 612-290-4066 or Paul at 612-220-7234; or go to http://www.facebook.com/events/349901145080523/.
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