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November 2023
“Christmas at the Local”
On a cold winter’s night, a group of locals gather at the pub to raise a glass and play a tune, calling forth the spirit of the holidays through story and song. Voices blend, memories are rekindled, and a bit of mystery hangs in the air during the return of Theater Latté Da’s rollicking celebration of the season. "Christmas at the Local" will run Nov. 21-Dec. 31 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Opening night is Friday, Nov. 24.…
Find out more »December 2023
Lake Wobegon® Brass Band at First Lutheran
The 30-piece Lake Wobegon® Brass Band, led by conductor Michael Halstenson, will perform at First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1550 40th Ave. NE, Saturday, Dec. 2, 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for all ages, available at the door.
Find out more »TubaChristmas 2023
The 35nd Annual MSP TubaChristmas Concert will be Sunday, December 3, 4:00 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St., St. Paul. Audience Admission Free. To Play the Concert: If you play Tuba, Sousaphone, Euphonium, Baritone or Bb Tenor horn you are invited to play. (Other instruments not allowed). All ages welcome. There will be over 100 players. (Players age range from 10 to 80+). Registration: 1:30 pm; Rehearsal: 2:30 pm; Concert: 4:00 pm. Registration fee is $10. Music book $20 each.…
Find out more »Christmas Pops Concert
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will play Christmas favorites from around the world Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 pm at the St Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE. Free admission.
Find out more »A Very Electric Christmas
Nimbus presents their second holiday movie spoof, "A Very Electric Christmas," Dec. 2-17 at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE. Up-and-coming reporter Trae Bowers returns to his hometown of Snowflake Falls, where a nosy inspector threatens to discover the secret that keeps their Christmas Festival Light Spectacular shining so bright. Will Trae rediscover love in his hometown? Will all Snowflake Falls’ secrets be revealed? Can Christmas be saved? Show times and tickets: nimbustheatre.com
Find out more »NE Community Band holiday concert & fundraiser
The Northeast Community Band will present its holiday concert at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE, Thursday, Dec. 14. The concert will begin at 7 pm. Selections include old chestnuts such as Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" and "Auld Lang Syne," as well as a special reading of "The Night Before Christmas." The band will also raffle a pair of wooden music stands created by master woodworker Wilfried Hein. Proceeds will go to the band's Ralph Sowden Memorial Scholarship, which…
Find out more »January 2024
Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
For all who like to sing, hum along, or just tap your toes. Sing and have fun with Dan Chouinard on a cold winter’s night! Free, but donations welcome. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7-8:30 pm, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Child care provided. Cookies and bars.
Find out more »“Stones in His Pockets” at Theater Latté Da
"Stones in His Pockets," an Olivier Award-winning comedy, will run through Sunday, Feb. 25, presented at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE, by Theater Latté Da. A rural Irish village is turned upside down by the arrival of an American film crew. When Charlie and Jake are cast as extras in the movie, they discover that Hollywood’s romanticized Ireland stands in stark contrast to the reality of their daily lives. This rollicking, poignant tale is brought to life by…
Find out more »Untitled Night
“Untitled Night” by Morgan Thorson is an outdoor nocturnal dance event that will take place on the frozen Silver Lake. Made for extreme climates, “Untitled Night” draws inspiration from night skies and the dynamic winter of the Upper Midwest, inviting audiences to immerse into the temperament of winter and bask in the dark cover of night. Silverwood Park, Sat., Jan 27, 5:30 and 7 pm. Tickets: $15 at thegreatnorthernfestival.com.
Find out more »March 2024
“The SpongeBob Musical”
Columbia Academy (CA) students will perform “The SpongeBob Musical" in the Columbia Heights High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 49th Ave NE, Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9 at 7 pm and Sunday, March 10 at 2 pm. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob (Rose Zeimet) and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4…
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