Past Events
December 2016
Columbia Academy Presents Annie Jr.
The 2016 Columbia Academy Theater Program presents Annie Jr., based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 15-17, at 7 p.m., at Columbia Heights High School Performing Arts Center.
Find out more »December 2018
Columbia Heights High School presents “Eurydice”
The Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) Theater Department will perform “Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl, Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at 7 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 pm, at the CHHS Performing Arts Center, 1400 49th Ave. NE.
Find out more »“Torch Songs, Tangos and Touchdowns”
Copygirl Productions presents “Torch Songs, Tangos and Touchdowns,” a one-night-only benefit cabaret featuring songs and dances to classic and modern hits, Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7 pm at Columbia Heights High School’s Performing Arts Center. Proceeds will benefit the Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation (CHFAF) and the Minnesota Vixen women’s tackle football team. The cast features talented local artists as well as Vixen players. Tickets are $15 general admission and $25 reserved seating (includes a gift bag) and are on sale…
Find out more »January 2019
Student arts events in Columbia Heights
Mark your calendars for these arts events, all at the Columbia Heights High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 49th Avenue NE. Columbia Academy Choir Concert, 6:15 pm Thursday, Jan. 17. Columbia Heights High School Choir Concert, 7 pm Wednesday, Jan. 23. Columbia Academy Band Concert, 6:15 pm Thursday, Jan. 24 Columbia Heights High School One-Act Play, 7 pm Feb. 1, 2 and 2 pm Feb. 3. Columbia Heights High School Band Concert, 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 28.
Find out more »February 2019
“An Evening of One Act Plays” at Columbia Heights High School
The Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) Theater Department presents “An Evening of One Act Plays,” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1, 2, at 7 pm, and Sunday, Feb. 3, at 2 pm, at the CHHS Performing Arts Center, 1400 49th Ave. NE.
Find out more »March 2019
Columbia Heights Public Schools Performing Arts Night
This year’s theme is “Celebrating Black History Through the Arts.”
Find out more »April 2019
“ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”
Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS), in partnership with Anoka County, is hosting a screening and panel discussion of the new IndieFlix documentary “ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, Monday, April 8, at 5:30 pm, at the CHHS Performing Arts Center.
Find out more »August 2021
Short Attention Span Theater
Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation presents "Short Attention Span Theater". Three one-act plays by local playwrights Megan Gooden and Jeff Davis, accompanied by musical acts. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 12-14, 7 pm, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2 pm, at Columbia Heights High School auditorium, 1400 49th Ave. NE. All tickets $10; available online at https://www.eventbee.com/v/chfaf-presents-short-attention-span-theater/event?eid=128691842#/tickets. Tickets also available at the door: cash, check or credit cards accepted.
Find out more »September 2021
Heights Cultural Festival
As part of the continuing celebration of Columbia Heights' 100th anniversary, a cultural festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2-5 pm, in the Columbia Heights High School Gym, 1400 49th Ave NE. Performers include Black & African-American community singers and poets, Somali Museum Dancers, Korean drummers, Native American drummers, Ecuadorian Dancers, First Lutheran Scandinavian Choir and Dolina Polish Dancers. Sponsored by First Lutheran Church and HeightsNEXT.
Find out more »April 2022
“Matilda” at CHHS
Columbia Heights High School students will perform Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” in the Performing Arts Center at the High School, 1400 49th Ave. NE. Shows are open to the public and tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and free for children ages 0-4. Tickets may be purchased online at https://columbiaheights.epaytrak.com/Activities-C294.aspx. Performances will be April 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 7 pm and April 24 and May 1 at 2 pm.
Find out more »August 2022
Columbia Heights Fine Arts presents “Clue”
The Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation will present "Clue," based on the movie that was based on the Hasbro board game, six evenings in August: Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 4-6, 7 pm; Thursday-Friday, Aug. 11-12, 7 pm; and Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 pm. Performances will be held at the Columbia Heights High School Performance Center, 1400 49th Ave. NE. Tickets: Adult $15, seniors $12, students $12 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://chfaf.wordpress.com/.
Find out more »December 2022
CHHS Presents “The Addams Family”
Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) students will perform“The Addams Family” school musical in the CHHS Performing Arts Center, 1400 49th Ave. NE, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 3 at 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 pm. Tickets: $6/adults, $4/students, free for children ages 0-4, free for CHHS students with their student ID and free for senior citizens with an event pass. Tickets may be purchased online on the CHPS Activities website https://hylanderactivities.com/event-tickets.
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…
Find out more »June 2024
Summer adult enrichment classes
Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) Community Education will offer a variety of classes thorugh its Adult Enrichment program. Check https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/communityed or call the Community Education phone number, 763-528-4517 for times, places and registration. Tuesday Yoga and Saturday Yoga Classes – June-August, 2024. Tour Blooming Heights School Garden (FREE) – July 25. “Parent & Me” Homemade Pasta Making Class with CHHS Foods Teacher – July 8. Defensive Driving (Zoom) – July 9, 16, Aug. 14. Make Pâte à Choux (French Pastries)…
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