Put on your favorite costume and invite a friend to join us for an evening of mischievous fun as we welcome famed trumpet soloist Caleb Hudson in his Northrop debut. Hudson and Northrop Organist Greg Zelek pair up for a spooky season-inspired concert. Featuring arrangements of haunted classics, the spine-tingling program includes both classical triumphs...
Kao Kalia Yang is a Twin Cities-based, Hmong American teacher, speaker, and writer. She is the award-winning author of the memoirs The Latehomecomer, The Song Poet, Somewhere in the Unknown World, and Where Rivers Part. Yang co-edited the groundbreaking book What God is Honored Here?: Writings on Miscarriage and Infant Loss By and For Native Women and Women of Color....
WE SO DESERVE A BADGE FOR THIS Follow Thin Mint, Samoa, and Do-Si-Do as they protect their Saint Paul community, which was abandoned by local authorities during the zombie apocalypse. Between helping their elders, doing medicine runs, and building campfires, they’ve probably earned, like, four Gold Awards each. But what if the zombies aren’t the...
Tweetering, panda shrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison – what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare‘s Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one...
Please note: this event is currently waitlist only. Middle schoolers, kick off Halloween with a free film, movie-inspired costume contest, and art-making. The screening of Edward Scissorhands begins at 1:00 pm, and drop-in art-making runs from noon to 4:00 pm. A costume contest will follow the film screening in the cinema. Wear any movie-inspired costume to participate and for...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A heartwarming holiday classic The curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited one cold Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to turn from his callous, hard-hearted ways. That night, three spirits carry Scrooge through time — into the shadows of...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A heartwarming holiday classic The curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited one cold Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to turn from his callous, hard-hearted ways. That night, three spirits carry Scrooge through time — into the shadows of...
The real-life love story of Dr. David Suziki and Dr. Tara Cullis, What You Won’t Do For Love is a heartwarming, intimate revelation of the private lives and loves of two leading figures in the global fight for climate justice. “Let me tell you a story…” Through true stories, poems, and bubbling humor, What You...
Love Evolving catalyzes storytelling to elevate love as an essential determinant of the ultimate success or failure in America to create a more perfect union. Join Threads as we celebrate stories- from the most personal stories of Threads’ Founder Karen Charles’ reflections as a Black woman in America to more universal stories about loss, joy,...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Tony Wendice married his wife for her money; now he plans to murder her for it. Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic suspense thriller is a smart, compelling update of Knott’s tale of jealousy, deception and homicide. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating...
Looking to make art and hang with friends? Each month, Teen Maker Break features a new art project and space to chill. Activities are designed for teens aged 13 to 19. Free snacks and materials are provided and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; supplies are limited. You’re welcome to stop by between 2 and...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. The Walker’s annual dance showcase celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant and diverse dance communities. Each year, a roster of local choreographers and movement artists delivers powerful performances curated by a notable Minnesota dancemaker. This year’s program is curated by dancer/choreographer Ashwini Ramaswamy. A founding member of Ragamala Dance Company,...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A heartwarming holiday classic The curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited one cold Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to turn from his callous, hard-hearted ways. That night, three spirits carry Scrooge through time — into the shadows of...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Ring. Slay. Repeat. From tender and heartfelt to bold and bedazzling, Slay Bells Ring is your invitation to step away from the scroll, gather the people you love, and celebrate the holidays exactly as you are. Bring your own bells (BYOB) and ring in the season with...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A heartwarming holiday classic The curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited one cold Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to turn from his callous, hard-hearted ways. That night, three spirits carry Scrooge through time — into the shadows of...
What happens when the people who love us are also the ones who hurt us? Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us — both the families we're born into and the ones we choose. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: what does it mean to belong? To break away?...
What happens when the people who love us are also the ones who hurt us? Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us — both the families we're born into and the ones we choose. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: what does it mean to belong? To break away?...
What happens when the people who love us are also the ones who hurt us? Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us — both the families we're born into and the ones we choose. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: what does it mean to belong? To break away?...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A heartwarming holiday classic The curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited one cold Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge to turn from his callous, hard-hearted ways. That night, three spirits carry Scrooge through time — into the shadows of...
Reimagined for its 34th year, Hughes’ Christmas story dazzles with musical traditions from across the African diaspora, electrifying choreography, and rich visual iconography from long-time company member Seitu Ken Jones. Bring your loved ones to celebrate what it means to care for the oppressed and hold onto hope, even on the darkest of nights. Please...
Celebrate the season with Holiday Spectacular, Collide's beloved annual tradition filled with breathtaking dance, festive music, and holiday magic for all ages. This year's all-new production features exciting premieres—including special dances honoring America 250 through the spirit of the holiday season—alongside cherished favorites like The Nutcracker, Santa and his energetic elves, and dazzling high-kicking, tap,...
Reimagined for its 34th year, Hughes’ Christmas story dazzles with musical traditions from across the African diaspora, electrifying choreography, and rich visual iconography from long-time company member Seitu Ken Jones. Bring your loved ones to celebrate what it means to care for the oppressed and hold onto hope, even on the darkest of nights. Please...
After fleeing a failed relationship in New York, actress Leah Sexton finds herself as the new Executive Director of the Como Lake Players–a small community theater nestled in a sleepy St. Paul neighborhood. The initial calm of this new position is shattered immediately when a local critic–who had just panned the theater’s latest production of...
Beloved characters leap from page to stage in this charming musical celebration of friendship, adventure, and the magic of the seasons! Based on Arnold Lobel’s classic books and featuring a delightful score, best friends, Frog and Toad, journey through a year of simple joys and heartfelt moments—planting gardens in the spring, splashing through summer, raking...
Childhood friends, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing, have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids growing up in Denver, Colorado. Whether making forts by the neighborhood creek or camping in the mountains, their friendship was built on imagination and adventure. Today, as the GRAMMY Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they turn that spirit into...
After fleeing a failed relationship in New York, actress Leah Sexton finds herself as the new Executive Director of the Como Lake Players–a small community theater nestled in a sleepy St. Paul neighborhood. The initial calm of this new position is shattered immediately when a local critic–who had just panned the theater’s latest production of...