JUST ANNOUNCED! 9.18 - Enormous Quartet - reunion show! Park Evans - guitar Chris Thomson - sax Chris Bates - bass Joey Van Phillips - drums During their 10 + year tenure in the twin cities, the Enormous Quartet was one of the most active and appreciated groups in the modern jazz scene, frequenting JT’s […]
A luminous, multi-genre vocalist, and international touring artist based in St. Paul, MN, Katia Cardenas inspires audiences with her smooth, powerful voice and infectious, uplifting energy. Recognized for her impeccable range, and dynamic stylings, she has been performing since an early age. Katia has been most influenced by Ella Fitzgerald’s spirited jazz standards, Aretha Franklin’s […]
The Jugsluggers will be playing music from 9am til noon. Venue is located at 16186 Main Ave. SE in Prior Lake, MN.
A nine-part concert series made for the whole family. Family Gathering Concert Series brings kid-friendly programming — family-first sets, interactive moments, and creative stations to a new independent Minneapolis venue every week, powered by the local music community and the City of Minneapolis. Free admission
Crooner's Maggie's Lounge
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Set in the aftermath of the 1963 bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, Nina Simone: Four Women imagines Nina Simone in conversation with three Black women whose stories inspire “Mississippi Goddam.” Through live music, movement, and charged conversation, Christina Ham’s powerful play explores grief, resilience, and the birth of a song that gave voice […]
SHRINK / we all need one is an original rock musical by Sophia Pimsler featuring the music of local music legend, Venus de Mars! September 17–20, 2026 Luminary Arts Center, 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Performance Schedule Thursday, September 17 — 7:00 PM (Community & Industry Night) Friday, September 18 — 7:00 PM […]
Enjoy a fun evening of Caribbean dance music styles like Son, Timba, Cha-cha-cha, & Salsa with the The Twin Cities’ premier salsa orchestra! Doors open at 6:30pm. Suggested ticket price $25 but all tickets are pay what you can/general admission.
"Gently virtuosic"* vocalist Maud Hixson is accompanied by pianist Rick Carlson in presenting songs born in the decade of the 1920s. Their show will include the stories and songwriters of that era and classic tunes like "Blue Skies", "Fascinatin' Rhythm" and many more. *All About Jazz
Taking inspiration from the classic tenor trios of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson, this group features Joan Hutton’s lush tenor saxophone sound and melodic originals with bassist Kameron Markworth laying down the groove and Chris Hepola’s expressive stylings on drums. This dynamic group has been playing together since 2024 but this is their Jazz Central […]
Taking a note from acclaimed poet and author, Danez Smith, this event has two titles: (When Black Folx) Play, or Play, celebrates the extemporaneous and improvisational aspects of Black music, or play, and invites attendees to sit in the play space with the artists, following the music wherever it may go. We’ve invited some of […]
