events
DOORS OPEN MINNEAPOLIS
Come celebrate Doors Open Minneapolis 2024 with THE CEDAR! On May 19th, between 10 am and 5 pm, we invite the public to step inside and discover our story, alongside more than 100 incredible venues throughout our city. Explore our venue for complimentary tours and the behind-the-scenes experience of our legendary greenroom!
Be a part of this free city-wide celebration of history, architecture, and culture.
The Cedar and WBBA Present: COMMUNITY PAINT DAY w/Leslie Barlow, Hibaaq Ibrahim, Douala Soul Collective/ Start: 12:00 PM / End: 4:00 PM
Calling all lovers of the West Bank and The Cedar to come help us paint the mural with our artists and community members! This event will feature complimentary refreshments and music by local all-vinyl DJ’s Douala Soul Collective!
An Evening with GAO HONG & IGNACIO MONTEVERDE - Pipa Meets Flamenco Guitar
Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde met for the first time three days before they were scheduled to record their album, Alondra, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Taking on the bold and blithe freedom of the skylark, they flew together from ancient Asian dynasties, through the Thar desert to Andalusia, harmoniously combining cultures as the East meets West.
Volunteer Orientation
Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming! Beginning with our first show 30 years ago, all of the Cedar’s events have been staffed by volunteers in our program, which now includes more than 400 members. Volunteers earn credit to see future shows for free. Tasks include setting up the venue, selling tickets and concessions, and cleaning at the end of each performance. All are welcome to join our volunteer program.
Minneapolis Arts Commission monthly meeting
Join the Minneapolis Arts Commission (MAC) at The Cedar for their monthly March meeting! Learn more about MAC and get a taste of local arts and government in action. The Minneapolis Arts Commission is a group of appointed volunteers who advise the City Council and Mayor’s office on arts-related issues and work closely with the Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs to advance a diverse arts and cultural environment. All meetings are open to the public and take place at the Public Service Building downtown and at various arts venues throughout the city. MAC is excited to meet this month at The Cedar! Doors open at 5pm. Concessions will be available. Our own Executive Director, Michelle Woster, will be speaking - come and meet your Minneapolis Arts Commissioners!
An Evening with CHEIKH IBRA FAM
The vibrancy of African rhythms meets The Cedar's dancefloor when Cheikh Ibra Fam, visits with his Ayitaria invitation for you all to come and dance!
An Evening with BALAKLAVA BLUES
Folk-noir trench-fighters, on the cultural front of Ukraine’s battle for democracy and freedom, BALAKLAVA BLUES return to the Cedar stage and we are ecstatic about it!
An Evening with WISCONSIN BRASS QUINTET
The Wisconsin Brass Quintet is joined by drummer Matthew Endres for an evening of music from around the globe and across an array of styles. From Piazzolla tangos to the Hindustani-influenced music of Reena Esmail to Leonard Bernstein's vibrant and eclectic MASS, this program showcases the virtuosity and versatility of the widely acclaimed WBQ. Brass artistry and an abundance of grooves combine for a dynamic and energetic performance.
THE CEDAR COMMISSIONS: NIGHT ONE: RZ Shahid, McKain Lakey, and YEV
The Cedar Cultural Center presents the thirteenth annual Cedar Commissions, on February 9th and 10th, 2024, featuring new works by McKain Lakey, Lady Xøk / Rebekah Crisanta de Ybarra, RZ Shahid, Sarah Larsson, Tri Vo, and Yev Rosso.