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BASIA BULAT with Maia Friedman ~ Basia's Palace Live in Concert
Apr 4
BASIA BULAT with Maia Friedman ~ Basia's Palace Live in Concert

BASIA BULAT is a JUNO and Polaris Music Prize-nominated singer-songwriter based in Montreal. She offers both a distinctive voice and artistry that pulls as much from R&B and soul as it does from freak folk. Her talent has also been recognized at scale; her songs have been adapted for major performances with symphony orchestras, and she has been invited to perform at prestigious tributes to Leonard Cohen, Daniel Lanois, and The Band.

FLORE LAURENTIENNE with Zack Baltich
Apr 5
FLORE LAURENTIENNE with Zack Baltich

“Sophisticated, complex, organic sounds… Mathieu David Gagnon’s opus focuses on the range of sound colors and textures that analog Moog synthesizers can produce.” - La Presse

Flore Laurentienne is an open window to the technicolor soundscapes of Mathieu David Gagnon – the Canadian/Québécois composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist.

The result of a happy marriage between electronic and classically influenced music.

Volunteer Orientation
Apr 8
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!

A Spring Evening Sound Bath
Apr 11
A Spring Evening Sound Bath

A Spring Evening Sound Bath.

Join Marc Anderson, percussion shape-shifter, Zen Priest, composer, poet and world traveler and his talented friends as they lead us in a sonic reset as we enter into the longer days filled with the light and hope of Spring.

The capacity is limited to accommodate yoga mat, meditation pillow, blanket or whatever you need to feel relaxed on our beautiful wood floor.

FESTIVAL DE LAS CALAVERAS Presents: EL MATÓ A UN POLICÍA MOTORIZADO
Apr 12
FESTIVAL DE LAS CALAVERAS Presents: EL MATÓ A UN POLICÍA MOTORIZADO

Come experience Argentina’s leading rock band, El Mató A Un Policía Motorizado, who’s stopping by on their Super Terror World Tour, delivering their iconic rock fusion with Twin Cities bands: Los Outsiders, Malos Pasos, DJ Rey Azucar, and VJ Booscapes.

CIRCUIT DES YEUX with LEYA
Apr 15
CIRCUIT DES YEUX with LEYA

Circuit des Yeux, the moniker of singer and multi-instrumentalist Haley Fohr, with a new release "Halo on the Inside" (Matador), brings her blend of classical, goth and industrial music to The Cedar stage. 

“an artistic triumph”- The Washington Post

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ALEJANDRO BRITTES
Jun 4
ALEJANDRO BRITTES

The Cedar is honored to debut Brazil-based Argentine composer and accordionist Alejandro Brittes. Interpreting chamamé, a music and dance genre forged from Baroque and Indigenous Guaraní influences of southern South America. Chamamé has been declared as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO."

TED OLSEN: VIOLETTE ~Album Release Show~
Jun 11
TED OLSEN: VIOLETTE ~Album Release Show~

The Cedar celebrates composer Ted Olsen and the Violette Ensemble's "Violette" - the new album of chamber works released on Shifting Paradigm Records.

LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS with Ethno USA on the Road
Jun 25
LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS with Ethno USA on the Road

The Cedar is very excited to welcome 2x Grammy winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers with an opening set by Ethno USA on the Road band.“The Grammy-winning group plays a revved-up version of Cajun music, shot through with punk energy and psychedelic fuzz.” - World Café

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BASIA BULAT with Maia Friedman ~ Basia's Palace Live in Concert
Apr 4
BASIA BULAT with Maia Friedman ~ Basia's Palace Live in Concert

BASIA BULAT is a JUNO and Polaris Music Prize-nominated singer-songwriter based in Montreal. She offers both a distinctive voice and artistry that pulls as much from R&B and soul as it does from freak folk. Her talent has also been recognized at scale; her songs have been adapted for major performances with symphony orchestras, and she has been invited to perform at prestigious tributes to Leonard Cohen, Daniel Lanois, and The Band.

FLORE LAURENTIENNE with Zack Baltich
Apr 5
FLORE LAURENTIENNE with Zack Baltich

“Sophisticated, complex, organic sounds… Mathieu David Gagnon’s opus focuses on the range of sound colors and textures that analog Moog synthesizers can produce.” - La Presse

Flore Laurentienne is an open window to the technicolor soundscapes of Mathieu David Gagnon – the Canadian/Québécois composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist.

The result of a happy marriage between electronic and classically influenced music.

Volunteer Orientation
Apr 8
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!

A Spring Evening Sound Bath
Apr 11
A Spring Evening Sound Bath

A Spring Evening Sound Bath.

Join Marc Anderson, percussion shape-shifter, Zen Priest, composer, poet and world traveler and his talented friends as they lead us in a sonic reset as we enter into the longer days filled with the light and hope of Spring.

The capacity is limited to accommodate yoga mat, meditation pillow, blanket or whatever you need to feel relaxed on our beautiful wood floor.

FESTIVAL DE LAS CALAVERAS Presents: EL MATÓ A UN POLICÍA MOTORIZADO
Apr 12
FESTIVAL DE LAS CALAVERAS Presents: EL MATÓ A UN POLICÍA MOTORIZADO

Come experience Argentina’s leading rock band, El Mató A Un Policía Motorizado, who’s stopping by on their Super Terror World Tour, delivering their iconic rock fusion with Twin Cities bands: Los Outsiders, Malos Pasos, DJ Rey Azucar, and VJ Booscapes.

CIRCUIT DES YEUX with LEYA
Apr 15
CIRCUIT DES YEUX with LEYA

Circuit des Yeux, the moniker of singer and multi-instrumentalist Haley Fohr, with a new release "Halo on the Inside" (Matador), brings her blend of classical, goth and industrial music to The Cedar stage. 

“an artistic triumph”- The Washington Post

An Evening with CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE
Apr 16
An Evening with CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE

"Rare artist...strong poetry, complex melodies, clever wit." -SingOut!

Like a favorite Springtime perennial flower, Cheryl Wheeler has to be seen to be appreciated. Nothing you read nor hear from her albums prepares you for how entertaining a performer she is.

Longtime collaborator Kenny White opens and joins Cheryl for this rollicking sweet evening. 

FARAH SIRAJ with Genet Abate
Apr 18
FARAH SIRAJ with Genet Abate

Approaching music as a medium for peace and a way to amplify the voices of people around the world who need to be heard, FARAH SIRAJ will grace The Cedar stage with her original compositions and traditional middle eastern tunes set to a jazz context.

“Vivacious arabian flamenco jazz” - Rolling Stone

FIRST AVENUE PRESENTS: CORB LUND + HAYES CARLL ~Bible on the Dash Tour~
Apr 19
FIRST AVENUE PRESENTS: CORB LUND + HAYES CARLL ~Bible on the Dash Tour~

Good friends, collaborators and incredible songwriters join forces for this special, seated co-bill performance. Border blending troubadours unite!

ANA TIJOUX ~The Vida Tour~
Apr 21
ANA TIJOUX ~The Vida Tour~

We love ANA TIJOUX. We appreciate ANA TIJOUX: her voice, her heart, her outrage, her ART. The Cedar is incredibly honored to welcome Ana back to our stage - if you missed her incredible show in March 2024 - this is your opportunity - don't miss it!

Our Streets Presents: THE WAR ON CARS
Apr 24
Our Streets Presents: THE WAR ON CARS

Our Streets Presents a special live show of The War on Cars podcast with hosts Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear. The War on Cars discusses the latest developments in the worldwide fight against car culture. This live episode recording will focus on issues specific to the Twin Cities, with special guests involved in the work. Don't miss the opportunity to hear the local angle on reducing car dependency and transforming our streets.

COREY MEDINA & BROTHERS with Midnite Express
Apr 26
COREY MEDINA & BROTHERS with Midnite Express

Since last playing The Cedar in early 2024, COREY MEDINA & BROTHERS have added a new brother on guitar - making their blues-rock even more powerful. 

Corey's moving voice is one of the best in the genre and as he says, "it’s not pretty but it comes from passion to turn trauma to hope through the blues".

NOISE PARTY Vol. 10
Apr 27
NOISE PARTY Vol. 10

Noise Party has returned. The beloved local showcase of ambient, drone, noise, and experimental music celebrates its 10th offering, bringing strange yet soothing sounds to The Cedar.
Vol. 10 will feature askSERPENT, Boy Dirt Car, MAKR AN ERIS, Sawtooth Witch, Sophia Deutsch, and White Dune performing thirty-minute uninterrupted unique sets and help create a tapestry of unique sound that will only exist within Noise Party Vol. 10. 

All of this with a background of live experimental visuals to guide the way.

THE ARCADIAN WILD with River & Rail
Apr 30
THE ARCADIAN WILD with River & Rail

Welcome. It’s a word The Arcadian Wild hold dear, an invitation to be present, to let your guard down, to share in something deep and divine and communal.

“No matter who you are or where you come from, that word just makes you breathe a little easier. When you feel welcome somewhere, you can be yourself, you can be open to whatever the space and the moment have to offer. That’s how we want people to experience these songs.” - The Arcadian Wild

The Cedar and Berlin Present: KNEEBODY (Early Show)
May 1
The Cedar and Berlin Present: KNEEBODY (Early Show)

The Cedar is delighted to be partnering with Berlin in presenting KNEEBODY. An explosive GRAMMY-nominated quartet made up of forward-thinking artists, Kneebody channels rock-informed energy into their soul-jazz, bebop and electro-funk compositions. Formed by former Eastman School of Music and CalArts students who have worked with artists ranging from Prince, Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars to Tigran Hamasyan, Donny McCaslin, Meshell Ndegeocello and De La Soul, the band has carved out a distinct group identity.

The Cedar and Berlin Present: KNEEBODY (Late Show)
May 1
The Cedar and Berlin Present: KNEEBODY (Late Show)

The Cedar is delighted to be partnering with Berlin in presenting KNEEBODY. An explosive GRAMMY-nominated quartet made up of forward-thinking artists, Kneebody channels rock-informed energy into their soul-jazz, bebop and electro-funk compositions. Formed by former Eastman School of Music and CalArts students who have worked with artists ranging from Prince, Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars to Tigran Hamasyan, Donny McCaslin, Meshell Ndegeocello and De La Soul, the band has carved out a distinct group identity.

FIRST AVENUE PRESENTS: PERFECT PERSON: The Dial Tone Tour
May 2
FIRST AVENUE PRESENTS: PERFECT PERSON: The Dial Tone Tour

A flawless call-in advice show in which Miles Bonsignore answers your calls, solves your problems, and helps you achieve perfection.

KITH + KIN SEASON 8 FINALE with Laamar (Early Show)
May 3
KITH + KIN SEASON 8 FINALE with Laamar (Early Show)

Kith + Kin Chorus, a 75-voice uncommon choir led by Rachel Ries, celebrates the close of their 8th season with a choral collaboration with local luminary LAAMAR, plus arrangements of Maggie Rogers, Joseph, Seal, Feist and more.

Proceeds from the show and silent auction support the work of Rock the Rez, a 5-day music camp where girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, & LGBTQ+ youth write and perform their own music and create art of all kinds.

KITH + KIN SEASON 8 FINALE with Laamar (Late Show)
May 3
KITH + KIN SEASON 8 FINALE with Laamar (Late Show)

Kith + Kin Chorus, a 75-voice uncommon choir led by Rachel Ries, celebrates the close of their 8th season with a choral collaboration with local luminary LAAMAR, plus arrangements of Maggie Rogers, Joseph, Seal, Feist and more.

Proceeds from the show and silent auction support the work of Rock the Rez, a 5-day music camp where girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender, & LGBTQ+ youth write and perform their own music and create art of all kinds.

AL-QASAR with ​Lazy Scorsese
May 7
AL-QASAR with ​Lazy Scorsese

Middle-eastern music collective Al-Qasar brings their psychedelic “Arabian-fuzz” flair to The Cedar stage. A Minnesota debut for this incredibly talented multi-continental dance machine.

ARKANSAUCE with Steam Machine
May 9
ARKANSAUCE with Steam Machine

Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains' rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. Each member of the quartet sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks - bending the rules and blurring the lines between bluegrass, folk, americana, with notes of country, blues, and funk.  Local old time/bluegrass project, Steam Machine kicks the night off!

NEWS

The Cedar News Blog
From the Desk of Michelle
From the Desk of Michelle

Thank you for a wonderful 2024!

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Yungchen Lhamo: One Drop of Kindness (Interview)
Exciting Season Ahead at The Cedar Cultural Center
Exciting Season Ahead at The Cedar Cultural Center

Continuing with our 35th Anniversary at The Cedar, we’re thrilled to reflect on the incredible moments shared with our community and look forward to an even more exciting close to the year.

About The Cedar

The Cedar’s mission is to promote intercultural appreciation and understanding through the presentation of global music and dance. The Cedar is committed to artistic excellence and integrity, diversity of programming, support for emerging artists, and community outreach.

Located in the heart of Cedar Riverside, one of the most prolific neighborhoods for live music in Minneapolis, and the home to the largest Somali diaspora in the U.S., The Cedar plays a key role in maintaining the vibrancy and diversity of the Twin Cities’ arts scene.

 

 

Get Involved

As a non-profit organization, volunteers are crucial to keeping the Cedar running. At each event, as many as 20 volunteers perform a variety of tasks such as setting up the theater before shows, selling tickets, serving concessions, staffing the merchandise table, and cleaning up the theater after shows. And they also have a lot of fun!

The Cedar Presents THE CEDAR COMMISSIONS Night ​Two: ​John Jamison II, May Klug, Yeej Moua Saturday, February 1, 2025 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Seated $15 General Admission, $25 Two-Show Pass 🎟 Tickets on sale on Friday, December 6
The Cedar Presents THE CEDAR COMMISSIONS Night One: A.P. Looze, Hibah Hassan, Phillip St. John January 31, 2025/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Seated $15 General Admission, $25 Two-Show Pass 🎟 Tickets on sale on Friday, December 6, 2024
The Cedar Presents FLORE LAURENTIENNE with TBD special guest Saturday, April 5, 2025/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Seated $23 Advance, $28 Day of Show 🎟 Tickets on sale now! Head to our Linktree!
The Cedar Presents THE CEDAR Presents VALERIE JUNE ~​Owls, Omens, and Oracles Tour~ Saturday, May 31, 2025/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Seated Ticket prices: P1 $60, P2 $50, P3 $45 🎟 Tickets on sale on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10PM
The Cedar Presents TALISK and GARDINER BROTHERS: UNLEASHED Friday, February 28, 2025/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Seated Ticket prices: P1 $50, P2 $40, P3 $35 🎟 Tickets on sale on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10PM CT!: Head to our Linkt
Natalie Nowytski has been added as support/vocalist for A WINTER SOLSTICE SOUND BATH at The Cedar! Sunday, December 22, 2024 / Doors: 1:30 PM / Show: 2:00 PM All Ages Seated $23 Advance, $28 Day of Show 🎟️ Head to our Linktree for tickets!
Michelle Kinney has been added as support/playing with Olivia Katz for KATZ & DOGS at The Cedar! Friday, December 20, 2024/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Seated $18 Advance, $23 Day of Show 🎟️ Head to our Linktree for tickets!
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The Cedar Presents HONKY TONK TAKEOVER f. JACK KLATT TRIO + McKAIN LAKEY BAND Friday, January 17, 2025/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Standing $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show 🎟 Tickets on sale on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12PM CT! Head

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Our audience members and artists make The Cedar what it is: a home for music that values cultural connections, that embraces artists from all over the globe, and welcomes all.

We depend on generous supporters like you to keep global music thriving in the heart of Minneapolis. With your contribution, you can empower local emerging artists as they compose new works and bring 100+ musicians from around the world to our stage each year.