From jazz to Mandingo music and tango, this combination of kora, cello, accordion, and saxophone is sure to charm all those lucky enough to witness this unique quartet.

The quartet, Sissoko, Segal, Parisien, Peirani présents "Les Égarés" (The Wandering), two virtuoso duos (Sissoko-Segal and Peirani-Parisien), who for years have excelled in the art of cross-fertilising sounds and transcending genres.

British music producer, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Hampshire, England, Samuel Nwachukwu - who performs under the pseudonym: CalledOut Music, is a symbol of hope and excellence in the 21st century. Embodying years of work and excellence, CalledOut Music has become one of the most sought after names gaining international recognition rather quickly.

Rumba Evolution is a captivating, informative journey of how a type of music unwillingly left Africa in slave ships, went to Cuba, and then to the rest of the world before returning home to Africa as Congolese rumba music became a global phenomenon. Please join us as we celebrate author George ' Jojo' Ndege as he discusses his book along with live music from Yusuf Shalita and Bandasson.

The American Swedish Institute Presents the Midwinter Nordic Dance!

ASI’s Midwinter Folk Fest returns this March, offering a vibrant two-day celebration of Scandinavian folk music with performances, workshops, and demonstrations at the American Swedish Institute.
The Cedar hosts the Sunday evening Nordic Dance led by the internationally acclaimed Finnish folk ensemble, FRIGG.

First Avenue Presents JESSE WELLES' Fear Is The Mind Killer Tour.

Covering the country classics from Johnny Cash to Hank Williams, Dave Dudley, Jimmy Rogers, Charlie Pride and more along with some of Pop’s original songs in that old-time honky tonk style. This is dance music, friends! Bring your dancing shoes!

THE CRAFT is a showcase that highlights the nuances that go into great songwriting in Hip Hop. More than just dope beats and rhyme schemes, the most impactful rap and r&b songs evoke emotions and feelings relatable to all people. Curated by Sureshot Productions, please join us for a night of storytelling and dancing with some of the best artists making music in the Twin Cities.

The Cedar is honored to welcome back our favorite family friendly duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers.

" they remind us of the American belief that we’re bound for better weather. Their album [Can You Canoe?] celebrates everyday explorers, young and old, who rediscover that notion daily” – NPR’s All Things Considered

“The Okee Dokee Brothers are an absolute national treasure. These songs are just what the world needs right now.” - Minnesota Parent

The Cedar is honored to welcome back our favorite family friendly duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers.

" they remind us of the American belief that we’re bound for better weather. Their album [Can You Canoe?] celebrates everyday explorers, young and old, who rediscover that notion daily” – NPR’s All Things Considered

“The Okee Dokee Brothers are an absolute national treasure. These songs are just what the world needs right now.” - Minnesota Parent

First Avenue Presents: Mustafa — Lost in The Dunya Tour. 

"With subtly shifting production and incisive writing, the Toronto singer adapts intimate stories of pain and devotion to his worldly folk palette."- Pitchfork

Fans around the world recognize Eivør for her thunderous Nordic drumming and operatic throat singing. Her recent twelfth album, ENN, marks a bold new venture in her two decades-long musical journey.

Celebrating resistance in the forms of solidarity, love, and trans joy, The Cedar is honored to host TRANS DAY OF REVENGE benefittingTwin Cities Trans Mutual Aid.

Please join Jack Klatt and McKain Lakey and their fine bands in a co-bill HONKY TONK TAKEOVER of The Cedar's dancefloor.
Come early for a little partner dance (2-step & waltz) tutorial during doors (7-8 PM) led by McKain. A night of good-time urban cowboy fare for all!

Wrapping up our 35th year celebration in full shake body festive form, charismatic host/Culture Rapper, Fanaka Nation brings his fusion of hip-hop, African and other worldly sonic delights to our dancefloor.

Attendees will be the first to view/experience Fanaka's new single release, Loko-Motion - with the video filmed in Kenya and Minneapolis!

First Avenue Presents History That Doesn’t Suck with Professor Greg Jackson.

Spearheaded by fiddle player Darol Anger, Mr. Sun is comprised of three generations of some of the sharpest minds to apply themselves to the American String Band. Mandolinist Joe K. Walsh (the Gibson Brothers) and guitarist Grant Gordy (David Grisman), along with bassist Aiden O'Donnell, blend with Anger to create a contemporary acoustic amalgamation of strings unlike any other. This holiday season, they'll be touring their project 'Mr Sun Plays Ellington's Nutcracker' - which is their take on the classic piece!

Join us for “Flowers Now!” a performance and an awards ceremony honoring the contributions of a generation who helped build the Black Arts Movement and happen to call the Twin Cities home.

"charismatic...handsome and ambitious.” - New York Times

Lemon Bucket Orkestra are Toronto's original Slavic-Balkan-Klezmer-Party-Punks. The multi-award-winning ensemble has been heralded as a groundbreaking, genre-bending phenomenon by media and fans alike!

Join the queer folk duo, Bad Posture Club, in celebrating 6 years of musical community in the Twin Cities before moving back to their homeland of Northwestern Washington state. Grateful for their expansive and deeply inspiring time in the Minnesota music scene, they look forward to sharing a final evening of intimate and dreamy music. Voulouse sweetens the night with their uniquely captivating songwriting and textures. 

Extreme Noise Records Presents the last show of their 30th anniversary series here at The Cedar with this November 16th offering of Zero Boys, Sick Thoughts, Long Knife , Color TV, and Citric Dummies.

Happy Anniversary, Extreme Noise!

OXLADE is set to take the global stage by storm with the release of his debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa (OFA)’. The highly anticipated project reflects the Afro-Pop star’s desire to represent not just Lagos, or Nigeria, but the entire Continent.

The multi-award winner pays homage to Africa’s elegance and beauty through his music, fashion, and imagery. 

The Cedar welcomes the return of David Wilcox. An evening full of hope & bliss with brilliant guitar, and stirring vocals by a master songwriter.

Afghan Cultural Society (ACS) is celebrating a second anniversary since opening their doors in Cedar Riverside!
Please join us for an evening highlighting the manifold music and dance styles of Afghanistan, and a brief panel discussion.

Tlalnepantla Arts presents:

12th Annual Festival de las Calaveras: Twin Cities Latinx Music + Arts Festival

12o Festival de las Calaveras: Celebración comunitaria del Día de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos Festival Concert

Saturday, Nov 2 | 6 pm - 11 pm

sábado, 2 de nov | Concierto del Dia de los Muertos

As The Cedar continues celebrating our 35 years, we have the great honor of hosting the founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen & The Circle Band as they take us on a career retrospective.

Featuring re-shared music from the 1860's to now, original songs laced with known hits, and a special tribute to the 'Circle' album music (and the stories behind it), it all comes to life in an evening of acoustic music in overdrive

Minneapolis residents (only) have the option of voting early at The Cedar Cultural Center to cast their ballot. This one-day event is Thursday, October 31, 2024, 11 AM - 6 PM.

THE CEDAR CELEBRATION.

A 35th Birthday Party. A fundraiser. A FUN RAISER! A reflection on our past years and a wish for many more.

Please join us for this four hour long party which will feature a variety of performances, a raffle, an auction and a look back into our very curious legendary archive.

The Celebration is hosted by the queen bee of lyrical ingenuity herself, DESSA!

On "Lena in the Bog": Minneapolis chamber-pop septet Sister Species’ fourth studio album “Lena in the Bog” is a collection of 10 songs written from March of 2020 to January of 2023. Inspired by accordionist/songwriter Emily Kastrul’s best friend’s dying dog Lena, “Lena in the Bog” is full of clear and bright arrangements that grew out of dark and murky times

“Along with the badassery, Rachael Yamagata brings a world-weary passion to her singing. Her voice is a soul-baring, sultry instrument that commands center stage at all times. She has that deliberate, I’ll-sing-the-note-when-I’m-ready pacing that helped make Amy Winehouse great, and before her Billie Holliday.” — ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extreme Noise Records Presents, as part of their series of 30th anniversary shows, the legendary GORILLA BISCUITS with support acts Big Laugh, Empire Down, Identity Crisis and Gnaw.

Extreme Noise Records, located at 407 W. Lake St. in Minneapolis is a collectively owned and operated punk record store since 1994.