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Love Evolving, Threads Dance Project Anniversary Show

Love Evolving, Threads Dance Project Anniversary Show

November 13 at 7pm

Luminary Arts Center · Central Minneapolis

Fifteen years of dancing toward justice, and Threads is just getting started. "Love Evolving" pairs founder Karen Charles' personal reflections with universal stories of loss, joy, and identity, plus a brand-new piece born from community stories.

Ignite: Emerging Choreographer Showcase

Ignite: Emerging Choreographer Showcase

November 22 at 12:30am (Next weekend)

Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theatre · Concord-Robert

Bold new choreography from Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Ingrid Silva comes to the Ballet Co.Laboratory Studio Theatre, performed by the professional company dancers and junior performance ensemble.

Choreographers’ Evening Curated by Ashwini Ramaswamy

Choreographers’ Evening Curated by Ashwini Ramaswamy

November 21 at 4pm (Next weekend) +1

Walker Art Center · Calhoun Isles • $20

Rooted in a rigorous classical Bharatanatyam lineage, Ragamala Dance Company founding member Ashwini Ramaswamy curates the Walker Art Center's annual showcase, featuring powerful performances by local choreographers and movement artists.

Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland

Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland

November 24 at 12pm

Landmark Center · Downtown • Free admission

Two timeless stories merge on the Landmark Center stage as Ballet Co.Laboratory weaves The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland together. Visitors attend the free performance before staying for an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with dancers.

Black Nativity

Black Nativity

December 1 at 7:30pm +23

Penumbra Theatre · Cathedral Hill • $5

A holiday tradition reborn: Black Nativity returns for its 34th year with music from across the African diaspora, stirring choreography, and a message of hope that refuses to quit.

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective: Holiday Show

December 6 at 5pm

Icehouse · Powderhorn • $20-$25

Local performers bring the spirit of Spain to Icehouse for a festive holiday show, featuring guest dancers Sachiko 'La Chayí', Debra La Gaviota, and Elena La Aceituna alongside musicians including guitarist Jeff Lambert.

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Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM

Beauty and Bubbles Drag Brunch

The Nicollet Diner · Central Minneapolis

$$

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM

Disney On Ice Presents Find Your Hero

Grand Casino Arena · Downtown

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Orpheum Theatre · Central Minneapolis

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

State Theatre · Central Minneapolis

Thu, Jan 21 · 7:30 PM

Faye Driscoll: Chimera

Walker Art Center · Calhoun Isles

$25

Sat, Jan 30 · 7:30 PM

Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2027 Tour

Target Center · Central Minneapolis

Thu, Feb 11 · 7:30 PM

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

Northrop · University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Thu, Feb 18 · 7:30 PM

Leslie Cuyjet: For All Your Life

Walker Art Center · Calhoun Isles

Fri, Mar 5 · 7:30 PM

Kimberly Bartosik: bLUr

Guthrie Theater · Central Minneapolis

$20

Fri, Mar 5 · 7:30 PM

Shen Yun

Orpheum Theatre · Central Minneapolis

Fri, Apr 16 · 7:30 PM

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Radouan Mriziga / Rosas, A7LA5: Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione (Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons)

Walker Art Center · Calhoun Isles

$25

Fri, May 7 · 7:30 PM

sweat variant—Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born: adaku, part 2

Walker Art Center · Calhoun Isles

$20

Wed, Jun 2 · 7:30 PM

Alessandro Sciarroni: U. (un canto)

Guthrie Theater · Central Minneapolis

$25

Made in India: A Saath Production

The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts · Central Minneapolis

Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show

Twin Cities River Rats Location · Minneapolis

Beyond the Point of Knowing

Threads Dance Project · Seward

Havana Hop

Cargill Industrial Bio · Minneapolis

Flint Hills Family Festival

Rice Park · Downtown

Dances with Dali - A Surreal Flamenco Experience

The Southern Theater · Cedar-Riverside

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