Celebrate America Annual Fireworks Display

2025 marks the 55th year that the community of Crosslake has come together to celebrate America’s freedom with a spectacular fireworks display! This longstanding tradition brings families, friends, and visitors together to enjoy a breathtaking show over the waters of Cross Lake.

Join us at dusk on Saturday, July 5, 2025, for this unforgettable experience. Whether you choose to watch from the shore or from your boat on the lake, you’ll be treated to a dazzling display launched from Sand Island, lighting up the night sky in honor of our nation’s independence.

37 Postcards

37 Postcards by Michael McKeever. Directed by Bill Kenzie.
Get ready for laughter and lunacy! Styled like a 1930s screwball comedy, this delightful play follows young Avery Sutton and his fiancée as they return from eight years in Europe, only to find his quirky family has gone entirely off the rails! Expect twists, turns, and a dash of chaos in this charming and eccentric comedy that will keep you entertained! Perfect for tour groups with preshow catered meals available for purchase. Don’t miss it!

'Club Havana’- Sandbar Storytelling Festival's Annual Fundraiser

The Sandbar Storytelling Festival is once again producing its annual fundraising dinner and auction at Blue Heron Coffee House. Come to the “Club Havana" on Tuesday, April 29, and be transported to the vibrant and lively culture and spirit of Cuba. Larry and Colleen Wolner, along with their culinary artists at Blue Heron, are providing a five-course Cuban dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m. for beer and wine with dinner served at 5:45 p.m.

Buena Vista Orchestra

The Buena Vista Orchestra returns to Minnesota and are coming to Fillmore Minneapolis on September 16th! Make sure to grab your tickets now!

Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson is taking the stage at Uptown Theater on September 28th for "The Mandrake Project World Tour"! Make sure to get your tickets while you still can!

Blaze of Glory BBQ Potluck & Cook-Off

Get your grills fired up and your appetites ready — it’s time to bring the heat for National BBQ Day! Join us for a potluck-style BBQ cook-off, where backyard chefs and BBQ lovers come together to show off their best dishes. Whether you're here to compete, taste, or just hang out, it's all about good food, good company, and great vibes! 
What to Expect:
 BBQ Cook-off — Bring your signature dish and battle for bragging rights!
 Potluck Style — Everyone brings something to share, the public will vote on their favorites!

Tyga

Tyga is taking the stage and bringing "The Red Light Tour" to Fillmore Minneapolis on April 9th! Make sure to get your tickets while you still can!

Silent Film Night

We’ll be presenting a Silent Film Night, featuring screenings of Alice in Wonderland (1915) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910). To make the evening even more enchanting, we’ll have live piano accompaniment by the talented Dante DeGrazia! Tickets: $10 for adults | Free for students. This is a great opportunity to experience classic films in a unique way and connect with fellow film and art enthusiasts. We’d love to see you there and hope you’ll help spread the word!

MSPIFF44: The Mary + Kareem Comedy Show

Thursday, April 3 • Doors: 9pm • Show: 9:30pm
The Big Room at Pracna • 117 SE Main Street, Minneapolis

It’s comedy night at MSPIFF! Join us in Pracna following screenings of ANXIETY CLUB and OR SOMETHING for a night of a hundred laughs, featuring comedians Brian Parise, Gus Constantellis, James Stanley, Joey Hamburger, and OR SOMETHING co-stars/co-writers Mary Neely & Kareem Rahma, who will regale us with a taste of the live version of his hit Instagram series Subway Takes!