Opening August 6Robert Irwin: Slant/Light/Volume
Commissioned by the Walker Art Center when its now-old building opened in 1971, this ethereal installation hasn’t been displayed since 1989. It’s simple enough—a translucent span of scrim fabric slanted at a 45-degree angle. But the work, lit with floodlights, plays with light and space in a pleasing, transformative way, making something—like the best art—out of nothing. Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-371-5656, mnorch.org
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August 28 and 29
Kelly Rossum Quartet Farewell Weekend
“Inventive trumpeter leaving for NYC” is how these shows are billed, but that scarcely scratches the surface. The mohawked Rossum is an irreverent, take-no-prisoners presence in the sometimes stuffy modern-jazz scene and in leading the jazz program at the MacPhail Center for Music. He, and his hair, will be missed. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 612-332-1010, dakotacooks.comGet More Info
August 23
Bloodshot records 15th anniversary BBQ and Concert
Bloodshot Records, based in Chicago, is the leading proponent of alt-country, the label of choice for hip honky-tonkers and retro rockers like Ryan Adams. This summer, they’re hitting the road with some of their best-known artists, including the Bottle Rockets and the Waco Brothers, along with Southern indie rockers Ha Ha Tonka. At just $5, with free barbecue, it’s country-living at its best. Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls., 612-338-2674, thecedar.orgGet More Info / 
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August 13 to 23
Jawaahir Dance Company
A staple of the Southern Theater for 15 years now, Jawaahir’s Middle Eastern dance and live-music shows put a contemporary spin on a region veiled by stereotypes. Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., 612-340-1725, southerntheater.orgGet More Info / Get Tickets
Opening August 28
Roxanne Jackson
Minneapolis sculptor Roxanne Jackson may be our Young British Artist, at least in style, her macabre forms (that would fit well in developer Ralph Burnet’s collection) combine animal and human parts to explore our mutual instincts and desires. Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls., 612-642-2787, artsmia.orgGet More Info / Get Tickets
August 1
Franconia Iron Pour
Franconia Sculpture Park is one of the state’s great roadside attractions, full of quirky, soulful works from across the world. And on this day, you, too, can create an iron sculpture, from a mold of your making. Later, the percussive band Savage Aural Hotbed adds an industrial edge to the art. Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia, 651-257-6668, franconia.orgGet More Info
August 3 to 10
Summer Music & Movies
The final courses in the Walker Art Center’s annual sensory feast continues the Paul Newman theme with two seminal characterizations—Cool Hand Luke and The Hustler. There’s also music by Gospel Gossip and Hanggai, who blend Mongolian folk with avant-garde rock. Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Mpls., 612-375-7600, walkerart.orgGet More Info
August 3 to 10
August 1
Blues at the Barn
Red House Records hosts this afternoon showcase of music by Ray Bonneville, Pieta Brown, Dave Moore, and the Brass Kings’ Steve Kaul. Hobgoblin Music, 920 State Hwy. 19, Red Wing, 877-866-3936, redhouserecords.comGet More Info / Get Tickets
Got an upcoming show? Send event details to Tim Gihring at tgihring@mnmo.com.
