Little Monsters in St. Paul
What: Lady Gaga
When: April 9-10
Where: Grand Casino Arena, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Beloved pop superstar Lady Gaga returns to Minnesota for the first time in almost ten years, bringing her Mayhem Ball tour to St. Paul’s Grand Casino Arena. Listen for hits like “Abracadabra,” “Poker Face,” and more.
Courtesy of Grand Casino Arena
Musical Traditions
What: VocalEssence and Greg Zelek
When: April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis
Nationally acclaimed choral group VocalEssence comes to the beautiful space of Saint Mark’s with a program of music by 20th-century French composers, including Francis Poulenc, Camille Saint-Saëns, Claude Debussy, and others. Organist Greg Zelek will accompany the Ensemble Singers.
Courtesy of VocalEssence
Around the World
What: International Festival of Minnesota
When: April 10-11
Where: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
After a seven-year hiatus, organizers are bringing back the popular global event previously known as Festival of Nations. The newly christened International Festival of Minnesota will feature food, performances, and hands-on activities from 67 different cultures and ethnic communities.
A Celebration of Hockey and Community
What: Minnesota Frost Pride Unity Game
When: April 11, 1 p.m.
Where: Grand Casino Arena, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Don’t miss the chance to see the star hockey players of the Minnesota Frost—including a whole bunch of Olympic gold medalists—at one of their last home games of the season. This special Pride Unity day also features programming that celebrates local LGBTQ+ leaders and advocates, and activities focused on inclusivity and education.
Courtesy of PWHL
A Family Portrait
What: “HMong Futures: The Future of Us”
When: April 11-May 3
Where: Gremlin Theatre, 550 Vandalia St., #177, St. Paul
Playwright Katie Ka Vang presents an intergenerational story, “asking what it takes for a family to move from surviving to thriving.” The play features three HMong American women and their day-to-day routines that lead to healing.
Photo by Jacob Her
A Musical Semiquincentennial
What: Sing Democracy 250
When: April 12, 4 p.m.
Where: Orchestra Hall, 111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
To mark this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, multiple choirs from around Minnesota come together under the direction of G. Phillip Shoultz, III, to perform two new choral works that prompt audiences to reflect on America’s history and feel empowered to get involved in their communities.
