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Capri Theater Be @ the Capri! Located at 2027 West Broadway (one block east of Penn Ave.

Built in 1927, the Capri Theater’s storied history includes 35 years as the Paradise Theater (from 1933 to 1967), as well as the place where Prince launched his international music career in January 1979. North), the Capri Theater is owned and operated by Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC). Renovated in 2021, the 250-seat Capri is an ideal venue for music (acoustic and amplified), theater, film, dance, spoken word, community forums and more. Performing arts activities ranging from concerts by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra to performances by emerging hip hop artists during our Freedom of Xpression open mic sessions demonstrate the versatility of our venue. Thanks to our acclaimed Legends jazz series, Minnesota Monthly magazine named the Capri the Twin Cities’ “Best Jazz Venue.” In Minneapolis, the arts drive development, and on the Northside, the Capri Theater is bringing up the lights on West Broadway!

10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on September 10 for the season announcement with Capri Director Maija García. The Capri 100 Centennial Season is officially here, running from October 2026 through October 2027.
Don't miss a moment! Stay connected, learn more, and see our full lineup of events at thecapri.org.

WE'RE HIRING!The Capri is looking for a Booking Manager to join our team.If you are ultra organized, passionate about th...
10/12/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

The Capri is looking for a Booking Manager to join our team.

If you are ultra organized, passionate about the arts, and want to bring performances, films, and community events to life in our historic North Minneapolis cultural arts center, we want to hear from you.

The Role:
Manage venue calendars and coordinate event rentals.
Work closely with local artists, promoters, and community partners to ensure successful events.
Oversee event contracts and logistics from start to finish.

Apply Today!

Click the link in our bio to see the full job description and submit your application
Or check out thecapri.org/jobs-at-the-capri/

Thank you, Star Tribune stribgoingout for naming André Cymone one of this week’s top concerts.Northside son coming home ...
10/01/2026

Thank you, Star Tribune stribgoingout for naming André Cymone one of this week’s top concerts.
Northside son coming home to support his 🔥 new album? This will be one for the books.

The concert is full, so join the Waitlist to be notified as seats become available: https://thecapri.org/event/andre-cymone/

Be sure to read about Cymone in mspmag Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and get his new album on Bandcamp here: https://andrecymone.bandcamp.com/album/the-resurrection-of-funk-7

Let’s do this!

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Nickel BoysFirst Thursday FilmsOctober 1 at 7 PMTicket tiers: $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning ...
10/01/2026

Nickel Boys
First Thursday Films
October 1 at 7 PM
Ticket tiers: $5 | $10 | $15 | $20

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida. Director: RaMell Ross

Conversation Leader: David Lawrence Grant – Screenwriter and Playwright

The Capri Glee Adult Community Choir begins Tuesday, September 22 at 7 PM!Come share the joy of music and lift your voic...
09/22/2026

The Capri Glee Adult Community Choir begins Tuesday, September 22 at 7 PM!
Come share the joy of music and lift your voice under the incredible direction of J.D. Steele and accompanist Fred Steele.
Registration is free, no experience necessary, so sign up and reserve your spot today!
thecapri.org/programs/community/capri-glee/
Link in bio.

We did it! Together, we unlocked the full $35,000 match! Thank you to everyone who stepped up for the Capri! Your genero...
09/15/2026

We did it! Together, we unlocked the full $35,000 match!

Thank you to everyone who stepped up for the Capri! Your generosity helped us make the most of this match and brought us closer to our goal: 100 Ambassadors for 100 years.

Now, we’re inviting you to be part of the final push. Help us reach 100 and give the Capri a strong start to its next century. We have an incredible opportunity to start our 100th year strong, with 100 Ambassadors standing behind its future.

A gift of $500, or just $42/month, can help us get there. Become an Ambassador today!

Thecapri.org/capri-ambassadors-circle/

09/10/2026

September 10 at the Capri, beginning at 5pm.

Photo exhibit! Season announcement! Music film! Post-film conversation!
Learn more at thecapri.org

Celebrate a century of community and culture at the Capri 100 Season Announcement Happy Hour tomorrow night, September 1...
09/10/2026

Celebrate a century of community and culture at the Capri 100 Season Announcement Happy Hour tomorrow night, September 10, from 6 to 7 PM!

Join Capri Director Maija García for a first look at the spectacular lineup of performances, concerts, and theatrical experiences curated for this historic 100th milestone season. Enjoy exceptional music, light bites, and a cash bar while connecting with fellow arts lovers.

Make it a full night of culture by arriving early and staying late:

5 PM: Opening Reception for Roosevelt Mansfield’s arresting photo exhibit, ABOUT FACE
6 PM: Capri 100 Season Announcement Happy Hour
7 PM: Screening of Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, followed by a conversation led by legendary musician and producer André Fischer (Ticketed $0-$20)

Come raise a glass to 100 years of art on West Broadway!

Learn more at thecapri.org

First Thursday Films is back on SEP 10, and we are kicking things off with a screening of EARTH, WIND & FIRE!Directed by...
09/10/2026

First Thursday Films is back on SEP 10, and we are kicking things off with a screening of EARTH, WIND & FIRE!

Directed by Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, this film is a joyful, deep dive into the cosmic beginnings, massive hits, and spiritual magic of Earth, Wind & Fire.

The party doesn't stop when the credits roll. We are thrilled to welcome musician, producer, and arranger André Fischer to the stage to lead a post-film conversation!

Thursday, September 10 at 7 PM
Pay What You Can ($0 to $20)

Grab your tickets online at thecapri.org or at the door and get ready to dance!
Free parking in our lot!

Programmed in partnership with the MSP Film Society, with support from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Meet Twin Cities artist Roosevelt MansfieldTomorrow at 5 PM, experience a shift in perspective at the Opening Reception ...
09/10/2026

Meet Twin Cities artist Roosevelt Mansfield

Tomorrow at 5 PM, experience a shift in perspective at the Opening Reception of ABOUT FACE, an arresting photography exhibit. Through powerful visuals, Mansfield’s work challenges and rewrites the rules of traditional portraiture.

The Capri
Thursday, Sept 10 at 5 PM
Free and open to the public

Running through October 20. See thecapri.org for gallery details.

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2027 W Broadway Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55411

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