Arts & Performance

The Edina Concert Band, directed by Paul Kile, will take the audience back a century for a musical adventure at the 67th annual POPS concert. Themed "The Roaring 20’s," students in the top band at Edina High School will showcase their talents and creativity with music, singing, dancing, comedy performances, and more. Concerts are scheduled at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 in Fick Auditorium at Edina High School, 6754 Valley View Road. Read more about Edina Concert Band POPS Presents: The Roaring 20's

Join One Voice in honoring the life and work of gay, African American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin with The Man Behind the Dream, a commissioned work that tells the story of Rustin’s early years growing up as a Quaker, singer, athlete and activist who became a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Composer Steve Milloy uses two story-guides, the full chorus, and a 5-piece band to chronicle Rustin’s influence on Dr. King’s strategy of peaceful protest and pays tribute to current day activists. Read more about One Voice Mixed Chorus presents Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream

The Kenwood Symphony Orchestra presents a free classical concert featuring two works. First on the program is Violin Concerto in E minor by Felix Mendelssohn, featuring Kenwood Symphony's own concertmaster Ian Snyder on solo violin. Next on the program is Gabriel Faure's Requiem with soprano Cécile Crozat-Zawisza, baritone Phillip Zawisza and the Bethlehem Chorale. Read more about Kenwood Symphony Presents Free Classical Concert

Hear from child psychology, author, speaker and founder of ADHD&U, Katherine Quie. She will discuss her humbling memoir, Raising Will. Join Quie in discovering how she managed to make sense of ADHD. All ages. 952.903.5780 Read more about Author’s Studio: Raising Will, by Katherine Quie

Come out to Lake Harriet to explore a village of ice houses-turned-art studios. With over 150 artists and more than 20 shanties, let your imagination run wild across the ice as you explore the make-shift village. Watch performances, interact with resident artists and get in on the creative action yourself. All ages. 612.567.6844 Read more about Art Shanty Projects

Are you ready to have a fun night full of laughs? Look no further than Tracy Morgan and his comedy show! He is starring currently in The Last OG, so be sure to grab a ticket and make a fun night out of the stand-up show! Adults only. Read more about Tracy Morgan: No Disrespect

Come support local filmmakers at AdventureMN Film Festival. This is a great opportunity to watch some short films that you might not normally get to see. The films are mostly about life in Minnesota and exploring the places that most people might not get to see in the land of 10,000 lakes. All ages. Read more about The AdventureMN Film Festival

The Edina Chorale will be presenting Beyond the Veil: Songs of Love, Loss and Life, celebrating the love and legacy of those who have gone before and our continued life after loss. The concert begins with a love story, revealing the limits of time and the importance of connection. The central work, “Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen is a stunning requiem setting that finds light and consolation in grief. Read more about Edina Chorale Concert: Beyond the Veil: Songs of Love, Loss and Life

From 42nd Street to “Easy Street” and “All That Jazz” to “Step In Time,” dance on Broadway helps to shape the dance world and creates cultural memories that last well beyond the dance floor. In this installment of Ordway Cabaret, we hear from artists whose voices are seldom heard but whose contributions are key to the story and spectacle of the Broadway musical. Join us as we look at the legacy of dance in musical theater, the choreographers who created it, and the stories of the dancers in the ensembles that make our musicals move. Read more about Ordway Cabaret: Gotta Dance!

TaikoArts Midwest proposes a simple, ground-breaking idea: bring the best North American and Japanese female taiko artists together for a two-week artist residency to collaborate and create a one-of-a-kind performance. Envisioned as a catalyst to fuel movement towards gender equity in taiko, this project celebrates and puts women center stage in a collaborative, unique performance. Read more about HERbeat: Taiko Women ALL-STARS