Black Excellence Showcase | Let’s Create MN

Black Excellence Showcase

📅 February 28 & March 1, 2026
📍 The Crane Theater | 2303 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Let's Create MN proudly presents The Black Excellence Showcase, a two-night cultural production celebrating Black creative leadership across disciplines. From dancers and choreographers to vocalists, poets, and multidisciplinary artists, this show is rooted in collaboration, culture, and community investment.

📍 Venue Details:
The Crane Theater is located at the back of the building with plenty of parking available. Look for The Crane Theater signs and follow the arrows to the entrance.

⏰ Doors Open at 5:00 PM
We highly recommend arriving early to secure the best seats and explore our vendor marketplace before the show begins at 6:00 PM.

♿ Accessibility:
The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you require accessibility accommodations, please reach out to us via Instagram (@letscreate.mn) or email us ([email protected]), and we will do our best to assist you.

🎟️ Ticket Information:

• Tickets are available online only. Tickets at the door is not guaranteed. We advise you purchase your ticket in advance.
• All ticket sales are final, and there are no refunds unless the event is canceled.
• Be sure to have your confirmation email or digital ticket ready for check-in.
• Each ticket contributes directly to paying the local artists featured in the show.

🎭 What to Expect:

• Electrifying live performances across movement, music, and spoken word
• A fully staged theater production curated with intention
• A vendor marketplace spotlighting local Black-owned brands
• Real stories, real artistry, and real community impact

📸 Photography & Videography:

• Attendees are welcome to take photos/videos from their seats, but flash photography is prohibited.

🌟 Additional Notes:

• Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue, but VIP tickets include a food & drink voucher, and GA attendees can purchase food and beverages from our vendors.
• Late arrivals will be asked to wait until an appropriate break between sets before entering the venue to avoid disrupting artists on stage.

Follow us on Instagram (@letscreate.mn) or visit letscreatemn.org for artist highlights and behind-the-scenes content.

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