Written by Mike Mullen
June means long, sunny days, the end of the school year and the peak of wedding season. As that optimism and sense of new beginnings takes hold, the Capri invites you to join your Northside neighbors at our June concerts and events.
Diva fans, don’t miss “Legends Rewind: The Divine Miss E,” the last offering of Season 14 of the Legends @ the Capri concert series. Singer Erin Schwab comes back to the Capri to take on the challenge of channeling singer/actress/comedienne/diva Bette Midler. Schwab is more than up to the task, and will be supported by backup singers, the Staggering Harlettes. The show comes with a bonus, too: we’ll be announcing the lineup for Season 15 of the Legends series, and attendees get first dibs on Season 15 tickets, seats and savings.
First show at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. June 9. Tickets $25 or $30 at the door; buy online at capri.simpletix.com.
Fans of horror, parody or jokes that play on narrative tropes will love The Blackening, this month’s First Thursday Films @ the Capri. This 2023 release brings together an ensemble cast to upend and satirize mainstream horror movies, resulting in “one of the silliest, smartest and most memorable comedies” (Sight & Sound) of last year.
The film screens on June 6, at 7 p.m. After the movie, legendary local performer Fancy Ray McCloney joins MSP Film programmer Craig Laurence Rice for a discussion.
Entrance is free for Northsiders, and all others can find them for sale for $5 at mspfilm.org.
If you’re a fan of the Capri and PCYC, remember to “Stand Together With Us” by July 1. This $1.5 million fundraising campaign is a critical component of our strategy to restore our financial stability, which has been challenged by the last four years of uncertainty. Please consider a contribution, and help us spread the word about the campaign to sustain this Northside gem. We can’t do this without you. Thank you.
Rentals this month kick off with “Tales From The Northside: Stories Of Flyt Tyme,” a fundraiser for the Minneapolis Sound Museum. This event (7-10 p.m., June 5) celebrates the groundbreaking musicians who collaborated with Prince, Janet Jackson and many others, and includes stories from members of Flyt Tyme, musical performances, special guests, food and a panel discussion. Tickets $55 or $80 for VIP; find tickets on zeffy.com, direct link available at thecapri.org.
On June 13, the Juneteenth Business Forum and Sponsorship Dinner, presented by BOB Rewards Club, celebrates Black entrepreneurship. Hosted by KMOJ DJ Malcolm Samuels and featuring a performance by jazz pianist Wenso Ashby, the forum runs from 3-7 p.m. in the Capri’s Paradise Community Hall. This Capri rental is free but RSVP required (link available at thecapri.org).
On Saturday June 29, bring the whole family for “Wolf Tales,” an interactive dance performance inspired by fairy tales and children’s books. This Capri rental production starts with a short workshop to teach kids (and parents) how to participate in the performance that follows. Presented by DanceCo, directed by Matthew and Brittany Keefe and Karla Nweje. Free and open to the public; two shows: 10-11 a.m., 11:30-12:30.
The Capri is located at 2027 W. Broadway. For more details and ticket info visit thecapri.org.