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Featured
Hands & Hearts for the Arts - Benefit for T. Mychael Rambo
Jun 11
June 11, 2026
Fundraiser, Live Music, Special Presentation
Hands & Hearts for the Arts - Benefit for T. Mychael Rambo
June 11, 2026
Fundraiser, Live Music, Special Presentation

T. Mychael underwent major back surgery on April 20. Join many of T. Mychael’s friends at The Dakota in support of our friend and community treasure.

Scheduled performers: Kevin Kling, Thomasina Petrus, Aimee K. Bryant, Johnnie Brown, Tonia Hughes, Ray Covington, Maya Marchelle, Ashley DuBose, Kennadi Watkins

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[Note: this event is at The Dakota on Nicollet Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis]

June 11, 2026
Fundraiser, Live Music, Special Presentation

Sunset over a lake with an amphitheater in the foreground and text "CANCELLED"

ILLUSION. OUTSIDE. LIVE at Lyndale Gardens

Due to an accumulation of circumstances, the 2026 LIVE at Lyndale Gardens series of free public performances has been cancelled. Please seek out and support performing artists around the Twin Cities this summer.


2025/2026 Season!

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Illusion - 50+ Years!

Since 1974, The Illusion Theater & School has been a cornerstone of creativity, courage, and connection. From groundbreaking original productions to empowering youth through arts education, we’ve spent five decades using the transformative power of theater to inspire change.

Pictured: Michael Robins (Executive Producing Director) and Bonnie Morris (Producing Director).

[Photo by Lauren B Photography]


 
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Illusion Theater, 3754 Pleasant Avenue South, Suite 321w
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Center for Performing Arts (Minneapolis)

Email: boxoffice@illusiontheater.org

Phone: 612-339-4944

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