Show List

Icehouse's Upcoming Shows

Salsa w/Charanga Tropical in the Courtyard

Salsa w/Charanga Tropical in the Courtyard

Sun, Aug 09

Patio Show:

4PM Doors

5PM Showtime


Courtyard Show:

$15 (+fees & taxes)


FULL FOOD & BEVERAGE MENU AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT.

21+


Seating is First Come / First Served


Extend your weekend with Sunday Salsa Matinee, one of the best monthly music and dance events in the Twin Cities.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 10-piece salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical mixes its spicy salsa with smooth strings. This is Cuba flavored salsa, from classic danzón to modern timba, straight out of Havana.


7pm-8pm: DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment spins bouncy bachata and other Latin favs to close out the evening.

Icehouse offers a wide open dance floor with booth and balcony seating.

Enjoy an exceptional menu of top quality food and drink

Every Sunday Night: Obi Original & The Black Atlantics

Every Sunday Night: Obi Original & The Black Atlantics

Sun, Aug 09

8pm Door

9pm Showtime


Full food and beverage available for this show.

21+


$10 Doors (+fees/taxes)

*Tickets can only be purchased at the door


Every Sunday Night, enjoy a powerful and high energy performance from Obi Original & The Black Atlantics. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music.


Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, Obi Original has built a reputation as a charismatic performer and cultural connector, infusing each night with rhythmic pulse, storytelling, and the spirit of community uplift. His work with the Black Atlantics brings together skilled musicians, traditional and contemporary instrumentation, and a genre-bending approach that resonates with longtime fans of Afrocentric music and newcomers alike.


This event will help highlight Nigerian community connection, further reflecting the collective’s dedication to cultural celebration and inclusion — a hallmark of their mission to bring global sounds and stories to the heart of Minneapolis.


“We’re excited to bring AFRODISIA to The Icehouse,” says Obi Original. “This is more than a show, it’s a space for joy, connection, and honoring the rhythms that connect us all.”


Whether you’re a longtime lover of African music or discovering its magic for the first time, AFRODISIA at The Icehouse MPLS promises a weekly cultural experience full of soul, groove, and unity.

Goes on saleMon, Aug 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

L.A.'s Monday Nights

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Mon, Aug 10

7pm Door

8pm-11pm Showtime


Full food and beverage available for this show.

18+


$10 Tickets (+taxes)


Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, and is an accomplished teaching artist in the Twin Cities. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the award winning PBS music education YouTube series “Sound Field”, and is a professor of Race & Identity at the University of Minnesota.


In 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE, which reached the #1 Jazz position within 24 hours of its release. LA was named 2024 Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Education Association.


Get ready to experience a historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk. Hitting the drums like they owe him money, LA is a flurry of arms and drumsticks whose compositions blur the line between Sunday church service and face melting jam sessions. His artistry is full of energy, excitement, and culture.


What to expect:

It’s a jazz and funk jam featuring a brand-new combo “The Homework House Band”.


L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya on Bass, and Kevin Gamble on keyboards.


The jam will include special guests sitting in on vocals, horns and other instruments. This is NOT an open mic! You GOTTA be great to sit in!


There will also be activities/games for the audience to participate in.


We are resetting the standard of greatness that this city is known for.


Women, femmes, and non-binary friends are welcome.


Arthur "L.A." Buckner

Starlight Vinyl Night: MAKR Spins the Classic

Starlight Vinyl Night: MAKR Spins the Classic

Wed, Aug 12

Join us in the Starlight Room!

Seating is first come, first served.


Full food and beverage menu available all night.

21+


6PM DOORS

8PM SHOW


NO COVER


About MAKR:

Mark McGee is a composer and producer from Minneapolis, MN. His projects include RONiiA, Marijuana Deathsquads, Father You See Queen, and To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie. He recently released a solo composition entitled Curse the Day that Birthed the Bastard through his MAKR moniker along with an original score commissioned by the Walker Art Center for Lotte Reiniger's 1926 animation, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. His musical strengths involve a special interest in texture and nuance that sometimes lack in popular music. The music Mark makes tends to reflect a more moody and brooding atmosphere.

Goes on saleThu, Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

The Kayfabe Reveal Tour ft. Ghais Guevara and student 1

The Kayfabe Reveal Tour ft. Ghais Guevara and student 1

Thu, Aug 13

6pm Doors

8pm Showtime


Full food and beverage available for this show.

21+


$12 advance (+fees/taxes)

$20 doors (+fees/taxes)



Fresh off the release of their new albums, Ghais Guevara and student 1 are set to make their national tour debut together. Known for explosive live performances and genre-pushing production, the two artists bring a rare pairing of experimental rap, punk energy, and underground hip-hop to the music sphere. This show marks a rare underground pairing that fans and concertgoers won’t want to miss.

CandiSoul

CandiSoul

Fri, Aug 14

6pm Doors

8pm Showtime


Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

18+


$18 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$25 Doors (+fees/taxes)


Soul of Candiland - A night of R&B, Soul, and Cosmic Sounds. Celebrating the intersection of soulful melodies and poetic lyricism.


Traiveon & Candi, with Melody & Soul and Planet McKenna. Hosted by Se'Anna. on da Mic


Traiveon & Candi: https://www.instagram.com/welcometocandiland/

From Houston TX, Traiveon brings a southern, soulful vibe to the Twin Cities music scene. He gained respect on drums and vocals while supporting Mayyadda, Black Velvet Punks, Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora and Bluehound. When composing for his band Traiveon and Cand, he crafts vocal arrangements that seamlessly blend the classic sounds of Motown with modern R&B & neo-soul.


Melody & Soul: https://www.instagram.com/thejacksonhurst/, https://www.instagram.com/taliahelizabeth/

Melody & Soul is an R&B, neo-soul, and jazz duo based in the Twin Cities, consisting of vocalists Taliah Elizabeth and Jackson Hurst. They are prominent figures in the Minneapolis local music scene, known for blending rich vocals with a genre-spanning sound, combining classic soul with modern R&B. The duo is celebrated for their energetic live stage presence.


Planet McKenna: https://www.instagram.com/planetmckenna/

Planet McKenna is an emerging, ethereal R&B pop singer-songwriter. Known for her nostalgic yet modern sound, she has built a following with introspective tracks like "Follow the Signs" and "Dreams" that explore intuition and personal growth.


Se'Anna. on da Mic: https://www.instagram.com/seanna.ondamic/

Se'Anna. on da Mic is a South Minneapolis-based poet, emcee, and restorative educator. She blends conversational rap with rhythm and poetry (R&B) to speak truth, light, and life into her community.

GRRRL SCOUT PRESENTS: Indecent Exposure (Slow Burn)

GRRRL SCOUT PRESENTS: Indecent Exposure (Slow Burn)

Sat, Aug 15

12pm Doors

12pm Showtime


Tickets: **Drop July 17, 2026** (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indecent-exposure-slow-burn-tickets-1993745258739)

(21+)

$20 (+ Taxes and Fees) Early Bird (Limited QTY Available)

$25 (+Taxes and Fees) Advance/GA

$30 (+Taxes and Fees) DOS

Note: All ticket sales are final. No Refunds. Rain or Shine event.


DJs: Sasha Bangzzz & Chico Chi

Performances by: Coffeé & Averie


Less clothes, more music. Your favorite scantily clad queer patio party is back—and hotter than ever!


Join us for an afternoon of sultry summer beats, steamy dance moves, and vibes guaranteed to raise your internal body temperature. Come see, be seen, and enjoy the view.


We’ll have plenty of tasty libations to keep you loose and hydrated while DJs Sasha Bangzzz and Chico Chi drop the most immaculate collection of club cuts in the courtyard.


This is the final patio throwdown of the season y’all—don’t miss out. Grab your tickets before they’re gone.


Features:

-Indoor/Outdoor Spaces

-Multiple Bars/Patio Realness

-Gender-Neutral Restrooms

-Photo Booth/Outdoors Games

-Craft Cocktails and Snacks


CONSENT IS MANDATORY! Please remember to be considerate and respect others’ personal boundaries. We will not tolerate any racist, sexist, ableist, transphobic or homophobic language during any of our events and reserve the right to remove anyone that is causing harm.


Due to the nature of our events, which include the sale of food and beverages, we cannot properly enforce a mask mandate. Instead, we encourage our patrons to exercise their individual agency in correspondence with their personal comfort levels. It's important to note that all public events carry inherent risks, and it is up to the individual to proceed with care in those situations.

Goes on saleSun, Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM