
Icehouse's Upcoming Shows
Sun, May 17
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
May 3rd - Obi and Friends
May 10th - Marvelous (Special Guest)
May 17th - Gr3g (Special Guest)
May 24th - House Band
May 31st - Open Jam
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. 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, May 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Mon, May 18
Wed, May 20
Thu, May 21
Fri, May 22
Sun, May 24
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
May 3rd - Obi and Friends
May 10th - Marvelous (Special Guest)
May 17th - Gr3g (Special Guest)
May 24th - House Band
May 31st - Open Jam
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. 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.
Mon, May 25
Wed, May 27
Thu, May 28
Fri, May 29
Sat, May 30
Sun, May 31
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
May 3rd - Obi and Friends
May 10th - Marvelous (Special Guest)
May 17th - Gr3g (Special Guest)
May 24th - House Band
May 31st - Open Jam
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. 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, Jun 01, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Wed, Jun 03
Thu, Jun 04
Goes on saleFri, Jun 05, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Fri, Jun 05
Sun, Jun 07
Tue, Jun 09
6pm Doors
8pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$18 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$26 Door (+fees/taxes)
Embracing a multicultural language, while investing in a variety of disciplines within the music itself, Mexican born, and Chicago based drummer, composer, & producer Gustavo Cortiñas, has distinguished himself as a dynamic and melodic artist, committed to building empathy and understanding through music, in times of border walls and reductive narratives.
His seventh discographic production "The Drum Also Sings" (ft Dave King and Isaiah Spencer) explores the deep, emotional resonance of rhythm through powerful, percussion-driven storytelling, in which Cortiñas is joined by two of the most distinguished voices in drumming: Dave King and Isaiah Spencer. This project emerged from cultivating an inner dialogue in moments that can sometimes feel hopeless, using the drum as both an instrument of expression and a tool for introspection. Woven with sounds that evoke joy, sorrow, and everything in between, this music is made for healing



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