Icehouse's Upcoming Shows

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.

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.

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.

7pm Doors

8pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

21+

$10 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$17 Doors (+fees/taxes)

Celebrate the anniversary of Hip Hop properly—with full DJ sets from DJ Mickey Breeze, DJ Cassieopia, DJ Huh?What??, and DJ Digie at Icehouse on August 15th! Each DJ will spin nothing but hits for an hour and the night will end with all four DJs rocking together with bangers, to close out the night! Grab a bite, a seat, then get on your feet on August 15th with TruArtSpeaks! Tickets are $10 in Advance, $17 at the Door. Available at TruArtSpeaks.org and icehousempls.com.

The Urgent Emergent Performance Art Series powered by TruArtSpeaks (Urgent Art Series) is a year-long residency at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN, taking place monthly, every third Saturday,* in celebration of TruArtSpeaks' 20th year anniversary and - more importantly - all of the artists who make our work and community what it is.

Founded in 2006, by Tish Jones, the arts & culture organization based in Saint Paul has a long history of providing platforms for artists to share timely and innovative work— this series is no different. The Urgent Art Series will invite new and true collaborators to share work that speaks to both the nightly theme and the series' invitation: urgent and emergent performance art. Known for being bold in their creative work, TruArtSpeaks has curated a year of creative expression that will move the crowd, the needle, and change forward through creative cultural expression.

The Urgent Art Series is sponsored, in part, by Minnesota Public Radio.

Artist Information

DJ Mickey Breeze

Mickey Breeze is one of the Twin Cities' most creative and skilled DJ's and Beatmakers in the scene. Teacher, Producer, Artist, and a Professional DJ for the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves, Mickey Breeze is a musical powerhouse with over 15 years of experience. He has comprised an impressive list of accomplishments including DJing at both local and national events such as SXSW, Soundset Music Festival, Twin Cities Pride, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and Paisley Park’s “Crown Our Prince” Mural Reveal and Block Party. He also performs and teaches as a resident DJ/teacher for the Deeper Learning Conference Series, Slam Academy and Minneapolis Public Schools. Mickey’s incredible live show is interestingly different from his peers as he incorporates the use of a drum pad controller, to add percussion beats and transitions over the top of his unmatched turntablism, adding a unique experience for those in attendance.

DJ Huh?What??

DJ Huh?What?? of Pack Material Entertainment, is a very active dj in the Twin Cities – from radio shows to private parties, all the way to community protests/ gatherings/festivals to corporate events as well as the concert scene. He is not only a rising local dj but is also a part of the national dj organization, Fleet Djs. Fleet DJs boast a national as well as global reach.

DJ Huh?What?? is the leader of the MN Chapter of Fleet which has 10 other notable DJs. He specializes in mixing 80s, 90s, local, and today's music.

DJ Cassieopia

DJ Cassieopia is a community organizer, cultural curator, and DJ rooted in Saint Paul’s historic Rondo

Community. With over a decade in the Twin Cities music scene, she has performed at venues

including First Avenue/7th Street Entry, Walker Art Center, and Guthrie Theater.

As the official DJ for Lady Midnight, she toured in support of Dessa and later closed out the Northside

Achievement Zone Gala at The Armory, following Diana Ross.Committed to uplifting marginalized

BIPOC artists, DJ Cassieopia uses DJing not only to energize audiences but to advance equity,

access, and social impact through music.

DJ Digie

Roosevelt Mansfield, known as DJ Digie, is a dedicated educator, mentor, DJ, photographer, and cultural advocate with over 30 years of experience empowering youth and fostering community growth. A proud "Son of Rondo" from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Roosevelt’s work bridges education, music, and the arts to create opportunities, celebrate cultural heritage, and inspire the next generation.

3pm Doors

5pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

18+

$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$22 Door (+fees/taxes)

Bastard Sycamore began as a free jazz trio when its members met in high school, and they were active up until they dispersed to different cities on opposite sides of the country. Now, they are reuniting to play their first gig in seven years. Preceded by an improv set by Noah Ophoven-Baldwin and William Statler.

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.

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