Updated 9-2-2022
The Minnesota Access Alliance (MNAA) provides this Accessible Arts & Culture Calendar for patrons who use accessibility accommodations such as Audio Description, Captioning, ASL interpreting and sensory-friendly accommodations. Link to more details at https://calendar.mnaccess.org. Be sure to check the listing or venue to find out its COVID-19 protocol and if you need to make an advance reservation for the accessibility service.
If you know of other accessible events, please ask those venues to submit their events to the MNAA Calendar (and MinnesotaPlaylist.com). A list of other venues follows the event listings.
Anyone can get this monthly calendar: email mactfactor@icloud.com and/or info@mnaccess.org and indicate which list you want: the entire list or specifically ASL Interpreting, Captioning, Audio Description, Sensory Friendly accommodations or Disability-related topics.
(Times are Central Standard Time)]
CAPTIONING:
Sunday, September 18, 2:00 PM — “Singin’ in the Rain” at Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/singin-in-the-rain-3/?mc_id=9783
Thursday, October 27, 7:30 PM — “Six” at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/six-2/?mc_id=9957
Friday, October 28, 7:30 PM — “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” at History Theatre, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/buddy-the-buddy-holly-story/?mc_id=9935
Sunday, October 30, 2:00 PM — “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” at History Theatre, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/buddy-the-buddy-holly-story-2/?mc_id=9936
ASL INTERPRETING:
Daily through Monday, September 5 — “Minnesota State Fair” accessibility information for ASL services at the Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/minnesota-state-fair-3/?mc_id=9857
Saturday, September 3, 10 AM to 3 PM — “Free First Saturday” at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/free-first-saturday/?mc_id=9975
Saturday, September 3, 2:00 PM — “The Magic Flute” by Mixed Precipitation at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/the-magic-flute-10/?mc_id=9928
Sunday, September 11, 3:00 PM — “The Magic Flute” by Mixed Precipitation at JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden in Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/the-magic-flute-11/?mc_id=9929
Saturday, October 1, 7:30 PM — “Iphigenia at Aulis” by Ten Thousand Things Theater at the Luminary Art Center (formerly the Lab Theater), Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/iphigenia-at-aulis-2/?mc_id=9963
Sunday, October 2, 2:00 PM — “Singin’ in the Rain” at Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/singin-in-the-rain-4/?mc_id=9784
Friday, October 7, 7:30 PM — “This Show Is Cheaper Than Gas – America on Empty” at the Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/this-show-is-cheaper-than-gas-america-on-empty/?mc_id=9853
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 PM — “Of Pigs and Pianos,” performed by Sara Davis Buechner, presented by the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/of-pigs-and-pianos-2/?mc_id=9969
Saturday, October 22, 4:30 PM — “This Show Is Cheaper Than Gas – America on Empty” at the Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/this-show-is-cheaper-than-gas-america-on-empty-2/?mc_id=9946
Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM — “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” at History Theatre, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/buddy-the-buddy-holly-story-3/?mc_id=9937
Saturday, October 29, 2:00 PM — “Six” at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/six/?mc_id=9952
AUDIO DESCRIPTION:
Sunday, September 18, 2:00 PM — “Singin’ in the Rain” at Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/singin-in-the-rain-3/?mc_id=9783
Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 PM — “Iphigenia at Aulis” by Ten Thousand Things Theater at the Luminary Art Center (formerly the Lab Theater), Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/iphigenia-at-aulis/?mc_id=9962
Sunday, October 9, 1:30 PM — “Good People” at Commonweal Theatre, Lanesboro — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/good-people/?mc_id=9722
Friday, October 14, 7:30 PM — “Of Pigs and Pianos,” performed by Sara Davis Buechner, presented by the Jungle Theater, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/of-pigs-and-pianos/?mc_id=9964
Saturday, October 22, 4:30 PM — “This Show Is Cheaper Than Gas – America on Empty” at the Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/this-show-is-cheaper-than-gas-america-on-empty-2/?mc_id=9946
Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM — “Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story” at History Theatre, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/buddy-the-buddy-holly-story-3/?mc_id=9937
Saturday, October 29, 2:00 PM — “Six” at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/six/?mc_id=9952
SENSORY FRIENDLY:
Sunday, September 11, 8:00-11:00 AM — “Sensory Friendly Sunday” at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/sensory-friendly-sunday-12/?mc_id=9606
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 PM — “Singin’ in the Rain” at Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/singin-in-the-rain-2/?mc_id=9782
Sunday, October 9, 8:00-11:00 AM — “Sensory Friendly Sunday” at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/sensory-friendly-sunday-12/?mc_id=9607
DISABILITY TOPICS:
Daily through Monday, September 5 — “Minnesota State Fair” accessibility information for ASL services — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/minnesota-state-fair-3/?mc_id=9857
Thursday, September 8, 6:00 to 7:00 PM — Weekly “Disability and Progress” radio show on KFAI-FM — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/disability-and-progress-radio-program-53/?mc_id=9882
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 to 7:00 PM — Weekly “Disability and Progress” radio show on KFAI-FM — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/disability-and-progress-radio-program-54/?mc_id=9883
Thursday, September 22, 6:00 to 7:00 PM — Weekly “Disability and Progress” radio show on KFAI-FM — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/disability-and-progress-radio-program-48/?mc_id=9884
Thursday, September 29, 6:00 to 7:00 PM — Weekly “Disability and Progress” radio show on KFAI-FM — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/wp-admin/admin.php?page=my-calendar&mode=edit&event_id=4415&date=9885
Thursday, October 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Monthly Open Flow discussion for artists with disabilities by Zoom — (ASL interpreting and Captioning available) — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/open-flow-3/?mc_id=9440
Sunday, October 16, time TBA — “Light in the Well” show honoring people with disabilities and their families, at Landmark Center, St. Paul — https://calendar.mnaccess.org/events/light-in-the-well/?mc_id=9711
OTHER POSSIBILITIES:
Here are some more Theatres, Arts Organizations and Venues that may offer accessibility services, either proactively scheduled or upon request, with their website, box office phone and email contacts:
Ames Center, Burnsville: https://www.ames-center.com; 952-895-4680, info@ames-center.com .
Artistry, Bloomington: https://artistrymn.org; 952-563-8575, info@artistrymn.org .
Bell Museum, St. Paul: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu; 612-626-9660, bellinfo@umn.edu .
Capri Theater, Minneapolis: https://www.thecapri.org; Access: 612-643-2024.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: https://chanhassendt.com/accessibility/. 952-934-1525, tickets@chanhassendt.com, plushine@chanhassendt.com .
Children’s Theatre Co., Minneapolis: https://childrenstheatre.org, 612-874-0400 or tickets@childrenstheatre.org .
Duluth Playhouse: http://www.duluthplayhouse.org; 218-733-7555 or boxoffice@duluthplayhouse.org.
Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre: http://www.fmct.org; 701-235-6778, boxoffice@fmct.org .
Gremlin Theatre, St. Paul: https://gremlintheatre.org; 1-888-71-TICKETS
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis: https://www.guthrietheater.org . 612-377-2224, boxoffice@guthrietheater.org; Accessibility Office: 612-225-6390, accessibility@guthrietheater.org .
Hennepin Theatre Trust (Orpheum, State, Pantages, Brave New Workshop), Minneapolis: https://hennepintheatretrust.org/events/accessible/ — 612-339-7007 accessible@broadwayacrossamerica.com.
History Theatre, St. Paul: http://www.historytheatre.com; 651-292-4323, boxofc@historytheatre.com.
Illusion Theater, Minneapolis: https://www.illusiontheater.org; 612-339-4944, info@illusiontheater.org .
Interact Center, St. Paul: https://interactcenter.org; 651-209-3575,
Jungle Theater, Minneapolis: http://www.jungletheater.org; 612-822-7063, boxoffice@jungletheater.org .
Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake: http://lakeshoreplayers.org;
651-478-7427, tickets@lakeshoreplayers.org .
Lyric Arts Co., Anoka: http://www.lyricarts.org; 763-422-1838, boxoffice@lyricarts.org.
Minneapolis Institute of Art: https://new.artsmia.org/accessibility-and-inclusion/; 612-870-3000, visit@artsmia.org .
Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis/St. Paul: https://mnopera.org; 612-333-6669, hello@mnopera.org .
Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis: https://mixedblood.com; 612-338-6131, mbtboxoffice@gmail.com or info@mixedblood.com
The Moving Company, Minneapolis: https://www.themovingco.org; info@themovingco.org .
Old Log Theatre, Greenwood/Excelsior: http://www.oldlog.com; 952-474-5951 , info@oldlog.com .
Open Eye Figure Theatre, Minneapolis: https://www.openeyetheatre.org/ — 612-874-6338 or boxoffice@openeyetheatre.org.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul: http://www.ordway.org; 651-224-4222, engage@ordway.org .
Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud: https://paramountarts.org; 320-259-5463, boxoffice@paramountarts.org .
Park Square Theatre, St. Paul: http://parksquaretheatre.org, 651-291-7005, tickets@parksquaretheatre.org .
Penumbra Theatre, St. Paul: https://penumbratheatre.org; 651-224-3180, boxoffice@penumbratheatre.org .
Pillsbury House Theatre, Minneapolis: https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org; 612-825-0459, info@pillsburyhousetheatre.org
Playwrights’ Center, Minneapolis: http://www.pwcenter.org ; 612-332-7481, info@pwcenter.org .
Six Points Theater, St. Paul: https://www.sixpointstheater.org; 651-647-4315, info@sixpointstheater.org .
Southern Theater, Minneapolis: https://southerntheater.org ; 612-208-1579, boxoffice@southerntheater.org .
Stages Theatre, Hopkins: https://www.stagestheatre.org; 952-979-1111, info@stagestheatre.org .
Theater Latte Da, Minneapolis: https://www.latteda.org; 612-339-3003, boxoffice@latteda.org .
Theater Mu, St. Paul: https://www.theatermu.org; 651-789-1012, info@theatermu.org .
Theatre in the Round Players, Minneapolis: https://www.theatreintheround.org; 612-333-3010, tix@theatreintheround.org .
University Theatres, Minneapolis: https://cla.umn.edu/theatre/performances-tickets; 612-625-6699, theatre@umn.edu .
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis: http://walkerart.org/visit/, 612-375-7564 or access@walkerart.org .
Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo: https://yellowtreetheatre.com;
763-493-8733, boxoffice@yellowtreetheatre.com .
THE END. THANK YOU for your interest in accessible arts and culture!
