Performing and Visual Arts

• NHCC Art Collection/Exhibition: January 13-January 28
• 8th Annual JazzFest: February 8
• 17th Annual Northwestern High School Art Show: February 10-27
• 3rd Annual Joint Concert Band Concert with SCSU: March 19 (CANCELLED)
• NHCC Student Art Show: March 31-May 3
• Spring Theatre Production | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]: April 16-19
• Choral & Vocal Ensemble: May 2
• Orchestra Concert: May 5
• Jazz Ensemble Concert: May 6
• Concert Band Concert: May 7

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

(Abridged) [Revised] [Again] | A play by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield

You are invited to audition; we're looking for your talents! 

The show runs nightly at 7:30 pm from Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Saturday, Nov. 16; there is also a matinee on Nov. 16 at 2:00 pm. Reservations are not required, but you are encouraged to reserve your seats. Admission is free for NHCC students. 

TU DANCE

TU Dance company is a leading voice for contemporary dance. Performing works that draw together modern, ballet, African-based, and urban vernacular movements.

• 6:30PM - "Art Eats," free, pre-show small bites by local restaurants
• 7:30PM - performance  
• Post-show discussion
• FREE for NHCC students & the general public
• Reservations & information

"Hip-hop Dance Workshop" with Corbin Hunter

• 12:30 - 2:30PM || FAC Main Stage Theater

• FREE for NHCC students & the general public

• Reservations strongly encouraged, this event is expected to reach capacity.

• WORKSHOP RESERVATION

"The Hatmaker's Wife" written by Lauren Yee & performed by Ten Thousand Things Theater Co. (Theater). A magical journey between past and present that examines the important stuff of life: identity, love, belonging, and the meaning of home.

CBT GRAND HALL (please note campus location)

• 6:30PM - "Art Eats," pre-show small bites by locally-owned restaurants (FREE)
• 7:30PM - performance
• Post-show discussion
• Reservations & information

"Acting & Theatermaking with Ten Thousand Things Theater Co."

• FEB 15, 2024   ||   12:30 - 2:30PM   ||   FAC Main Stage Theater
• FREE & open to all NHCC students & the general public
• Reservations strongly encouraged but not required
• WORKSHOP RESERVATION

"Reincarnation Soup" by Viet Nguyen (Theater). In Reincarnation Soup, Vietnamese-American actor Viet Nguyen's storytelling is a way to embrace a terrible, wonderful, tumultuous history, and the immigrant experience. 

FAC Main Theater

• 6:30PM - "Art Eats," pre-show small bites by locally-owned restaurants (FREE)
• 7:30PM - performance
• Post-show discussion. Reservations & information.

Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 2, 3

The ancient Greek tragedy of Antigone was written 2,000 years ago by the playwright Sophokles, and yet, its' story of anguish, family, and power continues to resonate today. This production will offer a recent, modern translation by the celebrated poet / scholar Anne Carson.

The production seeks an ensemble of 11 actors. All students welcome to audition! Audition Information

North Hennepin Community College unveils “An Authentic Truth,” a new mural for the NHCC campus by artist Peyton Scott Russell, which recognizes NHCC's commitment as a nationally recognized Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center.

Join us! This event is free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served.

A powerful, 50-year retrospective of photographer and esteemed NHCC Art Faculty member Will Agar's works. 

Dept. of Theatre Fall 2023 Acting Auditions for our mainstage play AIRNESS by Chelsea Marcantel. All NHCC students, alums, and community members are invited to audition. 

Join us for performances by NHCC's Vocal Ensembles, Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Orchestra.

An exhibition of NHCC student artwork in the Joseph Gazzuolo Art Gallery, Fine Arts Center. Each spring students submit artworks for adjudication and prizes are awarded in a wide variety of categories.

STAGES OF EQUITY is 2-day visual & performing arts festival that raises up the powerful work of BIPOC visual & performing artists by inviting these creators to engage with students and the broader NHCC community on the North Hennepin Community College campus. Use this link to find our full schedule. Performances. Art. Food. All for FREE. JOIN US!

The NHCC Department of Theatre presents She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games. Learn More.  

JazzFest returns to NHCC! This delightful day of student jazz workshops culminates with an evening jazz concert that you won't want to miss! 

• Saturday, February 11
• Concert begins at 6PM
• NHCC Fine Arts Main Theatre 

JazzFest will feature Grammy Award-winning artist, Adonis Rose, along with the NHCC Jazz Ensemble.