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Star Tribune Article Examines Dakota’s Longevity

What does it take to keep a Minneapolis music club going for decades? As the Dakota celebrates its 40th anniversary, we examine what makes it, First Avenue and Bunker’s go....

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Dakota Block Party Featured in Star Tribune

The Dakota Block Party To celebrate its 40 years as a destination for good music and good food, the popular downtown Minneapolis club will present a free two-stage indoor/outdoor block...

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Dakota Block Party Featured in Star Tribune

The Dakota Block Party To celebrate its 40 years as a destination for good music and good food, the popular...

Sep 17

Free 40th Anniversary Block Party!

SAT SEP 20 • 2-10PM The Dakota’s 40th Anniversary Block Party will be held on Nicollet Mall outside the Dakota...

Aug 11

Stanley Clarke, Stanley Jordan & Mimi Fox, Andrew Walesch, Spyro Gyra, Salin Featured in Star Tribune

Superstar jazz bassist Stanley Clarke wraps up his two-night stand in Minneapolis with his new jazz fusion ensemble N 4ever....

Jun 25

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HELP US CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF DAKOTA HISTORY! HAVE A FAVORITE SHOW? MEMORABLE MEAL? TELL US!   Please fill out the...

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Star Tribune Article Examines Dakota’s Longevity

What does it take to keep a Minneapolis music club going for decades? As the Dakota celebrates its 40th anniversary,...

Sep 18

Dominique Fils-Aimé, Keyon Harrold, Walter Trout Featured in Star Tribune

Juno-winning Montreal vocalist Dominique Fils-Aimé brings her spiritual vision of jazz-soul on her first extensive U.S. tour. DOMINIQUE FILS-AIMÉ SEP...

Sep 10

Nnenna Freelon, Delvon Lamarr, Barrington Levy Featured in Star Tribune

Nnenna Freelon It’s been a busy year for the veteran jazz vocalist. She released “Beneath the Skin,” a highly personal,...

Sep 4

Lil’ Ed, David Cook, Nunnabove, Ben Sidran Featured in Star Tribune

Chicago blues vet Li’l Ed & the Blues Imperials return to the Dakota. LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS AUG...

Aug 27

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