40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration

Soul, funk & R&B

40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration

3529 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

About

What to expect

The night mixes live music, a film premiere and soul food in an unapologetically Black-centered space.

  • Brass Solidarity jam session and The Poetic Diaspora
  • World premiere of an ANCESTORS RISING film
  • Soul food catered by Klassics Kitchen
  • Afrofuturistic costume contest: wear your flyest future fit
  • 6 p.m. — doors, social hour, food, live music
  • 7–9 p.m. — ANCESTORS RISING film screening
  • 9–10 p.m. — more live music and performances
  • Organized by The New Renaissance

Line-up

Listen before you go

Brass Solidarity Band - Alex Pretti - South Minneapolis MN - Jan 26th 2026

Project Gestapo

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does 40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration start and end?

40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration runs Saturday, November 21, 2026, 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

Where is 40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration?

40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration takes place at 3529 Chicago Ave, 3529 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis.

How much are tickets for 40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration?

Tickets for 40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration cost $19.46 on the official ticket shop.

Who plays at 40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration?

The line-up of 40 AF: Afrofuturistic Birthday Celebration: Brass Solidarity, The Poetic Diaspora.

What is the schedule?

6 p.m. — doors open, social hour with food and live music

7–9 p.m. — ANCESTORS RISING debut film screening

9–10 p.m. — more live music and performances

Is there food?

Yes. Soul food is catered by Klassics Kitchen. The description says to come hungry.

What should I wear?

Rock your flyest future fit for the afrofuturistic costume contest.

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Getting there

3529 Chicago Ave, 3529 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407, US

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