Celebrating the Arts in Central Park featuring Mixed Participation: Pickup Truck Opera Vol. 6 ~ Tales of Hoffmann
2026-09-10 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Central Park, 510 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States
Celebration of the Arts in Central Park featuring Mixed Precipitation: Pick-up Opera Volume 6 – Tales of Hoffmann
Thursday, September 10th ~ FREE event!
Join us for an evening of creativity, community, and live performance in Central Park!
5:00 PM – Art-Making Activities
Get hands-on with free, all-ages art activities, including drawing led by Kate Langlais and a wool felting project led by Char Johnson.
7:00 PM – Live Performance
Experience Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera Volume 6: Tales of Hoffmann.
Celebrating 18 years of inventive outdoor performances, Mixed Precipitation brings a bold, futuristic twist to The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach. Follow the adventurous poet Hoffmann as he searches for love and creative inspiration in a world overtaken by technology. Along the way, he encounters ghosts, robots, magicians, and shape-shifting demons in this imaginative, high-energy production.
Blending classical opera with 1990s grunge and R&B, this “Pickup Truck Opera” is a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical experience—accessible, surprising, and fun for all ages.
Community Impact
This event is presented in collaboration with the Community Action Center and the City of Faribault, with support from the Charitable Gambling Advisory Board. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned food item to support the Community Action Center.

ABBAsolutely Fab! Minnesota's #1 Abba tribute Band
2026-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
ABBAsolutely Fab!
Friday, September 18th at 7:30 PM

Minnesota’s #1 ABBA tribute band: featuring an all-star lineup of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and British musicians. Since forming several summers ago, they have been selling out shows at theaters, clubs, and parks all over the State. Mamma Mia, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take a Chance and join us! It’s your turn to be a Dancing Queen!

Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)

Thank you Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News

Freedom Celebration
2026-09-19 09:00 - 19:30 | Faribault Harley-Davidson, 2704 West Airport Drive, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States
Celebrate Local Heroes at the Freedom Celebration!
Gather with us for a day dedicated to honoring our local heroes! The Freedom Celebration is a family-friendly event featuring a full lineup of activities, entertainment, and community spirit running all day long.
Everyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable day of celebration and gratitude!

PEO Fundraiser: Film, Fun, Fundraiser Movie Night ~ 'The Post'
2026-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
PEO Fundraiser (philanthropic Educational Organization): Film, Fun, Fundraiser Movie Night ‘The Post’ (2018)

Friday, September 25th, Social Hour starts at 6:00 PM, Movie starts at 7:30 PM.

Event Description: Join us for a special showing of The Post, a newsroom drama following Katharine Graham—the first female publisher of a major U.S. newspaper—as she and editor Ben Bradlee race to catch up with The New York Times in an unprecedented First Amendment fight to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets. Social hour at 6 PM, movie at 7:30 PM.

A fundraiser for P.E.O. – a sisterhood of women who are passionate about celebrating, supporting and motivating women through education – proceeds go to P.E.O. Chapter AR’s almost 30-year tradition of providing scholarships to Faribault’s female graduates pursuing post-secondary

Gallery Opening Reception at Paradise Center for the Arts
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
October 2nd, 5pm – 7 pm
Come join us for the Gallery Opening Reception for our four on-site galleries! Enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists.

Carlander Family Carlander: City Pastel Collective

Lios Vranesh Gallery: Studio ARTour (Johnnie Walker, Kathy Weed)

K&M Gallery: Studio ARTour (Julie Fakler, Char Johnson)

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Bethlehem Academy Students

** Exhibitions run from October 2nd to November 14th

Brothers Allmanac: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers
2026-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Brothers Allmanac

Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM

The Brothers Allmanac is a top-tier Allman Brothers tribute band, known for their authentic renditions of Southern rock classics. With standout performances at iconic venues, they capture the essence of The Allman Brothers’ signature sound—complete with soulful guitar harmonies, powerful vocals, and extended jams. Faithfully recreating the hits and also digging into lesser-known deep cuts, The Brothers Allmanac delivers a high-energy experience that pays homage to one of rock & roll’s greatest bands.

Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
2026-10-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
By Agatha Christie
Adapted For The Stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Marc Robinson
October 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30 PM
October 18 & 25 at 2:00 PM
Exotic locales… World Class Elegance… and Murder! Join Hercule Poirot on Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” as he is forced to solve a particularly difficult case, all while the famous luxury train journeys from Istanbul to Paris. An international roster of the rich and famous are all witnesses and suspects as Poirot must engage his little gray cells to discover the culprit. This fast-paced adaptation from Ken Ludwig promises a thrilling ride.

Fari "BOO" Downtown Bar Crawl
2026-10-30 19:00 - 23:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Fari “BOO” Downtown Bar Crawl

Friday, October 30th Starting at 7:00 PM

Join hundreds of costumed crawlers this October 30th in historic downtown Faribault for the third annual Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl — a fundraiser for the Paradise Center for the Arts! Registration for the Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl begins at 7 PM at the Paradise and is $12 per person. Between 7-11 PM, participants must visit all of the participating bars to be judged for the costume contest. Winners of the costume contest will be announced at 11:30 PM in the Paradise auditorium. Must be 21 and older to participate in this ghoulishly fun-filled event! This event is presented in collaboration with the Historic Downtown Faribault Committee.

$12.00 Entry Fee per Person (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)

Joseph Hall presents: Reflections of the King ~ An Elvis Tribute Show
2026-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
NBC America’s Got Talent Joseph Hall presents Reflections of the King: An Elvis Tribute Show
Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 PM

NBC’s America’s Got Talent finalist Joseph Hall brings his Elvis Tribute Show to town! Travel through the legacy of the “King of Rock n Roll”. A lip-curling, fun show that will have you singing the hits of the King! Joseph Hall is recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises as one of the top tribute acts performing today. This is a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley. Don’t wait, get your tickets today and be one of the lucky fans who get a teddy bear or even scarfed! A fun show for all ages!

www.josephhallelvis.com

Holly Days Sale at Paradise Center for the Arts! November 19-December 19
2026-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Celebrate the season with us at our annual Holly Days Sale! Shop unique handmade gifts by Minnesota artists.
The Holly Days Sale is open November 19-December 19. Shopping hours are: Wednesday-Friday: 12pn-5pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm
The Opening Reception is Thursday, November 19, 4pm-7pm

Gallery Opening Reception for Holly Days Sale
2026-11-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Gallery Opening Reception for Holly Days Sale
Thursday, November 19, 4pm-7pm
Come join us as we kick off the holiday shopping season with our Holly Days Sale Opening Reception. Enjoy shopping the wares of local artisans and meet the artists. Light refreshments will be served.
Carlander Family Gallery: Holly Days Sale
Lios Vranish Gallery: Holly Days Sale
K & M Gallery: Holly Days Sale

Thank you Gallery Season Sponsors: Hamer Law Office, Wieber Physical Therapy, Southern Heights Dental Group

Holiday Dessert Auction with Handmade Pottery!
2026-12-18 17:00 - 20:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Holiday Dessert Auction with Handmade Pottery!
Friday, December 18th starting at 5 PM

The Paradise Center for the Arts invites you to a festive Dessert Auction before and during intermission of Mick Sterling Presents: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas on Friday, December 18. Bidding begins at 5:00 PM and features delicious homemade desserts paired with handmade pottery, generously donated by local businesses, community members, and PCA Pottery Artists.

Proceeds support PCA’s performances, visual arts, and educational programs. You do not need to attend the show or be present to win.

We hope to see you there!

Mick Sterling Presents: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
2026-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Mick Sterling Presents: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Friday, December 18th at 7:30 PM

A Grand Ole Opry Christmas honors the Christmas recordings of the pillars of Country and Rock and Roll in this joyous presentation! All of the classic Christmas songs and some really fun ones you may not be familiar with, joined by traditional gospel and spirituals, round out this wonderful presentation that has moved audiences for years. Featuring Mick Sterling, along with four more incredible lead vocalists, Cate Fierro, Shalo Lee, Lisi Wright, and Dan Neale.

Show Sponsor: Fox Video Production
Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News

A Very Good Christmas Carol
2026-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
A Very Good Christmas Carol
Written and Performed by: Jeffrey Nolan & Hawken Paul

Saturday, December 19th at 2:00 PM

Join scrappy Dickensian orphans Edmund and Martin as they present their own version of A Christmas Carol! They may be the only two actors onstage, but with a trunk full of props, hearts full of song, and YOUR help, what could possibly go wrong? Come for a fresh, madcap take on a heartwarming classic, stay for the never-ending thrill of audience participation!

Box Office Sponsor: Faribault Daily News

Band. James Band. The Music of James Bond: 007's Greatest Hits
2027-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Band, James Band. The Music of James Bond: 007’s Greatest Hits
Friday, February 5th at 7:30 PM

Music Direction by Gary Rue

Featuring songs by Paul McCartney (Live and Let Die), Duran Duran (“A View to a Kill”), Adele (Skyfall), Jack White (“Another Way to Die”), Sam Smith(Writing’s on the Wall from Quantum of Solace), Sheryl Crow (“Tomorrow Never Dies”), Tina Turner(“Golden Eye”), Gladys Knight (“License to Kill”) and the Best of the Bond Movie HITS!

Sponsored by Julie Fakler & Paul Swanson
