Phipps Pop-In Programming
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Tropical Wings Rainforest Exhibit Reception
Friday, May 15th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Phipps Center for the Arts
FREEMeet & Greet with a LIVE raptor from the Carpenter Nature Center
Kid-friendly craft activities | Bird Identification game | Decorate your own sugar cookies
Displays by 2026 Habitat Grantees
More info at tropicalwings.org
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Tucker's Robot
Sunday, July 12th
1:00pm
Phipps Center for the Arts
North Lawn
Pay What You Wishan Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour production
Tucker is a young boy who needs to go back in time to face a group of neighborhood bullies. How do you go back in time? With a time-traveling robot, of course! Together, Tucker and his robot discover the importance of friendship and the courage to face bullies. Full of surprises, a little danger, and some really funny characters, this event contains puppetry, live music, and fun for families and children of all ages.
This is an outdoor puppet show that will take place on the north lawn of the Phipps (across from the library) and is “pay what you wish." In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the PCA's black box theater.
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Freedom Fries!
Saturday, August 8th
7:00pm
Phipps Center for the Arts
Black Box Theater
FREEFreedom Fries! is a new musical that blends humor, heart, and history. Set in Minnesota and Paris in 2003, the story follows three intertwining love stories against the backdrop of a moment often overlooked: the worldwide protests leading up to the Iraq War. Inspired by the era of “Freedom Fries” and shifting political tensions, this historical fiction dramedy explores love in all its forms (romantic, cultural, familial, and ideological) while examining what it means to stand on opposite sides and still find common ground. Thought-provoking, human, and funny, this staged reading will offer an exciting first look at a new work in development.
Gift Cards
Phipps gift cards can be created for any dollar amount and used for any Phipps event, class, artwork, or merchandise, allowing you to purchase the gift perfect for your needs.
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Suggested dollar amount: $50–75
Gift cards can be used for any Phipps play, musical, concert, or event! Tickets prices vary from $16 to $32 per performance.
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Suggested dollar amount: $30–100
The Phipps has a huge variety of classes in visual art, dance, theatre, and music. Single session classes start at $32 while 8-week classes are $200-300.
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Suggested dollar amount: $25–50
Phipps merchandise is sold at the Welcome Center (front lobby) and includes a rotating stock of t-shirts, tote bags, original artwork, and more!
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Suggested dollar amount: $100–300
Nothing shows appreciation like regionally-crafted artwork by the incredible artists showcased in the Phipps galleries. Artwork prices vary drastically.
