• Benefit concerts are running across the Twin Cities to support immigrant aid, mutual aid groups and families affected by ICE.
  • Tom Morello and Rise Against play First Avenue (Jan. 30) to raise funds for families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
  • Local venues — Turf Club, The Cedar, Cloudland and Mortimers — are donating proceeds to MIRAC, TC Trans Mutual Aid and other groups.

Benefit shows gather music fans — and support

Music venues and artists in Minneapolis and St. Paul have turned stages into fundraising spaces as the community responds to recent ICE activity. From headline acts like Tom Morello to neighborhood bands, performers are raising money and awareness for immigrant defense, mutual aid and families directly affected.

Notable shows and dates

Here are some of the stand-out benefit concerts taking place soon. Check venue pages for tickets and updates.

  • Jan. 30 — Tom Morello & Rise Against at First Avenue — benefit for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
  • Jan. 31 — Trampled by Turtles at Turf Club — proceeds to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
  • Jan. 29 — Local fundraisers at Amsterdam Bar & Hall, 7th St. Entry and Mortimers supporting TC Trans Mutual Aid and Community Aid Network MN.
  • Feb. 1–28 — Multiple Cloudland Theater shows — Cloudland is donating 100% of its cut in February to the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC).
  • Feb. 5 — In Defense of Our Community at Fine Line — benefit for ACLU-MN featuring local acts.

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See the Mortimers post about the Mort Benefit lineup here: Mort Benefit Instagram

Why these shows matter

Benefit concerts give community members a way to gather safely, donate, and show solidarity. Many events are supporting immigrant legal services, rapid-response funds and mutual aid organizations that provide direct assistance like housing, legal aid and food.

Where to find more events

Venues posting benefits include First Avenue, Turf Club, The Cedar Cultural Center, Parkway Theater, Cloudland Theater, Mortimers and Pilllar Forum. Follow venue websites and social channels for ticket links and beneficiary details.

How to support if you can’t attend

  • Donate directly to named organizations (MIRAC, TC Trans Mutual Aid, Immigrant Rapid Response Fund, ACLU-MN).
  • Share event links on social media to boost ticket sales and awareness.
  • Volunteer with local mutual aid groups or offer in-kind donations if requested.

As schedules can change quickly, confirm dates and beneficiaries with ticketing pages before you go. For headline shows and local fundraisers alike, the Twin Cities music community is turning performance into action.

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