Fringe Central
Join us at Bedlam Theatre every day and night of the Fringe!
Fringe Central at Bedlam Theatre
Presented by Summit Brewing Co.
1501 S 6th St
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 341-1038
Located on the Cedar-Riverside light rail stop with lots and lots of free parking!
Hours
- Noon to 1 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. the rest of the week
Bedlam Theatre, located in the center of our Fringe world, is where the community starts—and ends—every day. Fringers of all stripes meet, greet, bring their families, talk about the shows they’ve seen and generally make merry into the small hours. Fringe Central features a lineup of Summit beer, organic wine and food. Easily accessible by car, bike and Metro Transit, you and yours will want to make this a frequent stop on your Fringe journey.
Wednesday, July 30 @ 7:30 p.m.
Out-of-Towners' Showcase
Acts from all over North America strut their stuff to convince you that they're worth $12 and 60 minutes. See previews, collect preliminary show buzz and greet all your Fringe friends!
Saturday, August 2 @ Noon–3 p.m.
Kids' Fringe Ice Cream Social
Fringey families kick off the festival with their very own ice cream social. Cake! Ice cream! Kids' shows buzz!
Saturday, August 2 @ 10 p.m.: Opening Weekend Party
Celebrate 15 years of Minnesota Fringe goodness at our very own quinceañera. We supply the piñata, birthday cake and music. You supply your funky self.
Monday, August 4 @ 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
48 Hour Film Project: Best of Minneapolis
Minneapolis' film community comes to Fringe! Every year at 48 Hour Film Project, scores of teams write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours. This screening is the very best from this year's crop. Plus: Meet 48 Hour Film Project Minneapolis producer Ira Livingstone at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 @ TBA: Fringe Pub Trivia
Pub trivia is all the rage. Come test your knowledge of Minnesota Fringe and the local arts scene. Prizes!
Wednesday, August 6 @ 9:30 p.m.
Dreamland Faces
You must come by and catch the delightful musical stylings of Andy McCormick and Karen Majewicz with Josef Evans. You won't regret it.
Thursday, August 7 @ Midnight: Late-night DJ
Spin, spin, spin! Delicious beats to inspire you and groove your body into the closing weekend.
Fringe Central menu
Bedlam is creating a special Fringe menu featuring quick-serve and sit-down items alike. And food is served every night 'til close—perfect for hungry little Fringers!
Food to go: Pizza, bag lunches and sandwiches
Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. nightly featuring Bedlam's homemade pierogies
Late-night eats: Hot sandwiches, all-beef and tofu dogs and introducing "Fringe fries"
Ice cream cookie sandwiches: Bedlam's own refreshing little sugar treat
$3 Summit pints during Fringe Happy Hour (4-7 p.m. and 10-11 p.m.) with six yummy Summits on tap
Delicious wine list with Etica fair-trade wine, coffee on ice and retro-sodas
