Fringe Central
Fringe Central at Bedlam Theatre (1501 Sixth St. S. on the West Bank in Minneapolis) is the festival’s official hang out. Fringers of all stripes are welcome to stop by to get festival information at the concierge desk, grab a drink or bite to eat, and come by after shows for our late-night activities.
Late nights
Join us at Fringe Central! Everyone's welcome to come hang out, talk about shows (or take a break from talking about shows) and have a fine time. Events start after shows unless noted—or, you know, whenever there're enough people for a party.
Wednesday, August 4
Out-of-towners' showcase @ 7:30 p.m.: Scope out this year's crop of national and international artists.
Thursday, August 5
Opening night party: Get Fringe underway by reconnecting with old pals and making a few dozen new ones.
Friday, August 6
Fringe prom: Our big opening-weekend party! Wear something powder blue to guarantee a magical evening.
Saturday, August 7
MASH-UP NIGHT: Dance to remixed, 100% mash-up hits.
Sunday, August 8
Open mic: Bring your best story, poem, essay, rant or stand-up routine. Sponsored and hosted by Rockstar Storytellers.
Monday, August 9
Game night: We supply the board and card games, you supply the cutthroat competition.
Tuesday, August 10
Pub Trivia: Fun and prizes for theater-themed trivia. Sponsored by MinnesotaPlaylist.com.
Wednesday, August 11
Volunteer appreciation: Say thanks to the 400 volunteers who keep Fringe running like clockwork.
Thursday, August 12
Karaoke: Because beer + pop songs + actors = awesome. Sponsored by Twin Cities Actors' Equity Liaison Committee.
Friday, August 13
paraskavidekatriaphobia DANCE PARTY: Chase away fears of Friday the 13th by getting on down.
Saturday, August 14
Encore announcement @ 11 P.M.: Be first to out which companies are awarded the Fringe Encore.
Hours
Monday–Friday
4 p.m.–2 a.m.
Festival concierge desk: 4–8 p.m.
Saturday + Sunday
Noon–2 a.m.
Festival concierge desk: Noon–8 p.m.
Concierge desk
If you need help with reservations—or are out and about and want to buy multiple-show passes and buttons—the folks at the festival concierge desk can help. It's also the place to check if you need lost-and-found services.
Food
Menus are subject to change.
Appetizers
Grilled Cheese and Gazpacho
Nachos
Brie and Bread and Spread
Turnip Rock Veggies Nibbler
Hummus Plate
Chips and Salsa
Pickled Plate
Green Salad
Pasta Salad
Wild Rice and Vegetables with Kimchee
Sandwiches
Served with chips and a pickle
Turkey Hummus
Turkey Pesto
BBQ Sandwich: Choice of pork, turkey or tempeh
Catfish Pole Boy
Reuben
Rachel
Tempeh Reuben
Tempeh Gyro
’Dogs
All of our kielbasa are from Everett's Deli on Cedar and 38th where Jack has been making them by hand for over 40 years.
Kielbasa Polish sausage on a multigrain bun with:
- sauerkraut
- baked beans and side pork
- coleslaw and black pepper
- thousand island and swiss cheese
- raw onions, pickle relish and cheddar cheese
- kimchee
Sides
Add to any order for $2.
- Wild rice with vegetables and kimchee
- Baked beans and side pork
- Coleslaw
- Turnip Rock Farms seasonal grilled vegetables
- Chips and Salsa
- Sweet Potato Mash
- Side Salad
- Grilled Kielbasa
Pizza
Pope John Paul: feta, onions, olives and sun dried tomatoes.
Fonteez: sundried tomato, olives, sausage.
Cameron: mozzarella, cheddar, swiss and gorgonzola.
Vinnie: sausage, artichoke hearts and capers.
Franklin: pesto sauce with turkey, capers and artichoke.
Kathleen: sweet potato sauce with apples, spicy pecans and gorgonzola.
Entrées
Pierogi Plate: Homemade Pierogies with sweet potato and cheese filing. Served with pickled beets, sour cream, horseradish and apple slices.
Cajun Trout: spicy Rainbow Trout from Wisconsin fried with a Creole blend of spices. Served with your choice of two sides.
Dill Trout: pan fried in clarified butter with the classic pairing of dill, lemon and lake fish. Served with your choice of two sides.
Pulled Pork Plate: slow roasted pork with your choice of two sides.
