General Info
Welcome to the picnic operetta, a unique outdoor project staged in non-traditional performance spaces throughout Minnesota! Performances are completely outdoors, so be prepared for sun, bugs, grass and other joys of the natural world! We encourage patrons to bring bug spray, sunscreen and plenty of water. We have some of these supplies available for patrons, but throw it in your bag if you think of it!
No need to bring chairs, we have plenty of seating for everyone on blankets laid out on the ground. For patrons who are uncomfortable sitting on the ground, we have limited bench seating on a first-come-first-served basis. Please ask the garden ushers for any assistance you may need to enjoy the performance and we’ll help as best we can.
The tasting menu is comprised of delectable bites of food to whet your appetite; we encourage you to share with fellow audience members and be aware that it is not intended as a full meal. In the event of inclement weather, the show WILL go on at a nearby rain site.
JD Rivers Children’s Garden (8/23)
Accessible Parking: Mixed Precipitation will create and mark accessible spots for patron use.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. The garden is wheelchair accessible with flat grass and dirt paths leading to the bathrooms. There is an accessible porta-potty available for patrons.
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Loring Park Community Garden (8/24)
Accessible Parking: Metered street and pay ramps and lots. There are many lots and ramps in the immediate area. There are accessible spots in the pay ramps and anyone can park at a meter.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. There is an accessible restroom for patron use. The garden location is grassy, but wheelchair accessible.
California Street Farm (8/25)
Accessible Parking: Mixed Precipitation will create and mark accessible spots for patron use.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. While the garden is flat and wheelchair accessible, it is comprised of planted rows of vegetables, making it difficult for wheelchair navigation. It is important that patrons do not tread on the rows or disrupt the garden. We recommend that patrons with mobility challenges or those who use wheelchairs choose another performance site in order to have the best experience of the operetta. There is also very little shade at this location. There is an accessible bathroom located in the California building across the street from the garden location.
Stones Throw Urban Farm (8/31)
Accessible Parking: Only street parking is available, so Mixed Precipitation will create and mark accessible spots for patron use.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. There are no accessible restrooms at this location.The garden location is flat and grassy, but wheelchair accessible.
Alexis Bailly Winery (9/1)
Accessible Parking: The parking lot is located a short walk from the vineyard. Mixed Precipitation will create and mark accessible spots for patron use.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. The site is open, flat and grassy. There are no accessible bathrooms available at this site.
House of Hope Church (9/7)
Accessible Parking: There are two parking lots available, both with accessible parking. One is located across Summit Avenue and the other behind the church, off of Portland Avenue.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. The performance location will be in the playground area behind the church, which is flat and grassy. The pre-show will take place in front of the church, so there will be noises from the street for the first ten minutes of the performance. There are no accessible restrooms available at this site.
Bronx Park Community Garden (9/8)
Mixed Precipitation extends a special invitation the Recovery Community to this performance. Come enjoy the show and meet others in recovery
Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. The garden is wheelchair accessible. It is flat and grassy, with semi-wide paths. However, there is a loud train that could go by during the performance.
WEI (9/14)
Accessible Parking: The parking lot is located a short walk from the center. Mixed Precipitation will create and mark accessible spots for patron use.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. The location is wheelchair accessible as it is flat, open and grassy with gravel and dirt roads. There is no accessible bathroom available at this site.
Swede Hollow (9/15)
Accessible Parking: Mixed Precipitation will create and mark accessible spots for patron use.
Site Accessibility: For patrons needing assistance, particularly those with wheelchairs, we recommend bringing a companion along to help navigate the space. The site has a paved road down to the performance location and is open, flat and grassy. However there is a long walk to the performance location and the grass can be rather thick. There is no accessible restroom at this site. We recommend that patrons with mobility challenges or those who use wheelchairs choose another performance site in order to have the best experience of the operetta.