# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Pickup Truck Opera at Silverwood Park: Tales of Hoffmann
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mixed Precipitation celebrates 18 years of outdoor summer fun with our futuristic version of Jacques Offenbach’s 1881 opera Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes d’Hoffmann)

ABOUT THE SHOW
Follow the wild adventures of traveling poet, Hoffmann, as he seeks love and creative inspiration in a world overrun by technology. He meets ghosts, robots, magicians, and shape-shifting demons in this lively fantasy. With a mix of 1990s grunge and R&B, the Pickup Truck Opera is a one-of-a-kind mix of classical opera and pop tunes you'll love. Full for all ages.

TICKETS
All performances are offered for a suggested donation ($5 – $50), which can be made at the link below or onsite on the day of the performance. ALL ARE WELCOME and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Children under 18 are welcome to attend for free.

WHAT TO BRING
Bring a water bottle or beverage, sunscreen, and a folding chair or blanket to sit on the grass. Picnics are welcome (please be neat and haul out your trash). Food and beverages are available for purchase in the Visitor Center. Leashed dogs are welcome at this site. Please clean up after your pets.

WEATHER
This performance will be set in Silverwood's outdoor amphitheater, near the Visitor Center building. In the event of inclement weather, please watch this event page and www.mixedprecipitation.org for updates regarding weather delays.

Food available for purchase from Deep Roots Concessions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/the-pickup-truck-opera-at-silverwood-park-tales-of-hoffmann/200030436520730
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, magic-show, trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421
- **lat**: 45.04993
- **long**: -93.21901
- **full address**: 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421, 2472 County Road E W, Minneapolis, MN 55421-3461, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Pickup Truck Opera at Silverwood Park: Tales of Hoffmann being held?
  - **A:** The Pickup Truck Opera at Silverwood Park: Tales of Hoffmann takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2500 County Road E W, Saint Anthony, MN, United States, Minnesota 55421, 2472 County Road E W, Minneapolis, MN 55421-3461, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Pickup Truck Opera at Silverwood Park: Tales of Hoffmann?
  - **A:** The Pickup Truck Opera at Silverwood Park: Tales of Hoffmann is organized by Silverwood Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Pickup Truck Opera at Silverwood Park: Tales of Hoffmann is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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