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Avalon Theatre

Avalon Theatre

Lake Street Social Center

Lake Street Social Center

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Renting Space at
In the Heart of the Beast

The Avalon

Built in 1937 by renowned architect Perry Crosier, The Avalon is a renovated movie theater that's been home to In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre since 1988. Ideal for music, dance and theater events and presentations.
Renting the Avalon

Lake Street Social Center

(formerly Celebration Hall )
Lake Street Social Center is a beautifully restored, two-story ballroom located on the third floor of Plaza Verde at 1516 East Lake Street. Built in the 1930's, this former Masonic lodge seats 200 and features a 50 x 70 sprung wood dance floor. Ideal for family celebrations, corporate events and, of course, any kind of dancing!
Renting the Lake Street Social Center

Location & Neighborhood:

HOBT's Avalon and the Lake Street Social Center are located in south Minneapolis at 1500 and 1516 East Lake Street, respectively, one block west of Bloomington Avenue. Across the street is the vibrant Mercado Centrale, full of authentic Latino food and goods. Four blocks to the west is the new Midtown Exchange building, in the former Sears tower, and its Midtown Global Market (international foods and gifts), while Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Deli & Gifts--an 80-yr old Minneapolis institution--is two blocks east.
Come explore Midtown!