"Yeah, No" Benefit Concert Raises Funds for St. Anthony Village Community After Immigration Raids

All proceeds will go to SAV Mutual Aid to provide essential resources like rent and food assistance.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:26pm

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A benefit concert called "Yeah, No" is being held on March 25th in Minneapolis to raise funds for the St. Anthony Village (SAV) community after it was impacted by federal immigration operations. The all-ages event will feature live music, a sing-along of resistance songs, food, and a silent auction. All proceeds will go to SAV Mutual Aid, an organization providing rent, housing, transportation, and other essential support to residents.

Why it matters

The concert is a community-driven response to address the immediate challenges faced by the St. Anthony Village neighborhood after federal immigration enforcement actions. It underscores the collective commitment to supporting vulnerable residents and reinforcing community resilience in the face of adversity.

The details

The "Yeah, No" benefit concert will take place on Wednesday, March 25th, and will feature performances by local artist Al Church and the teen band Perfect World. Attendees can also participate in a sing-along of resistance songs. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door, with all funds raised going to SAV Mutual Aid to provide rent, food, transportation, and other essential assistance to impacted residents.

  • The "Yeah, No" benefit concert will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
  • Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m.

The players

SAV Mutual Aid

A community organization that provides essential resources, including rent and food assistance, to residents of the St. Anthony Village neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Al Church

A talented local artist known for his dynamic cover performances, who will be performing at the "Yeah, No" benefit concert.

Perfect World

A band of St. Anthony Village teens who will be playing 90s alt-rock music at the benefit concert.

Sarah Crowson

The spokesperson for the "Yeah, No" benefit concert.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring people together for an evening of music, resistance and community. Join us in saying a Minnesotan 'yeah, no' to the excessive force that impacted our communities earlier this year, and stand in solidarity with our neighbors still feeling the impact financially and emotionally.”

— Sarah Crowson, Benefit Concert Spokesperson

What’s next

Tickets for the "Yeah, No" benefit concert are available for purchase online and at the door.

The takeaway

The "Yeah, No" benefit concert is a grassroots effort by the St. Anthony Village community to support their neighbors and reinforce community resilience in the face of adversity. By coming together through music, food, and solidarity, the event aims to address the immediate challenges faced by residents impacted by federal immigration enforcement actions.