Things To Do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities
Find things to do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities. Including events from venues such as Orpheum Theater, Xcel Energy Center, Target Center and more.
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
Books
Thriller 'Hunted' finds parents searching for their children and trying to prevent disaster
FICTION: Abir Mukherjee's superlative novel is "an adrenaline rush."
Variety
Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
In 'Pursuit' of one of the Twin Cities' best-kept music secrets, Lady Midnight
St. Paul's electro-R&B singer Adriana Rimpel confronts family trauma with heavy dance beats on her new record and accompanying VR film.
Music
David Foster and Katharine McPhee, the Sonny & Cher of power ballads, head to Minneapolis
The hit producer and "American Idol" runner-up make beautiful music as a married couple.
Stage & Arts
'Blended Harmony' at History Theatre unearths tuneful history of the first Asians on Broadway
The Minneapolis-born Kim Loo Sisters cut a melodic path on American stages, entertaining under the lights but also in patriotic shows for troops.
Variety
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week
Take to the outdoors with biking, birding and water safety activities.
Stage & Arts
Review: CTC's 'A Year With Frog and Toad' lands deftly without missing a step
The cast performs admirably after a lead actor left the revival two days before opening night.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota Dance Theatre ends a historic chapter with 'Spring'
The 60-plus old company, started by Loyce Houlton, is halting its dance performances after its May shows for now.
Music
Billie Eilish returning to St. Paul for two-night stand in November
The repeat Oscar and Grammy winner will hit Xcel Center again promoting her new album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft."
Books
Colm Toibin's 'Long Island' continues the Irish American story he began in 'Brooklyn'
FICTION: Heroine Eilis still isn't sure if America or Ireland is her home.
Movies
Chaska native's directorial debut 'Tarot' will be in 3,500 theaters
As an actor, Anna Halberg was frustrated by the lack of diversity in Hollywood. She shifted to directing to help change that.
Variety
Black Fashion Week Minnesota shines a light on local talent
The fashion series will feature four action-packed events with varying themes.
Variety
12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
Music
Review: Violinist Daniel Hope offered romanticism and emotion in Schubert Club concert
Hope performed works by César Franck and Maurice Ravel, among others, with English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.
Music
Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue
"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Eat & Drink
6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup
Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
Stage & Arts
'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC
Peter Brosius readies his swan, er, swamp song, after 27 years as the artistic director with the musical that went from Minneapolis to Broadway in 2003.
Variety
Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show
The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
Music
Meet the man setting a new standard for cool vibraphone music in Minnesota
Steve Roehm pipes up to discuss a new album by his lesser-known group, the Neighborhood Quartet.
Stage & Arts
A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season
Ragamala's riff on an Indian epic and a boxing-inspired work from Shamel Pitt are also on the upcoming roster.
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