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Calendar of Events in Minneapolis
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For its big Memorial Day shows, local burlesque troupe Toil and Trouble is inviting performers to battle it out for a night of good versus evil. Taking the stage will be a variety of superheroes and bad guys with one goal in common: to entertain. Special guests from out of town include Mary Cyn of New York City's Epic Win Burlesque, a group that titillates while indulging in nerdery; Kami Oh... Read more about this event >>
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For this month's installment of Obsessed, host Joseph Scrimshaw will be expounding on James Bond, the classiest spy of them all. Tuxes and martinis will certainly be a part of the evening, with guests including screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher, comedian Bill Corbett, and actor Emily Gunyou Halaas. It's a topic that provides plenty to riff on, as the films have been in steady production since... Read more about this event >>
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It's crazy to think that it's been 10 years since New Found Glory released Sticks and Stones — especially for the fans. The bulk of us are nearing our 30s. In our teens, we belted out the lyrics to "The Blue Stare" and "It Never Snows in Florida" with adolescent emotion. Those days are long gone, but we can relive them with New Found Glory's current tour, which celebrates the 10th... Read more about this event >>
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Indie-rock with traces of country is a tough genre to innovate in, and even tougher to simply retread the same ground. Minneapolis band American Revival doesn't reinvent the indie-rock wheel, but it does add something immensely enjoyable to the genre, which is more than good enough. Their new EP, Thank Ya Kindly, is sweetened and prepped with pockets of catchy guitar and melodies. It's not... Read more about this event >>
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Balls open mic cabaret has been a late-night staple of the Minneapolis scene for over 20 years now. The midnight event, hosted by creator Leslie Ball, welcomes a wide range of participants. What audiences might see on any given evening varies wildly per week, but may include an acoustic song from an out-of-town musician, a standup set from a college student, a musical number from local actors... Read more about this event >>
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Citizens of Minnesota visit its state parks for any number of reasons. Artist Cameron Zebrun journeys through the forests, along the streambeds, and across the escarpments of the state for inspiration. Nature's geography offers trailheads into his interior landscapes. Sculpture, light boxes, photographs, and video emerge. The last item on that list is 100 minutes long, and was created with a... Read more about this event >>
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After opening last weekend, the latest creation from the Moving Company continues its run at the Southern Theater. The piece, which was developed earlier this year with students from the University of Iowa, was culled from a variety of little-known fairy tales with a bit of social commentary mixed in. Out of the Pan into the Fire utilizes direct address and dramatization with, as is typical... Read more about this event >>
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While there are usually a handful of burlesque shows happening on any given weekend, and Sex World is open 24 hours a day, Bondage A-Go-Go is still one of the most enduring nights dedicated to kinks and sexy subcultures. The crowd can vary depending on the season and the evening, but generally there's a healthy mix of goth/steampunk partiers, bad-ass folks chilling in leather/vinyl gear,... Read more about this event >>
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"When I was a kid, my father made sure we had a healthy dose of the Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy," says comedian Brian Scolaro. "My mom showed us John Belushi and Bill Murray." He discovered Bill Cosby and George Carlin on his own. It was standup that helped give a boost to his first love: acting. "I love standup," he insists. "I'll do it until I die, which looks like it will be a few... Read more about this event >>
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The suburbs are often depicted as enclaves of cordiality where neighbors look after one another. The truth, of course, is that suburban homes can feel as alienating as any urban dwelling. Exploring the land of meticulously maintained lawns, playwright Daniel MacIvor's Cul-de-Sac introduces a community whose voyeuristic leanings are seldom seen as a violation of privacy, whereas assisting a... Read more about this event >>
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The global nonprofit Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP) has defined environmentally sensitive clothing design, or eco-fashion, as that which takes "into account the environment, the health of consumers, and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry." In turn, the Goldstein Museum of Design has turned STEP's definition into an opportunity. For the exhibition... Read more about this event >>
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This two-part, dual-location exhibition celebrates the work of Beijing artist Wang Youshen. At the Regis Center on the U of M campus (Quarter Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612.625.8096), the "Wang" portion includes photography on walls and dangling from the ceiling that turns a subversive lens on subjects both Chinese and American. The concept behind the "Youshen" installation at... Read more about this event >>
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Sometimes, the old stories are the best ones, and there are few older than Homer's The Iliad. The poem is nearly 3,000 years old, but the tale of the last days of the Trojan War and the terrible toll it takes on both sides of the fight proves that human nature hasn't changed all that much since ancient days. An Iliad takes us through the basics of the story as one actor, Stephen Yoakam, plays... Read more about this event >>
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Though the calendar has long since heralded springtime, the lingering of wintry weather has proven an ongoing aggravation for Minnesotans eager to escape the frigid cold. Those perturbed by the seasonal obstinacy should consider the relief of a seat at Bloomington Civic Theatre's production of On the Town. Following the flirtatious misadventures of three sailors on a 24-hour shore leave in an... Read more about this event >>
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Commenting on the frustrations of contemporary existence has always been a function of the theater, yet original works dealing directly with economic issues tend to be in conspicuously short supply. Considering the widespread severity of monetary malaise, one might wonder if even the satirists have been reduced to selling off their senses of humor. Fear not, as the comic provocateurs at Box... Read more about this event >>
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Moses Oakland relocated from the Bay Area to the Twin Cities back in 1987, and since then -- well, it'd probably be easier and less space-consuming to list all the venues he hasn't played and the legends he hasn't gigged with. A blues, soul and jazz aficionado well-versed in a wide array of guitar styles, Oakland has held court at the Calhoun Square Famous Dave's since 2000, and his weekly... Read more about this event >>
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From 1962's Dr. No through last year's Skyfall, the cinematic adventures of British secret agent 007, otherwise known as James Bond, have entertained audiences for over 50 years with a trusty formulaic blend of megalomaniacal villains, seductive women, and audacious action. Though certain elements (homicidal henchmen, gadgets from Q branch, vodka martinis) remain intrinsic to the franchise,... Read more about this event >>
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While the Kentucky Derby has come and gone, horse races in Minnesota continue throughout the summer. As of last week, folks can now take a fun little road trip to Shakopee and enjoy a day of food, entertainment, and gambling at Canterbury Park. Special events this year include Memorial Day races, where there will be plenty of family-friendly things to do, like face painting and a petting zoo.... Read more about this event >>
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1987 was a notable year for Minnesota: the Twins won the World Series, Prince released one of his best albums in Sign 'O' the Times, and St. Louis Park's own Coen Brothers released their first great comedy Raising Arizona. 1987 was also the year that Dr. Mambo's Combo was formed, and it just so happens that their crowd-pleasing funk/R&B sound has endured well enough to land them a regular... Read more about this event >>
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Things are happening in the Kingfield neighborhood. A few years ago the area was considered more residential; if you wanted to barhop your best bet was to stay in the Lyn-Lake area just north of the region. However, thanks to places like King's Wine Bar, Patisserie 46, and Jack's (formerly Java Jack), which has added wine and beer to its menu, the area is bustling with activity. The Lowbrow... Read more about this event >>
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At first thought there wouldn't seem to be much of a correlation between modern art and mini golf. Whereas the former seeks to invigorate with innovative designs and abstract concepts, the latter is often considered a leisurely activity with an artistic aesthetic most charitably described as American kitsch. Challenging such expectations, Walker on the Green: Artist-Designed Mini Golf is... Read more about this event >>
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Although many restaurants close over the years, few are forced to do so because of fire. This is what happened at Blackbird's original 50th and Bryant location in 2010. A benefit party and a new lease later, the pleasant little restaurant has flourished in its new digs at 38th and Nicollet. The decor is charmingly artsy and features an odd mix of steel chairs, warm lighting, church pews, and... Read more about this event >>
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Starting this weekend, paintings by Thor Eric Paul will be featured at Shoebox Gallery, the storefront gallery next to Roberts Shoe Store on Lake Street and Chicago. The former Skowhegan and Jerome fellow will be making work for both the gallery and for the studio upstairs, where gallery owner Sean Smuda says he will display some of the artist's large tableaux. Smuda refers to the work Eric... Read more about this event >>
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Usually when someone's referred to as one of the best-kept secrets in town, it's an aspiring journeyman or a niche-genre artist that's flying under the radar. But as the weekly resident of one of St. Paul's premier clubs, Cory Wong doesn't quite fit under either category -- the jazz-and-more guitarist is a seasoned virtuoso whose crossover appeal actually led to one of his solo pieces,... Read more about this event >>
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This two-part, dual-location exhibition celebrates the work of Beijing artist Wang Youshen. At the Regis Center on the U of M campus (Quarter Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612.625.8096), the "Wang" portion includes photography on walls and dangling from the ceiling that turns a subversive lens on subjects both Chinese and American. The concept behind the "Youshen" installation at... Read more about this event >>
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British playwright Crispin Whittell brings his second premiere adaptation to the Guthrie Theater with The Primrose Path, based on Ivan Turgenev's 1859 novel Home of the Gentry. Whittell's first adaptation, the latest version of A Christmas Carol used by the theater, has played to strong audiences and solid notices over the past three seasons. Whittell was looking to create a passionate love... Read more about this event >>
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Anyone who has taken a road trip to a small, picturesque town has probably seen a birchwood plaque. Traditionally, artists — often of the amateur or untrained variety — would paint a scenic bit of nature onto an oval-shaped slice of wood. These types of artworks tend to show up on the walls of country kitchens, for sale in tourist shops, and hanging in bed-and-breakfast bedrooms.... Read more about this event >>
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Can a bar and restaurant with the look and feel of a northern cabin lure a hipster crowd? After numerous visits over the past couple of years, we'd have to say definitely. Since opening in 2007, the Stag has grown from a decent spot to grab an early snack at the beginning of a northeast Minneapolis evening to a destination hotspot that hosts dance parties like Wants vs. Needs, campy movie... Read more about this event >>
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As Stephen Colbert has posited, we live in an age of "truthiness." He may have been referring to politics, but the same could be said for contemporary art. Are those really irreplaceable dynastic urns that Wei Wei is smashing or coating in brightly colored paint? Are Joel Lederer's images of utopian landscapes in Second Life achievable? Are Vik Muniz's objects that simulate the reverse sides... Read more about this event >>
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On first look, Abraham Cruzvillegas's sculptures and installations have a Duchampian appeal with their incorporation of everyday objects. But on closer investigation, the work collected in "The Autoconstruccion Suites," the first mid-career exhibition for the Mexico City artist, has a dynamism that comes from his creative assemblage of materials. Cruzvillegas calls his process... Read more about this event >>
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Paint, as a medium and mode of expression, is so 20th century. Right? Not for the 15 emerging artists presented in the Walker Art Center's new survey, "Painter Painter." Hailing from throughout the U.S. and Europe, this new under-40 crop of painters (including Sarah Crowner, Dianna Molzan, Zak Prekop, and Lesley Vance) takes abstraction and practice beyond the studio and in novel directions.... Read more about this event >>
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If you've ever considered writing some jokes and giving standup comedy a try, know this: That first time is gonna be brutal. That being the case, you might as well test your mettle in the most brutal setting possible, which in Minneapolis means hitting up the Death Comedy Jam at the downtown Grumpy's. The show's so tough it was for several years emceed by the Grim Reaper, who ushered the... Read more about this event >>
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"Retro" is a tricky niche to slot a dance night into. Usually you've got to find yourself an era and a genre, hew towards the hits, and maybe garnish it with an outsized wink, a double-pistol-point and a smirking acknowledgement that you think the past is, well, kinda goofy. But Transmission doesn't constrict itself to that kind of semi-insincere kitsch. Helmed by DJ Jake Rudh, a veteran of... Read more about this event >>
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Ghosts, murder, revenge, and other rotten things in Denmark come to the spectacular ballroom of the Turnblad Mansion for Theatre Coup d'Etat's Hamlet. The production marks the first time in years the building, home of the American Swedish Institute since 1929, has been used for a theatrical performance. The show is being directed by the acting ensemble, led by Peter Beard (Hamlet) and James... Read more about this event >>
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It was a potentially risky gambit for the Joke Joint to relocate from its former spot at the Ramada Inn in Bloomington, near the high-traffic area of the MOA, but the move across the river to Lilydale near South St. Paul proved fortuitous. The new digs, in the old Diamond Jim's location with its cozy balcony and old-fashioned saloon motif, is a distinctive and intimate space where the club... Read more about this event >>
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Being remembered as the archetypical mad scientist probably wouldn't have pleased Nicola Tesla. The Serbian inventor, after all, revolutionized our core understanding of electrons, experimenting extensively on the way energy travels over vast distances. Tesla's groundbreaking research tends to be overshadowed by his eccentric personal life, obsessive pursuit of knowledge, and a lifelong... Read more about this event >>
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Ghosts, murder, revenge, and other rotten things in Denmark come to the spectacular ballroom of the Turnblad Mansion for Theatre Coup d'Etat's Hamlet. The production marks the first time in years the building, home of the American Swedish Institute since 1929, has been used for a theatrical performance. The show is being directed by the acting ensemble, led by Peter Beard (Hamlet) and James... Read more about this event >>
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Joseph Byrne's new works — casein on paper — are abstractions with straight edges pieced together like building blocks. Carolyn Brunelle's recent acrylic paintings are vibrantly colored abstractions brimming with the emotional intensity of a Van Gogh (without his signature brushwork). Together, the two artists herald spring and summer at Groveland Gallery in a double-header as... Read more about this event >>
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Located on the first floor of the condo stacks mere blocks from Lake and Lyndale, Tiger Sushi is an easy place to stop in for a sushi fix on days when the super-popular Fuji-Ya is a bit too crowded. The ambiance is nice, the bars are long, and the space never feels overly packed, even when it is really busy (as one recent Groupon night demonstrated). Seafood of any sort can rack up the bill,... Read more about this event >>
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As Stephen Colbert has posited, we live in an age of "truthiness." He may have been referring to politics, but the same could be said for contemporary art. Are those really irreplaceable dynastic urns that Wei Wei is smashing or coating in brightly colored paint? Are Joel Lederer's images of utopian landscapes in Second Life achievable? Are Vik Muniz's objects that simulate the reverse sides... Read more about this event >>
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Imagine you're stuck inside Islamabad's National Gallery. Outside, mass protests are met with government violence. What's your response? For London-based artists Karen Mirza and Brad Butler, it's a traveling multimedia art project that investigates how artists and museums confront, reconcile, or ignore political realities. In its first U.S. presentation, "The Museum of Non Participation"... Read more about this event >>
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Friday night gets all the love, Wednesday night has its nudge-wink "hump day" cachet and everyone hates Mondays so much that there's no choice but to go out and wash that start-of-the-week ennui away. But what about Thursday, the day of the week where people are most likely to put socially-outgoing good times off until tomorrow? Well, there's a dance night for that, too, and it's worth... Read more about this event >>
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You might've heard of his son -- a man named Jimmy who teamed up with another man named Terry, the rest being R&B history -- but Cornbread Harris is a Twin Cities legend in his own right. Harris is a WWII vet who joined Augie Garcia to record the area's first rock'n'roll record (1955's "Hi Yo Silver"), but also has roots in country, blues and jazz, giving him the repertoire and background... Read more about this event >>
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Nachito Herrera has taken an eventful route from Cuba to Minneapolis -- a child prodigy at 12 performing Rachmaninoff with the Cuban Symphony Orchestra, a student of Buena Vista Social Club pianist Ruben Gonzalez, and a composer, arranger, and musical director leading a number of ensemble bands across the Americas. He's spent the last decade in the Twin Cities as one of the pillars of the... Read more about this event >>
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Citizens of Minnesota visit its state parks for any number of reasons. Artist Cameron Zebrun journeys through the forests, along the streambeds, and across the escarpments of the state for inspiration. Nature's geography offers trailheads into his interior landscapes. Sculpture, light boxes, photographs, and video emerge. The last item on that list is 100 minutes long, and was created with a... Read more about this event >>
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You might find yourself asking what it is you're looking at in "Everything Is Entrance," on exhibit in the SooVAC's Main Gallery space. That's kind of the point, as Lori Esposito's large-scale drawings are a bit Rorschach test, a bit black-light poster, a bit meditative mandala. "When we don't recognize something, we understand it as being other, mystical, mysterious, transformative," she... Read more about this event >>
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After months of hoopla and hard work, including a stunning $31K Kickstarter campaign worthy of a case study, the much-buzzed-about Public Functionary is finally opening. It's a new, contemporary-art exhibition space in northeast Minneapolis "based on an evolving presentation of exhibition experiences developed with artists under thoughtful curatorial influence," explains the press material.... Read more about this event >>
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Of the many bars scattered along Lyndale Avenue, the Leaning Tower of Pizza is one that truly feels like a neighborhood bar. There's parking across the street by the laundromat, but it is usually pretty empty because most customers walk or bike over for the evening. While many patrons stick to beer and cigarettes on the outside patio, the pizza is pretty good, too. On Mondays you can get a... Read more about this event >>
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Folks looking to start Labor Day weekend a little early may want to check in with Grumpy's Firkin Fridays. Each week, the bar sets up snack food and a cask-conditioned beer to be enjoyed by all until it's gone. What kind of beer? That varies, as the brew is usually announced the day of the event via the Grumpy's Twitter account. Past pours have included Epic Brewing Company's Spiral Jetty,... Read more about this event >>
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If there's one thing we've learned over the past few years, it's that making sports stars into heroes is a no-win game. At best, they'll outstay their welcome in the spotlight, tarnishing the hard work of their career. At worst, we learn embarrassing facts about their personal lives (hello, Brett Favre!) or discover that they essentially cheated their way to the top. Which brings us to Lance... Read more about this event >>
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In 2009, a quirk of the Minneapolis liquor code that required special licensing to perform standup comedy temporarily put a halt to the Comedy Corner Underground's Friday night open mic and threatened other comedy shows around town. After local comedians worked with the city government to amend the law, the room reopened with a renewed vigor and sense of purpose, now hosting multiple shows... Read more about this event >>
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