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Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight St. Catherine University : 7:30 p.m. every Fri., Sat. until June 22
In a listing of the most influential minds in the history of scientific research, Isaac Newton will inevitably be ranked near — if not at — the very top. Less commonly found is the name of Emilie du Châtelet, despite her achievements in not only standardizing the French... More >>
Macalester/Groveland	Theater

Josh Rouse Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant : 8:00 p.m. June 15
Always on the softer adult-alternative leaning side of the indie-rock spectrum to begin with, veteran singer/songwriter Josh Rouse "rocks" gentler than ever on his tenth album proper, The Happiness Waltz. Now firmly ensconced in his 40s and a married father of two, the reedy tenor's latest... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

Bike Art VIII Altered Esthetics : Daily until June 27
This Friday marks the return of Altered Esthetics' annual "Bike Art" exhibition. Each year, the gallery invites artists to create works inspired by bicycles, riding, and bike culture. This installment will feature pieces by 15 artists working in varying mediums, including screen printing,... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Arts, Art - Galleries

Dr. Mambo's Combo Bunker's Music Bar & Grill : 9:30 p.m. every Mon., Sun.
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

Walker on the Green: Artist-Designed Mini Golf Walker Art Center : 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. every Thu., Fri., Sat. until September 8; 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Sun. until September 8
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Festivals, Family Events, Arts, Art - Museums

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Gremlin Theatre : 8:00 p.m. every Fri., Sat. until June 23; 4:00 p.m. every Sun. from June 16 until June 23; 8:00 p.m. every Mon. from June 17 until June 23
Considering the daunting survival rate of new performance troupes, the Gremlin Theatre's enduring success is worthy of celebration. From its nomadic launch in 1998, to a six-year stay at the Loading Dock Theater, to its current residency in a space on the corner of Raymond and University... More >>
Macalester/Groveland	Theater

Cornbread Harris Loring Pasta Bar : 6:00 p.m. every Fri.
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... More >>
University	Music

Cory Wong Quartet Artists' Quarter : 7:00 p.m. every Tue.
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... More >>
St. Paul (Downtown)	Music

Transmission Clubhouse Jager : 10:00 p.m. every Wed.
"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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

Hunting Club Turf Club : 9:00 p.m. June 14
Listening to the first minute and 45 seconds of "Yours Truly" by locals Hunting Club, music snobs prone to making comparisons might have the band name Muse on the tips of their tongues. There are the ultra-dramatic guitar lines and swooning vocals that manage to capture the width of six notes... More >>
Macalester/Groveland	Music

Hotpants Nomad World Pub : 9:00 p.m. June 15
1971's "Hot Pants (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants)" was one of several immortal singles from James Brown's early '70s run of heavy, J.B.'s-era classics. The same funk factory cranked out Vicki Anderson's saucy "I'm Too Tough for Mr. Big Stuff (Hot Pants)" the same year, and... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

Weekly Happy Hours Blackbird : 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat.; 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu.
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... More >>
Kingfield	Barhopping

Open Mic The Joke Joint Comedy Club : 8:00 p.m. every Wed.
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... More >>
West St. Paul	Comedy

Painter Painter Walker Art Center : Daily until October 27
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Museums

Wang Regis Center For Art : Daily until June 22
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... More >>
University	Arts, Art - Galleries

The Primrose Path Guthrie Theater : 7:30 p.m. every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. until June 15
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Theater

The Death Comedy Jam Grumpy's Bar & Grill : 9:30 p.m. every Wed.
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Comedy

Live Racing Running Aces Harness Park : 7:00 p.m. every Tue., Wed., Sat. until August 31; 6:00 p.m. every Sun. until August 31
While modern harness racing isn't quite as dramatic (or life-threatening) as the chariot races of ancient Rome, it's still a lot of fun to watch. Like any summertime sporting venue, Running Aces Harness Park features a variety of theme nights and giveaways throughout its season, such as Beach... More >>
Outstate	Sports - Spectator

Christopher Owens Icehouse : 9:30 p.m. June 11
The ex-frontman of San Francisco outfit Girls, Christopher Owens left guitar-driven rock band-dom behind to dive into sumptuous orchestral pop on his solo debut, Lysandre. The heavy melodic lifting formerly carried out by electric six-strings in Owens's songs is currently being handled by... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Music

Cheap Date Night Red Stag Supper Club : Every Tue.
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... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping

Binthere Form + Content Gallery : Daily until June 22
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,... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Galleries

Carolyn Brunelle: Imagine the Tree The Annex @ Groveland Gallery : Daily until June 22
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Galleries

Convolution Soo Visual Arts Center : Daily until June 22
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... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Arts, Art - Galleries

Abraham Cruzvillegas: The Autoconstrucción Suites Walker Art Center : Daily until September 22
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Museums

Daily Happy Hours Herkimer Pub & Brewery : Daily
Don't try to order up a Surly at the Herkimer; this joint actually makes their own beers. And though some brews are better than others, most are pretty decent. You can try their best award-winning items easily during the 10 after 10 happy hour. For $10 after 10 p.m., barhoppers can enjoy five... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping