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Winter Trails Day Fort Snelling State Park : 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. January 12
It might seem counterintuitive to spend time enjoying the outdoors when temperatures are dropping. However, a little snow and freezing windchill never stopped Minnesotans from heading out into nature. This Saturday, experts will be on hand at Fort Snelling State Park with suggestions and... More >>
Highland Park	Festivals, Family Events

Bondage A-Go-Go Ground Zero : 10:00 p.m. every Sat.
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... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping, Adult

Leaning Tower Happy Hour Leaning Tower Of Pizza : Daily
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... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Muddy Waters Bar & Eatery : Daily
Fans and residents of the Wedge neighborhood will remember Muddy Waters as the coffee shop mainstay at the corner of 24th Street and Lyndale Avenue. And while rent was one of the reasons the shop left the space, instead of shutting down completely it moved down the street and expanded its... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Bar Abilene : Daily
For more than 10 years Bar Abilene has served as a check-in point in Uptown Minneapolis. During the afternoon, people come in after a morning shopping at the nearby farmers' market and the Kitchen Window. In the evening, folks stop by for a beer before seeing a flick at the Lagoon or Uptown... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Uptown : 8:00 p.m. every Sun.
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... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Music

El Willy's Vive! Open Mic Comedy Willy's : 10:00 p.m. every Sun.
There's a chance to slip in one more comedy show before the end of the week every Sunday at El Willy's Vive! Not only is this your last opportunity to catch a laugh before the start of the work week, it's also one of the metro's quirkiest open mics. Host Corey Adam has a wrestling promoter's... More >>
Coon Rapids	Comedy

Discovering 20th Century Russian Masters: Nicolai Fechin The Museum of Russian Art : Daily until January 20
Nicolai Fechin, a Russian-born impressionist painter who spent half his career in the United States, will be featured at the Museum of Russian Art as part of its "Discovering 20th Century Russian Masters" series. Of the 35 works by Fechin, many will be showcased for the first time in Minnesota,... More >>
Southwest Minneapolis	Arts, Art - Museums

Drive-by Shooting Icebox Quality Framing And Gallery : Daily until February 2
Sid Kaplan calls them "snaps." They're the images he captures with a 1955 35mm Leica, using black-and-white film and a shutter speed of 1/25th of a second while shooting from a moving car. A true New Yorker, Kaplan doesn't drive. Which is how he discovered his métier — from the... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Arts, Art - Galleries

Dance Works III: Merce Cunningham/Rei Kawakubo Walker Art Center : Daily until March 24
Choreographer Merce Cunningham's infamous and revelatory collaborations usually included having the dancers' costumes imagined by pals (and visual artists) like Robert Rauschenberg. During "Dance Works I" (the series explores aspects of the Merce Cunningham Dance Collection, which the Walker... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Museums

Cindy Sherman Walker Art Center : Daily until February 17
Reviewers have called her "photography's angel provocateur," "the strongest and finest American artist of her time," and "a poster child for a coterie of postmodernism's theory-driven critics." They're talking about Cindy Sherman, most recently in reference to her blockbuster retrospective at... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Arts, Art - Museums

Minnesota Nice Gallery 122 At Hang It : Daily until January 12
They say you have to give a little to get a little. This is certainly the case for "Minnesota Nice," a benefit art exhibition. At this group show, local print artists will be exhibiting and selling limited-edition, signed, and numbered pieces that all have a healthy dose of Minnesota flavor.... More >>
University	Benefits, Arts, Art - Galleries

Artists in Storefronts 3 Icehouse : Daily until February 16
Joan Vorderbruggen has been busy bringing her projects to life, animating vacant spaces in the Whittier neighborhood with engaging art installations. The success of her first two ventures has led to a third, which will include 32 artists, 20 storefront exhibits, and pop-up performance art along... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Festivals, Arts, Art - Galleries

China’s Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor’s Legacy Minneapolis Institute of Arts : Daily until January 20
Some people look forward to turning 16, others eagerly await the day they can retire. The First Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang (259-210 BCE), looked forward to death. But before he could kick back and enjoy immortality in the afterlife, the ruler had to make sure that he went out in style. He... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Arts, Art - Museums

Murder at the Masquerade Knights of Columbus Hall : 7:00 p.m. every Sat. until January 19; 5:00 p.m. every Sun. until January 19
If over the course of an average evening out, one were to witness a stranger expire under suspicious circumstances, the reasonable response would be to contact the authorities. At events hosted by the Murder Mystery Company, however, the preferred action is to await the inevitable entrance of a... More >>
Outstate	Theater

Resident Artists IX: Rule of Thirds Altered Esthetics : Daily until January 24
If Schoolhouse Rock taught kids of the '70s and '80s anything, it was that three is a magic number. It shows up frequently in religious texts, mathematical equations, science theories, and history. For Altered Esthetics' latest group show, artists will be exploring the influence and impact... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Arts, Art - Galleries

The Bedtime Story Show Stevens Square Center for the Arts : Daily until January 27
Dreamscapes, bright colors, and surreal imagery are highlighted in "The Bedtime Story Show," the latest exhibition at Stevens Square Center for the Arts. The group event highlights work by over 20 individuals. Anthony R. Whelihan is a celebrity portrait artist who has previously worked with the... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Arts, Art - Galleries

Undertow: Rebecca Krinke and Elaine Rutherford Rosalux Gallery : Daily until January 27
Rebecca Krinke's multimedia installations — particularly those in public places — elicit strong reactions. Tears. Memories. Storytelling. She has a remarkable ability to tap into the deepest recesses of emotion with seemingly simple concepts that invite viewers into a complexity of... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Arts, Art - Galleries

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

Daily Happy Hours Spill the Wine Loft : Daily
With a name like Spill the Wine you'd better have a killer wine list to back it up. Our verdict? Not too shabby. If you feel intimidated by the menu, let the prices and categories lead the way, or ask your server for a popular variety based on what you like. Those who enjoy wine know that... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Open Skate The Depot : Daily until March 9
Neighborhood rinks in parks can be a lot of fun, but experienced skaters know that there's a certain joy that comes with skating on smooth, well-maintained ice. Even better? With indoor rinks, skaters don't have to worry about outside temps or windchill. The Depot Rink, with its modern... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Family Events

Balls Southern Theater : Every Sat.
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... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Theater, Spoken Word, Performing Arts

All-Day Happy Hour Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group : Every Sun.
Happy hours tend to hinge on things like being able to get out of work early or being willing to drink late at night. So it's pretty easy to appreciate deals that run all day. This is the case on Sundays at Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group. From 9 a.m. to midnight you'll be able to enjoy the... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

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

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