After a dozen years apparently lost in a far galaxy, cosmic surfers Man or Astro-Man? have splashed down on Earth with a new, surprising, gritty album, Defcon 5...4...3...2...1. The band originally rocketed out of Auburn, Alabama, in the early '90s, picking up on the grand tradition of Dick... More >>

Ballet of the Dolls' artistic director Myron Johnson likes to keep folks guessing. The tantalizingly vague preview for his upcoming "Cabaret Nudista" describes a "celebración de la música y baile" (celebration of music and dance) from south of the border. Johnson creates his works... More >>

It's a great time to be Darryl Lenox. The Las Vegas native, by way of Vancouver, BC, had a critically acclaimed special debut late last year, and appeared on Conan and Marc Maron's WTF podcast. The special, Blind Ambition, deals a lot with Lenox's vision problems, and the surgery he underwent... More >>

Tamara Ober wowed Twin Cities audiences last summer at the Minnesota Fringe Festival with Sin Eater, her docudrama/multidisciplinary solo performance piece about a woman who seeks redemption for her war-veteran father. Ober's emotional intensity, combined with her incredible dance technique and... More >>

If asked to imagine a time machine, one would most likely conjure the image of some kind of futuristic spacecraft. Few would picture a stationary barge docked at Harriet Island on the Mississippi River. And yet, audiences boarding the Minnesota Centennial Showboat tend to feel as though they've... More >>

Warmer weather brings sports fans outdoors and into the sun. While many will flock to the stadiums for baseball and soccer, Minnesota also hosts one of the top cycling events of the season. Each year, the Nature Valley Grand Prix invites bike fanatics to watch professional racers — both... More >>

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 >>

This Saturday is going to be a fun night of art, music, performance, and fashion, as a whole cohort of artist groups are set to visit local businesses for ARTFRONT on Eat Street. Lost & Found thrift store (2524 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis) is set to host a barbeque bash, where the folks from... More >>

It's a thrilling time to be comedian Lil Rel. "I'm really excited about my half hour that's now airing on Comedy Central," he says. "It's one of those things where you count down to the air date." The special showcases Rel's mix of stories from his personal life, and recollections of growing up... More >>

The battlefields of World War I will come to the Orpheum Theatre stage, as will the tale of a boy, his beloved horse, and the lengths to which he would go to find his friend. Starting this Wednesday, the Tony and Academy Award-winning War Horse arrives for a two-week tour stop in Minneapolis.... More >>

This summer, local literary magazine Paper Darts has corralled over 25 Twin Cities organizations to collaborate on a pop-up installation, dubbed "A Storefront for Storytellers." Paper Darts doesn't have a permanent residence, so the ongoing event will work as an experiment on what happens when... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

The 1950 film Sunset Boulevard remains a masterful example of using noir conventions to heighten a sense of creeping anxiety and existential dread. Such praise, however, has not been as universally extended to the musical adaptation first staged in 1993. As developed by Broadway maestro Andrew... More >>

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 >>

With its posh fireplace, leather seats for two, and dim lighting, it is easy to see the sexy appeal of this Foshay tower bar. And while it certainly looks expensive, during happy hour it isn't. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day guests can order from a special $5 menu. Bar bites to share include... More >>

You may have heard rumblings about a sake restaurant opening in Uptown recently. Though it might be a little hard to find, despite its obvious location on Lyndale right by Lake Street, it's definitely worth a visit. And while the sake fridge at Surdyk's is certainly impressive, moto-i takes... More >>

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 >>

For reasons I will never understand, the number of places around the city that offer wi-fi and beer are sparse. However, the ones that do are spectacular. Acadia Café is certainly an example of a great place where you can check your email, write a school paper, and talk politics with... More >>

Visiting a bar that makes its own beer can be a dodgy affair. Though it is a noble art to brew one's own, it doesn't always work out for the best. Beers may turn out watery or strangely flavored, or you could end up with a handful of varieties that all somehow manage to taste the same. The fine... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Yes, Bad Waitress is an ironic title. No, you will not have a waitress this evening. Yes, you should tip the person who takes your order at the register. Here's how you do it: Pick a seat, peruse the menu, then pick up an order pad and write down what you want. Take it over to the register and... More >>

The Sample Room is known for its impressive list of flights and tapas-sized plates ideal for sharing. And while it's highly recommended to indulge every once in a while, this is not the only way to enjoy the Northeast hotspot's menu. If you're a little strapped for cash, their daily happy hour... More >>