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The 7 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
December 30, 2025
(L to R) Jacob Hanson, Page Burkum, Jack Torrey, Phillips Hicks and Tyler Burkum of the Cactus Blossoms performed at the Turf Club. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – St. Paul, MN – January 7, 2020, Turf Club, Two of Minnesota's best-loved roots music acts, the Cactus Blossoms, will warm up local music fans in January and stay active themselves with weekly residency gigs at the Turf Club.

Minnesota musicians take you behind the scenes of Snoop Dogg’s wild halftime show

Local talent played an instrumental role in the highly praised halftime show.
December 30, 2025

The Playlist: Here's 10 hype songs for every high school team's pre-game

From Kendrick Lamar to Fall Out Boy, our list of 10 songs to prep for game day.
December 29, 2025

Top 10 classical music events in the Twin Cities in 2025

Minnesota Orchestra’s “Turandot,” Dmitry Sinkovsky with the SPCO and Joshua Bell at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival were among the best.
December 27, 2025

Our music critics' top 10 albums of 2025

In a year when big names didn’t impress, Bream streamed lots of women artists while Riemenschneider leaned toward indie rock.
December 26, 2025

Snoop Dogg scores with unlikely collaborators during Vikings halftime show

The rapper was joined by Andrea Bocelli, Lainey Wilson and dozens of musicians.
December 26, 2025

What were the top 10 Minnesota albums of 2025?

She’s Green, Samia, Gully Boys and Alan Sparhawk were among the local acts offering adventurous listens this year.
December 25, 2025

The Big Gigs: 12 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities in the next two weeks

Highlights from Dec. 25-Jan. 7 include Soul Asylum, the Bad Plus, the New Standards, Cats Under the Stars, Nur-D, Lissie, Karl Denson and a Replacements tribute.
December 24, 2025
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The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
December 23, 2025

Minneapolis’ top record store names its 2025 bestsellers

The Electric Fetus’ year-end list features Kendrick Lamar, Bon Iver and Poliça among its top titles — and no Taylor Swift.
December 23, 2025
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Editor's Pick

Top 10 concerts of 2025: Willie, Jack and Kendrick top our music critics' lists

Alabama Shakes' Yacht Club set and David Byrne's two-nighter are also among our picks for the year's best live music offerings.
December 22, 2025

EDM, punk-rock or drag? Here are your New Year's Eve 2025 music options in Twin Cities

Live music and dance parties happening around town Dec. 31, from the Dakota, Armory and First Ave to Memory Lanes and DoubleTree in Roseville.
December 22, 2025
Scrunchies playing at First Ave's annual Best New Bands showcase Friday, January 4, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN.
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