The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Our critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
December 2, 2025
Move over, Chuck E. Cheese: The Walker’s new kid-friendly exhibit courts families
The Minneapolis museum’s “Show & Tell” features climbable sculptures and a 20,000-piece puzzle.
November 30, 2025
15 places to buy holiday gifts for the art lover in your life
From fine art to super affordable crafts, pick an artist-specific holiday market to shop at this year.
November 27, 2025
Toni Pierce-Sands, Minnesota dance ‘titan,’ dies at 63
Pierce-Sands co-founded TU Dance and was a veteran of the Alvin Ailey company.
November 27, 2025
Review: ‘Phantom of the Opera’ still stalker-ish after sublime refresh
The retooled touring show boasts streamlined design and bravura performances at the Orpheum.
AuthoredRohan Preston
AuthoredRohan PrestonNovember 26, 2025
As holiday decorations go up, meet Minneapolis’ Halloween holdouts
Transitioning Halloween into the winter holidays depends on ability, personal preference and neighborhood consensus.
November 26, 2025
The 9 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
November 25, 2025
Review: ‘Purple Rain’ ends world premiere in a blaze of confidence
The show’s high notes did not obscure the question: Will it make it to Broadway?AuthoredRohan Preston
AuthoredRohan PrestonNovember 24, 2025
These 3 Twin Cities theater shows have beloved songs — but troubling storylines
Theater pros updated parts of “Purple Rain,” “My Fair Lady” and “Phantom of the Opera” for contemporary audiences.
November 23, 2025
Douglas Flanders, champion of famous and unknown artists, dies at 75
He operated the longest-running gallery in the Twin Cities that started as Unicorn Gallery in 1972.
November 21, 2025
Review: Heartfelt ‘Notebook’ soars in Ordway regional premiere
The Broadway musical hits all the right notes in its touching opening.AuthoredRohan Preston
AuthoredRohan PrestonNovember 20, 2025
The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
November 18, 2025
